Nov
2009
Articles from 20th Nov 2009
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Keane won't give up on World Cup dream
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Robbie Keane is refusing to accept that his World Cup dream is over despite FIFA rejecting the Republic of Ireland's call for a replay of their play-off with France. Read
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Moody: England out to answer critics
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Moody insists England's wounded players are "chomping at the bit" to prove their army of critics wrong in Saturday's final autumn showdown against New Zealand. Read
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Kidney - We'll be ready, rain or shine
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Ireland rugby coach Declan Kidney continues to take an upbeat view of Saturday's international against Fiji at the RDS in Dublin despite an horrific weather forecast of wind and rain. Read
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Jordan expects Schumacher comeback
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan believes Michael Schumacher will replace Jenson Button at the newly-named Mercedes team for next season. Read
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UEFA investigate match-fixing allegations
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
UEFA are looking into 12 matches in the Europa League and three in the Champions League as part of their investigation into alleged match-fixing. Read
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South Africa-England ODI abandoned
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
England's first one-day international against South Africa was washed out at the Wanderers on Friday. Read
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Westwood capitalises on duo's errors
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Lee Westwood is back on course for a £1.6million jackpot on Sunday following a day of amazing twists and turns at the Dubai World Championship. Read
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Replay would be fair - Henry
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
France captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be "the fairest solution". Read
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Top bosses back video assistance
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the row over video technology will be futile until the game's powerbrokers change their own stance on the issue. Read
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England one-dayer in doubt
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
England's opening MTN one-day international against South Africa was in danger of being washed out as rain continued to fall at The Wanderers. Read
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Blair ruled out
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Scotland co-captain Mike Blair was ruled out of Saturday's international with Australia. Read
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Smith rules out Scotland return
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Rangers manager Walter Smith has ruled himself out of the running to become boss of Scotland for a second time. Read
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United figure out Ferdinand injury
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Rio Ferdinand will not be consigned to a lengthy period on the sidelines after identifying the root of his current injury problems. Read
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McIlroy leads the way
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Rory McIlroy roared into the lead with a dazzling front nine of 31 at the Dubai World Championship today - and was on course for a £1.6million bonanza on Sunday. Read
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FIFA rule out Irish replay
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
FIFA have dashed the Republic of Ireland's hopes replaying their World Cup qualifying play-off with France. Read
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Setback for Murphy
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Birmingham defender David Murphy may require further surgery after suffering a setback to his recovery from a broken knee-cap. Read
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FIFA rule our Irish replay
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
FIFA have dashed the Republic of Ireland's hopes replaying their World Cup qualifying play-off with France. Read
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Strauss staying out of Twenty20 format
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Strauss has confirmed he has no plans to go back on his decision to stop playing Twenty20 cricket. Read
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Fisher fails to fire
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Ross Fisher failed to make the move he was looking for when the Dubai World Championship resumed on Friday. Read
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Wilkinson warning for England
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Jonny Wilkinson has warned England will have to toughen up if they are to stand any chance of overturning the odds and beating New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday. Read
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Wenger positive despite Van Persie blow
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal have the strength to cope without injured frontman Robin van Persie. Read
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Bouma suffers new setback
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma has suffered another injury blow which has delayed his comeback after 16 months out of action. Read
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Scholes enjoys a break away
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes enjoys the international breaks now he is no longer involved with England. Read
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Duff: I would have handled the ball
Nov 20 2009 | National Sport
Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has admitted he probably would have replicated Thierry Henry's now infamous handball if the opportunity had arisen at the other end of the field. Read
