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RUGBY : Jonny Wilkinson has warned England will have to toughen up if they are to stand any chance of overturning the odds and beating New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
FOOTBALL : Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes enjoys the international breaks now he is no longer involved with England.
FOOTBALL : The Republic of Ireland’s pleas to have their World Cup clash with France replayed are likely to fall on deaf ears.
FOOTBALL : Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has urged FIFA to uphold their own principles and “step up to the plate” by agreeing to replay last night’s controversial World Cup play-off defeat by France.
FOOTBALL : Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wants FIFA to explain their choice of referee for Wednesday night’s World Cup play-off against France in Paris.
RUGBY : Wakefield have given New Zealand-born prop James Stosic until the end of the month to acquire a Macedonian passport or be released.
FOOTBALL : Lee Westwood gave playing partner Rory McIlroy something to think about with a sparkling six-under-par 66 when the Dubai World Championship began on Thursday.
FOOTBALL : There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer’s World Cup finals.
FOOTBALL : Players’ chief Gordon Taylor has called for the introduction of video replays after the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dreams were shattered by a goal that should never have been given.
RUGBY : England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in “determined mood” heading into Saturday’s showdown with New Zealand, the final Investec Challenge of a tough autumn campaign.
MOTORSPORT : Jenson Button vowed to make the United Kingdom proud after joining Lewis Hamilton at McLaren to form an all-British line-up.
CRICKET : England’s injury woes increased on Thursday when it was announced spinner Graeme Swann will miss the first two one-day internationals against South Africa due to a side strain.
FOOTBALL : William Gallas’ controversial extra-time strike spared France’s blushes as the Republic of Ireland’s dreams were dashed in Paris with a 1-1 draw (2-1 France on aggregate).
BOXING : Ricky Hatton looks increasingly likely to continue his career with a high-profile fight against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez next year.
RUGBY : Ayoola Erinle insists he is ready to lead England in a full-frontal physical assault on New Zealand after being selected to make his full Test debut at Twickenham on Saturday.
