http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/king-wants-redknapp-to-stay-16116805.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/king-wants-redknapp-to-stay-16116805.html?r=RSS Tottenham captain Ledley King hopes Harry Redknapp snubs England and remains in charge at White Hart Lane. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ireland-await-new-date-for-match-16116695.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ireland-await-new-date-for-match-16116695.html?r=RSS Ireland will learn in the next two days when their aborted RBS 6 Nations match against France is to be restaged after it was postponed amid shambolic scenes in Paris on Saturday night. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/kelly-guides-cork-to-victory-16116694.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/kelly-guides-cork-to-victory-16116694.html?r=RSS Paddy Kelly smacked in a hat-trick of goals as Cork overwhelmed Down with a 4-11 to 0-10 NFL Division One win at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. GAA Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/tuilagi-and-lawes-return-16116672.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/tuilagi-and-lawes-return-16116672.html?r=RSS Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes have returned to England's RBS 6 Nations squad after missing the victories over Scotland and Italy. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/esprit-roars-to-hennessy-victory-16116668.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/esprit-roars-to-hennessy-victory-16116668.html?r=RSS Quel Esprit justified strong late market support down to 5-4 favouritism to give Willie Mullins his eighth triumph in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown. Racing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/city-go-back-to-the-top-16116667.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/city-go-back-to-the-top-16116667.html?r=RSS Manchester City returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over a floundering Aston Villa side whose nightmare home form shows no sign of easing. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/halfpenny-leads-wales-to-victory-16116655.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/halfpenny-leads-wales-to-victory-16116655.html?r=RSS Leigh Halfpenny contributed 22 points as an improved second-half display saw Wales put themselves on course for a potential Triple Crown with a 27-13 victory over Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/goode-boots-sarries-to-victory-16116654.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/goode-boots-sarries-to-victory-16116654.html?r=RSS Alex Goode scored 17 points with the boot as Saracens recorded a 22-17 Aviva Premiership victory over Wasps at Adams Park. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/united-accept-liverpool-apologies-16116653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/united-accept-liverpool-apologies-16116653.html?r=RSS Manchester United have accepted the apologies of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and manager Kenny Dalglish over their actions at Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Old Trafford. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/oconnell-reflects-on-bizarre-day-16116650.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/oconnell-reflects-on-bizarre-day-16116650.html?r=RSS Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has described the postponement of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France "as a bizarre end to a strange day". Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-issues-apology-16116649.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-issues-apology-16116649.html?r=RSS Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has apologised for his conduct during his post-match interview with Sky Sports on Saturday as he faced questions about Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116648.html?r=RSS Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a 5-1 victory in the Black Country derby and increased the pressure on Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after the home side were demolished at Molineux. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/deloitte-is-a-bookies-benefit-16116646.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/deloitte-is-a-bookies-benefit-16116646.html?r=RSS Benefficient stunned punters when landing the honours in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. Racing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/another-instalment-for-last-16116647.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/another-instalment-for-last-16116647.html?r=RSS Last Instalment maintained his unbeaten record over fences with a taking all-the-way success in the Dr PJ Moriarty Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Racing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116644.html?r=RSS Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a resounding victory in the Black Country derby and added to woeful Wolves' relegation fears in the Barclays Premier League encounter at Molineux Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/hisaabaat-springs-to-it-16116645.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/hisaabaat-springs-to-it-16116645.html?r=RSS Hisaabaat opened his account over jumps with a smooth success in what looked a hot Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown. Racing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finishes-fifth-in-dubai-16116643.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finishes-fifth-in-dubai-16116643.html?r=RSS Joint halfway leader Rory McIlroy finished in a four-way tie for fifth in the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Golf Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/foden-haunted-by-rome-blunders-16116642.