England labour to victory in Rome
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Sport: Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson passed 1000 Test points but England flatter to deceive again as Italy go close to shock victory.
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Italy made its bid to qualify for next yearâs European Championship a lot more difficult yesterday, and England made it much more likely.Italy, the World Cup champion, was held to a 0-0 tie against France yesterday, dropping them into third place in Group B with four matches to go.England defeated Israel, 3-0, in Group E. It plays host to Russia on Wednesday in a match that will probably leave one of the two teams facing elimination.
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Tri Nations champion South Africa edged Wales 38-36 while Italy overwhelmed Canada 51-6 on Saturday as the European series of rugby union internationals began with a feast of tries.
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England lifted the pressure off coach Sven-Goran Eriksson with a 2-1 win at Poland in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night, while Italy won its second straight game and France got its first victory.
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England hope to wrap up a series victory over West Indies on the fourth day at Old Trafford.
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LONDON : James Anderson took the crucial wickets of Chris Gayle and Brian Lara as England pressed for victory in the fourth Test against the West Indies at the Oval here.
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England look to build on their opening Six Nations win as they tackle Italy at Twickenham.
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Andre Pretorius turned in a commanding display at outside-half as South Africa beat England 25-14 at Twickenham for their first away win this year.
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Great Britain book their place in the Tri-Nations final with victory over Australia.
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England win in uninspiring fashion against Italy at Twickenham.
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England complete their eighth straight Test win in the series opener against South Africa.
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Captain Paul Collingwood steers England to their first victory in the one-day series against New Zealand.
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England press home their advantage on a beautiful morning at Old Trafford.
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England will need good bowling and fine weather to win the first Test against India at Lord's.
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England gave themselves a chance of victory on the last day of the third Test against West Indies here at Old Trafford with a fine all-round bowling display.
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England has eased the pressure on national football coach Sven-Goran Eriksson with a 2-1 win over Poland in a European qualifying match for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
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South Africa are set 378 to win the second Test after Graham Thorpe leads England to 570-7 declared.