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Iain Henderson: 'Ireland will learn from World Cup heartbreak'
Ireland will learn from their Rugby World Cup disappointment in time for next year's Six Nations, Iain Henderson tells Sports Mole.Oct 18, 17:22
Chris Henry: "We were beaten by a much better side"
Ireland second-row Chris Henry admits that he found his side's defeat at the hands of Argentina "tough" to take, but says that there can be no complaints.Oct 18, 17:07
Devin Toner: 'Injuries no excuse for World Cup exit'
Devin Toner tells Sports Mole that Ireland "cannot make excuses" after losing heavily to Argentina in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup.Oct 18, 16:34
Ireland's quarter-final hoodoo strikes again as they crash out to Argentina
Argentina beat Ireland 43-20 at the Millennium Stadium to book their place in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.Oct 18, 13:58
Half-Time Report: Ireland restore hope after slow start in Cardiff
Ireland trail Argentina 20-10 at half time in their Rugby World Cup meeting at the Millennium Stadium.Oct 18, 12:52
Philippe Saint-Andre congratulates "outstanding" New Zealand
Philippe Saint-Andre admits that France made life "really hard" for themselves when allowing New Zealand to cross over at will in their quarter-final affair.Oct 18, 00:10
Ben Smith: 'We managed to take our opportunities'
New Zealand full-back Ben Smith tells Sports Mole that France's failure to capitalise on their strong early spell proved costly in their last-eight tie.Oct 17, 23:53
Julian Savea hails "special" quarter-final victory over France
New Zealand wing Julian Savea tells Sports Mole that he felt 'privileged' to play a key role in the Kiwis' quarter-final win over France. Oct 17, 23:40
Brodie Retallick: New Zealand can "lift it up a few notches"
New Zealand still have enough in the tank to push on from their hugely impressive display against France, Brodie Retallick tells Sports Mole.Oct 17, 23:21
Nine-try New Zealand take France apart in one-sided quarter-final
New Zealand produced one of the great all-time Rugby World Cup performances to run in nine tries against a hapless France at the Millennium Stadium.Oct 17, 20:46
Half-Time Report: New Zealand sitting comfortably against France at the break
New Zealand cross over four times in the opening 40 minutes to take a convincing 29-13 lead into half time against France in their quarter-final tie.Oct 17, 19:46
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Wayne Rooney on scoresheet as Manchester United end Goodison Park hoodoo
Wayne Rooney scores just his second Premier League goal of the season to help Manchester United to a 3-0 win over former club Everton at Goodison Park.Oct 17, 15:53
Diego Costa helps Chelsea return to winning ways
Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to return to winning ways and pile further misery on their struggling opponents in the process.Oct 17, 15:52
Raheem Sterling hat-trick keeps Manchester City top of Premier League table
Manchester City brush aside Bournemouth 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium thanks to three goals from Raheem Sterling and two from Wilfried Bony.Oct 17, 15:52
Half-Time Report: Raheem Sterling scores first-half hat-trick
Raheem Sterling scores three times inside the opening 45 minutes to put Manchester City well in command against Bournemouth at half time.Oct 17, 14:49
Half-Time Report: Morgan Schneiderlin, Ander Herrera put Manchester United ahead
Manchester United take a comfortable 2-0 lead into half time of their Premier League clash against Everton at Goodison Park.Oct 17, 14:48
Half-Time Report: Brad Guzan error gifts Chelsea interval lead
Diego Costa's goal 11 minutes before half time proves the difference between Chelsea and Aston Villa in a tightly-contested opening 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge.Oct 17, 14:47
Jonny Gray, Ross Ford suspensions overturned
Scotland are given a major boost after the suspensions handed to Ross Ford and Jonny Gray are overturned ahead of their quarter-final tie against South Africa.Oct 17, 13:55
Team News: No Vincent Kompany for Manchester City
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany is only fit enough for a place on the substitutes' bench for their meeting with Bournemouth.Oct 17, 13:14
Team News: Eden Hazard misses out for Chelsea against Aston Villa
Eden Hazard is left on the bench for Chelsea as they welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge.Oct 17, 13:10
Team News: John Stones, Seamus Coleman return for Everton