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/foden-haunted-by-rome-blunders-16116642.html?r=RSS Ben Foden will be haunted by the mistakes that forced England to come from behind to beat Italy in the RBS 6 Nations Championship at a freezing Stadio Olimpico. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-misled-club-over-handshake-16116641.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-misled-club-over-handshake-16116641.html?r=RSS Liverpool claim Luis Suarez misled the club after indicating to them he would shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra prior to Saturday's game before refusing to do so on the pitch. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defeat-an-eyeopener-for-hughes-16116632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defeat-an-eyeopener-for-hughes-16116632.html?r=RSS QPR manager Mark Hughes admitted his team's dismal first-half display in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Blackburn had been a real eye-opener for him. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/neville-welcomes-pienaar-return-16116633.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/neville-welcomes-pienaar-return-16116633.html?r=RSS Everton captain Phil Neville believes Steven Pienaar is back to his best at a club that loves him. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/youthful-saha-makes-winning-start-16116634.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/youthful-saha-makes-winning-start-16116634.html?r=RSS He may be approaching the twilight of his career, but Louis Saha was left feeling like a teenage Roy of the Rovers after scoring twice on his full Tottenham debut. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-looks-to-europe-for-boost-16116635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-looks-to-europe-for-boost-16116635.html?r=RSS Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas intends to use the FA Cup and Champions League to restore his team's confidence. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/us-press-wade-into-suarez-debate-16116631.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/us-press-wade-into-suarez-debate-16116631.html?r=RSS The Luis Suarez controversy has attracted criticism in the United States where the press have called for Liverpool's American owners to intervene. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/taylor-urges-fa-action-over-suarez-16116624.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/taylor-urges-fa-action-over-suarez-16116624.html?r=RSS PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has branded Luis Suarez's conduct at Old Trafford on Saturday as "disrespectful, inappropriate and embarrassing". Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-open-to-tevez-return-16116618.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-open-to-tevez-return-16116618.html?r=RSS Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini appears ready to welcome Carlos Tevez back into the fold and aid his side's Barclays Premier League title bid. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/confusion-reigns-after-french-farce-16116614.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/confusion-reigns-after-french-farce-16116614.html?r=RSS The Stade de France was the centre of farcical scenes on Saturday night when Ireland's RBS 6 Nations match against France was postponed just 10 minutes before kick-off. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pfa-reds-owners-could-calm-storm-16116608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pfa-reds-owners-could-calm-storm-16116608.html?r=RSS Players' chief Gordon Taylor believes Liverpool's owners need to step in to deal with the "festering" controversy surrounding Luis Suarez. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ive-lost-respect-for-suarez-rio-16116607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ive-lost-respect-for-suarez-rio-16116607.html?r=RSS Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed to have lost all respect for Liverpool's Luis Suarez. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/baxter-plays-down-tigers-double-16116606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/baxter-plays-down-tigers-double-16116606.html?r=RSS Exeter coach Rob Baxter acknowledged that international call-ups helped his team to record two wins over Leicester in the Aviva Premiership this season. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-backs-wigan-to-survive-16116595.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-backs-wigan-to-survive-16116595.html?r=RSS Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is convinced his side's fighting spirit will help them survive in the Barclays Premier League after earning a hard-fought 2-1 win at Bolton. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-laments-worst-display-16116596.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-laments-worst-display-16116596.html?r=RSS Andre Villas-Boas bemoaned his side's worst display of the season after a 2-0 defeat at Everton increased the pressure on the Chelsea manager. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-relieved-to-survive-wobble-16116597.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-relieved-to-survive-wobble-16116597.html?r=RSS Blackburn boss Steve Kean was relieved to see his team emerge triumphant against QPR at Ewood Park after they almost squandered a three-goal lead. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/jol-hails-strike-ace-pogrebnyak-16116598.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/jol-hails-strike-ace-pogrebnyak-16116598.html?r=RSS Fulham manager Martin Jol praised new signing Pavel Pogrebnyak after his debut goal helped the west Londoners defeat Stoke 2-1. