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Wales heading North with George

George North (centre)

1:38pm Friday 10th February 2012

Wales' teenage rising star George North will go into Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland being hailed as "a superstar of the game".


England cruise to warm-up win

Jade Dernbach

1:16pm Friday 10th February 2012

England coasted to a seven-wicket 'victory' in a bizarre mis-match against the Lions at the Zayed Stadium.

Redknapp "would consider" England

Harry Redknapp

12:51pm Friday 10th February 2012

Harry Redknapp admits he would consider taking the England manager's job but insists he will not be able to combine the role with his current position as Tottenham boss.

Redknapp flattered by England link

Harry Redknapp

11:18am Friday 10th February 2012

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he is "flattered" to be the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss but appeared to rule out the prospect of combining his club role with managing the national team.

New deal for Giggs

Ryan Giggs

10:44am Friday 10th February 2012

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension, the club confirmed on Friday.

Fergie backs Harry

Sir Alex Ferguson

10:05am Friday 10th February 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Harry Redknapp as "the best man" for the England job.

Evans ready for Davis Cup return

Dan Evans

8:48am Friday 10th February 2012

Dan Evans insists the Glasgow crowd will see a much more mature player this weekend than the one whose defeat condemned Britain to an ignominious Davis Cup loss in Lithuania two years ago.

Roby has grounds to be excited

James Roby

8:48am Friday 10th February 2012

The excitement is building for England hooker James Roby as he prepares to lead St Helens out for Friday night's historic first Stobart Super League match at Langtree Park against Salford.

Strettle happy to bounce back

David Strettle

8:48am Friday 10th February 2012

England wing David Strettle embodies the inspirational truth behind the quote from legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi: "It's not whether you get knocked down but whether you get up".

McBryde wary of wounded Scotland

Robin McBryde

8:48am Friday 10th February 2012

Robin McBryde believes Scotland will be encouraged by an impressive Millennium Stadium performance two years ago when they look to stop Wales in their tracks on Sunday.



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