Nov
2009
Articles from 15th Nov 2009
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Van persie 'has torn ligaments'
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has torn ankle ligaments in his right leg, according to a Dutch football association spokesman. Read
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O'Driscoll the hero as Ireland draw
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Brian O'Driscoll celebrated his 100th Test appearance by scoring a dramatic late try that salvaged a 20-20 draw for Ireland against Australia at Croke Park. Read
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England deserved better - Smith
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Tony Smith felt his England side deserved better for an outstanding effort in Saturday night's Gillette Four Nations final defeat to Australia. Read
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Robinson satisfied with win
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Andy Robinson declared himself "very, very satisfied" with his return to the Test stage after Scotland eased to a comfortable 23-10 win over Fiji in their opening autumn international. Read
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Healy needs club action - Worthington
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington admitted he made the decision weeks ago to drop record scorer David Healy. Read
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Johnson accepts Twickenham discontent
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
England manager Martin Johnson admitted the frustrated Twickenham crowd were right to boo his team as they struggled to a 16-9 victory over Argentina. Read
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Keane: We must believe
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Robbie Keane insists the Republic of Ireland must retain their self-belief if they are to stand any chance of realising their World Cup dream. Read
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Collapse is tough to take - Burley
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
George Burley repeatedly dodged questions about his future before eventually admitting it will not be his decision whether he will still be in charge of Scotland for their next game. Read
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Slow England no match for Brazil
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Brazil coach Dunga has warned England they will need to learn how to dribble if they are going to make any impression on the World Cup favourites next summer. Read
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Van Persie sidelined
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie expects to miss up to six weeks after tests in Holland confirmed he has torn ankle ligaments. Read
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South Africa seal emphatic victory
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
An incisive batting display from South Africa helped them bounce back from defeat in the opening Twenty20 international against England to seal an emphatic 84-run victory at Centurion. Read
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Roach wants Mayweather for Pacquiao
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Trainer Freddie Roach has put Floyd Mayweather Jr firmly in his sights as the next opponent for his victorious charge Manny Pacquiao. Read
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Terry backs England to match world's best
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Captain John Terry is backing England to compete with the best teams in the world and believes they do not have to be over fearful of Brazil following the 1-0 friendly defeat to them on Saturday. Read
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Fears grow for Van Persie
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has torn ankle ligaments in his right leg, according to a Dutch football association spokesman. Read
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SFA to discuss Burley future
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
The Scottish Football Association will meet later in the week to discuss the future of Scotland manager George Burley. Read
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Trapattoni keeps World Cup dream alive
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Giovanni Trapattoni will send the Republic of Ireland into a do-or-die battle with France in Paris confident their World Cup dream is still alive. Read
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Scots prop has text appeal
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Moray Low is prepared to spend all his free time this week replying to congratulatory text messages after marking his first start for Scotland with a man-of-the-match display in the 23-10 win against Fiji. Read
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Fletcher blames lack of confidence
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Darren Fletcher insists Scotland's inability to stage any sort of fightback against Wales was down to shattered confidence and not a lack of desire to play for manager George Burley. Read
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World Cup chances up for grabs - Upson
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Matthew Upson believes the battle for a place at the heart of the England defence is "not an open and shut case any more" as he looks to cement a spot in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad. Read
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Arsenal await Van Persie news
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal are awaiting news on Dutch striker Robin van Persie who could be out for a lengthy period after suffering an ankle injury in the friendly against Italy in Pescara. Read
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Mahmood punished by South Africa
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
A world-record opening partnership from Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman helped South Africa set England a massive 242 for victory in their second Twenty20 encounter at Centurion. Read
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Moody leads by example
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Moody cut through the disappointment of another poor England performance at Twickenham to promise he would lead by stirring example against the All Blacks next weekend. Read
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Smith stands down
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Tony Smith has announced he is standing down as England coach with immediate effect. Read
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Wasps see off Gloucester
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Wasps bagged a 21-14 LV= Cup win against Gloucester, who have now lost their opening two group games. Read
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Maradona handed two-month ban
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Argentina coach Diego Maradona has been handed a two-month ban from "any football-related activity" by a FIFA disciplinary committee for his outburst following the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last month. Read
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United life not happy for Foster
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Ben Foster has admitted he is getting disheartened with life at Manchester United. Read
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Spurs expect Cudicini recovery
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Carlo Cudicini is expected to make a full recovery from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident last Thursday, Tottenham assistant manager Kevin Bond has revealed. Read
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Surprise inclusion for Pietersen
Nov 15 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen will play his first match for England since the second Ashes Test after being named in the line-up for the second Twenty20 international against South Africa at Centurion. Read
