National Sport for 22 February 2013

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Robshaw wants 'fortress Twickenham' Feb 22 2013

Chris Robshaw has challenged England to continue the reconstruction of 'Fortress Twickenham' by making their headquarters as inhospitable as possible for France in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown.Read

Quins stretch Premiership lead Feb 22 2013

Former England international Nick Easter touched down for one of Harlequins' three tries as they extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership with a 30-21 victory over Sale Sharks.Read

Leeds downed by Storm Feb 22 2013

Melbourne held off a tremendous display by Leeds to win 18-14 and become the first Australian team to claim a third victory in the annual Probiz World Club Challenge.Read

Donald suffers heavy defeat Feb 22 2013

Luke Donald suffered one of the biggest defeats of his career on Friday as the giant-killing continued at the Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson.Read

Rose sent crashing by Colsaerts Feb 22 2013

Justin Rose became the latest giant to be toppled at the Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson on Friday.Read

Krul to see ankle specialist Feb 22 2013

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is set to see an ankle specialist on Monday as the Magpies wait to discover the extent of the injury he suffered in Thursday night's Europa League match.Read

Keirin gold for Kenny Feb 22 2013

Three-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny won gold in the men's Keirin final on day three of the Track Cycling World Championships in Minsk as Great Britain claimed victory in successive events.Read

Kenny scrapes through to final Feb 22 2013

Three-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny received a reprieve to advance to the men's Keirin final on day three of the Track Cycling World Championships in Minsk.Read

Yates strikes gold for GB Feb 22 2013

Great Britain's Simon Yates marked his senior Track Cycling World Championships debut with a stunning gold in the men's points race at the Minsk Arena.Read

O'Sullivan to clear up future Feb 22 2013

Ronnie O'Sullivan will make a major announcement concerning his future in snooker on Tuesday.Read

Ryan misses out at the last Feb 22 2013

Ireland's Caroline Ryan was denied a medal in the women's scratch race on day three of the Track Cycling World Championships in Minsk after being overtaken by the chasing pack in the final half-lap.Read

Murder-accused Pistorius wins bail Feb 22 2013

Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail as he awaits trial for the killing of his girlfriend.Read

Brown to lead by deeds not words Feb 22 2013

Scotland captain Kelly Brown says he is not the type of skipper to issue a rousing team talk to his colleagues - but insists he will do his talking on the pitch against Ireland this Sunday.Read

Catt wary of French backlash Feb 22 2013

Mike Catt has warned England that the "wounded" French will pose them a unique test at Twickenham in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown.Read

Top four remains top target - Wenger Feb 22 2013

Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal can survive a season without Champions League football but warned that playing among Europe's elite must remain the club's priority.Read

Pistorius granted bail over murder Feb 22 2013

Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail as he awaits trial for killing his girlfriend.Read

New deal for Duff Feb 22 2013

Fulham midfielder Damien Duff has signed a one-year contract extension, the club have confirmed.Read

Pistorius granted bail Feb 22 2013

Oscar Pistorius will be released on bail on a charge of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Pretoria magistrate Desmond Nair has said.Read

Cuthbert wary of Azzurri Feb 22 2013

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert expects the Italian team that turned up spectacularly against France three weeks ago to reappear at Stadio Olimpico.Read

James makes impressive progress Feb 22 2013

Becky James advanced to the women's sprint quarter-finals in supreme fashion on day three of the Track Cycling World Championships in Minsk.Read

Ba: Now is the time to face City Feb 22 2013

Demba Ba believes there is no better time for Chelsea to take on reigning champions Manchester City.Read

James fastest in sprint qualification Feb 22 2013

Becky James qualified fastest in the women's sprint as she began her bid for a third medal of the Track Cycling World Championships in Minsk.Read

Mancini loses his cool amid speculation Feb 22 2013

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini swore in front of reporters and TV cameras as he was asked to comment on the latest speculation concerning his future.Read

Wenger: I'm going nowhere Feb 22 2013

Defiant Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not thought about quitting his job this week, despite enduring more disappointment in a challenging season.Read

Rhinos charged up for Melbourne showdown Feb 22 2013

Leeds forward Jamie Jones-Buchanan is confident his side can overcome injury blows to retain their title in the Probiz World Club Challenge clash with Melbourne.Read

Back to school for world champion Barker Feb 22 2013

Elinor Barker returns to her Cardiff school next week with a Track Cycling World Championships gold medal and rainbow jersey.Read

Pistorius poses flight risk Feb 22 2013

Oscar Pistorius is a flight risk if he is granted bail over a charge that he murdered his girlfriend, prosecutors told a Pretoria court.Read

Evans retains trophy hopes Feb 22 2013

Ian Evans has underlined Wales' desire to keep their hands on the RBS 6 Nations trophy this season.Read

Rooney set to miss QPR fixture Feb 22 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson expects striker Wayne Rooney to miss Manchester United's trip to QPR on Saturday.Read

Emotional journey for Tuilagi Feb 22 2013

Manu Tuilagi goes into Saturday's RBS 6 Nations game against France with a point to prove after reclaiming his place in England's starting line-up.Read

McIlroy and Woods bow out early Feb 22 2013

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods both fell at the first hurdle as the snow-affected Accenture Match Play Championship finally got under way in earnest in Arizona.Read

Pistorius continues his bail fight Feb 22 2013

Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius will continue his fight for bail on the fourth day of a dramatic court hearing.Read

Ferguson realistic over agents controls Feb 22 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson doubts whether Gary Neville will ever get his wish for even greater transparency with agents' fees.Read

AVB sets his sights on Inter Feb 22 2013

Andre Villas-Boas set his sights on creating another special Tottenham night against Inter Milan after watching his team grab a dramatic equaliser to move into the last 16 of the Europa League.Read

Pardew confident of European progress Feb 22 2013

Alan Pardew is confident Newcastle can mount a genuine challenge for Europa League glory after passing the sternest of tests in Kharkiv.Read

Rodgers proud of battling Reds Feb 22 2013

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers hailed the spirit of his football club after a fine - but narrowly unsuccessful - comeback against Zenit St Petersburg in the Europa League.Read

Benitez stands by mis-firing Torres Feb 22 2013

Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez defended misfiring striker Fernando Torres after his side squeezed into the last-16 of the Europa League.Read

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