The South African team hailed the influence of John Smit after their historic 30-28 victory against New Zealand today.

Feyenoord 1 Celtic 3

Kerry 1-13 Monaghan 0-13

More than a month after the Euro 2008 final, Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has renewed his attack on referee Roberto Rosetti.

TYRONE 0-13 MAYO 1-09, Croke Park

Rangers 0 Liverpool 4

WEXFORD 2-13 DOWN 0-12, Croke Park

Clare GAA supporters vented their fury at match officials at Cusack Park tonight as the Banner's quest for a first Munster U-21 hurling title ended in controversy.

Newcastle 0 Hull 1

Bristol City 0 Portsmouth 2

Blyth Spartans 0 Blackburn Rovers 1

Luiz Felipe Scolari has been sacked as Chelsea manager, the club announced this afternoon.

A 37-year-old Dublin man has been crowned Mr Gay World 2009.

Tottenham 0 Arsenal 0

Angry Hearts have demanded an overhaul of the Scottish Football Association’s disciplinary procedures after their bid to overturn Marius Zaliukas’ red card against Aberdeen was rejected.

Blackburn 2 Man City 2

Full-back Bryn Cunningham will make his 100th Magner's League appearance against Leinster at Ravenhill on Saturday evening (Kick-off 7.35pm.).

Phil Brown revealed he kept his Hull side on the pitch at half-time as a message to the fans after their first-half horror show against Manchester City.

Football officials in the North tonight pledged to combat hooliganism after riot police had to restore order when violence broke out at a St Stephen's Day derby.

Manchester City 5 Hull 1