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Peacock joins Leeds injury list

3:54pm Sunday 21st March 2010

England captain Jamie Peacock has joined Leeds Rhinos' worsening injury list.

Park seals vital victory

3:47pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Manchester United came from behind to reclaim the Premier League's top spot with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Button hoping for more action

2:22pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Jenson Button feels crucial decisions will have to be taken after the next few races if Formula One fails to brighten up its act.

France could provide Bleu-print

2:22pm Sunday 21st March 2010

If Martin Johnson needed any reassurance the anguish of developing a new England team can ultimately be worth it, he need only listen to Marc Lievremont.

Ferris: Occasion got to Ireland

2:22pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Stephen Ferris fears Ireland were consumed by the occasion as their Croke Park farewell party ended with an anti-climatic upset.

Lewis in good Moody as England improve

2:22pm Sunday 21st March 2010

England captain Lewis Moody believes the team can improve another 30% after ending a generally lacklustre RBS 6 Nations campaign with a positive performance in a 12-10 defeat to France in Paris on Saturday night.

Terry lashes out at officials

12:30pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Chelsea captain John Terry has hit out at the standard of refereeing in the Champions League in the wake of his side's elimination from the competition at the hands of Inter Milan.

Ferdinand hid injury from Fergie

12:30pm Sunday 21st March 2010

England captain Rio Ferdinand has revealed he hid the extent of his back problem from Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, which left him "bent over like an old hunchback" and struggling to walk.