Richard Dunne has said the Republic of Ireland will be a different prospect in September from the one that lost to the Socceroos last night.

Pubs and brewing group Greene King today toasted buoyant beer sales as the firm said it was on track to meet full-year profits targets.

World Cup-winning South Africa coach Jake White has held talks with England, according to his agent.

El Segundo went one place better than last year by winning the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Australia.

The FAI has appointed Ray Houghton to the panel set up to select the new Republic of Ireland manager.

Etihad Airways has announced plans to increase its services between Dublin Airport and Abu Dhabi.

Liverpool have sold Argentinian defender Gabriel Paletta to Boca Juniors.

Pakistan’s cricket captain and another senior team official were being questioned tonight by police investigating the murder of coach Bob Woolmer, according to reports.

Reigning Horse of the Year Invasor has been retired to stud in America after suffering a career-ending injury during a routine workout.

Thierry Henry tonight appeared to be on the brink of leaving Arsenal for Barcelona.

David Beckham has been given back the captain’s armband for England’s friendly against Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain.

Police in the North have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the intimidation of four Hungarian women last night.

Brive are refusing to confirm reports that former England winger Ben Cohen will leave the club in the summer after signing a two-year deal with Guinness Premiership side Sale Sharks.

Former England and Lions hooker Mark Regan has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the season.

Ireland could take part in a reciprocal tour programme with Jamaica after the two associations held talks.

Police in the North have released a 45-year-old man arrested earlier this week in connection with the murder of six men at a pub in Co Down 14 years ago.

Ian Poulter is to wait another two weeks before making his comeback from eye surgery.

ANDY ROBINSON last night refused to rule new England captain Jonny Wilkinson out of next month’s Twickenham Tests - despite England’s World Cup hero suffering fresh injury misery.

Second-seed Marat Safin has booked a place in the French Open second round after struggling through his opener against wild card Michael Llodra today.

Italian Serie A side AC Parma have named Arrigo Sacchi as the team's new coach, according to Italian news reports.