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Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.

Tipuric ready to fight for spot

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:41:38 GMT

Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.

Gopperth-inspired Newcastle beat Bedford

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:36:14 GMT

Newcastle moved a step closer to a return to the Aviva Premiership after claiming a nine-point lead over Bedford in the first leg of their Championship final, with fly-half Jimmy Gopperth doing most of the damage.

Tindall handed Barbarians captaincy

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:05:00 GMT

Mike Tindall will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Brooker joins Warriors

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:28:53 GMT

Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.

Bowe out to tune in for final repeat

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Ulster's Tommy Bowe has been down this path before –and emerged as a winner.

Final not out of reach for O'Brien just yet

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final against Ulster after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.

Let's end season on a real high: Anscombe

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

Ulster coach Mark Anscombe is looking forward to a break following Saturday evening's RaboDirect PRO12 play-off against Leinster at the RDS (4.45pm).

O'Connell will inspire the new stars: Rowntree

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:20:02 GMT

British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of "proven warrior" Paul O'Connell on the tour to Australia.

Wade scoops unique award double

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:06:27 GMT

Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.

Tindall ready to use experience

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:22:58 GMT

Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.

Gajan handed six-month ban

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:01:26 GMT

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.

Hartley to make bid for Lions spot

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:26 GMT

Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers when he leads Northampton into the Aviva Premiership final against Leicester.

Hipkiss calls it a day

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:18 GMT

Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.

Richards aware of Bedford danger

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:24:57 GMT

Newcastle will aim to maintain a 100 per cent winning record against Bedford this season in Thursday night's Championship final first leg at Goldington Road.

Delve to leave Rebels

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:34 GMT

Wales international Gareth Delve is to leave the Melbourne Rebels this summer.

Davies fired up for Wales tour

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:16:14 GMT

Bradley Davies will lead Wales on their two-Test tour of Japan motivated by the miserable experience of watching his team-mates win successive Six Nations titles without him.

Ulster need a title after their name, insists Pienaar

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Ruan Pienaar has insisted that Leinster's greater big game experience will not be a factor when they meet Ulster in Saturday's RaboDirectPro12 final.

Ulster need a title after their name, insists Pienaar

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Ruan Pienaar has insisted that Leinster's greater big game experience will not be a factor when they meet Ulster in Saturday's RaboDirectPro12 final.

Veteran Brady to test himself at French club

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

As he stood amidst the construction work currently ongoing on at Ravenhill, Nigel Brady reflected on the changes made to the home of Ulster rugby since he first turned out for the province 11 years ago.

Kearney's sights firmly set on double

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

A week ago, Rob Kearney pitched up at Lions HQ to try on the endless array of clobber – from boxers to blazers – laid on for the select few bound for Australia this summer.

O'Brien tops injury issues for Leinster

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:50:00 GMT

Leinster have injury worries ahead of Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final against Ulster at the RDS (kick-off 4.45pm).

Cipriani: I'm ready to grow up

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:07:33 GMT

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

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:20:02 GMT

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:11:16 GMT

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.