WESTMEATH 0-13 LIMERICK 1-09

Anthony Davidson was fastest when practice began for the United States Grand Prix but the first track action of the weekend at Indianapolis played second fiddle to this afternoon’s World Cup action.

Thierry Henry insists France’s win over Spain was the perfect answer to Luis Aragones.

St Mirren 0 Rangers 1

Celtic 1 Motherwell 0

Under-pressure Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has pleaded with the club’s long-suffering fans to get behind his team.

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.

Paul McCartney’s estranged wife was back at the High Court in England today.

Police hunting the killer of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer are scouring CCTV footage and other electronic records today for clues.

Kerry 0-9 Tyrone 0-9, Tralee

Newcastle’s slim hopes of European qualification were ended as Manchester City snatched an invaluable victory at St James’ Park.

England striker Darren Bent rifled home an 85th-minute penalty to clinch three priceless points for Charlton at The Valley.

On a wet and miserable night in Barcelona Steven Gerrard saved Steve McClaren’s job as England manager.

Republic of Ireland 1 Slovakia 0

Antrim 1-13 Dublin 0-12

Former Scotland captain David Sole has accused Ireland of creating a “smokescreen” after Ronan O’Gara was allegedly choked during Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash.

David Wallace has revealed there was “real concern” for Ronan O’Gara after the Ireland fly-half was allegedly choked in the RBS 6 Nations win at Murrayfield.

Chris White, the referee at the centre of the controversial climax to Wales’ 23-20 RBS 6 Nations defeat to Italy, will issue a statement tomorrow.

Head coach Gareth Jenkins slammed referee Chris White after Wales fell to a controversial late defeat to Italy in Rome.