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Unrepentant handball referee says ‘life will go on’

20.11.09
England midfielder backs France ace over scandal but Wenger criticises former striker and admits he urged him to apologise... more

'Queen bees' making a cottage industry out of their writing

20.11.09
Six women writers intend to revolutionise the book trade from their homes... more

Thierry Henry: The fairest thing would be to replay game

20.11.09
Thierry Henry has called on FIFA to replay the controversial World Cup qualifier between France and the Republic of Ireland... more

England to feel backlash from Dan Carter's ban

20.11.09
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter fired an ominous warning to England by declaring he is fit, fresh and ready to take out his frustration on Martin Johnson's men at Twickenham... more

Tony Adams was tops, but I fear he'll only be a No2

20.11.09
Can Adams cut it as a boss? My feeling is he’s a technical coach rather than a leader of men... more

The right choices for a humbled EU

20.11.09
As with so many decisions in a body composed of 25 member states, the choice of Herman van Rompuy as EU President and Catherine Ashton as EU foreign minister is a messy and inoffensive compromise... more

Irish FA got what they deserved, says Roy Keane

20.11.09
Roy Keane has blasted the Football Association of Ireland for trying to secure a replay against the French... more

Irish government calls for replay of World Cup play-off

19.11.09
The Football Association of Ireland has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA and demanded that their controversial World Cup play-off defeat by France last night should be replayed... more

Outcome inevitable after Robbie Keane spurns his gift

19.11.09
Never mind Henry's dishonesty, you cannot afford to waste golden chances like the one Tottenham star threw away... more

The best books of the year

19.11.09
Our reviewers name the titles that have meant the most to them over the past 12 months... more

Controversial goals

19.11.09
After Thierry Henry handed France a ticket to the World Cup with a controversial assist, we look at five other goals involving handball... more

Robbie Keane must light fuse if Irish are to reach their finals goal

18.11.09
Video: Republic of Ireland look to their captain for inspiration tonight as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in France to reach next year’s World Cup... more

Qataris are billed £100m for Candys

18.11.09
The already high stakes in the battle between the former partners in the £3 billion redevelopment of the Chelsea Barracks site are set to get even higher ... more

Ayoola Erinle’s number comes up after Countdown star makes selection

18.11.09
After years of struggle, the multi-talented Biarritz centre finally gets the chance to show his pace and power... more

Fears over William Gallas see Arsene Wenger eye £15m replacement

18.11.09
Arsenal have identified Borussia Dortmund centre-half Neven Subotic as a long-term replacement for William Gallas as fears grow the Frenchman could leave the club for nothing in the summer... more

Oh, the glamour and gaiety of diplomatic life

18.11.09
For some reason, diplomats get agitated when you suggest to them that there may be something about their status and way of life that makes them prone to adultery... more

Lassana Diarra angry at Ireland claims

17.11.09
Lassana Diarra has accused the Republic of Ireland's players of "making up stories" following the altercation at the end of the World Cup play-off first leg... more

Scotland players labelled 'too thick', by Craig Burley

17.11.09
Some of Scotland's players were "too thick" to understand George Burley's coaching methods, according to the sacked manager's nephew, Craig... more

Brendan Venter shows no mercy to countrymen

17.11.09
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter will ensure his players are fired up for their clash with South Africa at Wembley after being accused of "unethical behaviour" by opposite number Peter de Villiers... more

Clueless England coaches taking us nowhere, says Josh Lewsey

17.11.09
Ex-Lions and Wasps star slams England backroom team as underachieving nobodies but scrum chief Rowntree hits back at the criticism... more

Patrice Evra ready for another show of strength

16.11.09
Patrice Evra is taking nothing for granted as France attempt belatedly to book their place at next summer’s World Cup... more

Tragic son taken abroad for a new life

16.11.09
Alex Hanscombe was a month short of his third birthday when Robert Napper stabbed his mother 49 times in a frenzied attack... more

Rory McIlroy in pole position to win Europe’s top spot

16.11.09
Rory McIlroy was in bullish mood as he arrived in Dubai just four rounds away from being hailed as European No1... more

Under-fire Martin Johnson backed by RFU chief

16.11.09
Twickenham bosses still behind England team manager despite supporters’ anger over current run of poor form... more

Rachel Nickell boyfriend's amazing apology to cleared murder suspect

16.11.09
Exclusive: Boyfriend of Rachel Nickell has written an extraordinary letter of apology to cleared murder suspect Colin Stagg... more

Richard Dunne: I’m ready to run the French into the ground

13.11.09
Ireland star vows to counter silky skills of Henry and his team-mates with simple hard graft... more

Patrick Vieira: I should have been picked

06.11.09
France veteran Patrick Vieira has lashed out after he was left out of Raymond Domenech's squad for the World Cup qualifying play-offs against the Republic of Ireland... more

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