Well-wishers wished Pope Benedict well after he broke his ankle while attempting to address lots of people in a big pizza in Venice.
Remnants of the hot food dish had left the stage a bit slippery, and his right foot slithered away in an emotional...
As rugby fans prepare for the forthcoming Six Nations championship's opening weekend, the news that a popular TV show has had to make way for BBC coverage has provoked viewers' fury.
The annual contest opens on Saturday at 2.30pm with the game bet...
Super League was rocked yesterday by the banning of former international star Ivor Nutherwon for the rest of the season, after his ear count was over the limit.
It comes after a sixth-month investigation, led by UK Ear-Count (UKEC), the body which...
There was a dramatic end to a keenly-fought rugby match against local rivals Hull F.C. when Hull Kingston Rovers ran out of time after a late conversion.
With only two minutes left, Rovers were trailing by just one point as their full-back was ge...
The sad tale of the distress caused by England's Rugger Buggers has not been fully recognised. Until now! Today we can reveal the inside story. It is shocking reading and boys at public schools should be warned to go no further!
We tell the tale of Jack Weed whose prowess at school in Rugby football was admired by all. He could tackle, he could score tries, he kicked penalties, he even played a...
Martin Johnson has effectively quit his post as full-time ambassador for the managerial return of Sir Clive Woodward after resigning from his position as manager of the England Rugby Union team.
Johnson, who in 2008 began his sustained campaign fo...
England's rugby stars today flew home from their disastrous World Cup tour in New Zealand.
The tour was marked by below average performances on the pitch and by drunken nights that became headline news in newspapers both in Britain and in New Zea...
Just when you thought things were simmering down after the untimely demise of Osama Bin Laden, the successful elevation of Pippa Middleton to the 'Hot List', and a set of new dentures for Sky News presenter Skoob, another controversy has risen like t...
Will England win the Grand Slam or will the Irish spoil the party?
Can the Welsh triumph in France and sneak the title? Italy to beat he Scots anyone?
Can retailers survive seven hours of fully-televised Six Nations rugby union?
The shopping...
Twickenham is to host the rugby meeting of the weekend today, when England face arch rivals Scotland.
The fixture is much anticipated, with an England win boosting their chances of winning the six nations trophy outright.
However, Scotland have...
Nick Mallett, manager of the Italian national rugby team, has promised a 'fight' against France this weekend.
Italy who have lost 29 out of 34 games under Mallett, are facing a challenge on Saturday. They have lost at home to France for the last n...
After watching an awesome display of powerful, fast, dynamic and highly skillful rugby by the Wallabies and All Blacks last night, English rugby manager Boris Johnstone looked less than confident.
Johnstone, in fact, had taken on a deathly pallor...
Rochdale Hornets yesterday were in chaos following news that they may be entering their second administration in as many years.
It is not the money side of it the club are worried about though, its what they should call themselves once they have...
LONDON - Kelly Brook, model, actress, television presenter, and fox hunt organizer, revealed to her hair stylist that she has had it with boyfriend Danny Cipriani's womanizing ways.
Thirty year old Brook said that she has never been with a man who...
The much talked about Jabulani ball is to be replaced in the final officials have now confirmed at Soccer City, Johannesburg.
The ball which has caused much controversy will be replaced by a rugby ball on July 11th. The move comes after much disc...
Due to severe over-crowding and increasing complaints of fishy smells and rude behaviour, Wetwang Parish Council are threatening to close down the annual rugby sevens tournament.
The Wetwang Sevens (referred to as the Fish Shop Next to Black Swan...
(Defecated News) Having deliberated over the last two years, IOC chiefs have rejected the USA's request to consider American 'Football' as a sport worthy of being in the Olympics.
Sergio Buttokini, President of the IOC summarised the findings in...
There was absolute mayhem here following the latest rugby match between South Africa and the British Lions.
The British Lions, a team comprised of cauliflower eared egg chasers from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, who by valiant tradition re...