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Allassani commits to Palace despite Premier League interest

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:17:54 +0000

The production belt at Crystal Palace’s acclaimed academy has spawned another offspring after Reise Allassani committed his future to the club.

Quins' Cairns quits

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:13:15 +0000

Harlequins hooker Matt Cairns has revealed he is still coming to terms with rugby retirement having been forced to quit the game with immediate effect on medical advice.

Easter set to commit future to Quins

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:05:26 +0000

Harlequins number eight Nick Easter is set to commit his future to the club and top of his agenda is winning his England place back.

Barnes survival bid in the balance

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:32:56 +0000

In-form Clifton continued their excellent recent run with a comfortable 37-12 win over Barnes at Cribbs Causeway.

Magnificent seven for Bradley Skeete

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:55:09 +0000

Bradley Skeete reckons fighting 'The Rock' Laszlo Komjathi last Friday at York Hall in Bethnal Green was the first real step up for him in his professional boxing career.

Jess sets course for the top

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000

Being recognised as an ambassador for women in motorsport and becoming the first female F1 champion are just two of the goals ambitious teenager Jessica Hawkins has set herself.

Big freeze wrecks local fixture list

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:12:15 +0000

Crystal Palace and AFC Wimbledon have joined the long list of sport matches to be postponed this weekend.

O'Shea: Quins kids will learn lessons

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Director of rugby Conor O’Shea may have seen his Quins kids notch back-to-back defeats in the LV=Cup, but he insisted the pleasure at the end of the season will be worth the pain.

E(R)C Blog: Bring on the fixture pile up

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

I’m glad it was an away game and I’m glad I had not already booked my £35 train ticket to Preston.

Harper happy with Hampton bonding

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:02:29 +0000

Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Mark Harper has admitted an enforced winter break had re-affirmed his belief his men can survive in the Blue Square South this season.