Anthony Watson scored two tries and Jonny May also crossed as England opened preparations for the World Cup with an edgy 19-14 victory over France at Twickenham.

A weekend of misery for Cork GAA was topped by this dismal showing as the hurlers went down to Galway by 12 points.

Wigan 0 Swansea 2

New GAA president Liam O'Neill has said the implementation of the Hurling Development Plan is one of the key challenges over the next three years.

Martin O’Neill has dubbed Niall Quinn “Mr Sunderland” after the former chairman announced his decision to leave the club.

Clare 1-13 Limerick 0-15

Arsenal 0 Schalke 2

Ireland's Euro2012 knock-out hangover was in full force in northern Poland today as fans lashed former captain Roy Keane for his post-match criticisms.

Swansea 2 Wigan 1

'It beats losing', was how Kilkenny manager Brian Cody summed up the All-Ireland SHC final draw with Galway at Croke park yesterday.

A father of three in the UK has been found guilty of having intercourse with his ex-wife’s bull mastiff dog.

Allianz Football League Division 2: Monaghan 0-17 Kildare 0-12

Blackburn 1 Wolves 2

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is to undergo a scan tomorrow which could determine whether he misses England's friendly with Holland next week.

Michael Phelps claimed his second individual gold medal at the World Championships as he retained his 100 metres butterfly crown in Shanghai.

Wigan 2 QPR 0

Aston Villa 0 Bolton 2

Arsenal 3 Shrewsbury 1

Wolves 0 Liverpool 3

Motherwell 3 Dunfermline 1