Shortly afterwards, Wasps full-back Mark Van Gisbergen missed a straightforward penalty and it looked as if the European Champions were going to suffer a defeat to their Welsh opponents.

BBC: Dragons 3-3 Wasps

No question, the Republicans would suffer a bitter defeat if top marginal income-tax rates rise.

WSJ: Strassel: Obama's Famous Tax 'Victory'

For England to suffer a shock defeat, Italian prop Martin Castrogiovanni believes his team-mates have to take the attack to the hosts.

BBC: Six Nations: Italy's Canavosio to miss England match

The Council's viewpoint was supported by the conservative group, whose budget spokesman Lajos Bokros said the European Parliament would suffer a "humiliating defeat in negotiations" if it continued to pursue its proposed increase.

BBC: MEPs insist on above-inflation budget increase

Ponting's team lost the final Test at The Oval on Sunday to suffer a 2-1 series defeat.

BBC: Ponting determined to bounce back

Dunga saw his men suffer a 2-1 quarter-final defeat at the hands of the Netherlands in Port Elizabeth.

BBC: World Cup 2010: Boss Dunga ready to end Brazil reign

Villa manager Paul Lambert was relieved his side did not suffer a repeat of December's 8-0 defeat at Chelsea, having gone behind after just 90 seconds against United and then trailed 3-0 after 32 minutes.

CNN: Van Persie treble fires Manchester United to 20th title