Seventy nine years after the last time that Scotland won a Triple Crown at Twickenham Kevin Ferrie looks back on ‘Wilson Shaw’s match’ with the son of the man who received a regal order to continue leading the visiting pack that day It is known by rugby aficionados as ‘Wilson Shaw’s match’ and was the first rugby match to be televised, but what is less well known is that it was a Scotland victory by royal command. The 1938 Calcutta Cup match was dominated by the visitors, yet the outcome was in the balance until the dying moments and it seems it may have been lost but for the woman who would become universally known to later generations as the Queen Mother.
Day: March 11, 2017
New Rangers manager poised to receive harsh introduction to Scottish football
THE enormity of the task which lies ahead of Pedro Caixinha in Glasgow will be driven home to the new Rangers manager shortly after he takes his seat in the stand at Parkhead tomorrow. The Ibrox club should certainly give a better account of themselves than they did the last time they travelled across the city to face their traditional rivals back in September.
New Rangers manager poised to receive harsh introduction to Scottish football
THE enormity of the task which lies ahead of Pedro Caixinha in Glasgow will be driven home to the new Rangers manager shortly after he takes his seat in the stand at Parkhead tomorrow. The Ibrox club should certainly give a better account of themselves than they did the last time they travelled across the city to face their traditional rivals back in September.
How female double act The Dolls cleaned up in the world of Scottish comedy
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Water cut-off letter ‘is a hoax’
Western Cape Premier Helen Zillle’s office says a message on social media warning of a looming two-day water cut-off is a hoax. Her office issued a statement yesterday in response to the circulation on social media of what appears to be an official letter from the City of Cape Town under Zille’s name, saying water would be cut off on March 29 and 30. The letter reads: “The entire water system of Cape Town and surrounding areas will shut down in order to facilitate the new upgrades to the reservoir.”
Water cut-off letter ‘is a hoax’
Western Cape Premier Helen Zillle’s office says a message on social media warning of a looming two-day water cut-off is a hoax. Her office issued a statement yesterday in response to the circulation on social media of what appears to be an official letter from the City of Cape Town under Zille’s name, saying water would be cut off on March 29 and 30. The letter reads: “The entire water system of Cape Town and surrounding areas will shut down in order to facilitate the new upgrades to the reservoir.”
Modi, only Modi, is reason for victories: Amit Shah
Shah said PM Modi’s pro-poor schemes and pro-performance agenda led to BJP’s victory in UP and Uttarakhand A beaming Amit Shah called the BJP’s big victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand ‘the victories of Narendra Modi’s leadership.’ NEW DELHI: A beaming Amit Shah called the BJP’s big victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand “the victories of Narendra Modi ‘s leadership.”
Modi, only Modi, is reason for victories: Amit Shah
Shah said PM Modi’s pro-poor schemes and pro-performance agenda led to BJP’s victory in UP and Uttarakhand A beaming Amit Shah called the BJP’s big victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand ‘the victories of Narendra Modi’s leadership.’ NEW DELHI: A beaming Amit Shah called the BJP’s big victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand “the victories of Narendra Modi ‘s leadership.”
Malaysia hopes for talks with North Korea in ‘next few days’
Malaysia’s foreign minister says the government hopes to begin formal talks with North Korea in the “next few days” on solving a diplomatic dispute that has seen the two countries bar each other’s citizens from leaving. The dispute stems from the mysterious poisoning death of the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Feb. 13 at Kuala Lumpur’s airport.
‘Kejriwal was summer storm, came, then went’
The Punjab President of the Congress thanked his party too, for giving him a chance to take the initiative in the state. NEW DELHI: A jubilant Captain Amarinder Singh of the Congress found occasion to have a double celebration today after he won the Patiala seat by a margin of over 51, 000 votes, even as his party successfully fended off a challenge from main contender, the Aam Aadmi Party.
‘Kejriwal was summer storm, came, then went’
The Punjab President of the Congress thanked his party too, for giving him a chance to take the initiative in the state. NEW DELHI: A jubilant Captain Amarinder Singh of the Congress found occasion to have a double celebration today after he won the Patiala seat by a margin of over 51, 000 votes, even as his party successfully fended off a challenge from main contender, the Aam Aadmi Party.
Sevilla held to 1-1 draw against Leganes in Spanish league
Sevilla stumbled again in the Spanish league, held at home by relegation-threatened Leganes to 1-1 and missing a chance to move closer to front-runners Real Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday. It was the second straight draw for Sevilla, which could see its gap to leader Barcelona increase to six points by the end of the weekend.
Where things stand in the Volkswagen emissions scandal
This Feb. 14, 2013, file photo, shows the logo on the grill of a Volkswagen on display in Pittsburgh. Volkswagen pleaded guilty Friday, March 10, 2017, to three criminal counts for a scheme to get around U.S. pollution rules.
Daylight saving time returns
The short-term pain: Lose an hour of sleep Saturday night. The long-term gain: Enjoy more evening light in the months ahead, when the weather warms and you want to be outdoors.
Top Trump confidante admits to speaking privately with…
OCTOBER 08: Political consultant Roger Stone speaks onstage during The New Yorker Festival 2016 – ‘President Trump: Life As We May Know It,’ featuring Max Boot, Amy Davidson, Roger Stone, and Sean Wilentz in conversation with Evan Osnos at MasterCard Stage at SVA Theatre on October 8, 2016 in New York City.
