http://www.rte.ie/sport Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:17:19 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:17:19 +0000 Sport News http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie Declan Kidney insists Ireland will benefit from Ronan O'Gara's experience in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:11:20 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/sixnations/2010/0209/ogarar_kidneyd.html The Australia bobsleigh crew are set to be added as a 21st team at the Winter Olympics after the Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of an application by the Australian Olympic Committee. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:14:35 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/2010/0209/bobsleigh.html A new Manchester City star was born in winger Adam Johnson as the Blues nudged up towards the top four with victory over Bolton. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:12:56 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/mancity_bolton.html Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane struck deep into stoppage time to earn his side a valuable point against Sunderland in their Barclays Premier League survival bid. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:19:51 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/portsmouth_sunderland.html Ireland have brought Keith Earls into the team to play France and there is still a chance that Stephen Ferris could make the starting XV for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash in Paris. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:37 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/sixnations/2010/0209/ireland.html Tuncay Sanli's second-half header denied Wigan a precious victory as Stoke made off with a point at the DW Stadium. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:26:05 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/wigan_stoke.html AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho has not been included in the Brazil squad for the friendly international against the Republic of Ireland at Emirates Stadium on 2 March. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:25 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/brazil.html Fulham moved into ninth place in the Barclays Premier League with a comfortable win over Burnley at Craven Cottage. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:11:52 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/fulham_burnley.html Ireland's women's bobsleigh team could lose their place at the Winter Olympics after Australia appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:17:19 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/other/2010/0209/bobsleigh_ireland.html The board of the Irish Sports Council have confirmed the 2010 grant allocations to the National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs). Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:26:35 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/other/2010/0209/grants.html Both Chelsea and Manchester United face potentially difficult away trips when they visit Everton and Aston Vlla respectively. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:08:34 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/premierleague1.html Brian Dooher is on course for a return to inter-county action when Tyrone face Monaghan in the NFL on 7 March. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:18:26 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2010/0209/tyrone.html Kempes took full advantage of a blunder by Nicanor at the last to land a first success over fences in the www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie Beginners Chase. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:36:12 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2010/0209/fairyhouse3.html There will be a 7.30 am course inspection at Fairyhouse ahead of the scheduled afternoon fixture on Wednesday due to the threat of a severe overnight frost. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:27 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2010/0209/fairyhouse2.html France have been hit by a triple blow ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland with the news that Aurelien Rougerie, Luc Ducalcon and Benjamin Fall have all been forced to pull out of the side. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:58:25 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/sixnations/2010/0209/france_ireland.html Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the Twenty20 World Cup finals in the West Indies in April hang by a thread after losing their opening game of the qualifiers to Afghanistan by 13 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:45:19 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/cricket/2010/0209/afghanistan_ireland.html Mandate Trade Union has issued strike notice on the Turf Club on behalf of its members in the Turf Club Officials Association (TCOA). Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:46:54 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2010/0209/turfclub.html The final afternoon of Fairyhouse's two-day midweek meeting starts with the Irish Racing Post Maiden Hurdle at 1.40. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:37:11 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2010/0209/fairyhouse.html Leinster Rugby have confirmed that the re-arranged Magners League game against the Glasgow Warriors will take place in the RDS on Thursday, 18 March, kick-off, 7.30pm. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:23:27 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2010/0209/leinster.html Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against the additional one-match suspension he incurred for a ‘frivolous’ challenge to a violent conduct charge brought against him by the Football Association. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:35:58 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/ferdinandr_manchesterutd.html Denman will face a maximum of eight rivals when Tony McCoy partners the 2008 Gold Cup hero for the first time in the Aon Chase at Newbury on Saturday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:50:53 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2010/0209/denman_aon.html Wales coach Warren Gatland has made two changes for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday - but lock Alun-Wyn Jones keeps his place. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:58:43 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/sixnations/2010/0209/wales.html Former world player of the year Ruud Gullit has been named president of the Netherlands and Belgium's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:36:06 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/gullitr.html Phil Godman paid the price for Scotland's opening RBS 6 Nations defeat to France as Dan Parks was recalled at fly-half for Saturday's trip to Wales. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:03:29 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/sixnations/2010/0209/scotland_wales.html Master Minded looks like only having a couple of serious rivals on his return to the racecourse in Saturday's totepool Game Spirit Chase at Newbury. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:35:57 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2010/0209/masterminded_aon.html