National Sport


Lancaster sends message to Farrell

Owen Farrell

10:06pm Friday 25th May 2012

Stuart Lancaster has sent out a strong message that Owen Farrell is not guaranteed to be England's fly-half for this summer's three-Test series against South Africa.


Olympic Torch lights up Wales

Sam Warburton

8:53pm Friday 25th May 2012

Grand Slam rugby hero Sam Warburton helped to light up Wales during the Olympic Torch's first "amazing day" in the country.

Duo hold up England charge

Marlon Samuels

6:58pm Friday 25th May 2012

A defiant seventh-wicket stand between Marlon Samuels and captain Darren Sammy dragged the West Indies back from the brink on day one of the second Investec Test against England.

Hodgson might gamble on Welbeck

Danny Welbeck

6:55pm Friday 25th May 2012

England coach Roy Hodgson has indicated he may be prepared to make an exception to his plan not to take injured players to Euro 2012 in order to squeeze Danny Welbeck into his squad.

McIlroy falls apart at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy

6:54pm Friday 25th May 2012

Rory McIlroy was nowhere to be seen at Wentworth as England's James Morrison took a four-stroke lead into the third round of the BMW PGA Championship.

Whelan claims Martinez has Reds offer

Roberto Martinez

5:11pm Friday 25th May 2012

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez has been made an offer by managerless Liverpool but will await a further meeting before making his decision.

Murray ready to dig deep in France

Andy Murray

5:07pm Friday 25th May 2012

Andy Murray battled through adversity to reach the semi-finals of the French Open 12 months ago, and he is ready to do the same again this year if necessary.

Carroll and Green to face Norway

Andy Carroll

4:49pm Friday 25th May 2012

England manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed both Andy Carroll and Rob Green will start Saturday's friendly against Norway in Oslo.

Bowlers hand England initiative

Shivnarine Chanderpaul is out lbw

4:20pm Friday 25th May 2012

England's bowlers came to the fore as West Indies faltered on the first afternoon of the second Investec Test.

Morrison streaks ahead

James Morrison

4:15pm Friday 25th May 2012

Local man James Morrison was out on his own in front as world number one Rory McIlroy headed towards a second successive missed cut on the second day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.



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