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Toulon beat Connacht for Challenge Cup final spot

Toulon ground out a 19-12 win over Connacht in a European Challenge Cup semi-final here on Friday to set up a final against either Wasps or Cardiff in Marseille next month.
 

Toulon beat Connacht for Challenge Cup final spot

Toulon ground out a 19-12 win over Connacht in a European Challenge Cup semi-final here on Friday to set up a final against either Wasps or Cardiff in Marseille next month.
 

Pakistan look to restore pride against Bangladesh

Pakistan will look to bounce back from an embarrassing warm-up loss to Zimbabwe when they begin the defence of their World Twenty20 title against Bangladesh here on Saturday.
 

Jobless total soars to highest point since 1994

Britain's jobless total has hit the highest level since late 1994, but the number of people claiming benefits fell by more than expected in March, official data showed on Wednesday.
 

UK's third party surge raises election uncertainty

CARDIFF/LONDON (Reuters) - New polls on Monday showed Britain's opposition Liberal Democrats surging in popularity ahead of a May 6 election as the two larger parties tried to fend off the unexpected centrist challenge.
 

British Airways completes 'perfect' volcanic ash test flight

A British Airways test flight Sunday found "no difficulties" as it gauged the safety of flying through the volcanic ash cloud, a BA spokesman said.
 

British Airways completes volcanic ash test flight

British Airways completed a test flight Sunday with chief executive Willie Walsh on board as they gauged the safety of flying through the volcanic ash cloud.
 

British Airways completes volcanic ash test flight

British Airways completed a test flight Sunday which checked on the volcanic ash cloud and its impact on the plane.
 

British Airways launches volcanic ash test flight

British Airways launched a test flight Sunday, with chief executive Willie Walsh on board, to check the volcanic ash cloud's impact on its planes, a spokeswoman told AFP.
 

Volcanic ash disrupts northern Europe air traffic

OSLO/LONDON (Reuters) - Air traffic in much of northern Europe was halted Thursday by ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland, aviation authorities said.
 

Volcanic ash disrupts northern Europe air traffic

OSLO/LONDON (Reuters) - Air traffic in much of northern Europe was halted Thursday by ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland, aviation authorities said.
 

Foy to referee FA Cup final

Premier League referee Chris Foy will be in charge of this year's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Portsmouth at Wembley on May 15, the Football Association (FA) announced on Tuesday.
 

Neutral gear suits MCC's ambitious Aussie

The Australian chief executive of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is ready to throw open the doors of Lord's to any nation wanting to play Tests at the 'home of cricket'.
 

Portsmouth set for cash boost after 'crazy' Cup win

Portsmouth can look forward to a much-needed cash boost of after a stunning 2-0 win over Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
 

Portsmouth set for cash boost after 'crazy' Cup win

Portsmouth can look forward to a much-needed cash boost of after a stunning 2-0 win over Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
 

Pompey turn despair into FA Cup joy

Crisis club Portsmouth stunned Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 extra-time win as they reached their second FA Cup final in three years at Wembley here on Sunday, just a day after being relegated from the Premier League.
 

Aussie Rogers at county double

Derbyshire's Australian captain Chris Rogers, not content with scoring the first century of the new County Championship season, posted the first double hundred of the campaign on Saturday.
 

Sidney's Candy wins drama-filled Santa Anita Derby

Sidney's Candy leads all the way in winning Santa Anita Derby; Lookin At Lucky is troubled 3rd. Sidney's Candy led all the way in winning the Santa Anita Derby. Behind him, drama unfolded for 4-5 favorite Lookin At Lucky, whose troubled third-place finish set off the tempers of jockey Garrett Gomez, trainer Bob Baffert and his wife.
 

Robinson eyes Pumas after Scotland tame Ireland

No sooner had Scotland beaten Ireland 23-20 to end the Six Nations with a much needed victory than coach Andy Robinson was already "focusing" on his side's two test tour of Argentina in June.
 

Welsh rugby's try scoring hero hooked on Kiwi tour

James Hook reckons Wales are in great shape for their daunting summer tour to New Zealand following the comfortable 33-10 Six Nations home win over Italy.