http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/galway-wrap-up-win-14734075.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/galway-wrap-up-win-14734075.html?r=RSS Galway scored a precious 1-15 to 0-14 NFL victory and plunged Tyrone deeper into relegation trouble at Tuam Stadium. Sport Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/kelly-earns-waterford-point-14734076.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/kelly-earns-waterford-point-14734076.html?r=RSS Waterford's Eoin Kelly pointed a late free to earn his side a 2-20 to 3-17 draw with Cork in an NHL thriller at Walsh Park. Sport Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mayo-go-top-14734077.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mayo-go-top-14734077.html?r=RSS Substitute Conor Mortimer hot four vital points as Mayo went to the top of the NFL Division One table with a 1-12 to 1-10 win over Kerry in Tralee. Sport Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/injury-blow-for-lescott-14733967.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/injury-blow-for-lescott-14733967.html?r=RSS England defender Joleon Lescott has suffered a hamstring injury and will have a scan to determine the extent of the problem, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/blues-suffer-title-blow-14733873.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/blues-suffer-title-blow-14733873.html?r=RSS Chelsea suffered a slip-up in the title race after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Blackburn. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/saints-claim-lv-cup-14733871.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/saints-claim-lv-cup-14733871.html?r=RSS Northampton qualified for next season's Heineken Cup after they completed the first stage of a possible trophy treble with a 30-24 win over Gloucester at Sixways. Rugby Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/city-maintain-champions-league-push-14733867.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/city-maintain-champions-league-push-14733867.html?r=RSS Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez earned a 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage to maintain his side's Champions League hopes and give Fulham a European hangover. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/park-seals-vital-victory-14733674.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/park-seals-vital-victory-14733674.html?r=RSS Manchester United came from behind to reclaim the Premier League's top spot with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ferris-occasion-got-to-ireland-14733495.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ferris-occasion-got-to-ireland-14733495.html?r=RSS Stephen Ferris fears Ireland were consumed by the occasion as their Croke Park farewell party ended with an anti-climatic upset. Rugby Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-could-provide-bleuprint-14733496.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-could-provide-bleuprint-14733496.html?r=RSS 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. Rugby Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bent-out-to-push-world-cup-case-14733449.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bent-out-to-push-world-cup-case-14733449.html?r=RSS Darren Bent is hoping to use the remaining eight games of the Barclays Premier League season to persuade England boss Fabio Capello he is worth a seat on the plane to the World Cup finals. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hodgson-urges-caution-14733349.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hodgson-urges-caution-14733349.html?r=RSS Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is adamant the club should not risk financial oblivion by trying to break into the Barclays Premier League's top six. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/harrington-loses-lead-in-florida-14733348.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/harrington-loses-lead-in-florida-14733348.html?r=RSS Padraig Harrington shot a one-over-par 72 on day three of the Transitions Championship in Florida to slip four shots behind leader Jim Furyk. Sport Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferdinand-hid-injury-from-fergie-14733264.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferdinand-hid-injury-from-fergie-14733264.html?r=RSS 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. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/city-stars-seek-to-change-bridges-mind-14733265.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/city-stars-seek-to-change-bridges-mind-14733265.html?r=RSS Manchester City's England contingent are trying to persuade team-mate Wayne Bridge to reverse his decision to quit the national side. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/terry-lashes-out-at-officials-14733266.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/terry-lashes-out-at-officials-14733266.html?r=RSS 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. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/villa-boss-in-awe-of-exceptional-young-14733099.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/villa-boss-in-awe-of-exceptional-young-14733099.html?r=RSS Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hailed a "mesmeric" performance from winger Ashley Young as his side salvaged a point with a 2-2 home draw against Wolves. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/grant-hails-pompey-ambassadors-14733100.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/grant-hails-pompey-ambassadors-14733100.html?r=RSS Portsmouth boss Avram Grant hailed his players as ambassadors for the Barclays Premier League after their stunning comeback against Hull in the same week they were virtually condemned to relegation. