0 Have your say JAMES VINCE praised Gareth Berg who fired Hampshire to victory against Sussex at Hove. The visitors began their Royal London One-Day Cup campaign with a two-wicket success.It was a dramatic finish as they wrapped it up with four balls left.Sussex had looked favourites when Hashim Amla was sixth out for 63 to leave Hampshire needing 118 from 15.5 overs to overhaul the 250 posted by the hosts.But they got there finishing on 253 for eight with Berg firing 65 off 37 balls.Vince said: ‘In the end it took a pretty special innings from Gareth to win it for us, that proved to be the difference.‘I thought it was a great game and it’s always nice when you win the tight ones like that. ‘Credit to Mason Crane and Reece Topley down the order too, they gave Bergy good support.‘It was quite a tough pitch to bat on. It was slow and some balls kept low but Gareth’s done that sort of thing before and I felt we always had a chance while he … [Read more...] about Impressive Berg ensures flying start for Hampshire
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Exclusive: Chris Ashton set to face England at Twickenham with the Barbarians
Chris Ashton is in line to go up against England with the Barbarians next Sunday at Twickenham. Telegraph Sport understands that Ashton has been made available to the invitational side after Toulon were knocked out of the Top 14 on Friday night at the quarter-final – or barrages – stage. Toulon drew 19-19 with Lyon at Stade Mayol, but were eliminated after extra-time because they had scored a single try to the visitors’ two. Appropriately, it was Ashton who dotted down for Toulon, taking his tally for the Top 14 campaign to 24 and improving further the new individual domestic try-scoring record he has set in his first season since arriving in France from Saracens. Given Toulon have no further fixtures in 2017-18, club president Mourad Boudjellal has given his blessing for the 31 year-old wing to join up with Pat Lam’s Barbarians squad ahead of their Quilter Cup fixture against England this Sunday. Ashton won the last of his 39 Test caps … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Chris Ashton set to face England at Twickenham with the Barbarians
Tyson Fury reveals his next opponent
Tyson Fury will face Sefer Seferi over 10 rounds in his highly-anticipated June 9 comeback fight, live on BT Sport, after 30 months out of the sport. The former WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world champion will end an exile of over two-and-a-half years when he fights in the Manchester Arena for the first time in his career. 'Gypsy King' Fury looks in incredible shape, having lost a remarkable seven stone since teaming up with new trainer Ben Davison. Albania's Seferi holds a record of 23 wins from 24 fights, with 21 of his wins coming by way of knockout. His sole career loss came against WBA heavyweight world champion Manuel Charr, when he was outpointed over 10 rounds. "I can't wait to get in there and prove that I'm a better fighter than I've ever been," said Fury. "I'm coming into the prime of my career now and I've never felt better. I'm fitter, stronger and faster than the Fury of 2015. "We're just three weeks away from what is going to be a huge night for the city … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury reveals his next opponent
Total Football Podcast: ‘Jose Mourinho is like a vampire sucking the life out of Man Utd’
Saturday's FA Cup Final is the main subject of discussion on this week's Total Football Podcast, with Telegraph Sport's Chief Football Correspondent Jason Burt joining host Thom Gibbs to dissect the game. There's also an England World Cup squad to analyse, with all the big topics covered including which formation Gareth Southgate will play, who will start in goal and whether it's acceptable to announce your 23 names with a video of shouting children. Midlands Football Correspondent John Percy is on hand to gaze at the majesty of the managerial merry-go-round, which has featured enough sudden horse-disembarking this week to concern a health and safety inspector. Plus a chat with broadcaster Michelle Owen about the forthcoming Football League play-offs, and whether we might be about to wave goodbye to the longest-serving manager of the 92. Here's how to listen: iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1266640345 Android … [Read more...] about Total Football Podcast: ‘Jose Mourinho is like a vampire sucking the life out of Man Utd’
Paul Scholes lays into Alexis Sanchez: ‘His performances for Man Utd must improve
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has laid into Alexis Sanchez following the FA Cup final, claiming his performances "can't get any worse". Chile international Sanchez was singled out for criticism following his poor display as United lost 1-0 to Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. Scholes believes Sanchez will have to improve vastly next season if United are to have any chance of challenging champions Manchester City. "His performances, well they have to improve," Scholes told BT Sport. "They can't get any worse to be honest with you. "I think the next few games of next season are vital to him, he needs to get fans believing again and believing they are going to get close to City. They need a big player. "Paul Pogba does not win you games on his own. (Eden) Hazard does. Alexis Sanchez doesn't, he's shown that since January, they thought he could, but what we've seen... "They need two magical players. I think they've got really good players, they haven't got a Hazard, … [Read more...] about Paul Scholes lays into Alexis Sanchez: ‘His performances for Man Utd must improve
