Boks deny Pumas remarkable victory

Argentina stood on the brink of a remarkable first victory over SA on Saturday before the Springboks rallied to snatch a 16-16 draw.

Argentina takes step closer to joining Sanzar

Argentina, set to play in a revamped Four Nations from 2012, have moved a step closer to joining the tournament's governing body Sanzar.

Manchester United feel heat of Liverpool chase

Federico Macheda's winner last weekend merely papered over the cracks in a Manchester United team floundering in their defence of their title.

Ronaldo steers Portugal to victory

Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal and made another to give Portugal a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic in Group A on Wednesday.

Brilliant Paterson steals show from Wilkinson

On the day Jonny Wilkinson set a world points record, the England flyhalf was upstaged by opposite number Chris Paterson in Scotland's upset 15-9 victory at Murrayfield on Saturday. Paterson, a metronome-like place kicker, is on a remarkable run of 30 successful penalties and conversions in a row dating back to the 2007 World Cup.

England once again in White's sights

Jake White has a lot to thank England for as South Africa coach and he may be eternally grateful by the end of Saturday's World Cup final at the Stade de France. Twickenham, across the English Channel from France, marked the moment 11 months ago when White's Springbok side beat England 25-14 to ensure they remained together for the World Cup campaign.
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