WASPS winger Paul Sackey has demanded extra tackling practice this week to prepare him for tomorrow’s Heineken Cup final clash with Leicester wrecking-ball Alesana Tuilagi.

TWO Italian football fans have been shot dead during an argument at a German bar over the World Cup records of Italy and Germany.

The late All Black's sons were on hand as France presented its proposal to tournament bosses in London, along with fellow bidders Ireland and South Africa.

Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football and will return to London to take up a role in the media.

It is being reported that Luis Suarez denies any deliberate attempt to

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Betting website 888poker has dropped Luis Suarez as its ambassador following his bite on Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes Steven Gerrard may decide to bring an end to his international career after leading England at next year’s World Cup.

Andy Robinson will take time to reflect on his future as Scotland head coach after a 13-6 loss to Italy left his side with the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon following a seventh successive defeat.

Andrea Masi returns at full-back in Italy’s only change for Sunday’s World Cup showdown with Ireland at Otago Stadium.

New Zealnd World Cup winner John Afoa may make his debut for Ulster this Saturday when they welcome Connacht to Ravenhill (5.35pm).

Peter de Villiers will have to wait to hear what charges, if any, he may have to face after SANZAR reserved judgement in the misconduct case against him until Monday.

Former Argentina boss Diego Maradona has targeted a return to management with Aston Villa.

Former Australia great Mark Ella has warned the current side not too excited about their World Cup prospects despite a record win over France at the weekend.

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is confident coach Jose Mourinho will not be tempted into taking over as Portugal boss on a temporary basis.

Garfunkels and Frankie & Benny’s owner The Restaurant Group today said it had halted a slide in sales after a hit from the volcanic ash crisis and slower trade during the World Cup.

England midfielder Frank Lampard was keen to keep hold of penalty-taking duties after missing from the spot in today’s World Cup warm-up friendly win over Japan in Graz.

United States midfielder Landon Donovan and coach Bob Bradley were both left without an answer as to why what would have been a winning goal in their World Cup Group C match against Slovenia was disallowed.

Thierry Henry has arrived for his lunchtime summit with French president Nicolas Sarkozy with Les Bleus’ abject failure at the World Cup the only subject on the agenda.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the potential Republic of Ireland playoff rival's final World Cup qualifier against Malta on Wednesday due to a right ankle injury.

England believe former Test skipper Martin Corry will be fit and available for their opening World Cup game against the United States in Lens next week.