Dallaglio: New-look England need time

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has backed England coach Martin Johnson's decision not to ring the changes for the clash with South Africa on Saturday.

Worthington attacks poor performance

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington rounded on his side after the defeat by Hungary in a friendly at Windsor Park, claiming the performance was "embarrassing".

Hatton hoping to even Mayweather score

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

Ricky Hatton insists he would rather get knocked out again by Floyd Mayweather than grow old and bitter about failing to secure a rematch with his nemesis.

Welsh duo earn Toshack praise

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

John Toshack praised two of his more experienced players after one of Wales' youngest-ever sides secured a 1-0 victory over Denmark.

Walcott out for three months

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Theo Walcott will be sidelined for at least three months with a shoulder injury.

Graham is the best - Price

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

England forward James Graham was hailed the best prop in the game by veteran Australia front rower Steve Price.

Terry pleased by reserves of strength

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

England skipper John Terry saluted the performance of Fabio Capello's fringe players after heading a late winner against Germany in the Olympic Stadium.

England falter to modest 240

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

England failed to build on a promising start from their new-look batting line-up as India's spinners restricted them to a modest total in the third match of the one-day series.

Maradona: Scots need to improve

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

Scotland must do better if they are to reach the World Cup finals, according to a man who should know, Diego Maradona.

Trapattoni happy in defeat

8:41am Thursday 20th November 2008

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni insisted he was still a happy man despite tasting defeat for the first time in the job.