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Wilkinson happy to be on standby
Jonny Wilkinson has vowed to do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions if the call was to come this summer.
O'Connell sings Warburton's praises
Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor as British and Irish Lions captain, Sam Warburton, describing the Wales flanker as "wise beyond his years".
Ireland's Paul O'Connell sings praises of his Lions successor Sam Warburton
Former British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor Sam Warburton, describing the Wales flanker as "wise beyond his years".
Ulster sign New Zealand prop Bronson Ross
Ulster has signed tighthead prop Bronson Ross from Coventry RFC on a one-year development contract.
Saints duo join England party
England are to add Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their squad for their South American tour after Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins were ruled out through injury.
Gatland moving on from Wilko
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia.
Connacht sign So'oialo
Connacht have completed the signing of Samoa international James So'oialo.
Reeves to join Wasps
Wasps have confirmed the signing of prop Ricky Reeves from Bedford ahead of next season.
Watkins diagnosed with cancer
Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins has revealed he has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Injury forces Morrison retirement
Glasgow Warriors centre Graeme Morrison has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds, the club have confirmed.
Cup hero Wilkinson claims award
Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.
Kiss set for role under Schmidt
Les Kiss has confirmed that he will be a permanent member of Joe Schmidt's Ireland coaching team upon completion of the summer tour to the United States and Canada.
Cup success justifies Kennedy move
Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.
Best to lead Ireland on tour
Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.
Deans offers hope to absentees
Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to make the final squad to face the British and Irish Lions after the in-form Reds playmaker failed to make the 25-man group.
Three new faces for Wallabies
Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission.
Wilkinson: Win better than World Cup
Jonny Wilkinson described winning the Heineken Cup with Toulon as a bigger achievement than his Rugby World Cup triumph with England 10 years ago.
Wilkinson leads Toulon to European glory
Jonny Wilkinson lifted the Heineken Cup after inspiring Toulon to a 16-15 victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Sexton intrigued by O'Gara move
Jonathan Sexton has been taken by surprise to hear that long-time rival Ronan O'Gara will be his coach at Racing Metro.
Aussies suffer injuries in NSW clash
Six Australia hopefuls including veteran flanker George Smith and hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau suffered injuries as the Waratahs came from behind to post a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Brumbies in a brutal Super 15 local derby at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.
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Wilkinson happy to be on standby
Jonny Wilkinson has vowed to do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions if the call was to come this summer.
O'Connell sings Warburton's praises
Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor as British and Irish Lions captain, Sam Warburton, describing the Wales flanker as "wise beyond his years".
Ireland's Paul O'Connell sings praises of his Lions successor Sam Warburton
Former British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor Sam Warburton, describing the Wales flanker as "wise beyond his years".
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