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wenger-hails-outstanding-gunners-14733101.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wenger-hails-outstanding-gunners-14733101.html?r=RSS Arsene Wenger hailed the new-found maturity of his young Arsenal side after they overcame the sending off of defender Thomas Vermaelen to battle back to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 2-0 win over struggling West Ham. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/redknapp-eidurs-a-gud-signing-14733102.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/redknapp-eidurs-a-gud-signing-14733102.html?r=RSS Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp revealed he is desperate to make Eidur Gudjohnsen's move permanent after watching him star in a 2-1 win at Stoke. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/latics-to-probe-kirkland-incident-14733103.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/latics-to-probe-kirkland-incident-14733103.html?r=RSS Wigan are looking into an incident in which England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was apparently struck by a coin during his side's dramatic 1-0 victory over Burnley. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bruce-darren-on-great-scoring-bent-14733104.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bruce-darren-on-great-scoring-bent-14733104.html?r=RSS Sunderland manager Steve Bruce received another return on his £10million investment in Darren Bent as the striker smashed through the 20-goal barrier. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/moyes-victory-sweet-for-toffees-14733105.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/moyes-victory-sweet-for-toffees-14733105.html?r=RSS Everton manager David Moyes felt his side thoroughly deserved their three points after a hard-fought Barclays Premier League win over 10-man Bolton. Soccer Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/johnson-england-players-came-of-age-14733053.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/johnson-england-players-came-of-age-14733053.html?r=RSS England manager Martin Johnson felt his team came of age in Paris - but he was ultimately left frustrated as France held out for a 12-10 win that sealed the Grand Slam. Rugby Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/robinson-savours-scotland-success-14733054.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/robinson-savours-scotland-success-14733054.html?r=RSS Andy Robinson hailed his Scotland side for finally solving the riddle of how to win a rugby match after watching them score a sensational victory in Ireland to avoid the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon. Rugby Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-hails-returning-duo-14733055.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-hails-returning-duo-14733055.html?r=RSS Prop Gethin Jenkins and scrum-half Mike Phillips were singled out for praise by Wales coaches Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards after the 33-10 victory over Italy. Rugby Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cork-halt-dublin-steak-14732768.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cork-halt-dublin-steak-14732768.html?r=RSS Dublin's unbeaten run in Division one of the NFL came to an end at Pairc Ui Rinn, where Cork scored a 2-13 to 2-6 win. Sport Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/meath-edge-out-laois-14732769.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/meath-edge-out-laois-14732769.html?r=RSS Meath scored a narrow 0-13 to 1-9 win over Laois in an all-Leinster NFL Division Two clash at Navan. Sport Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-claim-grand-slam-14732626.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/france-claim-grand-slam-14732626.html?r=RSS France were crowned RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam champions in Paris on Saturday as three penalties from Morgan Parra and a Francois Trinh-Duc drop-goal gave them a 12-10 win over England. Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gunners-move-top-after-hammers-defeat-14732530.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gunners-move-top-after-hammers-defeat-14732530.html?r=RSS Arsenal overcame the sending off of defender Thomas Vermaelen to battle back to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 2-0 win over struggling West Ham. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/galway-battle-to-offaly-victory-14732531.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/galway-battle-to-offaly-victory-14732531.html?r=RSS Galway had to work hard for a four-points NHL win over Offaly at Pearse Stadium - eventually running out with a 1-22 to 1-18 success. Sport Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/scots-shock-irish-14732498.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/scots-shock-irish-14732498.html?r=RSS Scotland produced one of their best performances in recent memory to beat Ireland 23-20 in a sensational last-ever Test at Croke Park and avoid the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon. Sport Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-defeat-hands-france-title-14732499.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-defeat-hands-france-title-14732499.html?r=RSS France have won the 2010 RBS 6 Nations championship title ahead of the final match of the tournament after Ireland lost on Saturday Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/pompey-strike-back-for-points-14732418.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/pompey-strike-back-for-points-14732418.html?r=RSS Portsmouth proved they are taking the rest of the Barclays Premier League campaign seriously by staging a last-gasp 3-2 comeback against Hull and denying Iain Dowie victory in his first match in charge of Hull. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/rodallega-grabs-late-wigan-winner-14732419.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/rodallega-grabs-late-wigan-winner-14732419.html?r=RSS Hugo Rodallega broke Burnley's hearts with a last-gasp winner to add to the Clarets' deepening relegation woes and keep Wigan on course for Barclays Premier League survival with a 1-0 win. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/toffees-home-run-continues-14732423.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/toffees-home-run-continues-14732423.html?r=RSS Mikel Arteta and Steven Pienaar fired Everton to their seventh successive Barclays Premier League home win after a strong second-half showing saw off 10-man Bolton 2-0. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bent-at-the-double-for-black-cats-14732424.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bent-at-the-double-for-black-cats-14732424.html?r=RSS Darren Bent took his tally for the season to 21 as Sunderland beat Birmingham 3-1 to ease their way towards Barclays Premier League safety. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gudjohnson-inspires-spurs-victory-14732425.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gudjohnson-inspires-spurs-victory-14732425.html?r=RSS On-loan Eidur Gudjohnsen came off the bench to score one and set up another as Tottenham edged a second-half thriller 2-1 against 10-man Stoke. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-too-strong-for-italy-14732379.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-too-strong-for-italy-14732379.html?r=RSS Wales ended a disappointing RBS Six Nations campaign with a comfortable 33-10 victory over Italy in Cardiff. Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/carew-saves-villa-blushes-14732331.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/carew-saves-villa-blushes-14732331.html?r=RSS John Carew salvaged a point in a 2-2 draw for Champions League-chasing Aston Villa after Mick McCarthy's Wolves side had threatened to pull of a shock win in the derby meeting at Villa Park. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/diggin-out-to-mark-century-in-style-14732302.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/diggin-out-to-mark-century-in-style-14732302.html?r=RSS Paul Diggin hopes to celebrate his 100th Northampton appearance in the grand manner on Sunday - by winning a trophy. Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/jones-thrilled-by-sharks-14732229.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/jones-thrilled-by-sharks-14732229.html?r=RSS Sale director of rugby Kingsley Jones hailed his side's 19-8 victory over Wasps as the "perfect tonic" but warned his players their relegation fears are far from over. Rugby Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/anelka-hints-at-new-blues-deal-14732191.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/anelka-hints-at-new-blues-deal-14732191.html?r=RSS Striker Nicolas Anelka has given the broadest hint yet that he is ready to pledge his future to Chelsea. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/harrington-hits-the-front-14732054.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/harrington-hits-the-front-14732054.html?r=RSS Padraig Harrington is the halfway leader at the Transitions Championship in Florida. Sport Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/juventus-win-an-inspiration-for-fulham-14731956.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/juventus-win-an-inspiration-for-fulham-14731956.html?r=RSS Paul Konchesky believes Thursday night's historic win over Juventus can inspire Fulham to an unlikely victory of Barclays Premier League big spenders Manchester City. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/zola-happy-with-owners-interest-14731942.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/zola-happy-with-owners-interest-14731942.html?r=RSS Gianfranco Zola is adamant David Gold and David Sullivan are not compromising his role as West Ham manager by interfering in first-team affairs at Upton Park. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/pompey-crisis-really-hurts--storrie-14731738.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/pompey-crisis-really-hurts--storrie-14731738.html?r=RSS Peter Storrie has defended his part in Portsmouth's financial crisis, but amazingly revealed he was paid the same win bonus as the players. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ancelotti-sets-new-blues-target-14731627.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ancelotti-sets-new-blues-target-14731627.html?r=RSS Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has told his squad to focus on becoming only the seventh club in the history of the English game to achieve the league and FA Cup double. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/villa-to-hold-talks-with-milner-14731609.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/villa-to-hold-talks-with-milner-14731609.html?r=RSS Aston Villa are to hold talks with midfielder James Milner in the summer regarding a new contract. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferguson-hails-super-nani-14731488.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferguson-hails-super-nani-14731488.html?r=RSS Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Nani's dramatic improvement in Manchester United's rise to the Premier League summit. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mancini-assures-ireland-of-future-14731487.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mancini-assures-ireland-of-future-14731487.html?r=RSS Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told Stephen Ireland he is "an important player" for the club. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wenger-puts-emotion-aside-14731480.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wenger-puts-emotion-aside-14731480.html?r=RSS Arsene Wenger has every sympathy with the plight of Gianfranco Zola, but will not be looking to do the under-pressure West Ham manager any favours when Arsenal aim to go top of the Barclays Premier League at Emirates Stadium. Soccer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgson-inspires-sharks-victory-14731141.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgson-inspires-sharks-victory-14731141.html?r=RSS Charlie Hodgson breathed new life into Sale's fight against relegation with a match-winning display in a 19-8 victory over Wasps which lifted them off the foot of the Guinness Premiership. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wilkinson-looks-to-rediscover-instinct-14731122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wilkinson-looks-to-rediscover-instinct-14731122.html?r=RSS Jonny Wilkinson on Friday night admitted his rugby instincts have been blunted by years on the treatment table and England manager Martin Johnson was right to drop him. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/coleman-cuts-the-mustard-for-blackpool-14731105.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/coleman-cuts-the-mustard-for-blackpool-14731105.html?r=RSS Blackpool have bolstered their defence with the signing of highly-rated Everton right-back Seamus Coleman on a month's loan. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-relishing-proudest-moment-14731081.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-relishing-proudest-moment-14731081.html?r=RSS Lewis Moody will enjoy the proudest moment of his England career on Saturday when he captains his country against Grand Slam-chasing France in Paris. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/betsen-extends-deal-14731076.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/betsen-extends-deal-14731076.html?r=RSS France international Serge Betsen has signed a one-year contract extension with Guinness Premiership club Wasps. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ancelotti-not-thinking-of-clear-out-14731043.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ancelotti-not-thinking-of-clear-out-14731043.html?r=RSS Carlo Ancelotti insists it is far too early to talk about a summer clear out at Stamford Bridge following Chelsea's Champions League exit to Inter Milan. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cusiter-wont-contemplate-wooden-spoon-14731044.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cusiter-wont-contemplate-wooden-spoon-14731044.html?r=RSS Chris Cusiter insisted the thought of captaining Scotland to the RBS 6 Nations wooden spoon had not even entered his mind ahead of Saturday's final match of the campaign in Ireland. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/servat-we-must-stay-focused-14731036.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/servat-we-must-stay-focused-14731036.html?r=RSS France hooker William Servat has urged his team-mates to put all talk of the Grand Slam to one side as they prepare for Saturday's crunch battle with England in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-way-out-of-our-price-range--mowbray-14731014.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-way-out-of-our-price-range--mowbray-14731014.html?r=RSS Tony Mowbray has urged Celtic fans to enjoy watching Robbie Keane for the rest of the season as the Parkhead club have little chance of buying him in the summer. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gold-glory-for-commander-14731015.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gold-glory-for-commander-14731015.html?r=RSS Imperial Commander stayed on strongly up the final hill for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and jockey Paddy Brennan to land the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup. Sport Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/walsh-stars-for-second-time-14731016.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/walsh-stars-for-second-time-14731016.html?r=RSS Katie Walsh landed her second success of the Cheltenham Festival when steering Thousand Stars to victory in the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle. Sport Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/dream-result-for-berties-14731017.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/dream-result-for-berties-14731017.html?r=RSS Berties Dream sprung a 33-1 surprise in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle to give jockey Andrew Lynch his second winner of the week at Cheltenham. Sport Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/fitness-boost-for-brown-14730971.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/fitness-boost-for-brown-14730971.html?r=RSS Andy Robinson has confirmed that Kelly Brown is fit to start Scotland's final RBS 6 Nations match in Ireland. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferguson-has-hargreaves-timetable-14730879.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferguson-has-hargreaves-timetable-14730879.html?r=RSS Owen Hargreaves could be back in the first-team picture at the beginning of next month. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/darcy-fit-to-face-scotland-14730880.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/darcy-fit-to-face-scotland-14730880.html?r=RSS Gordon D'Arcy has been cleared to start Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland at Croke Park on Saturday. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-to-lead-england-14730881.