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-salutes-king-henry-16116599.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-salutes-king-henry-16116599.html?r=RSS Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hailed the "legend" of Thierry Henry after he came off the bench to snatch a dramatic victory at Sunderland. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/mcgeechan-enthused-by-heathcote-16116602.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/mcgeechan-enthused-by-heathcote-16116602.html?r=RSS Tom Heathcote gave Bath director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan plenty of reason for cheer as the young fly-half masterminded a 30-24 win over Newcastle. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/lambert-hails-highflying-canaries-16116600.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/lambert-hails-highflying-canaries-16116600.html?r=RSS Norwich manager Paul Lambert praised a "terrific" second-half display from his side as they came from a goal down to beat Swansea 3-2 in a thriller at the Liberty Stadium. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/oshea-easter-not-finished-yet-16116603.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/oshea-easter-not-finished-yet-16116603.html?r=RSS Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea maintains Nick Easter has unfinished business with England after the number eight helped the Aviva Premiership Leaders to a 30-23 defeat of London Irish. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-hails-brilliant-fans-16116601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-hails-brilliant-fans-16116601.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp thanked Tottenham's fans for helping him end the most difficult week of his life on a high as the Londoners ripped Newcastle apart with a devastating performance at White Hart Lane. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/redpath-critical-despite-victory-16116604.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/redpath-critical-despite-victory-16116604.html?r=RSS Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath was far from impressed despite Freddie Burns' late penalty giving them a 27-24 victory over Northampton Saints. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/lancaster-happy-with-resolve-16116605.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/lancaster-happy-with-resolve-16116605.html?r=RSS England's interim coach Stuart Lancaster was proud of the resolve his side showed in bouncing back from a "mad five minutes" to beat Italy 19-15 in freezing Rome. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/chiefs-climb-to-fifth-16116564.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/chiefs-climb-to-fifth-16116564.html?r=RSS Exeter moved up to fifth place in the Aviva Premiership as they completed a season's double over Leicester with a 19-11 win at Sandy Park. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/warrior-scores-easy-victory-16116562.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/warrior-scores-easy-victory-16116562.html?r=RSS Exciting prospect Bog Warrior justified cramped odds of 1-5 in the BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Novice Chase at Naas. Racing Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/franceireland-clash-called-off-16116563.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/franceireland-clash-called-off-16116563.html?r=RSS Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France has been postponed due to the weather conditions in Paris. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/armagh-stun-kerry-16116561.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/armagh-stun-kerry-16116561.html?r=RSS Armagh shocked Kerry with a 2-8 to 0-10 win at Tralee to claim the NFL Division One points. GAA Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/spurs-fans-show-redknapp-the-love-16116558.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/spurs-fans-show-redknapp-the-love-16116558.html?r=RSS Tottenham's fans pleaded with Harry Redknapp to snub England and stay at White Hart Lane as the Spurs boss masterminded a brutal 5-0 hammering of Newcastle. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/england-claim-narrow-italy-victory-16116555.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/england-claim-narrow-italy-victory-16116555.html?r=RSS England dug themselves out of a snow-hole in freezing Rome to beat Italy 19-15 with another charge-down try from Charlie Hodgson and Owen Farrell's perfect kicking display. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/blackburn-edge-past-qpr-16116549.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/blackburn-edge-past-qpr-16116549.html?r=RSS Blackburn survived a second-half fightback from fellow strugglers QPR to secure three precious points in a 3-2 victory at Ewood Park. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mcarthur-clinches-wigan-victory-16116550.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mcarthur-clinches-wigan-victory-16116550.html?r=RSS James McArthur boosted Wigan's survival hopes with a dramatic goal which handed the Latics a 2-1 win over fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-suffer-defeat-at-everton-16116551.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-suffer-defeat-at-everton-16116551.html?r=RSS Steven Pienaar and Denis Stracqualursi struck as Everton piled on the pressure for Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas with a 2-0 victory. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pogrebnyak-shines-in-fulham-win-16116552.