Search results for ‘Ben Monro-Davies’
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Battle-weary France face young England in Le Crunch
It may no longer be the key fixture in rugby union’s Six Nations championship, but Sunday’s clash between England and France – “Le Crunch” – promises a fascinating encounter, says Ben Monro-Davies.
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Wales two games from rugby grand slam glory
Wales must beat Italy to maintain their rugby union grand slam bid, while Ireland face Scotland in the Hogwarts-sounding Centenary Quaich. Ben Monro-Davies previews this weekend’s Six Nations clashes.
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Rory McIlroy – golf’s new boy wonder?
As Rory McIlroy’s latest victory propels him to golf’s world number one spot, Channel 4 News Senior Programme Editor Ben Monro-Davies looks at a remarkable comeback following that “Masters meltdown”.
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Can France’s rugby artists emulate Oscar success?
The French rugby team have won the Six Nations five times since 2000. But to succeed in 2012, they must play four matches in four weeks, writes Ben Monro-Davies.
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England v Wales – the only game that matters?
Today’s rugby match between England and Wales is a critical one for both teams, writes Channel 4 News’ Ben Monro-Davies.
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Why the British dominate golf’s leaderboards
The first round of the WGC Match Play championship, which begins today in Arizona, reveals not so much the best of British as the British as best, writes Ben Monro-Davies.
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Six Nations: All points North as Wales face Scotland
Can week two of rugby’s Six Nations live up to the extraordinary events of last weekend, when Ireland v Wales clash was one of the finest matches of recent years? Ben Monro-Davies looks ahead.
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The remarkable survival story of Six Nations rugby
As the Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off, Channel 4 News Senior Programme Editor Ben Monro-Davies looks at a tournament which can “render great players clowns and journeymen national heroes”.
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Martin Johnson quits as England rugby coach
England rugby union team manager Martin Johnson resigns after a dismal World Cup. But why, asks Ben Monro-Davies, did the RFU take the massive gamble of appointing him in the first place?
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And they’re off!
Krishnan and the rest of the team have set off on their 200 mile bike ride to Paris with Bike4Good.
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England’s hardest challenge as they face the All Blacks
The England rugby union side may be playing at home – but they face the might of the All Blacks, unbeaten in 20 matches and dominant in the world game for the past decade.
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As Augusta admits women, it’s over to you, R&A
The Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters, has finally admitted women – specifically Condoleezza Rice and banker Darla Moore. Will the UK’s Royal and Ancient Golf Club follow suit?
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In rugby, southern hemisphere teams remain dominant
Despite the money in northern hemisphere rugby, an emphasis on skill means New Zealand, South Africa and Australia still dominate the international game – and few anticipate much change on Saturday.
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LIVE BLOG: David Cameron at the Leveson inquiry
David Cameron gives evidence to the Leveson inquiry into media standards about his alleged “closeness” to members of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. Add your voice.
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Golfer Seve Ballesteros suffers ‘severe deterioration’
The major winning golfer had a brain tumour removed in 2008. Now his family announces “a severe deterioration” in his condition. Tony Jacklin tells Channel 4 News about the “exceptional” golfer.
