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Shane Williams stars in new ITV series “Eternal Glory”
The former Wales rugby legend Shane Williams is one of eight contestants to participate in a new 6-part entertainment show “Eternal Glory” which will be broadcast in October. LBM negotiated the deal with ITV on behalf of Shane, which sees him compete against other...
AP McCoy OBE continues as Ambassador for Laureus
The world’s greatest jockey AP McCoy is to continue as an Ambassador for Laureus, a global charity believing in sport’s ability to help change the world for the better. The Laureus World Sports Academy is a unique collection of 52 of the most successful icons in world...
Ryan Jones to be Pundit for ITV Wales over the Rugby World Cup
The former Wales captain Ryan Jones is to work as a studio pundit for ITV Wales over the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
James Haskell named in England’s 31-man World Cup Squad
Wasps Captain James Haskell has been named in England’s 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup which starts next month in the UK. Haskell has been selected as part of the back row. England’s first game is against Fiji on 18th September at Twickenham. Head coach Stuart...
Ryan Jones Retires from Rugby on Medical Advice
The former Wales captain and Bristol forward Ryan Jones has retired from playing on medical advice. The 34-year-old, who won 75 caps for Wales and won three Grand Slam titles, had been recovering from shoulder surgery at the end of last season. "The old cliche of...
Emma Spencer anchors Channel 4’s TV coverage at York
TV presenter Emma Spencer is to anchor Channel 4’s coverage of the Ebor Festival at York this week. The meeting starts today with what is billed as the clash of the season as Guineas hero Gleneagles takes on Derby superstar Golden Horn in today’s Juddmonte...
AP McCoy to appear as a panellist on “A Question of Sport”
The retired 20 times champion jockey AP McCoy will appear on tomorrow night’s episode of “A Question of Sport”. The sports fanatic will join fellow contestants Marion Bartolli (2013 Wimbledon Champion), former England footballer Stuart Pearce and track and field...
AP McCoy to attend Yorkshire Harness Raceway charity event
The legendary jockey AP McCoy is to attend ‘The PACT Charity Harness Racing’, hosted by York Harness Raceway this weekend. It’s the biggest festival of Harness Racing the track has ever staged. The event will raise money for the Parents’ Association of Children with...
AP McCoy teams up with Red Bull for the Air Race at Ascot
AP McCoy took to the skies above High Wycombe this morning, testing both his body and his mind in a Red Bull Air Race Edge 540 plane; being exposed to 10 times the force of gravity. Red Bull challenged the retired Champion Jockey to learn the aerobatic tricks that...
Film “Being AP” is selected for Toronto International Film Festival
Documentary feature ‘Being AP’ has been selected to screen as part of TIFF Docs. The film follows 20-time champion jockey AP McCoy in his final season and was picked up by US Distributor Entertainment One earlier this year. Directed by BAFTA-winner Anthony Wonke, the...
AP McCoy OBE backs new Jockeys’ Helpline
The former 20 times Champion jockey AP McCoy has backed the launch of a dedicated mental health helpline for jockeys. The initiative will bring the horseracing industry into line with cricket, rugby and other sports and will a great help to those dealing with issues...
James Haskell launches “Wear the Rose” for England
England flanker James Haskell has launched O2’s #WearTheRose shirt give-away campaign, alongside team mates Danny Care and Alex Corbisiero. The England rugby team have been testing themselves in the heat of Denver, undertaking rigorous training sessions ahead of some...
JP McManus throws Celebration Party for AP McCoy in Ireland
JP McManus has thown a private celebration party for AP McCoy at his home in Limerick. Stars from the world of sport and entertainment joined the party at Adare Manor to celebrate the retirement of the legendary jockey. Robbie Williams entertained the crowd with his...
AP McCoy to headline at the Cheltenham Literary Festival
AP McCoy will return to Cheltenham, not chasing the Gold Cup this time; but instead talking about his book “Winner: A Racing Life” at the Cheltenham Literature Festival in October. The recently retired 20 times Champion Jockey will take to the stage, alongside Booker...
Emma Spencer anchors Channel 4’s coverage at Goodwood
Emma Spencer will be main studio anchor for Channel 4’s coverage of the Qatar Glorious Goodwood Festival this week. Emma will be joined by guests in the studio, including the champion flat jockey Richard Hughes who will retire on Saturday. You can watch Emma and the...
James Haskell to feature in TV advertisements for O2
The England flanker and Wasps captain James Haskell is part of the new O2 TV adverts to promote its latest “Wear the Rose” rugby initiative. He appears alongside Chris Robshaw, plus special guests Take That. O2 are staging the event ‘Wear the Rose Live’, which will...
AP McCoy returns to the saddle for the Leger Legends at Doncaster
AP McCoy has been enticed out of retirement for one day only to take part in the Leger Legends Classified Stakes at Doncaster on September 9th. The record-breaking jumps jockey, who retired at Sandown in April after winning the title for the 20th year in a row, will...
Shane Williams to appear on TalkSPORT over the Rugby World Cup
The former Wales rugby legend Shane Williams is to make regular contributions on TalkSPORT radio during this year's Rugby World Cup. Shane, who is part of ITV’s line-up for the tournament, will also preview and review matches on TalkSPORT and appear in the studio as...
Richard Hughes is set to retire after Glorious Goodwood
The Champion flat jockey Richard Hughes has announced he is to retire after Glorious Goodwood.
AP McCoy joins the Prime Minister at CEO Business Summit
AP McCoy, one of the UK’s top sportsmen, joined the Prime Minister David Cameron, Nicola Sturgeon & Lord Mandelson to speak at the Times CEO Business Summit 2015. Captains of industry, finance and commerce joined together to set targets for the business world to...