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pogrebnyak-shines-in-fulham-win-16116552.html?r=RSS Pavel Pogrebnyak's debut goal helped Fulham on the way to a 2-1 victory against Stoke. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/late-henry-winner-rescues-arsenal-16116553.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/late-henry-winner-rescues-arsenal-16116553.html?r=RSS Substitute Thierry Henry marked the final league game of his loan spell at Arsenal with a last-gasp winner to see off Sunderland 2-1. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/holt-brace-guides-norwich-home-16116554.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/holt-brace-guides-norwich-home-16116554.html?r=RSS Captain Grant Holt grabbed a second-half double as Norwich came from behind to claim a thrilling 3-2 victory over Swansea at the Liberty Stadium and climb to eighth in the Barclays Premier League table. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/bath-fight-back-for-bonuspoint-win-16116548.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/bath-fight-back-for-bonuspoint-win-16116548.html?r=RSS Bath collected a welcome 30-24 bonus-point win to climb away from the Aviva Premiership relegation zone - but had to endure a a few sticky moments as bottom club Newcastle showed they are still full of fight. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/burns-hands-gloucester-victory-16116547.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/burns-hands-gloucester-victory-16116547.html?r=RSS A late penalty from Freddie Burns gave Gloucester a 27-24 victory over Northampton in a thrilling game at Kingsholm. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/williams-inspires-quins-win-16116545.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/williams-inspires-quins-win-16116545.html?r=RSS Harlequins returned to winning ways as winger Tom Williams helped orchestrate a 30-23 victory over London Irish which extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-a-disgrace-ferguson-16116543.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-a-disgrace-ferguson-16116543.html?r=RSS Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson branded Luis Suarez a "disgrace to Liverpool Football Club" and claimed he should never play for them again following his refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rooney-double-overshadowed-by-feud-16116540.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rooney-double-overshadowed-by-feud-16116540.html?r=RSS Wayne Rooney's second-half double secured a 2-1 win for Manchester United against Liverpool and moved them to the top of the Barclays Premier League. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/westwood-takes-lead-in-dubai-16116532.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/westwood-takes-lead-in-dubai-16116532.html?r=RSS Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn opened the door to the chasing pack at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic - and Lee Westwood was only too happy to walk in as he shot a five-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round. Golf Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/wasps-in-search-of-survival-boost-16116531.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/wasps-in-search-of-survival-boost-16116531.html?r=RSS Wasps resume Aviva Premiership action against Saracens on Sunday seeking to put distance between themselves and bottom side Newcastle. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/weir-determined-to-take-chance-16116529.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/weir-determined-to-take-chance-16116529.html?r=RSS Gallus is a fine Glaswegian word to describe Duncan Weir, who hopes to make his Scotland debut in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/all-or-nothing-for-halfpenny-16116530.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/all-or-nothing-for-halfpenny-16116530.html?r=RSS Leigh Halfpenny readily admits that goalkicking is a "hero or zero" occupation. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ohara-hails-bassong-signing-16116527.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ohara-hails-bassong-signing-16116527.html?r=RSS Jamie O'Hara is convinced new Wolves signing Sebastien Bassong will shore up a defence guilty of shipping sloppy goals ahead of Sunday's derby clash with West Brom at Molineux. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-ready-for-villa-test-16116528.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-ready-for-villa-test-16116528.html?r=RSS Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini does not expect a protest by Aston Villa fans to weaken his side's opponents on Sunday. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-and-evra-handshake-clash-16116525.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-and-evra-handshake-clash-16116525.html?r=RSS Liverpool striker Luis Suarez embroiled himself in another confrontation with Patrice Evra after refusing to shake the hand of the Manchester United defender prior to kick-off at Old Trafford. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-to-start-united-clash-16116524.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-to-start-united-clash-16116524.html?r=RSS Luis Suarez was named in the Liverpool starting line-up for today's Premier League encounter with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-wants-action-on-simulation-16116512.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-wants-action-on-simulation-16116512.html?r=RSS Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas wants the Barclays Premier League to clamp down on players making the most of challenges which result in penalties. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/warburton-wales-must-win-easy-16116493.