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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.
Croft: I was 'fortunate' over Lions call
Leicester flanker Tom Croft admits he is feels "very fortunate" to be included in Warren Gatland's 37-man British and Irish Lions squad to tour Hong Kong and Australia.
Knee injury forces Perry to retire
Worcester's former England scrum-half Shaun Perry has been forced to retire because of a knee injury.
Diack and Henry set for landmark as Ulster face Cardiff
Ulster Head Coach, Mark Anscombe, has named an extended 27-man squad for Friday night's crucial RaboDirect PRO12 game against Cardiff Blues at Ravenhill (kick off 7.45pm).
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".
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Cortese to stay at Saints new
Southampton's executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying at the club next season following a meeting with owner Katharina Liebherr, removing fears that manager Mauricio Pochettino could also exit St Mary's.
Form may be factor in McIlroy move new
Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's poor form this season is behind the world number two's decision to leave Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.
Redknapp hails Carragher character new
Harry Redknapp has hailed Jamie Carragher as one of Liverpool's all-time greats whose presence at QPR next season would guarantee an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League.
Wenger: Gunners over Van Persie loss new
Arsene Wenger feels his Arsenal team have finally emerged from the shadow of Robin van Persie as they look to secure a place in the Champions League with victory at Newcastle on Sunday.
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