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D'Arcy fit to face Scotland

1:36pm Friday 19th March 2010

Gordon D'Arcy has been cleared to start Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland at Croke Park on Saturday.

Moody to lead England

1:36pm Friday 19th March 2010

Lewis Moody will captain England against France on Saturday night after Steve Borthwick was ruled out with a knee injury.

Fulham handed Wolfsburg tie

1:33pm Friday 19th March 2010

Fulham's reward for their stunning victory over Juventus is a Europa League quarter-final with German side Wolfsburg.

Hamstring blow for Defoe

1:22pm Friday 19th March 2010

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.

Barca to face Arsenal in last eight

11:33am Friday 19th March 2010

Champions League holders Barcelona were handed a quarter-final tie with Arsenal in Friday's draw in Nyon.

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.

Fergie hits out at FA

10:36am Friday 19th March 2010

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused the Football Association of running a "dysfunctional" disciplinary system.

Broad beats bug to boost England

9:46am Friday 19th March 2010

England expect Stuart Broad to be fully fit for Saturday's start of the second Test against Bangladesh after a bout of illness.

Murray wants different approach

8:59am Friday 19th March 2010

Andy Murray believes the Lawn Tennis Association should consider an alternative to a big-name captain as they seek the next leader of Britain's Davis Cup team.