Players' chief Gordon Taylor has called for the introduction of video replays after the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams were shattered by a goal that should never have been given.Read
There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer's World Cup finals.Read
England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in "determined mood" heading into Saturday's showdown with New Zealand, the final Investec Challenge of a tough autumn campaign.Read
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady claims referee Martin Hansson "succumbed under pressure" in awarding France their controversial winning goal in Wednesday night's World Cup play-off in Paris.Read
Ross Fisher's hopes of earning a £1.6million jackpot on his 29th birthday on Sunday nose-dived the moment the Dubai World Championship started on Thursday.Read
England's injury woes increased on Thursday when it was announced spinner Graeme Swann will miss the first two one-day internationals against South Africa due to a side strain.Read
Robbie Keane hit out at the presidents of FIFA and UEFA following the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit, claiming they would be "delighted" that France had gone through thanks to a hugely controversial winning goal.Read
William Gallas' controversial extra-time strike spared France's blushes as the Republic of Ireland's dreams were dashed in Paris with a 1-1 draw (2-1 France on aggregate).Read
Ayoola Erinle insists he is ready to lead England in a full-frontal physical assault on New Zealand after being selected to make his full Test debut at Twickenham on Saturday.Read
Kimi Raikkonen's manager claims the Finn was McLaren's first choice to be paired alongside Lewis Hamilton at McLaren next season - but failure to agree terms on a deal paved the way for reigning champion Jenson Button to get the nod.Read