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McBryde impressed by young stars

Interim Wales head coach Robin McBryde was pleased with how his young stars performed in training against the Lions.

Cockerill focused on Saints clash

Richard Cockerill insists there will be no room for sentiment when Leicester bid farewell to a number of favourites.

Davies handed Wales captaincy

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

Hasting backs Wilkinson for Lions

Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson on this summer's tour to Australia.

Wilko happy to be on standby

Jonny Wilkinson will do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions.

O'Connell sings Warburton's praises

Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor as British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton.

Saints duo join England party

England are to add Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their squad for their South American tour.

Gatland rules out Wilko move

Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the Lions tour to Australia.

Connacht sign So'oialo

Connacht have completed the signing of Samoa international James So'oialo.

Wasps swoop for Reeves

Ricky Reeves will join London Wasps next season from Bedford Blues.