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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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Proud Webber eyes World Cup
When Rob Webber was forced to undergo a second shoulder operation last summer and went through "dark days" wondering what the future held, he never envisaged it would be captaining his country.
Bayern Munich leave Bourssia Dortmund flattened and in tears after magnificent Champions League final
Arjen Robben provided the perfect answer to the doubters by scoring an 88th-minute winner to settle a brilliant Champions League final in favour of Bayern Munich at Wembley.
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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