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Rory will still be leading us by example: Diack
As well as sharing back row duties tomorrow night at Ravenhill, flankers Robbie Diack and Chris Henry will be celebrating their arrival in tandem at a major milestone in their respective careers.
World Cup boost for smaller nations
The 2015 Rugby World Cup will be contested on a level playing field after organisers agreed they could "no longer tolerate" the unfair fixture schedules which undermined recent tournaments.
Cuthbert reflects on 'surreal' rise
Alex Cuthbert admits it has been a "mad" four years as he prepares to complete his remarkable rise from Sevens novice to British and Irish Lions tourist.
Month ban for August
Biarritz hooker Benoit August has received a four-week ban after being cited for stamping on Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip.
Game going to whole country - ER2015
Rugby World Cup organisers insisted they had fulfilled their pledge to engage the whole country in the 2015 tournament, despite scheduling just six matches in the north of England.
Dickinson to rejoin Edinburgh
Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson will return to Edinburgh on a one-year deal this summer.
Nieto announces plans to retire
Saracens prop Carlos Nieto has announced he will retire at the end of this season.
Townsend relishing Connacht test
Glasgow head into their game against Connacht aiming to become the first Scottish side to secure a home play-off in the RaboDirect PRO12.
Roberts: Lions face daunting tour
Jamie Roberts has warned the British and Irish Lions they will face the hostility of a nation when they travel to Australia for the "ultimate challenge".
Ioane quitting Reds for France
Australia winger Digby Ioane is to leave the Queensland Reds and move to a French club at the end of the Super Rugby season.
Newcastle ties delight Richards
Dean Richards has promised the north-east a "humdinger" of a Rugby World Cup in 2015 after St James' Park was named as one of the venues.
Sky announces Celtic Rugby deal
Sky Sports will screen live RaboDirect PRO12 games for the first time from 2014, it has been announced.
Olympic Stadium selected for RWC
London's Olympic Stadium has been confirmed as one of 13 venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and will host five matches, tournament organisers have announced.
Sale quartet agree new deals
Sale Sharks have announced new contracts for four of their players.
Ex-Lions not Best pleased over Rory omission
Three former British and Irish Lions – all Ulstermen – have expressed their disappointment, but not total surprise, at coach Warren Gatland's decision not to include Rory Best in his Australia-bound squad of 37.
McBryde to assess Shingler progress
Steven Shingler's decision to return to the Scarlets was a key factor in ending his spell in the international wilderness, according to Wales interim head coach Robin McBryde.
Gray feeling good for Lions tour
Richie Gray is ready to throw everything into next month's British and Irish Lions tour after recovering from an RBS 6 Nations-ending injury.
Olympic Stadium set for green light
London's Olympic Stadium is set to be confirmed as a venue for matches at the 2015 Rugby World Cup - but the retractable seating may not be in place for the tournament.
Gray in awe of Lions team-mates
Scotland lock Richie Gray admits he will feel "star-struck" when he links up with his British and Irish Lions team-mates for the first time.
Lydiate keen to make his mark
Dan Lydiate is determined to justify the belief shown in his ability by the British and Irish Lions following his inclusion in the squad for Hong Kong and Australia.
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Clichy signs new City deal new
Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
Doyle downs hat-trick in Carlow success
Substitute Craig Doyle came off the bench to fire in a spectacular hat-trick as Carlow powered to a 4-17 to 2-13 victory over London in the Leinster SHC at Dr Cullen Park.
Jones to pay for damaging Whelan's car
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has apologised to team-mate Glenn Whelan after smashing his car windscreen in a mistaken act of retribution for a training-ground prank which went wrong.
Tuscan triumph Wexford
There could be better to come from Tuscan Light judged on her manner of victory in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Fillies Maiden at Wexford.
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