Crystal Palace 1 Sunderland 0

The stalled P-Pars payroll system will use up €21m in taxpayers’ money this year, the Dáil heard today.

One of Hollywood's biggest stars put two of the North's politicians in front of the camera on a whistle-stop visit to Belfast.

Robbie Keane will tonight push to one side the current criticism surrounding the Republic of Ireland in a bid to restore lost pride.

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has spoken of his relief after escaping a ban for baring his backside at Everton fans and expressed regret at his actions.

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has been fined £2,000 (€3,000) and warned as to his future conduct for baring his backside at Everton fans.

The top American coach accused of making false statements to federal agents about his athletes using drugs has pleaded not guilty to magistrates in San Francisco.

Gordon Brown received a frosty reception when he turned up at a showbiz event to present an award to “fifth Beatle” George Martin.

Great Britain's southern hemisphere Tri-Nations campaign started with an 18-14 defeat at Christchurch's Jade Stadium today.

A film of which it can truly be said that you'll come out whistling the scenery.

England were booed off after crashing to a first home defeat since November 2003 to heap more pressure on Steve McClaren ahead of next month’s Euro 2008 qualifier with Israel.

Scotland head coach Frank Hadden has been filled with “so much confidence” in his team by their reaction to Saturday’s Twickenham humbling.

Ireland are sweating on the fitness of captain Brian O’Driscoll after the Leinster centre suffered a hamstring injury in yesterday’s 19-9 victory over Wales.

Out-of-tune buskers have been banned from the world-famous Cliffs of Moher after tourists complained about the quality of music they played.

Italy 3 France 39

Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan admitted he felt “sick” by the heartbreaking manner of today's 20-17 RBS Six Nations defeat by France.

Down 0-14 Kildare 1-11

Southend continued their remarkable Coca-Cola Championship revival as QPR crashed to an eighth straight away defeat at Roots Hall.

Manchester United 1 Lille 0 (Man Utd win 2-0 on aggregate)

Michael Ballack earned Chelsea a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a late winner at Stamford Bridge.