Trent Alexander-Arnold exclusive interview: The reason I chose Liverpool, facing Cristiano Ronaldo and my joy at World Cup call-up
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s memories of his first Anfield game will always be crystal clear, not least because it was the night that he was baptised as a Liverpool fan and into the great European tradition of which he has already become a part. Liverpool’s 19-year-old breakthrough star and fresh World Cup call-up is sitting on the terrace of the team’s Marbella hotel, on a break from warm-weather training, recalling his six-year-old self taking his seats at Anfield with his mum, Diane, and brothers, Tyler and Marcell. It was the 2005 Champions League quarter-final first leg against Juventus and he can remember Sami Hyypia’s first goal, Luis Garcia’s second and also something that everyone learns... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about Trent Alexander-Arnold exclusive interview: The reason I chose Liverpool, facing Cristiano Ronaldo and my joy at World Cup call-up
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen stirs the pot on Brad Shields England call-up: ‘He would probably have been an All Black this year’
New Zealand made their feelings very clear when England demanded Brad Shields be allowed to join up with Eddie Jones' squad for the summer tour to South Africa. They were not happy. Not just due to the fact that the Hurricanes will be losing their captain for a period of time he would otherwise be resting - Super Rugby shuts down during the international period - but because one of the country's form back-row forwards is turning his back on the country of his birth to represent the land of his parents. Playing for Wasps - the club Shields will represent next season - is one thing, playing for England is something else altogether. Ultimately, the RFU got its way, citing World Rugby rules, and the NZRU was obliged to make Shields available to England. But it rankled. Now All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has stirred the pot by claiming Shields would "probably" have been included in the All Blacks squad this year, if he had shown more patience and stayed put. Hansen has … [Read more...] about New Zealand boss Steve Hansen stirs the pot on Brad Shields England call-up: ‘He would probably have been an All Black this year’
Why all is not well in the house of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
Sam Wallace Chief Football Writer 20 May 2018 • 10:05am Eugenio Martinez holds the distinction of being the only man to try to stand against Florentino Perez for election as president of Real Madrid last year, or at least he did until he recognised that there was no chance he would get the bank guarantee that every candidate is obliged to secure. Martinez, 48, a lifelong Madrid fan is not a man of modest means, he is the majority shareholder in the Spanish operation of the Swedish public affairs and communications company, Kreab. The issue for Martinez was that he was obliged to raise a guarantee of around €75 million and he believes there is a reason that Perez introduced that rule in 2012, one that does not exist in the similar constitution of Barcelona... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 … [Read more...] about Why all is not well in the house of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
Exeter vs Saracens is a clash in styles of the country’s best two sides and makes for a mouthwatering Premiership final
Sir Ian McGeechan 20 May 2018 • 8:53am Yesterday’s semi-finals proved that Saracens and Exeter are the two best sides in England, and by quite some distance. The quality and control both showed in beating Wasps and Newcastle respectively was at times breathtaking. But while Sarries and Chiefs are two sides at the absolute peak of their powers, they are also fundamentally different sides who won in very different ways. It is those differences which make the forthcoming final such a mouth-watering prospect. In beating Wasps 57-33, Sarries played with an intensity and speed that Wasps simply could not handle. Where most sides have the forwards running lines off the scrum-half, the Sarries forwards were coming late and taking flat balls... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium … [Read more...] about Exeter vs Saracens is a clash in styles of the country’s best two sides and makes for a mouthwatering Premiership final
Midhurst and Felpham footballers show off silverware
Young teams from Midhurst and Felpham are among end-of-season trophy winners on the youth football scene. Here are some of the latest successe. Colts are looking for new players for another hopefully-successful season – girls in school Years 7, 6, 5, 4 are wanted. They are especially keen to hear from any girls who have an interest in goalkeeping. See Felpham Colts website for more details. Send your junior team’s reports and pictures to [email protected] & Easebourne under-18s won 1-0 in their much-delayed ACYFL Challenge Cup final against Lancing Rangers. They were also presented with a trophy for winning the under-18s league.They are pictured with manager Pete Hill, who is going on to run an under-21s team for the 2018-19 season following his 18 years as a manager in youth football.Next season, Midhurst & Easebourne are hoping to run under-sevens and under-sevens teams. Tony Saffery will be taking training sessions for these groups … [Read more...] about Midhurst and Felpham footballers show off silverware