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Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.

George Best was in a different league

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

George Best was the finest footballer of them all, according to England World Cup winner Ian Callaghan.

Tipuric ready to fight for spot

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:41:38 GMT

Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.

Gopperth-inspired Newcastle beat Bedford

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:36:14 GMT

Newcastle moved a step closer to a return to the Aviva Premiership after claiming a nine-point lead over Bedford in the first leg of their Championship final, with fly-half Jimmy Gopperth doing most of the damage.

Baines: We will recover

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:31:07 GMT

Everton defender Leighton Baines insists the upheaval of losing manager David Moyes to Manchester United after 11 years in charge will not derail the club.

Pardew backed to take Toon forward

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:21:13 GMT

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been handed the task of dragging the club back into the top half of the Barclays Premier League after holding talks with owner Mike Ashley.

Ireland face tough chase

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:31:15 GMT

Ireland will chase a victory target of 276 as they bid to beat a full-member nation for the first time in Dublin in the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan.

Ferdinand targets further trophies

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:48:01 GMT

Rio Ferdinand has set his sights on winning more silverware under David Moyes after signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.

Wilshere calls for improved start

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:21:22 GMT

Jack Wilshere has warned Arsenal cannot afford another slow start next season if they are to mount a sustained challenge for the Barclays Premier League title.

David Moyes delighted after Rio Ferdinand agrees contract at Manchester United

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:13:54 GMT

Rio Ferdinand has ended speculation that he could leave Old Trafford this summer by signing a new contract at Manchester United.

Tindall handed Barbarians captaincy

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:05:00 GMT

Mike Tindall will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Hodgson plea to fans over chants

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:03:50 GMT

Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on England fans while urging them not to sing "religious or political" songs in next week's friendly with Ireland.

Bramble confirms Black Cats exit

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:46:15 GMT

Titus Bramble has confirmed he will be leaving Sunderland when his contract expires at the end of next month.

Martinez future remains unclear

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:01:36 GMT

The future of Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will not be decided until next week but chairman Dave Whelan is positive about holding on to the Spaniard.

Ferdinand signs new United deal

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:01:35 GMT

Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.

Mata hoping for Mourinho return

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:01:32 GMT

Spanish playmaker Juan Mata would be thrilled to see Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea.

Get behind my successor - Pulis

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:26:31 GMT

Tony Pulis has urged Stoke fans to get behind whoever succeeds him as the club's manager.

Good ground for Curragh classics

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:12 GMT

Good ground conditions are expected at the Curragh for Classic weekend at the County Kildare venue.

O'Brien quartet head for Guineas

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:01:42 GMT

Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Injury could help Andy Murray in bid to win Wimbledon

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:50:03 GMT

Pardew to focus on summer plans

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:37:56 GMT

Alan Pardew is contemplating his preparations for the new season after holding talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

Brooker joins Warriors

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:28:53 GMT

Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.

James Lawton: Sergio Garcia cracks as major fault line with Tiger Woods opens up again

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:39:56 GMT

One way or another, Sergio Garcia has been picking a fight with Tiger Woods for 14 years now but he doesn't seem to learn, does he? Some guys don't only have your number, they can pretty much claim outright ownership.

Sergio Garcia/Tiger Woods row: is golf racist?

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:04:26 GMT

The joke wasn't funny any more. It never was, of course, and the sense of revulsion felt by all in golf weighed heavily on Sergio Garcia.

Manchester City face long haul to win over New York citizens

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:50:20 GMT

There is an abundance of evidence already that Manchester City's new little brother club in New York City – "NYCFC", as they are already being called here – will be a mini-City in every way, using the access to the American market place to drive up the kind of awareness that Manchester United command and the Abu Dhabi-owned side do not. The marketing materials for the new club are identikit Manchester City. There was sky blue everywhere at the official launch of the club in east Harlem.