Results tagged “England”

International polo returns to The O2 with some of the world's best players lined up to play.

Four teams will take part in the Gaucho International Polo event on March 21, with Scotland playing Ireland and England meeting Argentina, pitting Britain's finest player, Jamie Morrison, against Argentine star Nacho Figueras.

For England rugby fans the Six Nations tournament can't arrive soon enough to banish memories of their ill-fated World Cup campaign.

It's a feeling shared by former England hooker Brian Moore, who wants to see progress from the side that disappointed in New Zealand.

We've had England's "Mad Dog" Lewis Moody in Canary Wharf and now "Pit Bull" Brian Moore is on his way.

The former England hooker will be at Waterstone's in Jubilee Place mall next Tuesday to sign copies of his new book The Thoughts of Chairman Moore.

England face World Champions Spain at Wembley tomorrow and for the man who was at the heart of this country's finest football hour it's anything but a meaningless friendly.

Sir Geoff Hurst, England's hat-trick hero in the 1966 World Cup Final, said friendlies are vital to develop a squad strong enough to compete in international tournaments.

Arsenal and England player Theo Walcott is winging his way into Canary Wharf next month.

Walcott, 22, will be signing copies of his autobiography Theo: Growing Up Fast at Waterstone's in Jubilee Place mall on November 17.

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody has booked a date to meet fans in Canary Wharf.

Moody, who announced his retirement from international rugby last week, will be signing copies of his autobiography Mad Dog: An Englishman at Waterstone's in Jubilee Place mall on November 9.

"Daft as a brush" was Bobby Robson's description of former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne.

Sadly that daftness had a darker side, which has manifested itself in recent years in a well-documented drink problem. He's clearly still fragile, but Gascoigne, 44, is happier now.

Gazzamania swept Canary Wharf this afternoon as former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne launched his latest book in Jubilee Place mall.

Gascoigne, 44, played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton and Burnley during his career and won 57 England caps - starring in the 1990 World Cup.

Just over three years ago Alan Curbishley resigned as manager of West Ham United and he's still waiting to make a comeback to football.

It's not for want of offers, but any new job, he says, "has to hit me between the eyes", which narrows down the options.

Former Manchester United and England footballer Gary Neville is heading to Canary Wharf next month.

Neville, 36, will be at Waterstone's in Jubilee Place Mall on September 1 to sign copies of his autobiography Red.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is convinced the Irons have what it takes to bounce straight back into the Premier League - and he's not worried about his England prospects.

The Hammers start the new season at home to Cardiff this Sunday, and Cole said they are ready for the challenge.

The windows around Canada Square were at risk when Wharfers got the chance to bat against England cricket legend Devon Malcolm.

The pace ace became a cult figure during his 40 match test career thanks to his ferocious if not always accurate bowling and his less than proficient batting technique.

A former England fast bowler is promising to "bounce some bankers," "stump some lawyers" and subject journalists to some "chin-music" in the Canary Wharf Cricket Challenge next month.

Pace ace Devon Malcolm will be bowling deliveries to those brave enough to test their cricket skills in Canada Square Park on May 19.

England might have proved themselves the best in Europe but one of the star players of their successful Six Nations campaign insists they are still a work in progress.

Flanker James Haskell helped England secure their first championship since 2003, but they missed out on the Grand Slam after a 24-8 defeat by Ireland.

The football and cricket world cups turned out to be crashing disappointments for England fans but at least the prospect of the rugby version later this year should give them some cause for optimism.

England won the trophy in 2003 and reached the final in 2007, and former England scrum-half Andy Gomarsall is convinced they can go all the way again in New Zealand.

The Cricket World Cup is well underway but England face a tough task against the host nations in their quest to lift the trophy for the first time.

That's the view of former England captain Mike Gatting. He thinks India and the other sub-continent teams have a big advantage.

The ultimate celebration of polo is coming to the O2 for the Gaucho International Polo event on February 24.

More than 10,000 people will watch England take on traditional adversaries Argentina, plus Scotland v South Africa over a series of three polo matches.

England go into the second Ashes test in Adelaide tonight full of confidence after their record-breaking performance in last week's opener.

But former test batsman Marcus Trescothick is warning supporters not to expect more huge scores straight away.

England might have thumped Australia in last weekend's rugby international but flanker Tom Croft insists they are not getting carried away.

The 35-18 victory over the Wallabies saw England play some scintillating rugby at Twickenham, capped by a superb solo try by winger Chris Ashton. But Croft said there is still plenty of hard work to be done.

England prop forward Andrew Sheridan is anticipating another physical encounter when he lines up against Australia this Saturday.

The Sale Sharks player is aiming to erase the memory of last weekend's defeat by New Zealand in the first of the Investec autumn internationals, but he knows it won't be easy.