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Graham Rowntree: 'England not feeling the pressure'
Graham Rowntree insists that it is a feeling of excitement, rather than pressure, in the England squad ahead of Friday's World Cup opener against Fiji.Sep 17, 13:37
Matt Giteau "thankful" for recall
Matt Giteau admits that he is delighted to be involved with Australia again as he prepares for the World Cup.Sep 17, 13:20
Tommaso Benvenuti: "I have matured a lot"
Tommaso Benvenuti claims that he has "matured a lot" after returning to the Italy squad ahead of the World Cup.Sep 17, 13:05
Nick Phipps: 'No ideas on selection'
Australia scrum-half Nick Phipps claims that the players have been given no indication about who will play in the opening two World Cup games.Sep 17, 12:53
Justin Marshall: 'Wales will relish underdog status'
Former New Zealand scrum-half Warren Marshall believes that Wales could surprise their rivals as underdogs in Pool A.Sep 17, 12:35
Sir Gareth Edwards tips Mike Phillips for starting role
Sir Gareth Edwards believes that Wales coach Warren Gatland should start Mike Phillips in their World Cup opener against Uruguay.Sep 17, 12:22
Dan Carter eager for perfect farewell
Dan Carter reveals his desire to lead New Zealand to success at the World Cup after injury ended his campaign four years ago.Sep 17, 12:06
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Marco Reus to miss visit of FC Krasnodar
Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel confirms that Marco Reus will miss the Europa League clash with FC Krasnodar due to his toe injury.Sep 17, 04:58
Luis Suarez: 'No excuses for Barcelona'
Luis Suarez refuses to make any excuses for Barcelona's failure to claim victory after playing out a 1-1 draw with Roma.Sep 17, 04:42
Ten-man Montreal Impact hold San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes play out a 1-1 draw with Montreal Impact, who recover from Ambroise Oyongo's red card to earn a point.Sep 17, 04:29
Gary Bowyer: 'Draw with Queens Park Rangers was very frustrating'
Gary Bowyer admits that it was "very frustrating" to see his Blackburn Rovers side twice concede equalisers in a 2-2 draw with Queens Park Rangers.Sep 17, 04:00
Chris Ramsey: 'We were punished for mistakes'
Chris Ramsey claims that Queens Park Rangers were punished for "individual mistakes" in the 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers.Sep 17, 03:40
Vincent Kompany plays down calf injury
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists that the calf injury he picked up against Juventus is not serious.Sep 17, 03:19
Nuno: 'Valencia were the better side'
Nuno insists that Valencia were the better side in their 3-2 Champions League defeat to Zenit St Petersburg at the Mestalla.Sep 17, 03:00
Andre Villas-Boas: 'We stuck to our gameplan'
Andre Villas-Boas praises his Zenit St Petersburg players for executing his gameplan in the 3-2 triumph over Valencia.Sep 17, 02:41
Tottenham Hotspur still without key trio
Tottenham Hotspur are still without Christian Eriksen, Mousa Dembele and Nabil Bentaleb ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie against Qarabag FK.Sep 17, 02:25
Sergio Aguero 'fit enough to start against West Ham United'
Sergio Aguero will be fit enough to start for Manchester City when they host West Ham United on Saturday.Sep 17, 02:10
Marco Silva frustrated by missed chances in loss to Bayern Munich
Marco Silva admits that his Olympiacos side paid the price for missing chances in the 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.Sep 17, 01:55
Pep Guardiola: 'Bayern Munich were always in control'
Pep Guardiola claims that Bayern Munich were always in control as they recorded a 3-0 victory over Olympiacos in Group F.Sep 17, 01:41
Frank Lampard scores first MLS goal in New York City victory
Frank Lampard scores his first MLS goal as New York City claim a 2-0 win over Toronto at Yankee Stadium.Sep 17, 01:30
Player Ratings: Olympiacos 0-3 Bayern Munich
Sports Mole rates every performance after Bayern Munich start their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over Olympiacos.Sep 16, 22:11
Match Analysis: Olympiacos 0-3 Bayern Munich
Sports Mole takes a look back at the key talking points from Bayern Munich's 3-0 win over Olympiacos in the Champions League.Sep 16, 21:23
Live Commentary: Olympiacos 0-3 Bayern Munich - as it happened
Take a look back at the action with Sports Mole's text commentary after Bayern Munich claim a 3-0 win over Olympiacos in Athens.Sep 16, 17:43
Jean de Villiers returns to South Africa side for Japan game
South Africa captain Jean de Villiers returns to the side for Saturday's World Cup opener with Japan.Sep 16, 16:54
Ben Youngs prepared for "extra special" 50th cap
Ben Youngs admits that it will be "extra special" to win his 50th cap for England in the World Cup opener against Fiji.Sep 16, 16:32
Brodie Retallick: 'I am surprised by development'
Brodie Retallick admits that he did not expect to develop so quickly ahead of his first World Cup with New Zealand.Sep 16, 16:13
Nathan White warns against complacency
Nathan White claims that Ireland will pay for a complacent approach in their World Cup opener against Canada.Sep 16, 14:00
Aaron Jarvis open to playing hooker
Aaron Jarvis claims that he would be comfortable playing as a hooker for Wales at the World Cup.Sep 16, 13:40
Stephen Ferris: 'Iain Henderson should start against Canada'
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt should select Iain Henderson in the back row against Canada on Saturday, according to Stephen Ferris.Sep 16, 13:24
Ben Volavola starts at fly-half for Fiji
John McKee hands Ben Volavola the starting spot at fly-half for Fiji's World Cup opener against England.Sep 16, 13:10
Jonah Lomu: 'England must handle pressure'
Former New Zealand winger Jonah Lomu claims that England will have to deal with the pressure which comes with being World Cup hosts.Sep 16, 12:56
Michael Cheika: 'Australia have a happy squad'
Michael Cheika claims that Australia are benefiting from a happy squad ahead of the World Cup.Sep 16, 12:39
Warren Gatland: 'Eli Walker could return to squad'
Wales coach Warren Gatland believes that Eli Walker could return to the World Cup squad if another player picks up an injury.Sep 16, 12:28
Andy Gomarsall backs Ben Youngs to prove quality
Andy Gomarsall backs Ben Youngs to prove his worth to the England team at the World Cup.Sep 16, 12:17
Mauricio Pochettino: 'It is a key season for Erik Lamela'
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino admits that it is a key season for club-record signing Erik Lamela.Sep 16, 04:59
Franck Ribery backed to return in 2015
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claims that Franck Ribery will return from his injury in 2015.Sep 16, 04:40
Dele Alli determined to keep place
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli reveals his determination to keep his place in the side after making his first Premier League start.Sep 16, 04:19
Arsene Wenger desperate for Champions League success
Arsene Wenger insists that he is more motivated than ever to guide Arsenal to success in the Champions League.Sep 16, 04:00
Xavi: 'Louis van Gaal helped me develop'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi believes that Louis Van Gaal's tough approach to coaching benefits younger players.Sep 16, 03:40
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Paul Collingwood: 'World Cup must be a priority for England'
Paul Collingwood believes that the World Cup must take priority alongside The Ashes after their disappointing showing at this year's tournament.Sep 16, 03:19
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