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-to-lead-england-14730881.html?r=RSS Lewis Moody will captain England against France on Saturday night after Steve Borthwick was ruled out with a knee injury. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hamstring-blow-for-defoe-14730777.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hamstring-blow-for-defoe-14730777.html?r=RSS England striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for a "few weeks" after suffering a grade-two tear to one of his hamstrings, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp confirmed on Friday. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cheika-to-join-stade-francais-14730771.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cheika-to-join-stade-francais-14730771.html?r=RSS Leinster coach Michael Cheika has signed a three-year deal to become director of rugby at Stade Francais, the French club confirmed on Friday. Sport Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/harrington-in-the-mix-14730647.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/harrington-in-the-mix-14730647.html?r=RSS Padraig Harrington is in the hunt for another title in Florida after what he calls "a great day out" at the White House. Sport Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-urges-wales-to-fight-back-14730640.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/gatland-urges-wales-to-fight-back-14730640.html?r=RSS Warren Gatland will send Wales into battle against RBS 6 Nations opponents Italy on Saturday, admitting: "We have been letting ourselves down." Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/masi-joins-italy-injury-list-14730641.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/masi-joins-italy-injury-list-14730641.html?r=RSS Italy have suffered another injury blow ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/earls-eyes-odriscoll-role-14730642.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/earls-eyes-odriscoll-role-14730642.html?r=RSS Keith Earls believes he is shedding his utility tag as he plots his route to becoming Ireland's long-term successor to Brian O'Driscoll at outside centre. Rugby Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/donnelly-slams-mcginley-rumours-14730576.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/donnelly-slams-mcginley-rumours-14730576.html?r=RSS Tyrone assistant manager Tony Donnelly has dismissed reports that Enda McGinley has quit the panel. Sport Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/rafa-bemoans-riera-timing-14730352.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/rafa-bemoans-riera-timing-14730352.html?r=RSS Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he is "disappointed" with Albert Riera's critical comments but does not intend to allow them to become a distraction ahead of Sunday's clash against Manchester United. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/exciting-times-ahead-for-birmingham-14730353.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/exciting-times-ahead-for-birmingham-14730353.html?r=RSS Alex McLeish claims he has received a "positive" response from the Birmingham board in terms of the finances available to strengthen the squad and improve the infrastructure for next season. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fergie-hits-out-at-fa-14730354.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fergie-hits-out-at-fa-14730354.html?r=RSS Sir Alex Ferguson has accused the Football Association of running a "dysfunctional" disciplinary system. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cadogan-up-for-dual-role-14730355.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cadogan-up-for-dual-role-14730355.html?r=RSS Dual star Eoin Cadogan has been selected to play for the Cork footballers and hurlers this weekend. Sport Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/griffin-out-for-season-14730348.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/griffin-out-for-season-14730348.html?r=RSS Dublin football captain Paul Griffin will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing cruciate knee ligaments. Sport Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/we-wont-be-the-last-warns-grant-14730311.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/we-wont-be-the-last-warns-grant-14730311.html?r=RSS Avram Grant has warned the Premier League that Portsmouth will not be the last top-flight club to go into administration. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shawcross-ramsey-has-not-returned-calls-14730312.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shawcross-ramsey-has-not-returned-calls-14730312.html?r=RSS Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has revealed he has been unsuccessful in his efforts to speak with Aaron Ramsey following the clash between the pair which left the Arsenal midfielder with a double leg fracture. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/song-itching-for-gunners-return-14730313.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/song-itching-for-gunners-return-14730313.html?r=RSS Alex Song admits he has been going crazy watching from the sidelines during a two-match ban - and cannot wait to get back into the thick of Arsenal's title challenge. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/redknapp-keane-will-not-stay-with-hoops-14730154.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/redknapp-keane-will-not-stay-with-hoops-14730154.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp insists there is "no way" he will let Celtic keep Robbie Keane beyond his current loan deal. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/riera-explains-benitez-criticism-14730155.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/riera-explains-benitez-criticism-14730155.html?r=RSS Liverpool winger Albert Riera has attempted to play down comments made in the Spanish media in which heavily criticised Reds manager Rafael Benitez. