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Duo in line for Wales return
Fly-half Rhys Priestland and lock Bradley Davies look set for a return to international rugby when Wales tour Japan next month.
Deans ready for Lions challenge
Australia coach Robbie Deans anticipates a gladiatorial contest against the British and Irish Lions in the summer - but he dismissed suggestions the tourists are just "slabs of red meat".
Robshaw 'unlucky' - Rowntree
England captain Chris Robshaw was unlucky not to be selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia but he will be one of the first to be called up in the event of injury, according to forwards coach Graham Rowntree.
Salford snap up Davies
Salford's new coach Brian Noble has raided rugby union for his first signing.
Trio snapped up by Sale
Sale Sharks have announced three further new signings for next season.
New Ireland coach no ordinary Joe
Joe Schmidt's installation as successor to Declan Kidney as Ireland's head coach is arguably the boldest step ever taken by the IRFU.
Gatland: No Hartley rift
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insists there is no residual ill feeling with Dylan Hartley following their spat two years ago.
McBryde to name new-look Wales
Interim head coach Robin McBryde is set to name a squad boasting a mix of youth and experience as Wales prepare to head to Japan without their large Lions contingent.
Howley talks up Hogg
British and Irish Lions backs coach Rob Howley would have no qualms playing Stuart Hogg at fly-half on the summer tour because of the Scotland full-back's "creative X-factor".
Jones welcomes 'special experience'
Alun Wyn Jones is relishing a second chance to experience the special atmosphere of a British and Irish Lions tour after being selected in the 37-man party to tour Australia.
Wilkinson: Toulon deserve my focus
Jonny Wilkinson has confirmed he turned down a place in the British and Irish Lions squad because his "absolute priority" lies with his club Toulon.
Warburton earns Johnson comparison
Sam Warburton was hailed as a leader in the mould of Martin Johnson after he was appointed captain of the 2013 British and Irish Lions.
Wilkinson keeps Gatland in the dark
Warren Gatland insists the possibility of Jonny Wilkinson joining the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in the event of injury remains shrouded in doubt.
Australian media blasts Lions squad
Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad has been branded a "slab of red meat" in the Australian media following the announcement of the 37-man party.
Irvine sounds social media warning
British and Irish Lions tour manager Andy Irvine has confirmed there will be a social media protocol for players to follow on this summer's Australia tour.
Warburton eyes Lions triumph
Wales and Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton has backed the British and Irish Lions' to secure their first Test series win in 16 years after he was named captain of the side which will tour Hong Kong and Australia this summer.
Gatland: Wilkinson turned down Lions
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has revealed that Jonny Wilkinson declined his invitation to tour Hong Kong and Australia, but refused to rule out his participation at a later date in the event of injury.
Ford joins Bath from Leicester
Bath have confirmed the signing of English fly-half prospect George Ford from Leicester.
Captaincy secret tough - Warburton
Sam Warburton has described his appointment as British and Irish Lions captain for the 2013 tour to Australia as the "hardest secret I've ever had to keep".
Barnes questions Lions omissions
Former England and Lions fly-half Stuart Barnes has criticised Warren Gatland's decision to omit England captain Chris Robshaw and Jonny Wilkinson from his squad to tour Australia.
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Let's finish the job - Wenger new
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his team to concentrate on winning a football match and nothing more when they head to Newcastle for Sunday's Barclays Premier League finale.
Carragher open to idea of coaching new
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will bring the curtain down on a 16-year playing career tomorrow but he has not ruled out making a return to the game in a coaching capacity.
Allardyce keen to keep Carroll new
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
Colsaerts and McDowell clash again new
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