England given test by Ireland
Thursday November 05 2009
Ireland gave European champions England a good workout at Lilleshall yesterday but ran out 4-2 losers.
The English took an early lead but were pegged back by a splendid individual effort from Pembroke Wanderers' Andy McConnell.
Again, the hosts took the lead, just before the break, but the Banbridge combination of Geoff McCabe and scorer Eugene Magee responded shortly into the second half.
The fixture is being repeated again this afternoon, providing valuable practice for Ireland as they prepare for their World Cup qualifier later this month.
Renault hold emergency talks
FORMULA ONE: Renault have held an emergency board meeting in Paris to discuss pulling out of Formula 1 with immediate effect.
The French car company was considering whether to remain in the sport with its own team, switch to simply being an engine supplier or quit altogether. The outcome of yesterday's meeting was not immediately forthcoming.
Leinster 'A' ease past Connacht
RUGBY: Leinster made heavy work of their five-try 31-3 win over Connacht in an 'A' Inter-provincial clash under the floodlights at Donnybrook last night.
Michael Keating, David Kearney, Niall Morris, Jack McGrath and prop Ben Barclay all scored tries.
NBA: Orlando 122 Phoenix 100, Washington 89 Miami 93, Toronto 110 Detroit 99, New Jersey 94 Denver 122, NY Knicks 89 Indiana 101, Minnesota 90 Boston 92, Houston 102 LA Lakers 103 (OT),
New Orleans 114 Dallas 107 (OT), Sacramento 105 Atlanta 113, Golden State 113 Memphis 105
