http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/ Check out a variety of sports in the Whitchurch area. News on football, athletics, cricket, bowling, martial arts, rowing, sailing and more. en-gb Whitchurch Herald no Check out a variety of sports in the Whitchurch area. News on football, athletics, cricket, bowling, martial arts, rowing, sailing and more. Whitchurch sport, sports in Whitchurch, whitchurch sports, sports news http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/cavendish-wins-second-stage-107606-24079816/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/cavendish-wins-second-stage-107606-24079816/ A perfect finish saw British speedster Mark Cavendish win the second stage of the 2009 Tour de France from Monaco to Brignoles to further his standing as cycling's leading sprinter. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/shaw-hit-with-ban-107606-24079664/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:45:13 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/shaw-hit-with-ban-107606-24079664/ British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has received a two-week ban after being cited for dangerous play during Saturday's third Test victory over South Africa in Johannesburg, the South Africa Rugby Football Union have announced. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/irb-probe-south-africa-protest-107606-24079536/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/irb-probe-south-africa-protest-107606-24079536/ The International Rugby Board are investigating South Africa's protest against the suspension of Bakkies Botha during Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/beckenbauer-backs-england-for-world-cup-107606-24079181/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/beckenbauer-backs-england-for-world-cup-107606-24079181/ FIFA committee member Franz Beckenbauer has tentatively backed England's World Cup bid, claiming the country could stage football's showpiece event "tomorrow". National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/vaughan-backs-flintoff-107606-24078947/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:45:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/vaughan-backs-flintoff-107606-24078947/ Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes Andrew Flintoff will put his latest brush with discipline aside to ruffle Australia. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/souness-backs-owen-for-united-success-107606-24078520/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:15:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/souness-backs-owen-for-united-success-107606-24078520/ Former Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has tipped Michael Owen to rebuild his career after sealing a surprise move to champions Manchester United. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/no-ashes-place-for-harmison-107606-24078519/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/no-ashes-place-for-harmison-107606-24078519/ Steve Harmison's impressive performance against Australia this week has failed to earn him a place in England's squad for the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/perez-reveals-super-league-ambition-107606-24078377/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:45:16 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/perez-reveals-super-league-ambition-107606-24078377/ Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is plotting a football revolution in Europe after calling for the continent's biggest clubs to create a new 'Super League'. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/tevez-fans-will-forgive-city-switch-107606-24078239/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:15:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/tevez-fans-will-forgive-city-switch-107606-24078239/ Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is confident he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to the club's cross-city rivals. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/hauritz-still-in-the-mix-107606-24078060/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/hauritz-still-in-the-mix-107606-24078060/ Australia coach Tim Nielsen says he would be confident in off-spinner Nathan Hauritz delivering the goods should the tourists decide to play him in the first Ashes Test against England at Cardiff starting on Wednesday. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/sinfield-shines-on-senior-s-big-day-107606-24077609/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:15:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/sinfield-shines-on-senior-s-big-day-107606-24077609/ Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield kicked his side to a fourth successive win as the champions celebrated Keith Senior's 500th career appearance with a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/mixed-emotions-after-lions-win-107606-24077610/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:15:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/mixed-emotions-after-lions-win-107606-24077610/ Ian McGeechan celebrated the British and Irish Lions' 28-9 third Test win against South Africa and told his players: "This victory will last for four years". National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/serena-what-more-can-i-do-107606-24077607/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/serena-what-more-can-i-do-107606-24077607/ Serena Williams outplayed sister Venus to win her third Wimbledon title - then expressed bemusement that winning a third grand slam title in 10 months will not be enough to take her to number one in the world. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/stefanki-urges-murray-to-change-107606-24077608/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/05/stefanki-urges-murray-to-change-107606-24077608/ Andy Murray is "stuck playing defensive tennis" and needs to "change his mentality" to win grand slams. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/more-success-for-serena-107606-24075759/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/more-success-for-serena-107606-24075759/ Serena Williams celebrated her second Wimbledon title of the day after she and sister Venus won the women's doubles on Saturday evening. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/shaw-cited-following-third-test-107606-24075684/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/shaw-cited-following-third-test-107606-24075684/ British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has been cited for alleged dangerous play during the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/cancellara-claims-yellow-jersey-107606-24075368/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/cancellara-claims-yellow-jersey-107606-24075368/ Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara got the better of Tour de France favourite Alberto Contador to triumph in the 15.5km time-trial first stage in the blistering Monaco sun on Saturday. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/senior-shines-in-rhinos-victory-107606-24075271/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:45:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/senior-shines-in-rhinos-victory-107606-24075271/ History-maker Keith Senior helped Leeds take full advantage of St Helens' surprise defeat on Friday as they closed the gap between the two at the top of the table to two points courtesy of a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/england-target-five-bowlers-107606-24075030/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:45:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/england-target-five-bowlers-107606-24075030/ England are expected to follow the successful framework established in 2005 when they select their line-up for the first Ashes Test in Cardiff next Wednesday. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/federer-tense-ahead-of-date-with-history-107606-24074939/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/federer-tense-ahead-of-date-with-history-107606-24074939/ Roger Federer admitted the pressure is back on as he attempts to claim a record 15th grand slam title in Sunday's Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/lions-claim-deserved-third-test-win-107606-24074798/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/lions-claim-deserved-third-test-win-107606-24074798/ The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a 28-9 victory over the Springboks in the third Test. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/title-glory-for-serena-107606-24074656/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/title-glory-for-serena-107606-24074656/ Serena Williams landed her third Wimbledon title in fine style as she proved too strong for sister Venus in the final. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/stars-eclipses-sandown-rivals-107606-24074584/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/stars-eclipses-sandown-rivals-107606-24074584/ Sea The Stars stamped his class on the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park with a thrilling success. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/protest-by-springboks-107606-24074390/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/protest-by-springboks-107606-24074390/ South Africa's players made a protest in support of banned Springboks lock Bakkies Botha in Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-107606-24074296/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:15:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-107606-24074296/ Doubts may have been expressed about the wisdom of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signing Michael Owen but the two men themselves are convinced the deal will be a success. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-107606-24073695/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-107606-24073695/ St Helens scrum-half Sean Long is expected to be out for around eight weeks after confirmation the player has broken his jaw. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-107606-24073696/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-107606-24073696/ Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/i-m-worth-80million-ronaldo-107606-24073694/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/i-m-worth-80million-ronaldo-107606-24073694/ Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday said the £80million Real Madrid paid for him is a "fair price" and he is delighted to be the most expensive player in the world. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/flower-unwilling-to-prune-freddie-107606-24073287/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:45:14 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/flower-unwilling-to-prune-freddie-107606-24073287/ Andy Flower believes he could have finished Andrew Flintoff's career if he had over-reacted to the all-rounder's errant start to the Ashes summer. National Sport http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/three-and-easy-for-bopara-107606-24073154/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:15:29 GMT http://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/whitchurch-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/three-and-easy-for-bopara-107606-24073154/ Ravi Bopara is confident his inexperience as a Test number three batsman will not be exposed by Australia when he steps out for his first Ashes Test in Cardiff next week. National Sport