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hargreaves-wants-to-return-to-the-top-14730156.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hargreaves-wants-to-return-to-the-top-14730156.html?r=RSS Owen Hargreaves insisted he could rediscover his best form after ending his 18-month injury nightmare with a 45-minute appearance for Manchester United's reserves on Thursday night. Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/leinster-increase-league-lead-14729637.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/leinster-increase-league-lead-14729637.html?r=RSS A brace of first-half tries helped Leinster extend their lead at the top of the Magners League with a 20-14 victory over former leaders Glasgow. Sport Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/munster-further-playoff-bid-14729638.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/munster-further-playoff-bid-14729638.html?r=RSS Defending champions Munster boosted their chances of featuring in the Magners League play-offs with a hard-earned 23-17 win over the Scarlets at Musgrave Park. Sport Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hargreaves-keen-to-make-up-for-lost-time-14729609.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hargreaves-keen-to-make-up-for-lost-time-14729609.html?r=RSS Manchester United and England midfielder Owen Hargreaves took his first tentative steps on the road to full fitness on Thursday night and declared he had some "unfinished business" to attend to. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/riera-banned-for-rafa-remarks-14729423.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/riera-banned-for-rafa-remarks-14729423.html?r=RSS Albert Riera has been suspended by Liverpool. for his outspoken attack on manager Rafael Benitez and the club. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-lucky-to-escape-charge-14729310.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-lucky-to-escape-charge-14729310.html?r=RSS Michael Brown believes Steven Gerrard "got away" with elbowing him the back of the head, but maintains there is no lingering hard feelings towards the England midfielder. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-face-borthwick-wait-14729304.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-face-borthwick-wait-14729304.html?r=RSS England captain Steve Borthwick faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday night's RBS 6 Nations showdown with France. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bruce-ponders-mensah-puzzle-14729266.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bruce-ponders-mensah-puzzle-14729266.html?r=RSS Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will monitor the fitness of on-loan defender John Mensah for the rest of the season before deciding whether or not to make a permanent move for him. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mccarthy-hopes-maierhofer-proves-him-wrong-14729262.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mccarthy-hopes-maierhofer-proves-him-wrong-14729262.html?r=RSS Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has shrugged off the alleged criticism of him from striker Stefan Maierhofer. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/martinez-wont-gamble-on-nzogbia-14729194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/martinez-wont-gamble-on-nzogbia-14729194.html?r=RSS Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will know on Friday if Charles N'Zogbia is able to face Burnley in this weekend's crucial relegation clash at the DW Stadium. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/guard-delays-meeting-over-terry-crash-14729191.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/guard-delays-meeting-over-terry-crash-14729191.html?r=RSS The security guard who has hit by John Terry's car on Tuesday night has delayed his meeting with the Chelsea captain because he does not want to "cause a fuss". Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgsons-return-a-relief-for-jones-14729129.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hodgsons-return-a-relief-for-jones-14729129.html?r=RSS Sale director of rugby Kingsley Jones sank to his knees in despair at the prospect of losing Charlie Hodgson for Friday's pivotal Guinness Premiership home clash with Wasps. Rugby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hamann-hits-out-at-riera-14729126.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hamann-hits-out-at-riera-14729126.html?r=RSS Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has launched a withering attack on Reds winger Albert Riera after he went public with his frustration at not getting a game under manager Rafael Benitez. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/grant-a-sad-day-for-football-14729127.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/grant-a-sad-day-for-football-14729127.html?r=RSS Avram Grant reflected on a "sad day for football" after confirmation of Portsmouth's nine-point deduction for going into administration all but relegated the club from the Barclays Premier League - and revealed he would meet the players on Friday before deciding how best to tackle the remainder of the season. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcleish-hoping-to-keep-hart-14729017.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcleish-hoping-to-keep-hart-14729017.html?r=RSS Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his hope of retaining goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan for a second season will hinge on whether Manchester City qualify for the Champions League. Soccer Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:22:00 +0000