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Dan Hipkiss retires

Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.

Hartley to make bid for Lions spot

Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers.

Richards aware of Bedford danger

Newcastle will aim to maintain a 100 per cent winning record against Bedford this season on Thursday.

Delve to leave Rebels

Wales international Gareth Delve is to leave the Melbourne Rebels this summer.

Video: Dan Lydiate on the Lions

Dan Lydiate says the British and Irish Lions squad are building a strong bond ahead of their opening match against Barbarians.

Cipriani: I'm ready to grow up

Danny Cipriani feels he is finally ready to take responsibility and fulfil his potential after a difficult year.

Corbisiero looking to make his mark

Alex Corbisiero is desperate to reassert his position as England's first-choice loosehead prop.

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.