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National Sport for 15 November 2009

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Van Persie sidelined Nov 15 2009

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie expects to miss up to six weeks after tests in Holland confirmed he has torn ankle ligaments.Read

Spurs expect Cudicini recovery Nov 15 2009

Carlo Cudicini is expected to make a full recovery from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident last Thursday, Tottenham assistant manager Kevin Bond has revealed.Read

Fears grow for Van Persie Nov 15 2009

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has torn ankle ligaments in his right leg, according to a Dutch football association spokesman.Read

SFA to discuss Burley future Nov 15 2009

The Scottish Football Association will meet later in the week to discuss the future of Scotland manager George Burley.Read

United life not happy for Foster Nov 15 2009

Ben Foster has admitted he is getting disheartened with life at Manchester United.Read

Maradona handed two-month ban Nov 15 2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has been handed a two-month ban from "any football-related activity" by a FIFA disciplinary committee for his outburst following the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last month.Read

Wasps see off Gloucester Nov 15 2009

Wasps bagged a 21-14 LV= Cup win against Gloucester, who have now lost their opening two group games.Read

Van persie 'has torn ligaments' Nov 15 2009

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has torn ankle ligaments in his right leg, according to a Dutch football association spokesman.Read

O'Driscoll the hero as Ireland draw Nov 15 2009

Brian O'Driscoll celebrated his 100th Test appearance by scoring a dramatic late try that salvaged a 20-20 draw for Ireland against Australia at Croke Park.Read

South Africa seal emphatic victory Nov 15 2009

An incisive batting display from South Africa helped them bounce back from defeat in the opening Twenty20 international against England to seal an emphatic 84-run victory at Centurion.Read

Scots prop has text appeal Nov 15 2009

Moray Low is prepared to spend all his free time this week replying to congratulatory text messages after marking his first start for Scotland with a man-of-the-match display in the 23-10 win against Fiji.Read

Trapattoni keeps World Cup dream alive Nov 15 2009

Giovanni Trapattoni will send the Republic of Ireland into a do-or-die battle with France in Paris confident their World Cup dream is still alive.Read

Fletcher blames lack of confidence Nov 15 2009

Darren Fletcher insists Scotland's inability to stage any sort of fightback against Wales was down to shattered confidence and not a lack of desire to play for manager George Burley.Read

Mahmood punished by South Africa Nov 15 2009

A world-record opening partnership from Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman helped South Africa set England a massive 242 for victory in their second Twenty20 encounter at Centurion.Read

Arsenal await Van Persie news Nov 15 2009

Arsenal are awaiting news on Dutch striker Robin van Persie who could be out for a lengthy period after suffering an ankle injury in the friendly against Italy in Pescara.Read

World Cup chances up for grabs - Upson Nov 15 2009

Matthew Upson believes the battle for a place at the heart of the England defence is "not an open and shut case any more" as he looks to cement a spot in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.Read

Moody leads by example Nov 15 2009

Lewis Moody cut through the disappointment of another poor England performance at Twickenham to promise he would lead by stirring example against the All Blacks next weekend.Read

Surprise inclusion for Pietersen Nov 15 2009

Kevin Pietersen will play his first match for England since the second Ashes Test after being named in the line-up for the second Twenty20 international against South Africa at Centurion.Read

Roach wants Mayweather for Pacquiao Nov 15 2009

Trainer Freddie Roach has put Floyd Mayweather Jr firmly in his sights as the next opponent for his victorious charge Manny Pacquiao.Read

Terry backs England to match world's best Nov 15 2009

Captain John Terry is backing England to compete with the best teams in the world and believes they do not have to be over fearful of Brazil following the 1-0 friendly defeat to them on Saturday.Read

Smith stands down Nov 15 2009

Tony Smith has announced he is standing down as England coach with immediate effect.Read

England deserved better - Smith Nov 15 2009

Tony Smith felt his England side deserved better for an outstanding effort in Saturday night's Gillette Four Nations final defeat to Australia.Read

Robinson satisfied with win Nov 15 2009

Andy Robinson declared himself "very, very satisfied" with his return to the Test stage after Scotland eased to a comfortable 23-10 win over Fiji in their opening autumn international.Read

Keane: We must believe Nov 15 2009

Robbie Keane insists the Republic of Ireland must retain their self-belief if they are to stand any chance of realising their World Cup dream.Read

Healy needs club action - Worthington Nov 15 2009

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington admitted he made the decision weeks ago to drop record scorer David Healy.Read

Johnson accepts Twickenham discontent Nov 15 2009

England manager Martin Johnson admitted the frustrated Twickenham crowd were right to boo his team as they struggled to a 16-9 victory over Argentina.Read

Slow England no match for Brazil Nov 15 2009

Brazil coach Dunga has warned England they will need to learn how to dribble if they are going to make any impression on the World Cup favourites next summer.Read

Collapse is tough to take - Burley Nov 15 2009

George Burley repeatedly dodged questions about his future before eventually admitting it will not be his decision whether he will still be in charge of Scotland for their next game.Read

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