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Brian O'Driscoll says family will be key factor in his decision on when to quit rugby
The most important factor in helping to decide if Brian O'Driscoll plays on for one more year is his family, the Leinster, Ireland and Lions star has said.
Ulster facing one final challenge
In the wake of their Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat by Saracens five weeks ago at Twickenham, Ulster faced potential meltdown.
Saints set up Tigers date
Northampton stunned Saracens 27-13 at Allianz Park to reach their first Aviva Premiership final - and set-up a title showdown with east Midlands rivals Leicester.
Falcons into Championship final
Newcastle will play Bedford in the Championship final after a 15-6 semi-final second-leg victory over Leeds that gave them a 34-30 aggregate win.
Flood hails 'outstanding' Croft
Tom Croft will report for British and Irish Lions duty on Monday after making an emphatic statement about his Test team credentials against Australia this summer.
O'Shea: We could not match Leicester
Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea paid a glowing tribute to Leicester after the Tigers emphatically ended his team's reign as English champions.
Leinster edge past Glasgow
Leinster's double dreams are still alive after they came through a gripping RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final against Glasgow Warriors with a 17-15 win at the RDS.
Croft stars for Tigers
Tom Croft made an irresistable case for British and Irish Lions Test team selection in Australia this summer after inspiring Leicester's march to a ninth successive Premiership final following a 33-16 win over Harlequins.
Rebels rocked by Halai hat-trick
Frank Halai scored a thrilling hat-trick as the Blues edged the Rebels 36-32 at Eden Park.
Redman to leave Worcester
Worcester have announced that assistant head coach Nigel Redman is to leave the Aviva Premiership club.
McCall grateful for home advantage
Saracens will use the Allianz Park factor as a key ingredient in what they hope can be a recipe for success against Aviva Premiership play-off opponents Northampton.
Ulster reach final
Ulster booked their passage to the RaboDirect PRO12 final with relative ease with a 28-17 victory over the Scarlets at Ravenhill - even though they only outscored the visitors by three tries to two.
In Pictures: Ulster cruise to the RaboDirect PRO12 final
Ulster have made the final of the RaboDirect Pro12, trumping the visiting Scarlets 28-17.
Howarth takes up Warriors role
Worcester have announced the appointment of Shane Howarth as their new backs coach.
Cooper stars for Reds
A blistering first-half attacking display handed the Reds a comfortable 32-17 bonus-point victory over the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium.
Easter to cover for Robshaw
Nick Easter will lead Harlequins into the Aviva Premiership play-offs after captain Chris Robshaw was ruled out of Saturday's clash against Leicester at Welford Road.
Townsend aware of task ahead
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend knows his side must topple the most dominant force in European rugby if they are to keep their RaboDirect Pro12 play-off dreams alive.
Howarth agrees Wasps exit
Wasps have confirmed the departure of former Wales full-back Shane Howarth from their coaching team.
No changes to England sevens squad
England head coach Ben Ryan has named an unchanged squad for this weekend's Marriott London Sevens at Twickenham.
Wasps snap up Thompson
Wasps have announced the signing of back-row forward Guy Thompson from Championship club Jersey.
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Saints duo join England party new
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.
We must not turn our backs on North West 200 new
The luckless North West 200 can no longer afford to put all its eggs in the Saturday basket. That was made patently obvious as Race Chief Mervyn Whyte and his team were left counting the cost on Saturday night of a second abandonment in three years and the impact on the future of the event as we know it.
Weld on rain watch for Break new
Dermot Weld wants to see some rain ahead of Big Break's run in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.
Loch likely to take Classic chance new
Loch Garman and Trading Leather are among a team of four from Jim Bolger's stable left in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.
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