Bolton 0 Manchester United 5

Connacht 13 Scarlets 11

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.

Blackburn 1 Wolves 2

All League and Championship matches in Derry have been called off this weekend as a mark of respect following the death of referee Martin Mulholland.

Newcastle 2 Fulham 1

Wigan 2 QPR 0

Australia 25 New Zealand 20

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

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody said the result was all that mattered after his side's 2-19 to 1-16 All-Ireland SHC semi-final victory over Waterford at Croke Park.

Motherwell 1 Hearts 0

St Patrick's Athletic 2 UCD 2

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.

Aston Villa 0 Bolton 2

Arsenal 3 Shrewsbury 1

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