Two tries by the excellent Huw Harries could not conceal the fact that Harlequins for all their outward trappings of success have some way to go before they can finally shed the old image.Harlequins: S Pilgrim; D O’Leary, G Connolly, W Carling, S Bromley; P Challinor, H Harries; J Leonard (capt), K Wood, L Benezech, [...]

It lasted only a minute, however, Milosevic sending Yorke clear to clip over Lukic.Bergkamp had a late chance in a typically rousing Highbury finale, sidefooting just wide after a long run, but one sensed that Arsenal, their ageing legs failing them in this hectic phase of the season, had missed the moment.We will find out [...]

It’s a rare move, she says: she sees a lot more of the Eyebrow Flash, the Pout and the Lipstick Lick. “But you’re right, the woman will pretty well always touch the man first. And when she does, she’ll make it look accidental, although we believe it’s purposeful. Though it’s difficult to know for sure [...]

Time spent acquiring goods and services outside the home is no longer available for housework.In 1961, both parents and children often sat together for several meals per day. Over a 34-year period we have seen the virtual disappearance of the family meal, replaced by irregular “grazing” of pre-cooked or fast foods. Time devoted to eating [...]

Which way would the Tories jump then? Some, I’m sure, would stay royalist even with death in their hearts But others – I think most – would begin to fancy a republic. Conservatism and monarchism are not inseparable.This is the portrait of a flexibility that is almost monstrous. Adjectives like “unprincipled” or “oppor- tunistic” falter [...]

It’s clearly something we want to build on to make it a sport more and more people want to play. The harsh reality is that we are competing in the same market-place as so many other sports, and I hope Tim will make the big difference for us.I haven’t heard any real figures to suggest [...]

He was the defending champion, and I came back from 3-1 down and won it four sets to three. As soon as I made the breakthrough, everything seemed easier. In the final I beat Eric Bristow 6-0.”Within a few months, however, it was clear that professional darts was in serious trouble “In some ways I [...]

But need something extra.Third ball: The old leg side pick- up has worked for me before Now here it is, perfect Ball sails high Between and over two converging fielders We can do it Darren Gough’s smiling Stay focused.Fourth ball: Whizzes well past off stump No wide called Can’t reach it No run.Fifth ball: More [...]

They lost at home to Matlock Town 5-2 in the 1976-77 season and finished as Third Division champions In 1967 they had lost away to Tow Law Town 5-1 – Bob Allen, StaffordANSWERS PLEASEQ. Who was the first sportsman or sportswoman to test positive for drugs? – T Leary, GlastonburyQ. Under which captain has the [...]