Interviewing Michael Owen, in Dublin last Sunday, the talk was always going to be dominated by his old club, Liverpool, and their latest quest for European glory, writes Liam Mackey.

Newcastle confirmed John Carver has been appointed head coach for the rest of the season.

United States coach Peter Thorburn has challenged his side to improve their cutting edge and perform for the full 80 minutes when they take on Samoa in St Etienne tomorrow.

IRELAND will open their 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign against an African qualifier in Bordeaux on September 9.

DAVID BECKHAM has insisted England must start to match Argentina’s capacity for ‘cunning’, which led to the 1998 World Cup red card.