Paul James has no doubt Wales are in prime physical and mental shape for their demanding World Cup opener against South Africa.

Tipperary side Kildangan secured their first Copper Face Jacks Kilmacud Crokes Senior Sevens title thanks to an extra-time victory over the host club in yesterday's decider.

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Wigan 2 QPR 0

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Stoke 4 FC Thun 1 (Stoke win 5-1 on aggregate)

Man City 2 Everton 0

Defying US and Israeli opposition, President Mahmoud Abbas today asked the United Nations to accept Palestine as a member state.

Rob Kearney knows the importance of maintaining focus for Russia on Sunday.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s autobiography will be published tomorrow - despite him attempting to block its release.

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Arsenal 3 Shrewsbury 1

Keith Earls insists Ireland's backline are ready to explode into life when they face Russia in Rotorua on Sunday.

Tottenham 4 Liverpool 0

Tipperary 3-9 Dublin 1-14, Croke Park

Britain's Metropolitan Police are seeking an order under the Official Secrets Act to force The Guardian to disclose the confidential sources of its reports on the News of the World phone hacking scandal, the paper said.

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South Africa’s Craig Joubert will take charge of Saturday’s first northern hemisphere showdown, between Wales and RBS 6 Nations rivals Ireland in Wellington, tournament organisers have announced.

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