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    Saints G0 Marching 0n
    Share Northampton's Jon Clark scores his second try Northampton 23-7 Perpignan A dominant first-half display from Northampton helped them rip Perpignan apart and set up a Heineken Cup final against Leinster. Ben Foden cruised over early on before Jon Clarke scored a fine try, with Stephen Myler converting both and adding two penalties to make it 20-0. Guilhem Guirado...
    by at May 1st, 2011 at 10:05 pm
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    The Final Bell For Henry Cooper
    Share Henry Cooper Boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper has passed away at the age of 76 at his son’s house in Oxted, Surrey. The former English, Commonwealth and European heavyweight champion fought 55 times and is revered for his knock-down of Muhammad Ali in 1963.London-born Cooper, who won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award twice, was knighted in 2000.Alongside...
    by at May 1st, 2011 at 10:05 pm
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    AFL Strikes Broadcast Record Deal
    Share The Australian Football League (AFL) has struck a mammoth five-year broadcast rights deal worth A$1.253 billion (US$1.37 billion) with Seven, Foxtel and Telstra that will guarantee live coverage of every game, Sports Business News reports. Telstra will provide live streaming to all nine games every weekend via its mobile phones, tablets and T-Box while Foxtel will...
    by at April 30th, 2011 at 07:04 pm
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    As Ireland Look Set To Go East Is It A Given Trap Will Go Westwood
    Share There was some good news at last for Shay Given fans today, as the Manchester City and Republic of Ireland keeper returned to training with his club today after recovering from injury. Shay Given looks ready to return but Westwood might have something to say about that The Donegal native  underwent surgery in February on his troubled shoulder on the advice of a...
    by at April 28th, 2011 at 02:04 pm
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    Neat Messi Brace Leaves 10 Man Real Reeling
    Share Real Madrid 0  – 2  Barcelona Lionel Messi  stepped up late to score twice for Barcelona and rescue what was an absolutely woeful game played by some of the so called “best players in the world” They call this fixture El Classico, but tonight it was everything but, this reporter would take Bohemians Vs Bray Wanderers any day of the week! It really...
    by at April 27th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
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    Ireland Out With Another Injury
    Share There has been another setback for Stephen Ireland today, the Newcastle midfeilder has picked up an ankle injury which will now rule him out of action for the final four games in the Premier League Ireland will miss the remainder of the season Ireland, who is on loan from Aston Villa picked up this latest injury during Newcastle’s 1-1 Premier League draw with...
    by at April 27th, 2011 at 05:04 pm
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    Massive Boost For Munster As O’Connell Returns To Training
    Share Munster have received a massive boost with the news Ireland second-row Paul O’Connell is on course to return to action before the end of the season. Paul O Connell took full part in training yesterday but details of his return are not yet known It was initially feared the province’s captain would miss the rest of the season after damaging his ankle in...
    by at April 26th, 2011 at 06:04 pm
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    Schalke Vs Manchester United Preview
    Share With one hand on a record 19th title, Manchester United now travel to Germany for phase two of their mission to land a domestic-Champions League double. The FA Cup blip against Manchester City already seems a distant memory for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, who are two wins away from winning the Premier League. Yet while even Schalke manager Ralf Rangnick accepts...
    by at April 26th, 2011 at 03:04 pm
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    Toulon Send Henson Waltzing Back To Wales After Tango With Team Mates
    Share Sportspeak sources in France have learned that Gavin Henson has been sacked by Toulon, after an alleged punch up with his team mates. The former strictly come dancing contestant has been with the French top 14 side since February and has only featured twice. He arrived in France after a poor spell at Scaracens which only lasted 5 minutes. His decision to play in...
    by at April 26th, 2011 at 02:04 pm
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    ICC To Re Consider 10 Team World Cup Decision
    Share There could be some very welcome and good news for Irish Cricket and indeed other associate nations around the corner, as the ICC have confirmed they are set to review their decision to make future Cricket World Cups limited to the top 10 test playng nations, ruling Ireland out of future World Cups. Ireland are currently ranked 10th in the world, but because they...
    by at April 19th, 2011 at 12:04 pm