Top Rugby Stories
Leinster 30-31 Ospreys: Williams bows out with two tries to stun hosts
THE best two Celtic sides produced a thrilling end to the first RaboDirect PRO12 under sunny Dublin skies, which left Irish fans crying into their Guinness.
Harlequins 30-23 Leicester: Care thanks support network as title win brings dream finale to a troubled season
Danny Care has thanked Conor O’Shea for his “father figure” influence that helped him through the most troubled season of his rugby career.
England 57 - 26 Barbarians: England romp to comfortable victory
Chris Ashton rediscovered his scoring touch with a Twickenham hat-trick as England warmed up for their tour of South Africa with a comfortable victory over the Barbarians.
Ross Ford wants maximum return from Scottish rugby tour
SCOTLAND captain Ross Ford has reiterated his coach’s belief that the clear target for the side in Australasia is to win all three matches and finish a poor season with fresh optimism.
Foreign policy: Mark Dodson on improving Scottish Rugby
We’re using pro clubs to give overseas talent Scotland ‘opportunity’, admits SRU chief
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International
Harry Leonard confident team can thrive in Cape Town after poor Six Nations
There is a good story about the rotund prop Victor Ubogu who, on tour to South Africa with Jack Rowell’s England squad, was being lapped by his team-mates as they warmed up by running around the pitch. “The altitude’s killing me!” gasped the overweight prop.
Super15: Snubbed All Black steps up a Gear for Highlanders
Winger Hosea Gear raised his hand for All Blacks selection with a brace of tries as the visiting Otago Highlanders withstood a late charge by the Auckland Blues to win their Super Rugby match 27-20 at Eden Park yesterday.
Wade called up to face Baa-Baas as England prepare for South Africa
Christian Wade will get a chance to press his claims for the Test series against South Africa after being named in a strong England team to face the Barbarians.
Harry Leonard urges Scotland U20s to walk tall on the world stage
As the squad jetted off to South Africa yesterday Scotland under-20 captain Harry Leonard urged his players to have faith in their own ability as they take part in the IRB Junior World Championship.
Club rugby
Irvine rejects call for new Heineken Cup entry system
ANDY Irvine has dismissed suggestions that the RaboDirect PRO12 may be turned into a straight Heineken Cup qualifier under pressure from clubs in England and France.
Club coaches to get pro chance
Following a fraught meeting with the Premier One clubs earlier in May the SRU is to set up what they are calling a coaching professional development (CPD).
Harlequins 30-23 Leicester: Style as well as substance give Quins title
Harlequins were crowned champions of England for the first time by defeating Leicester in a thrilling Twickenham final.
Quins came to the party by refusing to abandon their free-flowing style, which was rewarded as skipper Chris Robshaw lifted the Aviva Premiership trophy.
Ospreys v Leinster: On two wings and a prayer
Ospreys’ chances of beating Leinster depend on their mercurial backs
1 commentRelegated Brive underline ambition with capture of Blair
Mike Blair is expected to confirm this week that he is joining French second division outfit Brive.
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