Follow RT on Four months after his coalition government was brought down by a corruption scandal, former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz looks set to make a resurgence, as the country prepares to vote. Austrians head to the polls on Sunday in an election that nobody would have anticipated five months ago. Kurz’ government collapsed in…
Month: September 2019
Police probe Nigel Farage over threat to ‘KNIFE’ civil servants post-Brexit (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Police are investigating Nigel Farage after he told a crowd he will “take a knife” to “overpaid” civil servants after Brexit for “not doing a neutral job.” Farage says he’d meant to say something far less bloodthirsty. Farage made the comment while speaking at an event at the Neon Theatre in Newport…
Last week’s repo meltdown points to 2008 financial crisis & may lead to new bank crashes – Keiser Report
Follow RT on Forecasting the imminent demise of European banks, an expert talks RT’s Keiser Report through last week’s repo market meltdown and what it may indicate. “The treasuries that settled last week didn’t go well on the funding market – the Fed had to step in and do a $75 billion repo facility on…
Messam ruled out of playoffs
Liam Messam has suffered his second selection blow in the space of a fortnight, told he is ineligible to play for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby play-offs. Sanzaar informed the Chiefs they can’t field the 43-Test All Blacks flanker in the knockout phase as he hasn’t played enough regular season games. The ruling was…
ARU decision looms as next generation shows positives
The future of Australian Super Rugby will be decided in the next 36 hours, as the ARU moves to make a definitive call on its structure. While SANZAAR would have to make an official announcement before the Australians, the ARU is set to finally make its decision independent of South Africa. Until this point, Australia…
'I never expected this' – Roma wonderkid Zaniolo delighted at record-breaking Champions League display
The Italians must defend a slender lead in March’s second leg following a late Porto goal after their youngster wrote himself in the history books Roma teenager Nicolo Zaniolo was over the moon after a record-breaking turn on Tuesday led his side to victory in their Champions League last-16 clash. Zaniolo, 19, is enjoying a…
Simeone excited by Griezmann, Costa and Morata trident
The Argentine coach expects his star attackers to develop a partnership as the season goes on, with Thomas Lemar providing extra speed Diego Costa’s return from injury means Atletico Madrid could use the striker with Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann in a front three, says Diego Simeone. Costa came off the bench after 10 weeks…
'It's hard to play Sarriball' – Pedro admits Chelsea struggle with boss' tactics
The Blues are reeling following a painful reverse at the weekend, but hope to regain their best form in the Europa League Chelsea star Pedro has admitted that sometimes his team struggles to put Maurizio Sarri’s high-intensity tactics into practice, while affirming they are 100 per cent behind the under-fire boss. After making a bright…
Lions lock down final berth
Five-eighth Elton Jantjies displayed a full array of skills to propel the Lions into their first Super Rugby final as they ended the reign of the Highlanders with a 42-30 victory in Saturday’s semi-final at Ellis Park. The Lions will meet the Hurricanes in Wellington next Saturday to decide the title, confirming the regular-season standings…
Rebels go strong for Reds trial
The Melbourne Rebels have matched fire with fire by naming a full strength team for tomorrow night’s trial against the Queensland Reds at Ballymore. After narrowly missing out on the Quarter Finals at the Brisbane Tens, coach Tony McGahan has named all of his available Wallabies in the starting side among the 26-man squad. The…