Everton are boosted by the return of defensive duo John Stones and Seamus Coleman for their meeting against Manchester United.Oct 17, 13:04
On this day: Liverpool deflated by freak beach ball goal at Stadium of Light
On this day six years ago, Darren Bent scored one of the Premier League's most bizarre goals when his strike deflected beyond Pepe Reina with the help of a beach ball.Oct 17, 05:00
Live Commentary: Bristol City 2-0 Nottingham Forest - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Bristol City's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, as the Robins climbed off the foot of the Championship table.Oct 16, 18:15
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Memphis Depay wears wrong shirt in Netherlands' finals Euro 2016 qualifier
Manchester United winger Memphis Depay was caught wearing a Netherlands shirt intended for the match against Iceland in his side's meeting with Czech Republic this week.Oct 16, 15:18
Jose Mourinho ignores journalists' questions at book launch
A disgruntled Jose Mourinho opts against answering questions from certain journalists at his book launch in London.Oct 16, 15:00
John Arne Riise awarded 'Fittest Player of the Match' gong
John Arne Riise is settling well at Delhi Dynamos, having been crowned Hero of the Match and Fittest Player of the Match in successive weeks.Oct 16, 14:42
Paul Scholes scores trademark long-range goal in charity match
Paul Scholes lights up a charity match in Hong Kong by picking out the bottom corner with one of his trademark strikes 35 yards from goal.Oct 16, 14:25
Celtic fan gets European dates wrong, flies to Norway one week early
One Celtic supporter arrived in Norway for his side's Europa League showdown with Molde one week early due to an embarrassing fixture mix-up.Oct 16, 14:12
Eric Cantona strips naked for magazine shoot
Former Manchester United and France striker Eric Cantona poses naked on the front of a magazine cover alongside wife Rachida Brakni.Oct 16, 13:50
Gary Bowyer: 'Blackburn Rovers won't underestimate MK Dons'
Blackburn Rovers manager Gary Bowyer insists that his side will head to Stadium MK this weekend full of belief, but will not underestimate an out-of-sorts MK Dons side.Oct 16, 12:00
Walsall goalkeeper Neil Etheridge: 'I want my No.1 shirt back'
Neil Etheridge is relishing the battle with Craig MacGillivray to earn a starting spot between the sticks in Walsall's meeting with Chesterfield on Saturday.Oct 16, 11:47
Luke Chambers keen to see Ipswich Town get season back on track
Luke Chambers admits that he found the international break "tough" following Ipswich Town's defeat at Blackburn, but is determined to now get back to winning ways.Oct 16, 11:32
Les Ferdinand: Chris Ramsey must "step his game up"
Les Ferdinand tells Queens Park Rangers boss Chris Ramsey that he must learn to deal with the high expectation levels at Loftus Road following a slow start to the season.Oct 16, 11:17
Frank Fielding "looking forward" to renewing Nottingham Forest rivalry
Bristol City's Frank Fielding admits that he is relishing the chance to take on Derby County this evening, having endured "mixed emotions" against them in the past.Oct 16, 11:00
Chris Wilder expects Cambridge United response
Northampton Town boss Chris Wilder describes Cambridge United as "dangerous opponents", despite the U's avoiding defeat just once in their last nine games.Oct 16, 10:47
Hartlepool United take Jason Banton on loan from Wycombe Wanderers
Jason Banton leaves Wycombe Wanderers to join Hartlepool United on loan until January, having been restricted to just four starts at Adams Park this term.Oct 16, 10:28
Carlos Carvalhal: 'New signings progressing well'
Carlos Carvalhal believes that his quartet of late summer signings are "better and more ready" after being integrated into his first-team plans.Oct 16, 10:13
Bruno Manga facing two months on sidelines
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade reveals that centre-back Bruno Manga will likely miss the next nine weeks of action due to an injury sustained on international duty.Oct 16, 09:57
Dean Smith pens new 12-month rolling contract at Walsall
Walsall manager Dean Smith signs a new 12-month rolling contract after guiding the club to the top of League One.Oct 16, 09:41
Jazz Richards reveals Fulham frustration
Fulham full-back Jazz Richards concedes that his side should have 'killed off' Charlton Athletic in their last match, having let slip a two-goal lead late on.Oct 16, 09:28
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