The seismic shock of a 32nd minute Andorra goal - only their fourth in eight Group Two qualifiers - finally stunned the Republic of Ireland into productive action against the World Cup part-timers at Lansdowne Road.

Andy Farrell has been recalled to the England side for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Australia at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.

Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans will go head to head with compatriot Joe Schmidt at Thomond Park on Thursday night believing his invitational side are set to face genuine World Cup contenders.

The youngster's dream is to walk out onto the pitch with Darren Randolph, his favourite player, and now his wish has been granted.

German star’s unusual moves.

Passengers set a South African commuter train on fire over a fare dispute, causing damage estimated at 11.75m Rand (€1.21m).

Fabio Capello has signed an amended contract to commit his future to England until after Euro 2012, the Football Association confirmed today.

Manchester Untied boss Alex Ferguson has played down fears over the fitness of his star striker, Wayne Rooney.

Ashley Young will start England’s friendly with Holland in Amsterdam tomorrow.

Oleg Blokhin has resigned as coach of Ukraine.

A surge in revenues from big-spending telephone punters helped Ladbrokes overcome a dip in profits at its UK betting shops today.

Wigan have completed the signing of former Birmingham goalkeeper Richard Kingson.

THE German Football Association (DFB) yesterday denied reports that players with the West Germany team which won the 1954 World Cup had used performance-enhancing stimulants but said they had received vitamin treatments.

WORLD Cup gold medallist Eoin Rheinisch bids to emulate Ian Wiley’s title winning success from 1996 when he competes this weekend at the European Slalom Canoeing Championships at Tacin in Slovenia.