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  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Ireland to keep an eye on stars

    Ireland to keep an eye on stars

    Ireland will keep a close eye on their trio of returning front line internationals when they meet Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Gatland predicts tough test

    Gatland predicts tough test

    Wales boss Warren Gatland has predicted "an absolute full-on Test match" when his World Cup hopefuls tackle England at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Kearney and O'Leary return

    Kearney and O'Leary return

    Rob Kearney and Tomas O'Leary will make their comebacks in Ireland's clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Huget out of France squad

    Huget out of France squad

    France winger Yoann Huget has withdrawn from the France squad for the World Cup because of a breach of anti-doping rules, according to reports.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Jones set for landmark Test

    Jones set for landmark Test

    Stephen Jones will become his country's most capped player when Wales launch their World Cup warm-up schedule against England on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Tuilagi to debut against Wales

    Tuilagi to debut against Wales

    Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi will make his England debut in Saturday's Investec international against Wales at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Deans sees scrum improvement

    Deans sees scrum improvement

    Robbie Deans believes Australia's improved scrummaging will stand them in good stead ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match with New Zealand.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Stevens desperate for return

    Stevens desperate for return

    England prop Matt Stevens hopes to once again be given the "incredible feeling" of representing his country at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Lawson looking for fast start

    Lawson looking for fast start

    Rory Lawson wants Scotland to "hit the ground running" in Saturday's EMC Test against Ireland at Murrayfield.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    All Blacks announce changes

    All Blacks announce changes

    New Zealand have announced seven changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's Tri-Nations clash against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011
    Boss targets World Cup spot

    Boss targets World Cup spot

    Isaac Boss admits he will be "absolutely broken'' if he fails to secure a place in Ireland's World Cup squad.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011

    O’Sullivan Names Eagles Squad to Face Canada

    Eagles Head Coach, Eddie O’Sullivan, has named his best possible squad for the Canada encounter set to take place at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011
    Lawson hails Scotland strength

    Lawson hails Scotland strength

    Rory Lawson is not taking his place in Scotland's World Cup squad for granted despite being named as captain for Saturday's clash with Ireland.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011

    Eagles WNT Lose Nail-Biter to England

    The Women’s Eagles National Team put in a great performance but came up short 11-15 against tournament favorite England in the Women's Nations Cup.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011
    North out to emulate Ashton

    North out to emulate Ashton

    Wales wing George North would love to make a Chris Ashton-style impact on Saturday's clash against England at Twickenham.