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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.
Youngs picks up player award
Tom Youngs' remarkable season reached a new high on Thursday night when the Leicester hooker was named Aviva Premiership Player of the Year.
Webb set for knee surgery
Wales international scrum-half Rhys Webb is to undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury.
Ulster star Nick says cheers to 'last chance saloon'
It's been a rather tortuous journey towards finding redemption. Nick Williams delivers one of those languid smiles and in softly spoken tones – the complete contrast to the wrecking-ball presence he has brought to his work this season – tries to bring substance to how he has turned his career around in just one campaign to bring the 29-year-old to the verge of making the RaboDirect PRO12 final if the Scarlets are seen off in tomorrow night's Ravenhill semi-final.
Jackson wants to end seesaw season on high
Like every career, there are peaks and troughs to be navigated.
Classy Kiwi is pick of fellow stars at awards
Ulster's Nick Williams has just completed the second leg of a remarkable double.
Youngs wins top award
Leicester hooker Tom Youngs has been named Player of the Season at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards.
Ulster captain Johann Muller wants grandstand finish on home turf
Ulster captain Johann Muller wants a grandstand finish on home turf on Friday — in more ways than one.
Hibbard ready for Australia challenge
Richard Hibbard will return to Australia with the British and Irish Lions desperate to make amends for the nightmare he endured Down Under last summer.
New deal for Tindall
Mike Tindall has signed a new contract to continue as player-coach at Gloucester next season.
Rebels to stand by Beale
The Melbourne Rebels have vowed to stick by Kurtley Beale despite the troubled playmaker's latest off-field misdemeanour.
Lancaster takes inspiration from Fergie
Stuart Lancaster's decision to rest five leading stars for England's tour of Uruguay and Argentina is founded on a determination to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements with Manchester United.
Payne ready to unlock green door
Ulster's Jared Payne had a big day yesterday – and there could be a few more in the next couple of seasons.
Anscombe confident of positive finale
Mark Anscombe basked in the sunshine yesterday afternoon at Ulster's Newforge training base.
Lancaster: Robshaw not assured captaincy
Stuart Lancaster offered Chris Robshaw no guarantees he will resume the England captaincy for the autumn internationals after handing the leadership reins to Tom Wood for the summer tour.
Warriors snap up trio
Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of three Scottish forwards.
Wood to captain England on tour
Tom Wood will captain a youthful England squad featuring 11 uncapped players for the fixture against the Barbarians and the summer tour of Uruguay and Argentina, head coach Stuart Lancaster has announced.
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Gajan handed six-month ban new
Former Zebre head coach Christian Gajan has been handed a six-month ban from all rugby, suspended for two years, by an independent RaboDirect PRO12 disciplinary committee.
Ten-year ban for rider Ahern new
Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.
Viztoria primed for Classic tilt new
Eddie Lynam reports Viztoria on course for the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.
Havana shoots for Guineas gold new
Jamie Spencer is likely to adopt different tactics on Havana Gold in Saturday's Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.
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