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.

The Longford hurlers will be without the considerable presence of centre forward Sean Browne for Sunday's Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final against Donegal (Enniskillen, throw-in 12.15pm).

Ex-Army fruitcake Bale arrives in LA, having promised girlfriend Trull that she can join him when he gets work. Which doesn’t happen.

Westmeath man Barry Kelly has been chosen to referee next month's Guinness All-Ireland SHC final between reigning champions Cork and Leinster kingpins Kilkenny.

Chris DiMarco today hailed Tiger Woods’ ability to find another gear when it matters after again coming off second best to the world number one.

Waterford 1-22 Tipperary 3-13

Kilkenny 2-22 Galway 3-14

Arsenal 2 Ajax 1

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have still to comment on the eight-year suspension handed down to drugs cheat Justin Gatlin.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez downplayed questions of a rift with his Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho and is focused on securing more silverware for the Reds in the 2006-07 campaign.

Love is in the air in the Big Brother house, as reunited contestants Pete and Nikki declare their feelings for each other.

Big Brother contestants Pete and Nikki could not keep their hands of each other after the latter was voted back into the house.

Arsenal 3 Sheffield United 0

Chelsea have described Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer’s claims that the champions lacked “respect” following his side’s midweek draw as “complete nonsense”.

Fulham 1 Sheffield United 0

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to remain calm in the face of abuse from opposing fans this sason.

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton is expected to avoid a suspension today when he attends a Football Association hearing into his shorts-dropping antics.

Joey Barton has admitted a charge of improper conduct for dropping his shorts in front of Everton supporters.

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.