Ronan O’Gara felt Munster were never going to lose today’s Heineken Cup clash at Bourgoin despite the French side running four tries past the defending champions at the Stade de Geneve.

Sam Allardyce has slapped a not-for-sale notice on goal-shy striker Nicolas Anelka.

Nicolas Anelka’s arrival at Bolton has led to a positive mood in the dressing room, according to manager Sam Allardyce.

Monaco have revealed Manchester City will only allow Nicolas Anelka to leave on a “permanent transfer”.

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Nicolas Anelka has the support of the rest of the France squad in his dispute with the French Football Federation, according to his representative Willie McKay.