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Clarke inspires Australian win

2012-02-10 15:25:06

Australian captain Michael Clarke's inspired start to 2012 continued when he led his side to victory over Sri Lanka in their tri-series one-day international at the WACA Ground on Friday.

Scotland aim to defy history

2012-02-10 15:10:51

Scotland are so confident of playing Wales at their own game in a Six Nations clash in Cardiff on Sunday, they've asked for the Millennium Stadium's roof to be closed in a bid to ensure ideal conditions.

England face tough Italian job

2012-02-10 15:00:47

They may have thumped Italy 59-13 at Twickenham last year but England will not be underestimating the Azzurri at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.

France have the edge

365 — 2012-02-10 14:20:29

France and Ireland are set for a fierce battle in their Six Nations match at the Stade de France on Saturday after both coaches demanded their players go for the jugular.

Redknapp's focus on Spurs

Jon West — 2012-02-10 12:51:31

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp said he's only focusing on their Newcastle clash on Saturday despite being headlined in other evens: a possible England job.

Mali have reason to smile

Yann Bernal — 2012-02-10 12:54:09

Mali will be more cheerful than Ghana ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off in the Estadio de Malabo Saturday.

Villas-Boas remains calm

Ian Winrow — 2012-02-10 12:50:20

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has shrugged off speculation he may be under scrutiny by the big boss ahead of their trip to Everton this weekend.

All eyes on Suarez, Eva

Neil Johnston — 2012-02-10 12:48:27

All eyes at Old Trafford on Saturday will be on Manchester United's Patrice Evra and Liverpool's Luis Suarez should the two players meet for the first time since a race row.

Wenger demands consistency

2012-02-10 12:47:12

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for 'exceptional consistency' from his players in their quest to regain a European qualification place.

Watson blow for Kings

Jan de Koning — 2012-02-10 12:45:37

The EP Kings were dealt a cruel blow when captain Luke Watson was ruled out of their encounter with the Stormers, scheduled to take place in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.