Ospreys 25 Exeter 13: Exeter became the first English club to lose in this season’s European Champions Cup after Wales star Dan Biggar led the Ospreys’ Liberty Stadium victory march.

Sunderland will open talks with Sam Allardyce today as they attempt to fill their vacancy for a new head coach.

Dick Advocaat changed his mind over returning to Sunderland after owner Ellis Short refused to leave him alone.

Dick Advocaat is looking forward to the challenge that lies await at Sunderland after agreeing a short-term deal to become the embattled club’s head coach.

Woman accused of stealing 7 lobster tails

Tony Blair has been criticised after claiming the violent insurgency in Iraq is not the result of the 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein.

Against all odds, Gus Poyet may be about to pull off one of the Premier League’s greatest escapes.

A teenager who claims he accidentally shot dead his friend as they joked around with a loaded gun has been sentenced to five and a half years, with the final 18 months suspended.

Angelina Jolie paid tribute to her partner Brad Pitt as she was honoured at an early Oscars ceremony.

A man who claims he accidentally killed his friend as they joked around with a loaded gun has told the victim’s family that he loved him “like a brother”.

A court has heard today how a Ballyfermot man accidentally killed his best friend after pointing a loaded gun at him.

Gus Poyet was today handed the task of dragging Sunderland out of relegation trouble after being named as Paolo Di Canio’s successor.

Gus Poyet will today become the new manager of troubled Sunderland.

Gus Poyet is close to being appointed as the new Sunderland manager.

Former Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes Paolo Di Canio paid the price for an outdated management style after being ousted by the Black Cats on Sunday night.

A new private equity fund set up by ex-Lone Star vice chairman Ellis Short to buy loan books across Europe is establishing a unit in Ireland, a source close to the matter said.

Cold-blooded killer Dale Cregan was told he will die in prison for the murders of two unarmed policewomen and a father and son.

Sunderland owner Ellis Short has identified his number one target for the vacant manager’s job at the Stadium of Light after dispensing with the services of Martin O’Neill.

Sunderland 3 Reading 0

Sunderland 1 Chelsea 3

One-eyed Dale Cregan appeared in court today accused of four murders including the shooting and grenade attack that killed two policewomen.

Greater Manchester’s Chief Constable today said it was “absolutely normal” for police to have bailed the man who now faces accusations that he killed two unarmed policewomen.

One of England’s most wanted men is believed to have lured two unarmed constables to their deaths.

Sunderland today announced it had reached an agreement for Invest in Africa to become their official partner and shirt sponsor.

The Falkland Islands are to hold a referendum on their “political status” - hoping to bring an end to the continuing dispute with Argentina over the islands’ sovereignty, their government said today.

A man celebrating at a 60th birthday party has been shot dead by “a lone gunman” in Britain.

Stephen Coen and Adrian Marren inspired Sligo to a straight forward victory in the Bronx in this one-sided Connacht quarter-final yesterday.

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Donations are continuing to pour in to a charity in memory of an “inspirational” runner who collapsed and died during the London Marathon.

Martin O’Neill has dubbed Niall Quinn “Mr Sunderland” after the former chairman announced his decision to leave the club.

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short has revealed former manager Steve Bruce lost his job because his team had underperformed for too long.

Martin O’Neill was on Wearside this morning as Sunderland edged closer to sealing his appointment as their new manager.

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short was today hoping to thrash out a deal to make Martin O’Neill the club’s new manager.

MARTIN O’NEILL has been hotly tipped to take over at Sunderland after Steve Bruce was axed by the club last night.

Sunderland have parted company with manager Steve Bruce after chairman Ellis Short described results this season as "simply not good enough."

A MAJOR power shift in the Sunderland started yesterday when former Irish international, Niall Quinn, stepped down as chairman.

AN Irishman, beer and 10,000 bees are three things that are only going to end one way — badly.

CARLOW IT claimed the IRCU Division 1 title with a very impressive 30-17 win against Athlone IT at the CIT campus, Bishopstown yesterday evening.

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Leinster 43 Saracens 20

SARACENS kept the pressure on the Aviva Premiership leaders yesterday, inflicting another defeat on struggling London Irish.