Munster winger Simon Zebo has revealed that he didn't know he was going to play at fullback for Ireland, a position he has never played before, until a couple of days before the South Africa game.

Newcastle 0 West Ham 1

Scotland 22 New Zealand 51

The brother of imprisoned financier Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 10 years in prison for crimes committed in the shadow of his notorious sibling by a judge who said she disbelieved his claims that he did not know about the epic fraud.

Referee Mike Dean was condemned by Swansea manager Michael Laudrup for his decision-making during a worrying extra-time incident in yesterday’s 1-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at Tottenham.

Swansea boss Michael Laudrup hit out at the officials following his side’s 1-0 defeat at Tottenham this afternoon.

Several thousand anti-austerity protesters in Spain have marched down a major road in Madrid banging pots and pans.

The only way Republic of Ireland defender Darren O’Dea could describe last night’s record home defeat to Germany was by calling it an embarrassment.

BBC director-general George Entwistle offered a “profound and heartfelt apology” to the alleged victims of Jimmy Savile’s sexual abuse as he announced that two inquiries would be launched.

BBC director-general George Entwistle today offered a “profound and heartfelt apology” to the alleged victims of Jimmy Savile’s sexual abuse as he announced that two inquiries would be launched.

Norwich manager Chris Hughton was left frustrated after “big decisions” went against his team in their 2-1 defeat at West Ham – which was a fourth straight Barclays Premier League loss.

Tottenham 3 Reading 1

QPR 0 Liverpool 3

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez once again brushed aside questions about Frank Lampard’s future at the club, stressing his job was just to keep the midfielder fit and scoring goals.

Hibernian 1 Celtic 0

Wolves 0 Ipswich 2

Michael Dawson went from hero to zero within the space of 45 minutes as Tottenham threw away a glorious chance to register their first Europa League win against Panathinaikos.

David McDaid’s third goal in four games helped end Derry’s five-match losing streak as they cruised to a 4-0 win over bottom side Dundalk at the Brandywell.

Nordsjaelland 0 Chelsea 4

Gareth Bale scored a stunning free-kick and set up Aaron Lennon with a wonderful solo run to bring Liverpool’s eight-match unbeaten run to an end at White Hart Lane.