Monday 6 February 2012

UK & World Sport

RFU to view Lancaster's application

RFU to view Lancaster's application

Stuart Lancaster confirmed he has applied for the full-time England coach's job after guiding England to a physical 13-6 Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland.

England lose Strauss early

England lose Strauss early

England lost captain Andrew Strauss early this morning in their mission improbable to make 324 and therefore avoid a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan.

Capello criticises Terry decision

Capello criticises Terry decision

Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.

Giants stun Warriors

Giants stun Warriors

Huddersfield shrugged off the absence of seven first-choice players to pull off a 20-16 opening-round win over 2010 Super League champions Wigan.

Halfpenny boots Wales to victory

Halfpenny boots Wales to victory

Leigh Halfpenny kicked a final-minute penalty to snatch a dramatic late 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in their RBS 6 Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium.

I didn't dive for penalty - Johnson

I didn't dive for penalty - Johnson

Adam Johnson insists he did not take a dive to set up Manchester City's latest Barclays Premier League triumph.

Karl Dickson gets England call

Karl Dickson gets England call

Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson has been called into the England squad as a replacement for his younger brother Lee, who fractured a bone in his left hand against Scotland.

United strike back for Chelsea draw

United strike back for Chelsea draw

Javier Hernandez came off the bench to grab a late equaliser as Chelsea squandered a three-goal lead in Sunday afternoon's thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Cisse fires home Newcastle winner

Cisse fires home Newcastle winner

Papiss Demba Cisse paid off the first instalment of his transfer fee as he fired Newcastle to a 2-1 Barclays Premier League victory over Aston Villa.

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Giants stun Warriors

Giants stun Warriors

Huddersfield shrugged off the absence of seven first-choice players to pull off a 20-16 opening-round win over 2010 Super League champions Wigan.

Halfpenny boots Wales to victory

Halfpenny boots Wales to victory

Leigh Halfpenny kicked a final-minute penalty to snatch a dramatic late 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in their RBS 6 Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium.

United strike back for Chelsea draw

United strike back for Chelsea draw

Javier Hernandez came off the bench to grab a late equaliser as Chelsea squandered a three-goal lead in Sunday afternoon's thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

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Boss wants Poku to show his worth

Godfrey Poku

Fears that a Luton had been struck by a season-ending injury to one of their players have been allayed after Southport boss Liam Watson suggested that was the reason he couldn't take Town's Godfrey Poku back on loan

Boss hails Watkins' call to tackle Italians

Gary Brabin congratulates Adam Watkins

Adam Watkins earned a call-up to the England C fold this week and Luton boss Gary Brabin believes it's befitting of the midfielder's progress this term from fringe player to regular starter

Brabin calls on Hatters boo-boys to back his team

Gary Brabin

Gary Brabin has called on the Kenilworth Road critics to band together and back his men until the end of the season. Last weekend's 1-0 league win over Alfreton drew jeers from the crowd at the final

Harriers game off

Luton Town Football Club

Luton Town's trip to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy third round has been postponed

Brabin plans sensible approach over kids in Trophy clash

Jake Woolley holds off Hinckley's Paul Lister

Luton Town travel to Kidderminster Harriers for tomorrow's FA Trophy third round match and though manager Gary Brabin hinted at fielding a mix of fringe and youth players, he refused to distinguish it as a 'trophy team'

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Scrap tax relief on top pay: TUC

Scrap tax relief on top pay: TUC

Union leaders have stepped up their attack on bankers' bonuses by claiming that changes to the tax system could raise £1.7 billion a year.

Scroungers rhetoric 'fuels abuse'

Scroungers rhetoric 'fuels abuse'

Government focus on alleged fraud and over-claiming to justify cuts in benefits is fuelling abuse against disabled people, charities have warned.

Labour attacks Health Bill costs

Labour attacks Health Bill costs

Money earmarked for the costs of reorganising the National Health Service could pay to prevent the loss of 6,000 nursing jobs, Labour claims.

Goodwin quits post at Jubilee Trust

Goodwin quits post at Jubilee Trust

Disgraced banker Fred Goodwin has resigned as a trustee of a prestigious charity which has close links with the Queen.

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