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Worcester resumed life in the top flight with a hard earned 17-12 win over a spirited Sale side at Sixways.
Harlequins' 29-24 opening-day Aviva Premiership victory at Twickenham was marred when Tom Guest suffered a double break of his left arm.
George Ford missed two crucial drop goals as Exeter won 30-28 at Welford Road to beat Leicester in the Aviva Premiership for the first time.
Immaculate kicking from Nick Evans enabled Harlequins to secure the first win of the Aviva Premiership season as they beat London Irish 29-24.
Jim Mallinder has warned Northampton there will be no excuses when they begin their Aviva Premiership campaign against Gloucester on Sunday.
Catalin Fercu's late decision to withdraw from Romania's Rugby World Cup squad due to a fear of flying has angered his former team-mates.
Graham Henry has learned from New Zealand's disastrous 2007 World Cup campaign - and steeled his men for the perils of sudden-death rugby.
Shane Jennings is determined to capitalise on the twist of fate that could see him become Ireland's openside at the World Cup.
Jamie Roberts believes Wales' critical World Cup opener against South Africa has "all the ingredients to be a classic".
Martin Johnson has been praised for transforming England into "strong contenders" for the World Cup - by tournament favourites New Zealand.
Scotland centre Graeme Morrison is excited about the Rugby World Cup and one game in particular - the clash with auld enemy England.
Wales coach Warren Gatland is optimistic about the World Cup fitness prospects of Lions trio Gethin Jenkins, Stephen Jones and Ryan Jones.
Sir Ian McGeechan has warned his Bath side they cannot afford to take Newcastle lightly in their Premiership opener on Saturday evening.
Ireland's forwards coach Gert Smal remains convinced they possess "something special" despite a troubled build-up the World Cup.
England defence coach Mike Ford knows the team will have to be at their best to come through what he sees as the World Cup "group of death".
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The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
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