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Youngs focused on Tigers
Leicester's pride of Lions will target Aviva Premiership title glory at Twickenham on Saturday when they face fierce midlands rivals Northampton.
Let's show that Ulster are number one team now, blasts Best
As always, there is precious little flannelling when Rory Best is facing you.
Leinster's Healy has final focus
Cian Healy may not choose to reside in the past but it is impossible for the past not to inhabit him.
Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown
They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.
Tipuric will push Warburton for Test spot
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British & Irish Lions captain will not harm his own chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Sexton's Paris flight could spark exodus
Jonthan Sexton's imminent departure to Paris to play with Racing Metro is surefire proof that some nightmares do come true.
Tipuric ready to fight for spot
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Gopperth-inspired Newcastle beat Bedford
Newcastle moved a step closer to a return to the Aviva Premiership after claiming a nine-point lead over Bedford in the first leg of their Championship final, with fly-half Jimmy Gopperth doing most of the damage.
Tindall handed Barbarians captaincy
Mike Tindall will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Sunday.
Brooker joins Warriors
Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.
Bowe out to tune in for final repeat
Ulster's Tommy Bowe has been down this path before –and emerged as a winner.
Let's end season on a real high: Anscombe
Ulster coach Mark Anscombe is looking forward to a break following Saturday evening's RaboDirect PRO12 play-off against Leinster at the RDS (4.45pm).
Final not out of reach for O'Brien just yet
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final against Ulster after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
O'Connell will inspire the new stars: Rowntree
British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of "proven warrior" Paul O'Connell on the tour to Australia.
Wade scoops unique award double
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Tindall ready to use experience
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
Gajan handed six-month ban
Former Zebre head coach Christian Gajan has been handed a six-month ban from all rugby, suspended for two years, by an independent RaboDirect PRO12 disciplinary committee.
Hartley to make bid for Lions spot
Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers when he leads Northampton into the Aviva Premiership final against Leicester.
Hipkiss calls it a day
Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.
Richards aware of Bedford danger
Newcastle will aim to maintain a 100 per cent winning record against Bedford this season in Thursday night's Championship final first leg at Goldington Road.
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Schmidt signs off with title win
Leinster put past disappointments behind them to scoop an elusive RaboDirect PRO12 title in head coach Joe Schmidt's last game in charge, with a 24-18 win over Ulster.
Back to the drawing board for Ulster Rugby as Leinster crush Pro 12 title hopes
Leinster put past disappointments behind them to scoop an elusive RaboDirect PRO12 title in head coach Joe Schmidt's last game in charge.
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