The Ospreys survived a late Blues rally to end the year on the Magners League summit while the Blues, who have performed superbly in the Heineken Cup and are unbeaten in Europe, have only Connacht below them in the division.

BBC: Cardiff Blues 12-16 Ospreys

United went in to the game knowing a win would see them leapfrog Chelsea to sit at the Premier League summit, with the Blues hosting third-placed Arsenal on Sunday.

BBC: Man Utd 5-0 Portsmouth

The victory puts Arsenal level on points at the Premier League summit with leaders Chelsea as the Blues remain top courtesy of a four-goal superiority in goal difference.

BBC: Arsene Wenger points to Arsenal desire

Boxing and other sports Tyson won his licence back, High Rise won the Derby and Earth Summit the National, the Light Blues took the Boat Race and the Tour de France became the Tour de Farce.

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