England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson could be set to make his return from injury in a pre-season friendly later this month.

Bolton insist there is no chance of them rekindling their interest in Brazilian forward Rivaldo.

GAA Director General, Liam Mulvihill has moved to quell fears that next year's International Rules series in Australia is on the rocks.

GAA officials are believed to be holding firm over plans to travel to Australia for next year's International Rules series.

The Football Association will help improve security surrounding England captain David Beckham.

Ireland’s 22-man World Cup squad has arrived in the Japanese city of Niigata ahead of their opening game against African champions Cameroon tomorrow.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has destroyed any remaining opposition to his power by sacking his main critic and forcing legal action against him to be dropped.

Cork native Darragh O'Mahony has signed a new two-year contract with Saracens.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is launching a campaign this afternoon to highlight the dark side of the football industry.

Jason McAteer is expected to be fit to face Cameroon on Sunday after getting the all-clear following a scan on his injured knee.

Ronaldo has suffered a slight ankle injury in training and may not make his debut for Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has made a successful return to action after a long-term hip injury.

Italy have given their World Cup squad a tonic by allowing the players‘ wives into the training camp for the first time.

Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy has agreed a two-year extension to his contract.

Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale has revealed he turned down the chance to sign Rivaldo.

Padraig Harrington is searching for the positives in his disappointing US Open finish. He finished eighth.

David Beckham's hairdresser has been put on stand-by to fly to Japan.

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan is today expected to name a 22-man squad for the upcoming friendly game against Russia at Thomond Park.

Wimbledon striker David Connolly has had a scan on a knee injury which threatens to sideline him for the start of the season.

Arsenal's Freddie Ljungberg has set himself a target of returning to first-team action after injury in mid-September.