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Foden wants redemption
Ben Foden has lurched from one disappointment to the next this season - but all that will be forgotten if he can help Northampton defeat arch-rivals Leicester to win their first Aviva Premiership title.
Flood keen to remove 'bitter taste'
Leicester fly-half Toby Flood is desperate to get rid of the "bitter taste" of back-to-back Aviva Premiership final defeats against Northampton.
Lancaster buoyed by young talent
Christian Wade will be unleashed by England against the Barbarians on Sunday as part of an exciting back division geared to bring the Twickenham crowd to its feet.
Chiefs edge out Crusaders
A Bundee Aki try in the 70th minute helped the Chiefs secure an entertaining 28-19 victory over the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium.
Ulster name team to face Leinster in the RaboDirect PRO12 rugby final
John Afoa will start at tighthead in the only change to the Ulster team that defeated the Scarlets a fortnight ago for tomorrow's RaboDirect PRO12 Final against Leinster at the RDS (kick off 16.45).
Webber to captain England
Bath hooker Rob Webber will captain England in Sunday's non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
Williams quits All Blacks duty
All Blacks lock Ali Williams has announced his retirement from international rugby.
Lydon takes on RFU role
Joe Lydon has been appointed England's new head of international player development.
Youngs focused on Tigers
Leicester's pride of Lions will target Aviva Premiership title glory at Twickenham on Saturday when they face fierce midlands rivals Northampton.
Let's show that Ulster are number one team now, blasts Best
As always, there is precious little flannelling when Rory Best is facing you.
Leinster's Healy has final focus
Cian Healy may not choose to reside in the past but it is impossible for the past not to inhabit him.
Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown
They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.
Tipuric will push Warburton for Test spot
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British & Irish Lions captain will not harm his own chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Sexton's Paris flight could spark exodus
Jonthan Sexton's imminent departure to Paris to play with Racing Metro is surefire proof that some nightmares do come true.
Tipuric ready to fight for spot
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Gopperth-inspired Newcastle beat Bedford
Newcastle moved a step closer to a return to the Aviva Premiership after claiming a nine-point lead over Bedford in the first leg of their Championship final, with fly-half Jimmy Gopperth doing most of the damage.
Tindall handed Barbarians captaincy
Mike Tindall will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Sunday.
Brooker joins Warriors
Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.
Bowe out to tune in for final repeat
Ulster's Tommy Bowe has been down this path before –and emerged as a winner.
Let's end season on a real high: Anscombe
Ulster coach Mark Anscombe is looking forward to a break following Saturday evening's RaboDirect PRO12 play-off against Leinster at the RDS (4.45pm).
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Fernandes admits QPR mistakes
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