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Hodgson coy over England ambitions

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:45:18 GMT

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson was tight-lipped on whether he would be interested in replacing Fabio Capello as England manager when quizzed on the topic on Friday afternoon.

Barnes penalty was right call - IRB

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:45:17 GMT

The International Rugby Board and RBS 6 Nations have exonerated referee Wayne Barnes of blame for Ireland's 23-21 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Wales.

McIlroy and Bjorn set pace in Dubai

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:19 GMT

Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn, both former winners of the title, share the lead at the halfway stage of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Italy clash intrigues Corbisiero

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:18 GMT

England's history boy Alex Corbisiero is not part of the X-box generation, preferring his degree studies on the unification of Italy to computer games.

Capello: I did not "escape" England

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:17 GMT

Fabio Capello has denied he was "escaping" by resigning from the England manager's post and claimed "there are times in which you decide to leave".

Wales heading North with George

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:18 GMT

Wales' teenage rising star George North will go into Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland being hailed as "a superstar of the game".

England cruise to warm-up win

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:17 GMT

England coasted to a seven-wicket 'victory' in a bizarre mis-match against the Lions at the Zayed Stadium.

Age no barrier for Kalman

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:17 GMT

Prop Ed Kalman completes a triumvirate of three uncapped Glasgow Warriors on the Scotland replacements' bench for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales - but his route towards a first Test cap is more circuitous than that of Duncan Weir and Stuart Hogg.

Best ready for Paris pain

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:17 GMT

Rory Best has warned Ireland they must be prepared to break through the pain barrier if they are to rescue their RBS 6 Nations by overcoming France.

Redknapp "would consider" England

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:15 GMT

Harry Redknapp admits he would consider taking the England manager's job but insists he will not be able to combine the role with his current position as Tottenham boss.

Redknapp flattered by England link

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:45:14 GMT

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he is "flattered" to be the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss but appeared to rule out the prospect of combining his club role with managing the national team.

Fergie backs Harry

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:45:18 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Harry Redknapp as "the best man" for the England job.

New deal for Giggs

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:45:14 GMT

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension, the club confirmed on Friday.

Evans ready for Davis Cup return

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:16 GMT

Dan Evans insists the Glasgow crowd will see a much more mature player this weekend than the one whose defeat condemned Britain to an ignominious Davis Cup loss in Lithuania two years ago.

McBryde wary of wounded Scotland

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:16 GMT

Robin McBryde believes Scotland will be encouraged by an impressive Millennium Stadium performance two years ago when they look to stop Wales in their tracks on Sunday.

Roby has grounds to be excited

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:16 GMT

The excitement is building for England hooker James Roby as he prepares to lead St Helens out for Friday night's historic first Stobart Super League match at Langtree Park against Salford.

Strettle happy to bounce back

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:15 GMT

England wing David Strettle embodies the inspirational truth behind the quote from legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi: "It's not whether you get knocked down but whether you get up".

O'Connell wants to avoid mistakes

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:45:15 GMT

Paul O'Connell admits Ireland's failings during their RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales offer a blueprint on how to lose to France.

England set contrived target

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:45:15 GMT

England found themselves needing 230 to win a bizarre match in Abu Dhabi - after bowling the Lions out for 96 in only 28.3 overs.

Pearce is his own man - Bevington

Chester Chronicle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:45:14 GMT

Club England managing director Adrian Bevington insists interim England boss Stuart Pearce should not be judged on his brother's political beliefs.