Skilful centre will not take it easy on team he could also have represented as Scots look to rebound at the Rugby World CupThe Stade de Nice sits next to the local branch of Ikea, and it is fair to say eve-of-match press briefings often come flat-packed at the Rugby World Cup. Scotland offered up the usual pleasantries before their crucial Pool B encounter …

Bruno Fernandes’s star quality: only this saved Manchester United from a fourth consecutive defeat as their patchy early season form continued.In this slump United have been shapeless, directionless, injury-plagued and forgetful of how to win. Not since Erik ten Hag’s misfiring unit reversed a 2-0 deficit to overcome Nottingham Forest 3-2 in late August …

Pool B: South Africa 8-13 IrelandNo 1 side see off defending champions in physical encounterThe Rugby World Cup still has five more weeks to run and this was only a pool game. It is almost impossible to conceive, even so, of a heavier-duty occasion than this impossibly physical Saturday night smackdown in Saint-Denis. The intensity was off the scale and when …

RICHARD GIBSON AT TRENT BRIDGE: George Scrimshaw endured a nightmare start to his international debut in an experimental England's 48-run win over Ireland at Trent Bridge.

Red Devils end another difficult week with crucial win

Fernandes’ moment of brilliance was the difference at Turf Moor.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT TURF MOOR: After surviving a few first-half scares with Burnley hitting the post, captain Fernandes settled manager Erik ten Hag 's nerves.

IAN HERBERT AT STADE DE FRANCE: The Irish line held firm, refusing to yield in the face of a physical threat the size of a freight train, and emerged with a win which told the world they can be champions.

Jamie Vardy runs the length of the pitch to torment the travelling Bristol City fans after scoring a match-winning penalty.

Manchester United ended their three-game losing streak by beating Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor with Jonny Evans setting up Bruno Fernandes' stunning volleyed winner to ease the pressure on Erik ten Hag.

Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gives Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edge past Burnley in the Premier League.

Bees have won only once in six games

Ireland made a major statement in their bid for a first Rugby World Cup success as they beat South Africa 13-8 in a ferocious encounter in Paris.

Ireland wrestle control of Pool B with a statement win over holders South Africa in a low scoring but riveting World Cup slugfest in Paris.

Ireland showed great heart and stamina to overcome a woeful lineout performance and defeat South Africa 13-8 in a mammoth Rugby World Cup Pool B clash. 

In an incredibly bizarre moment at the Solheim Cup, American golfer Lexi Thompson dismissively answered a reporter's question about a crucial moment in her Friday afternoon four-ball match.

The loss means Juventus will drop from second to fourth in the Serie A standings, with Lecce and AC Milan both climbing above Massimiliano Allegri's side after both secured 1-0 victories.

Folarin Balogun has spoken out on his Monaco nightmare on Friday night, where the USA striker missed two penalties as his new team lost 1-0 to Nice.