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Flying Radamel Falcao sees stock rise even higher after Europa League success
Friday 11 May 2012
Next step is surely the big league for striker who scored twice in Europa final, but will it be with Atletico Madrid or will other suitors gather?
Miller's try gives sale edge against bath
Saturday 14 April 2012
In the Aviva Premiership's one match last night, Sale beat Bath 16-9 at Edgeley Park. The Sale full-back Rob Miller scored the only try of the match with nine minutes to play; Nick Macleod converted and also kicked three penalties. Olly Barkley kicked three penalties for Bath.
Administrators find £13m black hole in WorldSpreads accounts
Monday 19 March 2012
Customers of a spread betting firm are likely to be left seeking compensation after an estimated £13 million black hole in its accounts was revealed today.
England to place faith in house of Lancaster
Monday 19 March 2012
England 30 Ireland 9: RFU forced into rethink with even rival Mallett appearing to back caretaker's promotion
Exploration company strikes oil off County Cork
Thursday 15 March 2012
An exploration company has struck oil and discovered the first commercial well off the Irish coast.
Scots turn to SAS for help against Italy
Thursday 15 March 2012
After a run of six defeats, including four blanks in the Six Nations championship, Scotland's head coach Andy Robinson has called in the SAS before the wooden spoon decider against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Nick De Luca to start for Scotland against Italy
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Centre Nick De Luca has been restored to the starting line-up in Scotland's only change for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon decider with Italy.
Sean Lamont would settle for 'ugly' win against Ireland
Thursday 08 March 2012
Scotland winger Sean Lamont would take an ugly win against Ireland on Saturday after feeling they have tried to play too much “pretty” rugby in the RBS 6 Nations so far.
How We Met: Ed Byrne & Andrew Maxwell
Sunday 04 March 2012
'We were exotic strangers competing for notches on the bedpost'
'War of the Worlds' hires Kaiser Chief
Friday 02 March 2012
A full-scale Martian invasion will be enacted at arenas across Britain when Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds returns in a new stage show starring Ricky Wilson, the Kaiser Chiefs singer.
Dion Dublin backs Paul Scholes international comeback
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Former Manchester United star Dion Dublin is convinced Paul Scholes would be welcomed back into the England fold with open arms.
Ronnie Henry: Tale of the two Ronnies shows that it really is a funny old game
Friday 17 February 2012
Ronnie Henry won '61 Double with Spurs. His grandson failed to make it at the Lane but will now captain Stevenage when the clubs meet in the FA Cup. He speaks to Simon Hart
Wales told they will pay for yellows
Saturday 11 February 2012
See a silly yellow card, see a serious month's wages disappear down the toilet.
Davies handed seven-week ban
Thursday 09 February 2012
Wales second-rower's suspension for tip-tackling leaves Gatland short of options in the pack for visit of Scotland
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