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/warburton-wales-must-win-easy-16116493.html?r=RSS Wales captain Sam Warburton believes that "scraping through" to victory will not be acceptable when his team resumes RBS 6 Nations business against Scotland on Sunday. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/evans-unfazed-by-wales-clash-16116467.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/evans-unfazed-by-wales-clash-16116467.html?r=RSS Scotland wing Max Evans anticipates he will be able to keep his emotions in check on his return to the Millennium Stadium, the arena where his brother Thom suffered a career-ending neck injury. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/perch-wary-of-bale-threat-16116464.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/perch-wary-of-bale-threat-16116464.html?r=RSS Newcastle midfielder James Perch has warned his team-mates they will have to deal with the complete player if they are to return from Tottenham with a positive result. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/robshaw-keen-to-prolong-captaincy-16116460.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/robshaw-keen-to-prolong-captaincy-16116460.html?r=RSS Chris Robshaw wants to keep hold of the England captaincy on a long-term basis - and against Italy on Saturday night he will go out and prove it. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ireland-wait-on-pitch-inspection-16116461.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ireland-wait-on-pitch-inspection-16116461.html?r=RSS Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday night will undergo a pitch inspection 90 minutes before kick-off. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-pleased-to-return-16116459.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-pleased-to-return-16116459.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp is happy that he can return to managing Tottenham on Saturday evening without having to worry about the possibility of being sent to jail. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/more-injury-woe-for-fourie-16116453.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/more-injury-woe-for-fourie-16116453.html?r=RSS Sale Sharks and England flanker Hendre Fourie looks set for another spell on the sidelines after injuring his shoulder against Worcester Warriors. Rugby Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-hits-out-at-spanish-press-16116451.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-hits-out-at-spanish-press-16116451.html?r=RSS Arsene Wenger has accused the Spanish media of trying to unsettle Arsenal captain Robin van Persie. Premier League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-questions-reds-over-suarez-16116388.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-questions-reds-over-suarez-16116388.html?r=RSS Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has questioned why Liverpool did not appeal against Luis Suarez's recent eight-match ban if they believed he was not guilty of racially abusing Patrice Evra. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/blair-boots-blues-to-victory-16116379.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/blair-boots-blues-to-victory-16116379.html?r=RSS Seventeen points from the boot of Cardiff Blues full-back Ben Blair proved decisive in a 22-15 over Connacht where the attendance was as significant as the scoreline. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/macleod-kicks-sale-to-victory-16116366.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/macleod-kicks-sale-to-victory-16116366.html?r=RSS Nick Macleod kicked five penalties as Andrew Sheridan's first game of the season resulted in a narrow 15-12 victory for Sale over Worcester in the Aviva Premiership. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-edge-victory-in-edinburgh-16116330.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ospreys-edge-victory-in-edinburgh-16116330.html?r=RSS Ospreys overcame a raft of international absences to tighten their grip on second spot in the RaboDirect PRO12 with a workmanlike 15-14 victory over an Edinburgh side with nine regulars missing. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-still-in-the-hunt-16116325.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-still-in-the-hunt-16116325.html?r=RSS Ulster notched up their third consecutive bonus point RaboDirect PRO12 victory to keep their play-off hopes alive with Stefan Terblanche's last-minute try bringing Brian McLaughlin's side maximum points from a 30-12 win. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/wallace-drafted-in-by-ireland-16116254.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/wallace-drafted-in-by-ireland-16116254.html?r=RSS Ireland have called up Paddy Wallace as cover for Jonathan Sexton ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/clerc-eyes-success-over-the-irish-16116198.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/clerc-eyes-success-over-the-irish-16116198.html?r=RSS Prolific France winger Vincent Clerc has warned Ireland ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown in Paris that he revels in the space they offer. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/stade-de-france-given-green-light-16116193.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/stade-de-france-given-green-light-16116193.html?r=RSS The Stade de France has passed a pitch inspection conducted on Friday afternoon in preparation for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown between France and Ireland. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/barnes-penalty-was-right-call-irb-16116191.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/barnes-penalty-was-right-call-irb-16116191.html?r=RSS The International Rugby Board and RBS 6 Nations have exonerated referee Wayne Barnes of blame for Ireland's 23-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Wales. