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RaboDirect PRO12: Leinster light for PRO12 start

RaboDirect PRO12 champions Leinster begin a new era without some famous names as they travel to Wales to play Scarlets tonight. New head coach Matt O'Connor has no easy start to life in charge at the...

Aviva Premiership: Saints bid to go one better

Having fallen at the final hurdle in last season's Grand Final, Northampton Saints have high hopes for the new Aviva Premiership season. The campaign gets under way on Friday evening when newly promoted...

Rugby Union: Barnes asks for patience

Referee Wayne Barnes has asked for patience as new rugby union scrum laws are trialled in the northern hemisphere. The new rules force opposing props to bind fully onto each other before engagement,...

Leicester Tigers v Worcester: Tigers hit by Flood injury blow

Leicester Tigers have been hit by the news fly-half Toby Flood will miss the opening game of the season against Worcester at Welford Road on Sunday. The 28-year-old was left with concussion following a...

Super League: Warriors hit by O’Loughlin blow

Wigan Warriors have been shocked by the news captain Sean O'Loughlin could miss the rest of season with an Achilles injury. The 30-year-old has been playing through the pain barrier for several weeks...

Australian Rugby: Wallabies morale is fine – McKenzie

Australia coach Ewan McKenzie insists his squad is in good spirits going into weekend clash with South Africa, despite back-to-back defeats to New Zealand. The Wallabies, beaten by the British and...

Rugby Championship: Cooper eyes Wallabies recall

Australia are set to make changes for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against South Africa in Brisbane with Quade Cooper pushing for a recall. The Wallabies are looking to bounce back from...

London Wasps: Club sign Italy hooker

London Wasps have strengthened their ranks with the addition of Italy international hooker Carlo Festuccia. The 33-year-old arrives from RaboDirect Pro 12 side Zebra and will link up with countryman...

Gloucester Rugby: Davies wants more for Gloucester pair

Gloucester director of rugby Nigel Davies believes Freddie Burns and Billy Twelvetrees are good enough to take their club form into Test arena and inspire England. Fly-half Burns and centre Twelvetrees...

British & Irish Lions: Mallinder lays down challenge to duo

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder as challenged British & Irish Lions duo George North and Alex Corbisiero to reproduce their summer form in upcoming domestic season. Saints secured a...