Munster captain Denis Leamy believes his team must win their remaining two group games to maintain hopes of a 13th successive Heineken Cup quarter-final appearance.

Ospreys 19 Munster 15

Whistle-blower Julian Assange today said his life was under threat as he prepared to fight an extradition bid after being freed on bail.

Connacht 9 Harlequins 15

A Russian cardiologist says he is facing dismissal after telling Vladimir Putin that an impressive display at his hospital was faked for the prime minister’s visit.

Michaela Harte was never happier than on the day she got married, the Harte family's local parish priest has said.

Everton manager David Moyes has generally been pleased with his side’s performances despite their results but admits it is important Monday’s success at Manchester City is followed by more wins.

Steve Kean has been given the chance to prove his management credentials after Blackburn owners Venky’s today announced he will remain in charge until the end of the season.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was left to count the cost of more poor defending as boos rang around the Emirates Stadium after the Gunners’ final home game of another bitterly disappointing campaign ended in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

West Ham co-owner David Gold admitted he wished he had done things differently following the club’s relegation from the Barclays Premier League and the sacking of manager Avram Grant yesterday.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez felt his team fully deserved to emerge triumphant from yesterday’s “phenomenal” Barclays Premier League clash with West Ham.

Arsenal 1 Aston Villa 2

Celtic 4 Motherwell 0

Kilmarnock 1 Rangers 5

Newcastle 2 Birmingham 1

Everton 2 Manchester City 1

Newport Gwent Dragons 13 Ulster 20

Barcelona 1 Real Madrid 1

West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady insists former manager Avram Grant was given every opportunity to succeed by the club in their failed bid to preserve their Barclays Premier League status.

Porto 1 Braga 0