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RUGBY - SIX NATIONS
England trounce hapless France at Twickenham, 34-10
Twickenham roared with delight as the home side ran riot in France's hapless defence, scoring five tries in 48 minutes. The visitors later narrowed the gap with two tries, though England fans were already celebrating a day to remember.
RUGBY - SIX NATIONS
Twickenham braces for 'Le Crunch'
France and England gear up for a showdown at Twickenham, with the home side under pressure to deliver after defeats to Wales and Ireland. Though it won't be a tournament decider this time round, "Le Crunch" always remains a special game.
ATHLETICS
Chambers wins 60m European indoor title
British sprinter Dwain Chambers claimed the 60m title at the European indoor championships in Turin (Italy) ahead of Italian duo Fabio Cerutti and Emanuele Di Gregorio. He had beaten the world record in Saturday's semi-final.
ATHLETICS
Chambers sets new European 60m record
British sprinter Dwain Chambers on Saturday won the 60m semi-final at the European indoor championships in Turin (Italy), beating the previous record in the European discipline and clocking the third best time over the distance in history.
RUGBY - SIX NATIONS
Lievremont brings back France's old guard to meet English rival
French veterans Damien Traille and Jerome Thion have been recalled to face England in the Six Nations championship on March 15 at Twickenham. Ouedraogo, Picamoles, Baby (injured) and Poitrenaud have been ruled out.
FOOTBALL - LEAGUE CUP
Manchester United grabs second season trophy
Manchester United won the English League Cup on penalties 4-1 against Tottenham after the match ended 0-0 after extra time. The trophy is Man U's second this season after bagging the World Club Championship in December.
RUGBY - SIX NATIONS
Ireland scores tight win against England
Ireland took the lead in the Six Nations championship after a tight 14-13 win against England. The team is the only one still able to accomplish a Grand Slam this year which would be the first for the country since 1948.
RUGBY - SIX NATIONS
Unbeaten Ireland set for England clash
Ireland should expect a close contest when they play England at Croke Park on Saturday. The first meeting of the two countries there saw the Irish win 43-13, their highest score and biggest winning margin in the history of the Six Nations tournament.
RUGBY
England prop banned for cocaine use
International English prop Matt Stevens has been banned from rugby until 2011 after testing positive for cocaine. The rugby player, who has won 32 international caps, had admitted he had taken cocaine and had said he was willing to seek treatment.
RUGBY
Endgame for former France captain Ibanez
After ending his international career in 2007, France's former captain Raphael Ibanez has announced his retirement from all rugby after suffering a series of concussions.
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