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  • Sunday, 26. May, 2013
    Best called into Lions squad

    Best called into Lions squad

    Ireland hooker Rory Best has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of Hong Kong and Australia.

  • Tuesday, 21. May, 2013
    Davies handed Wales captaincy

    Davies handed Wales captaincy

    Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies is to captain Wales on their two-Test tour of Japan.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Watkins diagnosed with cancer

    Watkins diagnosed with cancer

    Former Wales international Matthew J Watkins has revealed he has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

  • Thursday, 2. May, 2013
    It's an England WC - Ritche

    It's an England WC - Ritche

    Ian Ritchie is determined to prove the 2015 Rugby World Cup is England's tournament after Stuart Lancaster's men were given an ideal draw.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013
    Ireland challenge excites Schmidt

    Ireland challenge excites Schmidt

    Joe Schmidt has welcomed the "super but intimidating" prospect of leading Ireland after being appointed head coach until 2016.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013
    Warburton set for captain's role

    Warburton set for captain's role

    Sam Warburton is set to be unveiled as British and Irish Lions captain on Tuesday - and lead the largest Welsh contingent on tour for 36 years.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013
    Schmidt lands Ireland job

    Schmidt lands Ireland job

    Ireland have appointed Joe Schmidt as their new head coach, the Irish Rugby Football Union have announced.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013
    Scotland role for Humphreys

    Scotland role for Humphreys

    Former Wales hooker Jonathan Humphreys has been appointed Scotland forwards coach, the Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013
    Sheridan: Lions days behind me

    Sheridan: Lions days behind me

    England prop Andrew Sheridan would rather be overlooked by the British & Irish Lions for the forthcoming tour of Australia.

  • Friday, 26. April, 2013
    Injury forces Lamont to quit

    Injury forces Lamont to quit

    Scotland international Rory Lamont has been forced to announce his retirement from all rugby due to injury.

  • Tuesday, 23. April, 2013
    Clerc vows to beat injury blow

    Clerc vows to beat injury blow

    Vincent Clerc has played down talks of retirement after he suffered a knee injury that will rule him out of France's tour to New Zealand.

  • Friday, 19. April, 2013
    Warburton captaincy odds slashed

    Warburton captaincy odds slashed

    A leading bookmaker has suspended betting on who will captain the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer.