Weekend predictions: Prem, PRO14, Top 14
James Harrington runs the rule over the Aviva Premiership and PRO14 finals, plus the Top 14 semifinals, to predict which player will shine brightest, who will have an afternoon to forget and a whole ...
Ashton returns to Twickenham with point to prove
Chris Ashton pauses when asked how he might be received by the Twickenham crowd on Sunday. "I might have been forgotten," he says with a smile, "hopefully!"
Tipuric to fulfil 'special' ambition with Baa-Baas
Wales back row Justin Tipuric has postponed plans for a rest in order to fulfil a childhood dream at Twickenham on Sunday.
Slipper suspended for positive cocaine results
Wallabies prop and Queensland Reds skipper James Slipper has been suspended by Rugby Australia for two months for testing positive to cocaine.
Fernandez Lobbe to captain Baa-Baas
Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain the Barbarians against England on Sunday as he brings the curtain down on an illustrious playing career.
Baxter: Players select the team, not coaches
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed young fly-half Joe Simmonds to relish his key role in Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Saracens.
Parsons yet to hear Franks' apology
Blues hooker James Parsons has denied a Sanzaar statement that reported he had received an apology from Owen Franks after an incident on the weekend that led to the Crusaders prop's two-week ban.