ROBBIE SAVAGE has labelled FIFA’s decision to uphold his suspension for Wales’ vital clash with England “absolutely disgraceful” but has accepted defeat in his bid to overturn the ban.

AUSTRALIA centre Elton Flatley, whose nerveless kicking display forced the 2003 World Cup final against England into extra-time, has retired due to continued blurred vision.

WALES winger Rhys Williams insists his side are far from downhearted following their RBS Six Nations defeat by Ireland.

FABIEN BARTHEZ will remain France’s first-choice goal keeper despite his uncertain future at Manchester United.

TWO midfielders expected to figure in France’s squad for the World Cup qualifier against Ireland on Saturday week are doubtful through injury.

DAVID BECKHAM has ruled out a return to English football because he could not face lining up against Manchester United in the Premiership.

Brazil - The home of countless footballing superstars, from Pele to Ronaldo, Ronaldinho to Neymar.

Rugby can be quite a complicated game for a newbie who’s getting acquainted with the sport via the very exciting World Cup.

Ireland's gold and bronze medal rowers flew into Cork Airport today.

Ireland prop Simon Best has been admitted to hospital in Bordeaux after suffering a loss of feeling down his right side.

Retail group JJB Sports lowered profit expectations today after revealing details of a tough summer for trading.

Australian coach John Connolly is lobbying for drop-goals to be reduced from three points to one.

The Irish cricket team is to receive an official welcome at Stormont today hosted by the First and Deputy First Ministers.

Ireland has beaten Austria 2-1 in the semi-finals of the European Nations Trophy in Rome.

Britain's Prince William is to become president of the Football Association, it was announced today.

Leo Beenhakker has become Poland’s first foreign-born national-team coach after accepting the position today.

Scotland captain Bryan Redpath was forced to miss training at Shark Park, Cronulla today after stubbing his toe getting into bed.

Portugal midfielder Luis Figo has retired from international football.

Middlesbrough have had a £6m (€9m) offer for South Africa's Benni McCarthy accepted, according to reports.

Arsene Wenger wants to sign Hidetoshi Nakata over the summer, according to the Sun.