Richard Van Poortvliet
18.02.2012 12:24
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Russian football legends still unbeaten at home eventThe annual Legends Cup has taken place in the Russian capital with some of the best footballers from the past two decades once again descending on Moscow. |
Loko midfielder named best Russian player of 2011Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Denis Glushakov has been named Russian player of the year. 2011 proved to be a breakthrough season for the 24-year-old, who also became a regular member of the national side. |
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Sochi and London hold Olympic brainstormerA forum has been held in Moscow to boost co-operation between the Olympic cities of London and Sochi - the respective hosts of the next summer and winter Games. Both parties are looking to learn from each other. |
Rugby legend bets on New Zealand at home worldsThe Rugby World Cup finally gets underway on Friday, with the hosts New Zealand taking on Tonga. |
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02.09.2011 00:08
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“World Cup is a great experience for us” – Team Russia fly-halfAs Team Russia gears up for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, RT caught up with fly-half Yury Kushnarev, who explained what it means to qualify for the tournament for the first time. |
Russian sports insurance in the spotlightInsurance for sportsmen and women has recently become a hot topic in Russia, following a number of high profile incidents. RT caught up with one of the country’s top sports lawyers, to see if changes are being made on the issue. |
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26.02.2011 14:41
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Blatt officially with Russia until London OlympicsDavid Blatt has announced he will stay on as Russian national team head coach. The American-Israeli had contemplated quitting after last year's World Championships. But he has changed his mind and now intends to lead the squad to the London Olympics. |
Low temps won’t give us an edge – Spartak coachSpartak Moscow coach Valery Karpin believes the winter cold will not give his team much of an advantage in their home clash against Basel in the Round of 32 of the Europa League. |
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“2018 World Cup gives world chance to rediscover Russia” – Russia’s bid leaderRussia has succeeded in winning the precious right to host the World Football Cup in 2018. Russia’s bid leader and Football Union Director-General Aleksey Sorokin spoke with RT about what now lies ahead. |








