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I feared for my future - Jones

7:24pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones has revealed the full agony of his Twickenham sin-bin torture and admitted: "I thought it would jeopardise my international career."

Pompey talks continue

5:52pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie remained locked in talks with representatives from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs on Tuesday afternoon over a bid to halt a winding-up order against the club.

Mental toughness sees O'Gara through

5:10pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Ronan O'Gara credits mental resilience for enabling him to cope with the fluctuating fortunes of a fly-half as his Ireland comeback gathers pace against France on Saturday.

Not just a numbers game for Paterson

4:57pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Chris Paterson has revealed he was targeting far more than 100 caps as he prepared to make yet another bit of history in a Scotland jersey.

Moody calls for dogged England display

4:57pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Lewis Moody has warned England they will need all the "dog, heart and enthusiasm" in their armoury if they are to beat Italy in Rome this Sunday.

Moyes waits for Fellaini news

4:38pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Everton boss David Moyes is still anxiously awaiting news on the fitness of key midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

Zola unhappy about timing

4:38pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Gianfranco Zola took a swipe at West Ham's new owners after David Sullivan announced in the media the entire staff would have to take a pay cut in the summer.

Terry can have time off - Ancelotti

3:59pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

John Terry will be allowed to miss Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round tie against Cardiff this weekend if he wants to try to patch up his marriage after allegations he had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of former team-mate Wayne Bridge.

Redknapp hits back at critics

3:59pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has hit back at claims his side rely on Peter Crouch's height and has branded accusations of long-ball football as "rubbish".

O'Gara keeps number 10 jersey

2:30pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Ronan O'Gara will continue as Ireland's fly-half for the crucial RBS 6 Nations clash with France and could be joined in the side by Stephen Ferris.