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mcleish-i-will-get-it-right-16116189.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mcleish-i-will-get-it-right-16116189.html?r=RSS Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has come out fighting ahead of a proposed fans' protest before Sunday's home game with Manchester City and insisted: "I'll get it right at this club." Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-delighted-to-welcome-yak-back-16116185.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-delighted-to-welcome-yak-back-16116185.html?r=RSS Blackburn manager Steve Kean believes Aiyegbeni Yakubu's return will be the catalyst to lift Blackburn out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-challenges-micah-16116179.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-challenges-micah-16116179.html?r=RSS Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has again challenged Micah Richards to prove he is the best right-back in England. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-and-bjorn-set-pace-in-dubai-16116157.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-and-bjorn-set-pace-in-dubai-16116157.html?r=RSS Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn, both former winners of the title, share the lead at the halfway stage of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Golf Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/italy-clash-intrigues-corbisiero-16116158.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/italy-clash-intrigues-corbisiero-16116158.html?r=RSS England's history boy Alex Corbisiero is not part of the X-box generation, preferring his degree studies on the unification of Italy to computer games. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/harden-extends-kingsholm-stay-16116135.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/harden-extends-kingsholm-stay-16116135.html?r=RSS Tighthead prop Rupert Harden has signed a new contract with Gloucester. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:52:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/sharpe-announces-retirement-date-16116136.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/sharpe-announces-retirement-date-16116136.html?r=RSS Australia lock Nathan Sharpe has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the upcoming Super Rugby campaign with Western Force, ruling out him making farewell appearances against Scotland and Wales. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:52:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/best-ready-for-paris-pain-16116134.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/best-ready-for-paris-pain-16116134.html?r=RSS Rory Best has warned Ireland they must be prepared to break through the pain barrier if they are to rescue their RBS 6 Nations by overcoming France. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/age-no-barrier-for-kalman-16116137.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/age-no-barrier-for-kalman-16116137.html?r=RSS Prop Ed Kalman completes a triumvirate of three uncapped Glasgow Warriors on the Scotland replacements' bench for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales - but his route towards a first Test cap is more circuitous than that of Duncan Weir and Stuart Hogg. Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ford-fancies-falcons-chances-16116138.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ford-fancies-falcons-chances-16116138.html?r=RSS Newcastle will resume their fight for Aviva Premiership survival on Saturday, with defence coach Mike Ford claiming: "We are starting to show more steel and resilience." Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/wales-heading-north-with-george-16116139.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/wales-heading-north-with-george-16116139.html?r=RSS 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". Rugby Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/trap-door-closed-to-mcclean-16116133.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/trap-door-closed-to-mcclean-16116133.html?r=RSS Sunderland winger James McClean was a surprise omission when Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni named his squad for the friendly clash with Czech Republic later this month. Football Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:51:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-would-consider-england-16116111.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-would-consider-england-16116111.html?r=RSS 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. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/away-blues-just-a-blip-mancini-16116101.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/away-blues-just-a-blip-mancini-16116101.html?r=RSS Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has played down concerns about his team's away form ahead of Sunday's game at Aston Villa. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-handshake-not-an-issue-16116100.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ferguson-handshake-not-an-issue-16116100.html?r=RSS Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has played down concerns over the first meeting between Patrice Evra and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez since the Uruguayan's racism ban. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/new-deal-for-giggs-16116099.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/new-deal-for-giggs-16116099.html?r=RSS Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension, the club confirmed on Friday. Premier League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:52:29 +0000