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  • Wednesday, 10. August, 2011
    Henson eyes Ospreys return

    Henson eyes Ospreys return

    Gavin Henson hopes to be playing regional rugby in Wales next season and would relish a move back to the Ospreys.

  • Thursday, 28. July, 2011
    Gray taking nothing for granted

    Gray taking nothing for granted

    Richie Gray is not taking his place in Scotland's World Cup squad for granted, despite being rested last season.

  • Tuesday, 12. July, 2011
    Wales' Jenkins fit and ready

    Wales' Jenkins fit and ready

    British & Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins has given Wales a timely boost by declaring himself fit for the build-up to the World Cup.

  • Friday, 8. July, 2011
    Blow for Owen and Ospreys

    Blow for Owen and Ospreys

    Ospreys' Gareth Owen is likely to miss the whole of next season after suffering what has been described as "a substantial injury" in training.

  • Thursday, 7. July, 2011
    Dowding handed Ospreys deal

    Dowding handed Ospreys deal

    The Ospreys have awarded Army prop Lance Bombardier Ken Dowding a 12-month deal after he impressed while training with the region last term.

  • Tuesday, 5. July, 2011
    Blues appoint Baber & Burnell

    Blues appoint Baber & Burnell

    Cardiff Blues have placed Gareth Baber and Justin Burnell in joint charge with their interim appointments being reassessed after the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 5. July, 2011
    Elwood pleased with progress

    Elwood pleased with progress

    Connacht coach Eric Elwood is pleased with how well his new-look squad has come together in pre-season.

  • Thursday, 30. June, 2011
    Wasps unfazed by Blues threat

    Wasps unfazed by Blues threat

    Wasps are willing to meet Cardiff Blues in court after refusing to pay compensation for the recruitment of Dai Young.

  • Thursday, 30. June, 2011
    Young handed Wasps reins

    Young handed Wasps reins

    Wasps have appointed Dai Young as their new director of rugby, the club announced on Thursday.

  • Tuesday, 28. June, 2011
    Scarlets sign Tongan Test lock

    Scarlets sign Tongan Test lock

    The Scarlets have confirmed that Tongan lock Sione Timani has signed a two-year contract with the Welsh region.

  • Monday, 27. June, 2011
    Tuilagi to roar for Dragons

    Tuilagi to roar for Dragons

    Former Leeds and Sale centre Andy Tuilagi is set to be confirmed as a Dragons player after agreeing a two-year deal.

  • Wednesday, 22. June, 2011
    Blues deny Young approach

    Blues deny Young approach

    Cardiff Blues insist they have not received an approach for Dai Young despite reports he is set to be appointed Wasps' new director of rugby.

  • Friday, 17. June, 2011
    Horgan's World Cup hopes over

    Horgan's World Cup hopes over

    Shane Horgan's faint hopes of forcing his way into Ireland's World Cup squad are finished after he was ruled out of the tournament build-up.

  • Monday, 13. June, 2011
    Phillips bags move to Bayonne

    Phillips bags move to Bayonne

    Bayonne have won the race to sign Mike Phillips after agreeing a two-year deal with the Wales scrum-half.

  • Tuesday, 31. May, 2011
    Scotland assured over Walker

    Scotland assured over Walker

    The Ospreys have assured Scotland that Nikki Walker will be fit for the World Cup despite undergoing two minor operations this week.