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Jared Payne signs new three-year deal with Ulster
Ulster fullback, Jared Payne, has signed a new three-year deal with the club that will see him remain at Ravenhill until at least the summer of 2016.
Johnson opts for fresh faces
Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson has named nine uncapped players in a 31-man squad for next month's international tournament in South Africa.
Jones included in Baa-Baas squad
Uncapped Wasps flanker Sam Jones is among the latest additions to a strong Barbarians squad for their games against England and the British and Irish Lions.
Ulster's power highlighted as Williams and Marshall scoop top awards
Ulster's status as table-toppers was reflected in last night's glittering RaboDirect PRO12 awards ceremony in Dublin.
Ulster homing in on title triumph
If, as used to be the case, a league competition was just that and things were exactly as described on the figurative tin, Ulster would be 2012-13 RaboDirect PRO12 champions at this stage.
New deal for Matawalu
Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that Fijian scrum-half Niko Matawalu has extended his contract until May 2015.
O'Connor takes control at Leinster
Leinster have announced the appointment of Australian Matt O'Connor as their new head coach.
Brian O'Driscoll: 'I knew weeks ago that I wasn't Lions captain'
Brian O'Driscoll has been losing a lot of sleep of late, but none of it to do with being overlooked for the Lions captaincy in favour of Sam Warburton. "I've known for a few weeks that I wasn't going to be captain," said O'Driscoll, whose 12-week-old first child, Sadie, is the cause of the insomnia.
Horwill signs new Australia deal
Australia captain James Horwill has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Reds in a deal which will take him through to the 2015 World Cup.
South Africa win sevens final
South Africa edged out rivals New Zealand 28-21 to lift the Ned Haig Cup in the Emirates Airline Glasgow Sevens at Scotstoun Stadium.
Crusaders end Brumbies' run
A faultless kicking display from Dan Carter and some superb running rugby saw the Crusaders end the Brumbies unbeaten home record in 2013 with a merited and hard-fought 30-23 victory at Canberra Stadium.
Warburton 'has rapport with refs'
Sam Warburton's rapport with referees was a key factor in his appointment as British and Irish Lions captain, according to head coach Warren Gatland.
McCall hails Saracens' achievement
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall hailed a "big achievement" for his side after seeing them finish top of the regular season standings for the first time.
Rallying call from Cockerill
Leicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill admitted his side would have to be "dead, dead right" if they want to beat Harlequins next weekend to reach a ninth successive Aviva Premiership final.
Jones warning for Welsh board
Lyn Jones has sent a stark warning to the London Welsh board as they head towards almost certain relegation from the Aviva Premiership.
O'Shea relishing Tigers test
Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea is relishing the prospect of an "incredibly exciting" Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final when the defending champions visit second-placed Leicester Tigers next Saturday.
No sparkle from Sale - Diamond
Sale Sharks' director of rugby Steve Diamond admits that he was disappointed with their performance against London Wasps despite securing a 21-20 victory.
Baxter lauds team
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter hailed his side's passion after they secured Heineken Cup rugby for a second successive season with a dramatic 40-39 win over Gloucester.
Halfpenny keen to star for Lions
Leigh Halfpenny is determined to make his mark for the Lions in Australia, and erase the memory of the injury woes which blighted his tour of South Africa four years ago.
Tough day for Scotland
England and Wales are among the eight teams who will compete for the Glasgow Sevens Cup but hosts Scotland missed out.
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