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Football Association announces record £260m grassroots football investment
The FA announces plans to invest a record £260m in grassroots football before 2019.Aug 12, 10:56
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa full of confidence ahead of Manchester United clash'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood warns Manchester United that his players are full of confidence ahead of their Premier League clash at Villa Park.Aug 12, 10:45
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Wigan Warriors coach Shaun Wane thrilled by new Michael McIlorum deal
Wigan Warriors coach Shaun Wane admits his delight following Michael McIlorum's decision to sign a new contract with the club.Aug 12, 10:31
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Ireland winger Andrew Trimble to undergo second ankle scan
Ireland confirm that winger Andrew Trimble will undergo a second scan on the ankle injury that he suffered against Wales.Aug 12, 10:16
Matt Banahan aiming for Bath try-scoring history
Bath winger Matt Banahan reveals that he wants to become the club's top try scorer for a record third consecutive season.Aug 12, 10:05
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Kevin De Bruyne, Lucas Biglia, Xherdan Shaqiri
Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip from around the summer transfer window.Aug 11, 17:55
Team News: No Pedro for Barcelona
Barcelona forward Pedro misses out on a place in the starting lineup against Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup.Aug 11, 17:41
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold remaining coy over Joey Barton reports
West Ham co-chairman David Gold refuses to reveal whether former QPR midfielder Joey Barton will join the club.Aug 11, 17:18
Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes hails "fantastic" Xherdan Shaqiri
Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes tips "fantastic" Xherdan Shaqiri to make an impact at the club.Aug 11, 17:03
Rob Herring, Noel Reid cut from Ireland squad
Ireland duo Rob Herring and Noel Reid are cut from Joe Schmidt's squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.Aug 11, 16:46
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Gerhard Tremmel returns to Swansea City on two-year deal
Experienced goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel re-joins Swansea City on a two-year contract.Aug 11, 16:24
Michael McIlorum pens Wigan Warriors contract extension
Wigan Warriors hooker Michael McIlorum pens a contract extension with the club until 2019.Aug 11, 16:13
Stoke City confirm club-record Xherdan Shaqiri signing
Stoke City confirm the club-record signing of Xherdan Shaqiri.Aug 11, 16:01
Swansea City goalkeeper Olivier Davies loaned to Kilmarnock
Swansea City goalkeeper Olivier Davies pens a short-term loan deal with Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock.Aug 11, 15:46
Leigh Griffiths: 'I want to be first-choice striker at Celtic'
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths admits that he wants to make himself indispensable to manager Ronny Deila this season.Aug 11, 15:34
Wales 21-35 Ireland: Five talking points
Sports Mole looks at five key issues in the wake of Ireland's comfortable 35-21 win over Wales in Cardiff.Aug 11, 15:16
Manchester United not keen on Lazio captain Lucas Biglia?
Lazio captain Lucas Biglia is reportedly not on his way to Manchester United, following speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford.Aug 11, 12:49
Tottenham Hotspur closing in on Lyon striker Clinton N'Jie?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly closing in on a move for Lyon forward Clinton N'Jie.Aug 11, 12:29
Bryan Habana humiliated by South Africa defeat to Argentina
South Africa winger Bryan Habana admits that the team's shock defeat to Argentina was one of the worst moments of his career.Aug 11, 12:18
Wolverhampton Wanderers sign Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on loan
Wolves sign Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on a season-long loan deal.Aug 11, 12:08
Andre Ayew enjoying life at Swansea City
Swansea City striker Andre Ayew reveals that he has been made to feel very welcome at the club following his switch from Marseille.Aug 11, 11:53
Bath head coach Mike Ford rejects Victor Matfield link
Bath head coach Mike Ford rejects speculation linking the club with a move for veteran South Africa lock Victor Matfield.Aug 11, 11:31
Setaimata Sa agrees Widnes Vikings switch
Hull FC centre Setaimata Sa agrees to join Widnes Vikings when his contract expires at the end of the season.Aug 11, 11:17
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini hails "brilliant" David Silva
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini heaps praise on David Silva following the team's 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion.Aug 11, 11:08
Ma'a Nonu: 'New Zealand lacked passion against Australia'
New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu admits that Australia deserved to beat the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship decider.Aug 11, 10:52
Kieran Read promises New Zealand response against Australia
Kieran Read warns Australia that New Zealand will be out for revenge when the sides meet in Auckland.Aug 11, 10:34
Former Wales winger Dafydd James fears for Mike Phillips, James Hook
Ex-Wales winger Dafydd James admits that the international careers of Mike Phillips and James Hook could be over.Aug 11, 10:20
England coach Stuart Lancaster confident of Ben Morgan impact against France
England coach Stuart Lancaster tips the returning Ben Morgan to make an impact against France at Twickenham Stadium.Aug 11, 10:06
Michael Cheika staying grounded after Australia victory over New Zealand
Australia coach Michael Cheika tries to stay grounded after seeing his side beat New Zealand to win the Rugby Championship.Aug 8, 16:53
Steve Hansen: 'New Zealand must stay positive'
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen calls on his players to remain positive after losing their Rugby Championship decider to Australia.Aug 8, 16:32
Stephen Moore hails determined Australia following victory over New Zealand
Australia captain Stephen Moore praises his team for 'digging in' to beat New Zealand and win the Rugby Championship.Aug 8, 16:18
Jonathan Davies: 'Wales played poorly'
Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies admits that the team deserved their 35-21 defeat to Ireland in Cardiff.Aug 8, 16:03
Scott Williams upbeat despite Wales loss to Ireland
Stand-in Wales captain Scott Williams remains positive following the team's 35-21 defeat to Ireland in Cardiff.Aug 8, 15:52
Live Commentary: Wales 21-35 Ireland - as it happened
Take a look back at Ireland's emphatic win over Wales in Cardiff with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report.Aug 8, 12:59
Live Commentary: Australia 27-19 New Zealand - as it happened
Take a look back at Australia's Rugby Championship-winning victory over New Zealand with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report.Aug 8, 09:29
Stephen Moore hails Richie McCaw longevity
Australia captain Stephen Moore praises New Zealand counterpart Richie McCaw ahead of the flanker's record-equalling 141st Test appearance.Aug 8, 09:10
Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Karim Benzema, Emmanuel Adebayor, David de Gea
Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip from another busy day in the summer transfer window.Aug 7, 17:54
Team News: Gaetan Bong, Tomer Hemed start for Brighton against Nottingham Forest
Summer signings Gaetan Bong and Tomer Hemed start for Brighton against Nottingham Forest in the opening game of the new Championship season.Aug 7, 17:54
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England on verge of Ashes triumph
England move to within three wickets of reclaiming The Ashes at the close of play on day two of the fourth Test at Trent Bridge.Aug 7, 17:31
Chris Ashton cut from England training squad for Rugby World Cup
Saracens winger Chris Ashton is one of seven players to have been cut from England's Rugby World Cup training squad.Aug 7, 17:11
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