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Stuart Lancaster: 'No risks taken in selection for Wales game'
Stuart Lancaster dismisses suggestions that he has taken a risk by selecting Owen Farrell and Sam Burgess for England's World Cup clash with Wales.Sep 24, 14:05
NFL agent scouting at World Cup
NFL agent Jack Betcha reveals that he is scouting players at the Rugby World Cup with the plan of taking them to the US.Sep 24, 13:45
Matt Dawson: 'Owen Farrell's positioning could punish Sam Burgess'
Sam Burgess could be exposed by Owen Farrell's tendency to play in a deep position at fly-half, according to former England scrum-half Matt Dawson.Sep 24, 13:25
Stuart Lancaster: 'Twickenham key for England'
Stuart Lancaster believes that the Twickenham crowd have a key role to play when England meet Wales in Pool A on Saturday.Sep 24, 13:04
Rob Howley full of admiration for "imposing" Sam Burgess
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley reveals his admiration for the "imposing" Sam Burgess ahead of the World Cup clash with England.Sep 24, 12:43
Wales warned over training squad breach
Wales are given an official warning by World Rugby for allowing players outside of their 31-man squad to take part in World Cup training.Sep 24, 12:28
Toby Flood questions George Ford omission
Toby Flood claims that George Ford should feel unlucky to lose his England place ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Wales.Sep 24, 12:13
Mariano Galarza banned for nine weeks
Argentina lock Mariano Galarza will miss the rest of the World Cup after being handed a nine-week ban by the disciplinary panel.Sep 24, 12:00
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Leroy Fer ready to return from injury
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Leroy Fer claims that he is ready to make his first appearance of the season in Friday's meeting with Fulham.Sep 24, 04:58
Thomas Tuchel: 'We should have won'
Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel believes that his side should have recorded another win after watching them play out a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim.Sep 24, 04:41
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Erik Spoelstra: 'Dwyane Wade will not face restrictions'
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra claims that Dwyane Wade will play without restrictions this season.Sep 24, 04:20
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Rory McIlroy: 'I am not motivated by FedExCup bonus'
Rory McIlroy insists that he is not motivated by a possible $10m bonus ahead of the Tour Championship.Sep 24, 03:59
Ronny Deila happy with Celtic focus
Ronny Deila praises his Celtic players for overcoming difficult spells on the way to a 2-0 win over Raith Rovers in the third round of the League Cup.Sep 24, 03:39
Gary McAllister: 'Penalty shootout win will provide boost'
Assistant manager Gary McAlliser claims that Liverpool's penalty shootout win over Carlisle United could begin a resurgence.Sep 24, 03:22
Dimitri Payet: 'West Ham United full of confidence'
Dimitri Payet admits that the West Ham United squad are full of confidence after their impressive performances early in the season.Sep 24, 03:10
Report: Mesut Ozil to be offered new deal
Arsenal are preparing to begin contract talks with Mesut Ozil as they look to extend his stay in North London.Sep 24, 03:00
Massimiliano Allegri disappointed with naive Juventus
Massimiliano Allegri believes that Juventus were punished for their naivety in the 1-1 draw with Frosinone.Sep 24, 02:40
Will Bruin goal leads Houston Dynamo past Sporting Kansas City
Will Bruin leads the Houston Dynamo to a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City as they pull further clear of the bottom of the Western Conference.Sep 24, 02:31
Didier Drogba, Andres Romero hand points to Montreal Impact
Goals from Didier Drogba and Andres Romero hand the Montreal Impact a 2-1 win over Chicago Fire at Saputo Stadium.Sep 24, 02:00
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Samit Patel surprised by England recall
Samit Patel claims that he had given up hope of a Test recall before being called up for the series with Pakistan.Sep 24, 01:35
Louis van Gaal: 'Middlesbrough will provide tough test'
Louis van Gaal believes that Manchester United are in for a tough challenge when they take on Middlesbrough in the third round of the League Cup.Sep 24, 01:23
Roberto Mancini: 'Inter Milan should not be judged like Barcelona'
Roberto Mancini believes that Inter Milan should not be judged by Barcelona's standards following their 1-0 win over Verona.Sep 24, 01:09
Player Ratings: Manchester United 3-0 Ipswich Town
Sports Mole rates every performance at Old Trafford as Manchester United beat Ipswich Town 3-0 in the third round of the League Cup.Sep 23, 22:23
Match Analysis: Manchester United 3-0 Ipswich Town
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the key talking points from Manchester United's 3-0 win over Ipswich Town in the League Cup third round.Sep 23, 21:39
Live Commentary: Manchester United 3-0 Ipswich Town - as it happened
Take a look back at the League Cup third-round tie between Manchester United and Ipswich Town as Louis van Gaal's side progress with a 3-0 win.Sep 23, 17:58
Shane Williams: 'I would keep faith with George Ford'
Former Wales wing Shane Williams believes that England coach Stuart Lancaster is making a "strange" decision by dropping fly-half George Ford.Sep 23, 16:28
Kenny Logan: 'Sam Burgess selection is a risk'
England coach Stuart Lancaster is taking a risk by handing Sam Burgess a start against Wales, according to former Scotland wing Kenny Logan.Sep 23, 16:07
Mark Warburton full of admiration for Chris Robshaw
Wales captain Sam Warburton reveals his admiration for Chris Robshaw ahead of the World Cup clash with England at Twickenham.Sep 23, 15:47
Brian Moore backs Sam Burgess selection
Brian Moore believes that England coach Stuart Lancaster is making the right call by replacing the injured Jonathan Joseph with Sam Burgess.Sep 23, 15:28
Dan Carter reveals 2011 heartache
Dan Carter admits that New Zealand's World Cup triumph in 2011 left him with mixed feelings as he watched his teammates from the sidelines.Sep 23, 15:13
Robbie Henshaw doubtful for Romania game
Robbie Henshaw is doubtful for Ireland's Pool D fixture with Romania on Sunday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem.Sep 23, 14:54
Tom Wood looking forward to Dan Lydiate challenge
England's Tom Wood claims that nothing but his best will do as he prepares to take on Wales flanker Dan Lydiate.Sep 23, 14:36
Giovanbattista Venditti keen to make good impression
Giovanbattista Venditti admits that he is keen to make a good impression at the World Cup after agreeing a move to Newcastle Falcons.Sep 23, 14:21
Mihai Macovei: 'Romania are confident'
Mihai Macovei is certain that Romania's team spirit will serve them well in the Pool D clash with France.Sep 23, 14:06
Jacques Burger: 'New Zealand test will be incredible'
Jacques Burger admits that it will be "incredible" for Namibia's players to test themselves against New Zealand.Sep 23, 13:45
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang targets 20 Bundesliga goals
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes that he will score 20 Bundesliga goals this season with the help of Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel.Sep 23, 04:58
Daniel Caligiuri: 'Wolfsburg were stunned by Bayern Munich response'
Daniel Caligiuri admits that Wolfsburg were "stunned" as Robert Lewandowski scored five goals in nine minutes to lead Bayern Munich to a 5-1 win.Sep 23, 04:41
Laurent Blanc: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic will silence critics'
Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc claims that Zlatan Ibrahimovic's critics should not be concerned about his return to goalscoring form.Sep 23, 04:20
Roberto Martinez: 'John Stones injury is not serious'
Roberto Martinez insists that the knock picked up by John Stones in the League Cup tie against Reading is not serious.Sep 23, 04:00
Diego Simeone impressed by Antoine Griezmann form
Diego Simeone believes that there is much more to come from Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann after his brace in the 2-0 win over Getafe.Sep 23, 03:39
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