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Rovers earn rare Headingley victory

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:45:15 GMT

Hull KR recorded their first league win at Headingley for 25 years as Leeds' miserable start to Super League XV continued with a 17-10 defeat.

Hodgson inspires Sharks victory

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:45:17 GMT

Charlie Hodgson breathed new life into Sale's fight against relegation with a match-winning display in a 19-8 victory over Wasps which lifted them off the foot of the Guinness Premiership.

Wilkinson looks to rediscover instinct

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:45:15 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson on Friday night admitted his rugby instincts have been blunted by years on the treatment table and England manager Martin Johnson was right to drop him.

We won't be presumptuous - Fletcher

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:45:16 GMT

Darren Fletcher is confident Manchester United will not get ahead of themselves by believing they are assured of a Champions League final berth.

Wenger calls for domestic focus

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:45:16 GMT

Arsene Wenger has called on his Arsenal players to focus on beating West Ham on Saturday to go top of the Barclays Premier League rather than be distracted by their glamour Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona.

Moody relishing 'proudest moment'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:45:15 GMT

Lewis Moody will enjoy the proudest moment of his England career on Saturday when he captains his country against Grand Slam-chasing France in Paris.

Gold glory for Commander

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:45:13 GMT

Imperial Commander stayed on strongly up the final hill for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and jockey Paddy Brennan to land the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Cooke seals Wildcats switch

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:45:17 GMT

Wakefield finally got their man on Friday when Hull KR's out-of-favour stand-off Paul Cooke joined them on a short-term contract.

Moody to lead England

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:16 GMT

Lewis Moody will captain England against France on Saturday night after Steve Borthwick was ruled out with a knee injury.

D'Arcy fit to face Scotland

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:16 GMT

Gordon D'Arcy has been cleared to start Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland at Croke Park on Saturday.

Fulham handed Wolfsburg tie

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:15 GMT

Fulham's reward for their stunning victory over Juventus is a Europa League quarter-final with German side Wolfsburg.

Hamstring blow for Defoe

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:45:15 GMT

England striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for a "few weeks" after suffering a grade-two tear to one of his hamstrings, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp confirmed on Friday.

Barca to face Arsenal in last eight

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:45:16 GMT

Champions League holders Barcelona were handed a quarter-final tie with Arsenal in Friday's draw in Nyon.

Fergie hits out at FA

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:45:17 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused the Football Association of running a "dysfunctional" disciplinary system.

Rafa bemoans Riera timing

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:45:17 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he is "disappointed" with Albert Riera's critical comments but does not intend to allow them to become a distraction ahead of Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Broad beats bug to boost England

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:45:23 GMT

England expect Stuart Broad to be fully fit for Saturday's start of the second Test against Bangladesh after a bout of illness.

Wildcats set to unveil Cooke

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:45:23 GMT

Wakefield will finally get their man on Friday when they complete the signing of Hull KR's out-of-favour stand-off Paul Cooke.

Murray wants different approach

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:45:23 GMT

Andy Murray believes the Lawn Tennis Association should consider an alternative to a big-name captain as they seek the next leader of Britain's Davis Cup team.

Riera explains Benitez criticism

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:45:17 GMT

Liverpool winger Albert Riera has attempted to play down comments made in the Spanish media in which heavily criticised Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

Hargreaves wants to return to the top

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:45:17 GMT

Owen Hargreaves insisted he could rediscover his best form after ending his 18-month injury nightmare with a 45-minute appearance for Manchester United's reserves on Thursday night.