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Stevens won’t make England U-turn despite Lions call-up
Matt Stevens is delighted to be back among international rugby’s elite, but insists he has no regrets about calling time on his England career last summer.
Launchbury ready to continue whirlwind season on Argentina tour
VIDEO: Joe Launchbury is excited at the prospect of ending his breakthrough year with a successful England tour of Argentina.
Wasps star called up to Barbarians squad for England and Lions clash
Uncapped Wasps back Elliot Daly has been called into a star-studded Barbarians squad to face England and the British and Irish Lions.
Rugby World Cup legend to attempt world record in London cycle event
VIDEO: Rugby World Cup winner and former England coach Martin Johnson helped set the wheels in motion for a unique world record attempt at one of London’s iconic landmarks.
London Irish centre forced to retire
London Irish centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect after suffering a neck injury in August 2012.
John Smit to captain Saracens in farewell game
John Smit will captain Saracens in his farewell appearance for the club against the South African Barbarians at the Honourable Artillery Company on Thursday.
Saracens star admits: We simply weren’t Goode enough against Northampton
Exclusive: Full-back Alex Goode says Saracens’ top-of-the-table Premiership finish is no consolation after Sunday’s crushing semi-final defeat to Northampton in the play-offs.
Norton ends as top scorer but Kiwi’s clinch London Sevens glory
VIDEO: England’s Dan Norton ended the London Sevens finished the Series World Series as the leading try and points scorer but it was champions New Zealand who ended the season on a high by winning the London edition yesterday.
McCall laments ‘un-Saracens like’ performance in shock Northampton defeat
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall described his side’s 13-27 defeat to Northampton in today’s Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final as a “massive disappointment”.
Heartbreak for Saracens as ruthless Northampton inflict first Allianz Park defeat
Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final: Saracens 13 Northampton 27
London Sevens: Norton bags landmark try as England book quarter clash against Springboks
VIDEO: Dan Norton scored England’s 1,000th point of the Sevens World Series in front of a record 71,898 crowd at Twickenham in the London edition as coach Ben Ryan’s side booked a quarter final against South Africa.
O’Shea: We couldn’t match Leicester
Harlequins boss Conor O’Shea paid a glowing tribute to Leicester tonight after the Tigers emphatically ended his team’s reign as English champions.
Quins defeated by Leicester in semi-final showdown
Aviva Premiership play-off: Leicester 33 Harlequins 16
Rea pays tribute to London Broncos forwards after Bradford Bulls victory
Tony Rea paid tribute to London’s dominating forwards after the Broncos barged Bradford out of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup 25-16 at the Stoop.
McCall grateful for home advantage as Saracens prepare for Northampton clash
Saracens will use the Allianz Park factor as a key ingredient in what they hope can be a recipe for success against Aviva Premiership play-off opponents Northampton tomorrow.
Witt inspires London Broncos to victory over Bradford Bulls
Challenge Cup: London Broncos 25 Bradford Bulls 16
Care out to prove Lions wrong by ending Leicester play-off record
Danny Care warned Leicester that Harlequins will not be prepared to relinquish their Aviva Premiership title without a fight ahead of this afternoon’s semi-final showdown at Welford Road.
Quins dealt play-off blow as Robshaw misses Leicester clash
Nick Easter will lead Harlequins into the Aviva Premiership play-offs after captain Chris Robshaw was ruled out of tomorrow’s clash against Leicester at Welford Road.
McCall expects ‘fiercely contested’ play-off semi against Saints
Saracens have been boosted by the return of two key stars for Sunday’s play-off semi-final but boss Mark McCall is wary warned his side that Northampton Saints have plenty of players who can turn the tie on its head and ruin the Londoners’ Premiership dream.
England keep faith with same squad for Twickenham sevens series
England head coach Ben Ryan has named an unchanged squad for this weekend’s Marriott London Sevens at Twickenham.
Wasps forward extends stay as Jersey ace signs up and coach exits
London Wasps back row forward Ashley Johnson has signed a contract extension while the club have swooped to snap up Guy Thompson from Championship club Jersey to give him some competition.
Wade has the X-Factor and can be new Billy Whizz, insists England boss
Stuart Lancaster is excited about unleashing “the new Jason Robinson” on to the international stage as he looks to inject an X Factor into England’s game.
Wasps trio honoured in Premiership awards
London Wasps forward Joe Launchbury was named Land Rover Discovery of Season at the Aviva Premiership awards last night while Christian Wade and his Tom Varndell shared the top try scorer honour.
McCall collects boss gong at rugby awards
Saracens’ Mark McCall was named as the Director of Rugby of the Season at the Premiership Rugby Awards 2013 last night.
Albanian pals buck trend as Broncos sharpen their horns for Bull-fight
London Broncos are looking to the unlikely rugby league breeding ground of Albania as they step up their bid for a place in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup final.
Lancaster makes Robshaw sweat over England captaincy
Stuart Lancaster offered Chris Robshaw no guarantees he will resume the England captaincy for the autumn internationals after handing the leadership reins to Tom Wood for the summer tour.
England boss takes cue from Man Utd’s Fergie over Quins and Sarries star omissions
Stuart Lancaster’s decision to rest leading stars from Harlequins and Saracens for England’s tour of Uruguay and Argentina is founded on a determination to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson’s achievements with Manchester United.
Tom Wood to captain England on summer tour as Robshaw, Ashton and co rested
Tom Wood will captain a youthful England squad featuring 11 uncapped players for the fixture against the Barbarians and the summer tour of Uruguay and Argentina, head coach Stuart Lancaster has announced.
Twickenham to host World Club 7s tournament
Twickenham will host the inaugural World Cup 7s tournament in August of this year as the growth of rugby 7s accelerates towards its Olympic inclusion in 2016.
Lions snub could do Robshaw the world of good
arlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea insists Chris Robshaw does not have to go on the England tour to remain in contention for a late British and Irish Lions call-up.
Wasps ace happy to cancel holiday after ‘suprise’ Baa-Baas call-up
Uncapped Wasps flanker Sam Jones revealed he has cancelled holiday plans to take up the “once-in-a-lifetime” offer after he was named in a strong Barbarians squad for their games against England and the British and Irish Lions.
Wasps director reveals Joe Launchbury struggles after Sale defeat
Wasps’ director of rugby Dai Young allayed fears over lock Joe Launchbury who has struggled with a slight injury since England’s defeat to Wales in the Six Nations.
McCall delighted after Saracens finish at the top of the tree
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall hailed a “big achievement” for his side after seeing them finish top of the regular season standings for the first time.
Harlequins boss Conor O’Shea relishing Leicester clash after Northampton win
Harlequins boss Conor O’Shea is relishing the prospect of an “incredibly exciting” Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final when the defending champions visit second-placed Leicester Tigers next Saturday.
Lyn Jones warns London Welsh board after Worcester win
Lyn Jones has sent a stark warning to the London Welsh board as they head for to almost certain relegation from the Aviva Premiership.
Lions duo score as Saracens sink Bath to finish top and march into Saints play-off showdown
Premiership: Saracens 23 Bath 14
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