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Cipriani: I'm ready to grow up
Danny Cipriani feels he is finally ready to take responsibility and fulfil his potential after a difficult year which culminated in the fly-half being hit by a bus.
Wilkinson can still be a hero for Lions: Hastings
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
Corbisiero looking to make his mark
Alex Corbisiero is desperate to put an injury-ravaged season behind him and reassert his position as England's first-choice loosehead prop in the upcoming fixtures against the Barbarians and Argentina.
Lion O'Brien healing quickly
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
Cockerill focused on Saints clash
Leicester boss Richard Cockerill insists there will be no room for sentiment when the Tigers bid farewell to a number of favourites at Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Northampton.
Davies handed Wales captaincy
Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies is to captain Wales on their two-Test tour of Japan.
Hastings backs Wilko for Lions
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
Ulster need some success: Darren Cave
When Darren Cave penned a new Ulster deal back in December of last year, he stated he was convinced his native province would win trophies over the next three years and would never forgive himself if he wasn't a part of it.
Rising star Stuart Olding one of 11 Ulstermen to get Ireland call
Eleven Ulster players have been named in the 28-strong Ireland squad for next month's two-test trek to North America.
Gatland delighted with progress
Warren Gatland has revealed that the British and Irish Lions' backs last week put their Wales counterparts "to the sword" as part of their preparations for Australia.
Wilkinson happy to be on standby
Jonny Wilkinson has vowed to do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions if the call was to come this summer.
O'Connell sings Warburton's praises
Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor as British and Irish Lions captain, Sam Warburton, describing the Wales flanker as "wise beyond his years".
Ireland's Paul O'Connell sings praises of his Lions successor Sam Warburton
Former British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor Sam Warburton, describing the Wales flanker as "wise beyond his years".
Ulster sign New Zealand prop Bronson Ross
Ulster has signed tighthead prop Bronson Ross from Coventry RFC on a one-year development contract.
Saints duo join England party
England are to add Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their squad for their South American tour after Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins were ruled out through injury.
Gatland moving on from Wilko
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia.
Connacht sign So'oialo
Connacht have completed the signing of Samoa international James So'oialo.
Reeves to join Wasps
Wasps have confirmed the signing of prop Ricky Reeves from Bedford ahead of next season.
Watkins diagnosed with cancer
Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins has revealed he has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Injury forces Morrison retirement
Glasgow Warriors centre Graeme Morrison has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds, the club have confirmed.
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Baines: We will recover new
Everton defender Leighton Baines insists the upheaval of losing manager David Moyes to Manchester United after 11 years in charge will not derail the club.
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