A hulking presence standing over 6 foot, 3 inches tall with his head shaved closely to the scalp, Sydney-born Stirling Mortlock is a comprehensive ‘True Blue’ stereotype, even before you take his 80 Tests for the Wallabies into account.
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Graham Henry, who has taken charge of the Barbarians squad in the run up to their fixture against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, looks like he is basking in a blissful hangover, and who can blame him? Four years on from an ignominious Rugby World Cup exit at the hands on France in a sodden...
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When he lines up for the Barbarians against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, Danny Cipriani – the immensely talented, yet frustratingly prodigal son of English rugby – will be thrust back into the thoughts of Red Rose fans once again.
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Albert Riera could complete a move to Sunderland in January, according to a report this morning on the Daily Mail website.   Currently plying his trade for Galatasaray, Riera is allegedly earning £115,000 a week, so would certainly have to take a pay cut in order to complete a Premiership return.
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It seems as though Harry Redknapp has lost ground to Shaktar Donetsk in his pursuit of Leandro Damiao, as it has been reported today on the talkSPORT website that the Ukranian club has tabled a bid of £40 million for the Brazilian international.
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*We’re in the Caribbean mon!  We’ve been up all night so we’re pretty tired.   Now we’re just looking to get into some steady wind and get some rest.
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Despite rumoured interest from Manchester United it appears as though it is  neighbours and Premier League rivals Manchester City that are favourites to  sign Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.
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Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has been linked this weekend with a New Year move to Inter Milan.   According to a report in The Metro, Caludio Ranieri is a big fan of the 25-cap Cameroon international and will try to prise him away from The Emirates when the transfer window re-opens in January.
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Marseille are the latest side said to be interested in offering Marouane Chamakh the chance to return to France after a difficult spell in north London.
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Italian giants Inter Milan are reportedly willing to part with star midfielder Wesley Sneijder but only if they receive an offer of around £40million.
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  It appears as though Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is not yet happy with his options in defence as Zenit St. Petersburg centre-back Bruno Alves is the latest player to be linked with a move to Anfield.
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Zoe Smith had an outstanding day at the World Weightlifting Championships as she set two personal bests in Paris but opted not to try the Olympic 'A' qualifying mark.
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Sensational reports from Spain have emerged today suggesting that David Villa has become unsettled at Barcelona and is looking for an exit from the Nou Camp.
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*Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic is a name that is currently featuring highly on Arsene Wenger’s shopping list.
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Garry Monk is one of Swansea City's most faithful servants. A no-nonsense defender, he joined the club in 2004 after spending long parts of his career farmed out on loan to various lower league sides.
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In six hectic months, rugby has carried Ugo Monye through a comprehensive spectrum of emotion. Over the course of a roasting summer, the winger grafted at Pennyhill Park, hoping – perhaps excitedly expecting – that Martin Johnson would assign his name to one of thirty long-haul plane tickets to New Zealand.
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Manchester United are preparing to hijack Chelsea's bid for Belgian star Kevin de Bruyne, after United scouts were suitably impressed by his performances.   The Genk midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League, with Chelsea seeming the favourites to nab the 20-year-old.
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Gary Pallister has insisted that Sir Alex Ferguson’s charges will be able to return to form after this weekend’s disastrous 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City.
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On Monday night in Auckland, a glowing silver lining was attached to the decidedly gloomy cloud of England’s maligned involvement in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
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Valencia have warned Arsenal that they will not let midfielder Daniel Parejo leave the club without a battle as they try to convince the 22-year-old to stay in Spain.
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