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Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says he was not surprised to see Stewart Downing impress in England's win against Germany.

Cornish Pirates look to build on their impressive performance against Leeds as they host Sedgley Park.

Who has impressed after Fabio Capello's first 10 games, and who must try harder?

India beat England by 16 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis rules in Kanpur to lead the one-day series 3-0 after bad light curtails play.

Gloucester winger Lesley Vainikolo says he was too eager to make an impression in rugby union after his switch from rugby league.

England U21 boss Stuart Pearce is impressed by Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton on his international debut at Bramall Lane.

Hooker Chris Fortey's impressive form against Sale gives Worcester coach Clive Griffiths a selection headache for Friday's game against Newcastle.

Torquay United winger Danny Stevens is praised by his manager after his showing during the 4-1 win over Lewes on Tuesday.

Preston goalkeeper Wayne Henderson is desperate to repay the club after 14 months out injured.

Leicester head coach Heyneke Meyer says his side have the character they need to be competitive this season.

Leigh Halfpenny and Mark Jones both aim to impress against Canada on Friday and claim a starting spot against New Zealand.

King's Lynn extend Kettering centre-back Luke Graham's loan deal at The Walks after impressing in his first four games.

Harlequins cruise into the Tuftex Trophy semi-final draw with an impressive 6-0 victory over Valkyrs Colts.

Sunderland midfielder Teemu Tainio admits he has endured a frustrating season so far at the Stadium of Light.

Redruth head coach Nigel Hambly praises bottom side Waterloo after his team records their 10th straight win in National League Two.

Australia finish day four of the final Test against India in Nagpur on 13-0, needing to score 382 to win and level the series.

England's women followed up their thrashing of Russia with a 54-4 win over France at the World Cup in Australia.

The BBC's Kevin Connolly reports from Barack Obama's first news conference since winning the US presidential election.

Plymouth Argyle winger Craig Noone could make his Football League debut against Charlton Athletic after impressing in the reserves.

Joe Calzaghe admits he thought Roy Jones Jr was "past it" until he won his last three fights.

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