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Hodgson coy over England ambitions

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:57:28 +0000

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson was tight-lipped on whether he would be interested in replacing Fabio Capello as England manager when quizzed on the topic on Friday afternoon.

Barnes penalty was right call - IRB

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:22:08 +0000

The International Rugby Board and RBS 6 Nations have exonerated referee Wayne Barnes of blame for Ireland's 23-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Wales.

Capello: I did not "escape" England

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:45 +0000

Fabio Capello has denied he was "escaping" by resigning from the England manager's post and claimed "there are times in which you decide to leave".

Italy clash intrigues Corbisiero

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:58:27 +0000

England's history boy Alex Corbisiero is not part of the X-box generation, preferring his degree studies on the unification of Italy to computer games.

McIlroy and Bjorn set pace in Dubai

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:52:28 +0000

Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn, both former winners of the title, share the lead at the halfway stage of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Age no barrier for Kalman

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:39 +0000

Prop Ed Kalman completes a triumvirate of three uncapped Glasgow Warriors on the Scotland replacements' bench for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales - but his route towards a first Test cap is more circuitous than that of Duncan Weir and Stuart Hogg.

Best ready for Paris pain

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:39 +0000

Rory Best has warned Ireland they must be prepared to break through the pain barrier if they are to rescue their RBS 6 Nations by overcoming France.

Wales heading North with George

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:39 +0000

Wales' teenage rising star George North will go into Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland being hailed as "a superstar of the game".

England cruise to warm-up win

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:16:20 +0000

England coasted to a seven-wicket 'victory' in a bizarre mis-match against the Lions at the Zayed Stadium.

Redknapp "would consider" England

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:51:57 +0000

Harry Redknapp admits he would consider taking the England manager's job but insists he will not be able to combine the role with his current position as Tottenham boss.