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O'Gara bows out
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.
Read inspires Crusaders
Skipper Kieran Read led the way as the Crusaders eased to a 23-3 victory over the Blues at the AMI Stadium.
Leinster achieve unique double
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt revelled in the unique feat of holding both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup at the same time following their 34-13 destruction of Stade Francais.
Leinster clinch Amlin Challenge Cup
Leinster emulated Chelsea by winning the Amlin Challenge Cup to ease the blow of losing their status of European champions - and they did it in style by beating Stade Francais 34-13.
Wilkinson craves one last title
Jonny Wilkinson gazed deeply at the Heineken Cup as he considered Toulon's title showdown with Clermont Auvergne in Dublin and declared: "This is all I have got to play for".
Strong English presence in final
Jonny Wilkinson is one of five England internationals in the Toulon squad for Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Clermont Auvergne.
North ready for Wallabies challenge
George North knows from first-hand experience just how tough a proposition Australia could be for the British and Irish Lions next month.
Barnes confirmed as final referee
Leading English referee Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Aviva Premiership final between Leicester and Northampton at Twickenham on May 25.
Chiefs edge scrappy game
The Chiefs will remain at the top of the New Zealand conference for another week after a dogged 17-12 win over the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Wilko named on Euro player shortlist
Jonny Wilkinson has been named as one of five nominees for the 2013 European Player of the Year award.
Stevens gunning for starting spot
Matt Stevens has acknowledged the qualities of British and Irish Lions rival Adam Jones, but has no intention of making up the numbers in Hong Kong and Australia.
Parisse: Leinster are favourites
Sergio Parisse readily accepts that Stade Francais are underdogs for tonight's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Leinster in Dublin.
Unstoppable Brian O'Driscoll puts his retirement plans on hold
World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward recalled how England believed they needed three men to contain Brian O'Driscoll.
Stevens not planning England return
Matt Stevens is delighted to be back among international rugby's elite, but insists he has no regrets about calling time on his England career last summer.
Owens ruled out of Japan trip
Wales have suffered a third injury setback ahead of their tour to Japan next month with Ken Owens ruled out through injury.
Stade looking to boss cup final
Isaac Boss expects Stade Francais to show no fear when they chase Amlin Challenge Cup final glory against Leinster at the RDS on Friday night.
O'Driscoll to miss Amlin Cup final
Brian O'Driscoll has been ruled out of the Amlin Challenge Cup final between Leinster and Stade Francais at the RDS.
Back-row pair leave Exiles
London Welsh have announced the departures of two back-row forwards.
O'Driscoll decides to play on
Brian O'Driscoll will continue to play for Ireland and Leinster next season after agreeing a new one-year deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
Voyce announces retirement
Former England wing Tom Voyce has announced his retirement from rugby.
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Wilkinson happy to be on standby new
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 new
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 new
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 new
Ulster has signed tighthead prop Bronson Ross from Coventry RFC on a one-year development contract.
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