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  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    Rugby World Cup 2015 schedule

    Rugby World Cup 2015 schedule

    The full scheduled fixture list, including dates and venues, for the 2015 Rugby World Cup has been confirmed.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    Olympic Stadium gets RWC nod

    Olympic Stadium gets RWC nod

    London's Olympic Stadium has been confirmed as one of 13 venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and will host five matches.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    McBryde to assess Shingler

    McBryde to assess Shingler

    Steven Shingler's decision to return to the Scarlets was a key factor in his Wales recall, according to interim head coach Robin McBryde.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    Gray relishing Lions chance

    Gray relishing Lions chance

    Richie Gray is relishing the chance to prove his worth in next month's British and Irish Lions tour after recovering from his 6 Nations agony.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    Deans ready for Lions challenge

    Deans ready for Lions challenge

    Australia coach Robbie Deans anticipates a gladiatorial contest against the British and Irish Lions in the summer.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    Perry forced to call it quits

    Perry forced to call it quits

    Worcester's former England scrum-half Shaun Perry has been forced to retire because of a knee injury.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    Wales unveil training squad

    Wales unveil training squad

    Rhys Priestland and Bradley Davies look set for a return to international rugby when Wales tour Japan next month.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013

    Captaincy won't hamper Warburton

    Sam Warburton insisted he was just delighted to be a member of a B&I Lions squad, let alone the captain.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013

    Deans warns of 'brutal' Lions

    Wallaby coach Robbie Deans warned of a brutal Test series against the B&I Lions, which he called "the ultimate rugby experience".

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    McBryde to name new-look Wales

    McBryde to name new-look Wales

    Interim head coach Robin McBryde is set to name a squad boasting a mix of youth and experience as Wales prepare to head to Japan.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013
    Smith to return for Wallabies

    Smith to return for Wallabies

    The Australian Rugby Union is set to bend the rules and allow veteran flanker George Smith to play for the Wallabies in next month.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Warburton's Lions dream now reality

    Warburton's Lions dream now reality

    Sam Warburton has revealed he had to keep his appointment as British and Irish Lions captain a closely-guarded secret for nine days.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Wilko keeps Gatland in the dark

    Wilko keeps Gatland in the dark

    Warren Gatland insists the possibility of Jonny Wilkinson joining the British and Irish Lions in the event of injury remains shrouded in doubt.

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013

    Cal at BYU Saturday for Varsity Cup Championship

    National No. 1 California faces No. 4-ranked Brigham Young in the Varsity Cup National Championship final Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m. MT on South Field in Provo, Utah, the home stadium of the Cougars. Advance tickets are available at BYUtickets.com with a live webcast of the championship at YouTube.com/VarsityCupRugby (2 p.m. PT).

  • Tuesday, 30. April, 2013
    Roberts 'proud' of Warburton

    Roberts 'proud' of Warburton

    Jamie Roberts has spoken of his pride at seeing Cardiff Blues and Wales team-mate Sam Warburton named as captain for the British