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Cup hero Wilkinson claims award

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:36:35 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

Rafa makes light work of Federer

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:11:38 GMT

Rafael Nadal continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

Pedrosa tops standings after win

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:52:10 GMT

Dani Pedrosa heads the MotoGP World Championship standings after a well-judged French Grand Prix win, while Britain's Cal Crutchlow picked up a career-best second place at a damp Le Mans.

Ancelotti can see Becks in coaching role

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:57:39 GMT

Paris St Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti believes David Beckham could confound expectations and become a manager.

Broad burst puts England in command

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:24:41 GMT

Stuart Broad sparked an alarming New Zealand collapse on the fourth morning at Lord's as England suddenly surged towards victory in the first Investec Test.

Southee key as hosts bowled out

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:24:50 GMT

Tim Southee finished with a 10-wicket match haul as England were bowled out for 213 on the fourth morning at Lord's in the first Investec Test.

Deans offers hope to absentees

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:52:15 GMT

Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to make the final squad to face the British and Irish Lions after the in-form Reds playmaker failed to make the 25-man group.

Three new faces for Wallabies

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:23:05 GMT

Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission.

Purdy punished by Alexander

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:13:03 GMT

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy produced a gutsy display before being pulled out by his corner after seven rounds against IBF champion Devon Alexander in Atlantic City on Saturday night.

Parkinson cautious after play-off glory

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:54:08 GMT

Bradford manager Phil Parkinson stopped short of targeting the npower Championship next season after seeing his team sweep aside Northampton with a 3-0 victory at Wembley in the npower League Two play-off final.

Becks bids Paris farewell in Brest win

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:42:56 GMT

David Beckham rolled back the years with a vintage performance in what appeared to be the final match of a decorated career as Paris St Germain celebrated their Ligue 1 title triumph with a routine 3-1 victory over already-relegated Brest.

Warriors crush Broncos

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:37:19 GMT

Pat Richards, Sam Tomkins and Josh Charnley all claimed hat-tricks as Wigan destroyed London 64-6 at the Stoop.

McDowell earns Colsaerts revenge

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:30:59 GMT

Graeme McDowell finally got the better of Nicolas Colsaerts in the Volvo World Match Play Championship, despite a remarkable escape from an unsavoury hazard by the defending champion.

England make early breakthroughs

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:35:21 GMT

Stuart Broad and James Anderson gave England two important breakthroughs with the key wickets of Brendon McCullum and then Kane Williamson at Lord's.

O'Gara bows out

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:22:46 GMT

Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.

Wilshere: Beckham one of the greats

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:51:55 GMT

Jack Wilshere has hailed David Beckham as a true great of the game.

Leinster clinch Amlin Challenge Cup

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:04:26 GMT

Leinster emulated Chelsea by winning the Amlin Challenge Cup to ease the blow of losing their status of European champions - and they did it in style by beating Stade Francais 34-13.

Hull stun Wolves

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:54:14 GMT

Second rower Richard Whiting scored two second-half tries to add fresh impetus to Hull's mid-season revival as they condemned third-placed Warrington to a shock 26-16 home defeat.

Ferdinand close to new United deal

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:51:20 GMT

Defender Rio Ferdinand is expected to agree a new contract with Manchester United early next week.

Anderson gets milestone but England toil

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:40:03 GMT

James Anderson joined Test cricket's elite 300 club, on a tough day otherwise for England against New Zealand at Lord's.