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Nice try: Players team up for world’s largest rugby scrum

This rugby clash really was one titanic battle – as players lined up for the world’s largest ever SCRUM. An amazing 191 players crammed into the strength-sapping set-piece, …

Liverpool and Man United target defender

Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne could be a summer target for Manchester United and Liverpool. The Irish international is in the bad books at Villa Park following two embarrassing off-the-field incidents. He was recently fined.

Man City summer swoop could trigger goalkeeping carousel

Manchester City are planning a bid for Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey as they plan to offload Shay Given. Wales international Hennessey, 24, was on Man City’s books as a youngster but was released in favour.

Liverpool star “scares the life out of opposition”

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has praised teammate Andy Carroll, saying he scares the life out of opposition defences. The pair are currently on England duty as the Three Lions look to …

Liverpool owner takes swipe at Fernando Torres

John W. Henry, the owner of Liverpool FC, appears to have taken a swipe at former star Fernando Torres following his Anfield departure. The American businessman, who bought Liverpool last year from …

Taken as Red: Three quarters of Manchester residents are United supporters

The age-old rumour that football fans in Manchester support City and NOT United is untrue, a new study has revealed. Researchers polled almost 500 fans who live in …

Chelsea face Manchester United in Champions League

Chelsea and Manchester United will face each other in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after being drawn together – while Tottenham will play Real Madrid. Barcelona meet Shakhtar Donetsk, with reigning …

Bib-otelli: Footballer Mario Balotelli struggles to put on bib

This hilarious clip captures the moment £125,000 a week footballer Mario Balotelli was left stumped as he had to be dressed by a club official after struggling to put on a training BIB.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Results

The Cheltenham Festival is in full flow with thousands of punters heading to Gloucestershire for a day of betting and celebrating. IN PICTURES: YESTERDAY AT THE CHELTENHAM RACES Results: 5.15 14 Askthemaster (P T Enright,.

Cheltenham Festival results: St Patrick’s Day

The Cheltenham Festival is in full flow with thousands of punters heading to Gloucestershire on St Patrick’s Day for a mixture of Guinness and gambling. IN PICTURES: ST PATRICK’S DAY AT CHELTENHAM Results: 5:15 8.