THE French press have unanimously endorsed Munster’s Heineken Cup credentials following their crushing semi-final victory over Leinster at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.

The Strokes and The Darkness will headline a concert in Wales next month to raise awareness about climate change.

LIONS full-back Geordan Murphy last night expressed his relief at avoiding a repeat of the nightmare scenario which wrecked his World Cup dream in 2003.

NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Shay Given has been labelled “Lazarus” by his rival Steve Harper.

NEWCASTLE boss Graeme Souness has admitted that the next four days hold the key to the club’s season.

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho yesterday vowed not to change his personality after his Carling Cup final dismissal — but promised there would be no repeat of the controversial “silence” gesture.

Wasps have unveiled Rob Howley as their new signing.

Leicester have beaten Munster 15-9 in the final of the Heineken European Cup at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Munster 6 Leicester 5

Two first-half goals gave FA Cup winners Liverpool a win over league champions Manchester United in the Charity Shield at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Manchester United's £19m signing has handed them a lifeline in their Charity Shield match against Liverpool at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.