Hamilton residents told urgent water savings needed as Tasman Tempest continues to wreak havoc
Torrential rain – which has flooded houses, and forced the evacuation of festival goers in the Coromandel – has also put pressure on a weakened bulk water main. In Auckland, residents have also been told savings are needed as the city faces its worst water shortage in 20 years.
The power of empathy
With regard to the perennial wave of crime and violence in Jamaica, it was heartening to read the comments of Robertino Gordon, dean of discipline at Cornwall College in Montego Bay. He stressed the fact that parents should be held accountable for the upbringing of their children.
Sewage plague threatens Jones Town
If an epidemic broke out it in a poor section of Kingston, it would quickly affect the better-off areas as the poor people go to work in those communities and work as cleaners and domestics. There is real danger that the untreated sewage flowing on to Benbow Street in Jones Town could lead to an outbreak in cholera that might trigger the deaths of Jamaicans.
Turkish politician Bahceli sports a ring with his own face on it
The origins of the ring remain unclear, although some reports in Turkish media have suggested it may have be a wedding present. Strong gift.
Selection headaches for Kirkintilloch Rob Roy boss Stewart Maxwell ahead of Arthurlie clash
ROB ROY boss Stewart Maxwell can always be relied upon to say it straight and go marching in with a measured opinion that others may or may not like to hear. Speaking last night about the buzz of anticipation in his side’s dressing room now that the Rabs have arrived at the business end of the season still retaining an interest in the Junior game’s three main silverware prizes of Scottish Junior Cup, Super Premier Division title and West of Scotland Cup, he was both circumspect and forthright in saying.
Starc’s absence will have huge impact: Clarke
New Delhi: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that fast bowler Mitchell Starc’s absence due to injury will have a huge bearing on the final outcome of the four-Test series against India. “It will have a huge impact.
UN says world faces largest humanitarian crisis since 1945
Famine was recently declared in parts of South Sudan, World Food Programme has air-dropped aid to catchment areas in the country. The world faces the largest humanitarian crisis since the United Nations was founded in 1945 with more than 20 million people in four countries facing starvation and famine, the U.N. humanitarian chief said Friday.
Over 55 Sri Lankan food exporters take part in Gulfood 2017 in Dubai
Mar 11, Colombo: The largest ever contingent of Food and Beverage exporting companies from Sri Lanka successfully participated in the 22nd edition of Gulfood 2017 trade exhibition in Dubai. The annual event, which is considered as the world’s largest Food and Drink event, was held at Dubai World Trade Centre in UAE from 26th February to 2nd March 2017.
Third Protester Dies As South Korea Braces For More Rallies
South Korean police on Saturday braced for more violence between opponents and supporters of ousted President Park Geun-hye, who was stripped of her powers by the Constitutional Court over a corruption scandal that has plunged the country into a political turmoil.
Mona Lisa’s smile decoded: Science says she’s happy
In an unusual trial, close to 100 percent of people described her expression as unequivocally “happy”, researchers revealed on Friday, March 10, 2017. A cameraman filming Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris, France.
Trump confidante spoke to alleged Russian hacker
OCTOBER 08: Political consultant Roger Stone speaks onstage during The New Yorker Festival 2016 – ‘President Trump: Life As We May Know It,’ featuring Max Boot, Amy Davidson, Roger Stone, and Sean Wilentz in conversation with Evan Osnos at MasterCard Stage at SVA Theatre on October 8, 2016 in New York City.
Matthews tied for 15th
Former state champion Brandon Matthews played only 15 holes in Friday’s second round of the Molino Canuelas Championship, dropping into a tie for 15th at the PGA Tour Latinoamerica event in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Matthews, 22, of Dupont, is in a six-way tie for 15th.
.com | Niger drought leaves schools closed
More than half of schoolchildren have quit class in some parts of Niger due to drought which is forcing entire families of farmers to move to seek better pastures, the UN said Friday. At least 33 000 farmers’ children have abandoned class to follow their parents, with the worst hit areas including the central regions of Maradi and Zinder, Agadez in the north and Tahoua in the west.
.com | EXCLUSIVE: White farmer battles Mugabe’s top aide in ‘last minute’ scramble for land
Hollywood star Will Smith has just been to Victoria Falls – but did he stay on the Zimbabwe side or the Zambian side of the natural wonder? Harare – A white commercial farmer in Matabeleland South in southern Zimbabwe is battling to have President Robert Mugabe’s top aide leave a prime property, in what critics view as a “last minute” scramble for land akin to the biblical “last supper”. Ray Ndlukula, the deputy secretary for cabinet and president’s office, has laid siege on the farm located in Figtree amid revelations in court documents that are in News24’s possession that he has other properties in the province.
Hadwin grabs one-stroke lead in Valspar
Adam Hadwin started the back nine with five straight birdies and posted a 7-under 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend of the Valspar Championship. It was another low round for Hadwin – not a 59 like the score the Canadian shot in the California desert this year, but enough to surge past Jim Herman and into the lead on a warm and occasionally blustery Friday afternoon at Innisbrook.
More U.S. boots on the ground
The Trump administration is signaling its readiness to put “boots on the ground” in Syria and Iraq to defeat the Islamic State and secure a stronger place for the United States in the negotiations on the future of both countries. It is a risky approach because of the presence of military forces from Russia, Iran, the Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah and Turkey as well as various Syrian factions, including Kurds seeking to carve out an independent state along the Turkish border.