Barnes penalty was right call - IRB 16:45, Feb 10 2012
The International Rugby Board and RBS 6 Nations have exonerated referee Wayne Barnes of blame for Ireland's 23-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Wales. more

McIlroy and Bjorn set pace in Dubai 14:45, Feb 10 2012
Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn, both former winners of the title, share the lead at the halfway stage of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. more

Italy clash intrigues Corbisiero 14:45, Feb 10 2012
England's history boy Alex Corbisiero is not part of the X-box generation, preferring his degree studies on the unification of Italy to computer games. more

Capello: I did not "escape" England 14:45, Feb 10 2012
Fabio Capello has denied he was "escaping" by resigning from the England manager's post and claimed "there are times in which you decide to leave". more

Wales heading North with George 13:45, Feb 10 2012
Wales' teenage rising star George North will go into Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland being hailed as "a superstar of the game". more

England cruise to warm-up win 13:45, Feb 10 2012
England coasted to a seven-wicket 'victory' in a bizarre mis-match against the Lions at the Zayed Stadium. more

Age no barrier for Kalman 13:45, Feb 10 2012
Prop Ed Kalman completes a triumvirate of three uncapped Glasgow Warriors on the Scotland replacements' bench for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales - but his route towards a first Test cap is more circuitous than that of Duncan Weir and Stuart Hogg. more

Best ready for Paris pain 13:45, Feb 10 2012
Rory Best has warned Ireland they must be prepared to break through the pain barrier if they are to rescue their RBS 6 Nations by overcoming France. more

Redknapp "would consider" England 13:45, Feb 10 2012
Harry Redknapp admits he would consider taking the England manager's job but insists he will not be able to combine the role with his current position as Tottenham boss. more

Redknapp flattered by England link 11:45, Feb 10 2012
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he is "flattered" to be the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss but appeared to rule out the prospect of combining his club role with managing the national team. more

Fergie backs Harry 10:45, Feb 10 2012
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Harry Redknapp as "the best man" for the England job. more