http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/ The latest stories from the Rugby Union section of the BBC Sport web site. en-gb Fri, 25 May 2012 21:35:15 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/shared/img/sport_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/ 120 60 15 Christian Wade is set to make his senior debut for England in Sunday's Killik Cup game against the Barbarians at Twickenham. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18202933 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18202933 Fri, 25 May 2012 09:39:32 GMT Leicester's teenage fly-half George Ford will start in Saturday's Premiership final with Toby Flood on the bench. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18154802 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18154802 Fri, 25 May 2012 11:46:30 GMT Sean O'Brien misses double-chasing Leinster's Pro12 final against Ospreys at the RDS on Sunday because of injury. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169721 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169721 Fri, 25 May 2012 11:56:15 GMT Harrow West MP Gareth Thomas tables a motion in support of London Welsh's bid for promotion to the Premiership. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/18211454 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/18211454 Fri, 25 May 2012 16:53:29 GMT Captain Sam Warburton says a three-Test series defeat in Australia in June would leave Wales feeling "disappointed". http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18200966 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18200966 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:15:39 GMT Scotland and Edinburgh forward Geoff Cross eyes a trio of wins in Australasia - if consistency can be found. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18215599 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18215599 Fri, 25 May 2012 19:34:19 GMT Leicester's lock Geoff Parling remains focused as he looks to cap a remarkable season with victory in the Premiership final. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18160895 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18160895 Fri, 25 May 2012 10:11:17 GMT Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea says his side will keep improving whatever the outcome of the Aviva Premiership final. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18173407 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18173407 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:24:38 GMT Former Springbok captain John Smit warns England's South African-born players to expect extra scrutiny during their tour. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18193574 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18193574 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:58:49 GMT London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips says the club will consider legal action to allow them entry to the Premiership. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18189444 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18189444 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:52:00 GMT Worcester Warriors flanker Jake Abbott signs contract extension at Sixways. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18206691 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18206691 Fri, 25 May 2012 10:24:27 GMT Scotland head coach Andy Robinson insists he is enjoying facing a tough summer tour. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18196760 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18196760 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:56:39 GMT Ahead of Sunday's Pro12 final against Leinster, Ospreys coach Steve Tandy hails predecessors Scott Johnson and Sean Holley. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18188648 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18188648 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:32:52 GMT Scarlets chief executive Mark Davies refuses to comment on speculation linking head coach Nigel Davies with Gloucester. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18184176 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18184176 Thu, 24 May 2012 06:31:23 GMT London Irish appoint former Nottingham director of rugby Glenn Delaney as their new forwards coach. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18191812 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18191812 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:06:50 GMT London Irish sign tight-head prop forward Cai Griffiths from Ospreys as a direct replacement for Faan Rautenbach. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18193773 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18193773 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:09:25 GMT Northampton's Phil Dowson is named captain for England's non-cap international against the Barbarians on Sunday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18183360 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18183360 Wed, 23 May 2012 18:37:12 GMT Ospreys wing Hanno Dirksen reveals he turned down a World Cup place with the USA in his bid to play his Test rugby for Wales. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18188640 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18188640 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:56:19 GMT Cornish Pirates owner Dicky Evans says it is a "disaster" for Cornwall if the club don't move to a new stadium. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18189123 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18189123 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:29:55 GMT England manager Stuart Lancaster says Christian Wade, who will make his senior England debut against the Barbarians, says the winger is an exciting prospect., describing the London Wasps winger's performances during training as "electric". http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18216272 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18216272 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:07:23 GMT Saracens and former South Africa hooker John Smit says he is looking forward to the "buzz" of international rugby when he captains the Barbarians against England on Sunday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18198356 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18198356 Fri, 25 May 2012 09:54:21 GMT Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care tells BBC London 94.9 that they aspire to become as successful a club as Leicester Tigers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18207051 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18207051 Fri, 25 May 2012 12:23:24 GMT London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips tells BBC London 94.9 that he does not understand why their bid for a ground-share with Oxford United was turned down by the RFU as several other Premiership clubs play at football stadiums. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18191650 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18191650 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:53:39 GMT Leicester Tigers and England centre Anthony Allen says their entire season will be judged on the outcome of Saturday's Premiership final against Harlequins. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18196936 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18196936 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:52:37 GMT Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea tells BBC London he is "not bothered" that Leicester Tigers are favourites to claim the Aviva Premiership title on Saturday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18196243 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18196243 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:13:15 GMT Leicester Tigers captain Geordan Murphy tells BBC Radio Leicester that Harlequins are the "complete" side as they prepare to face the Londoners in Saturday's Premiership final. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18164847 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18164847 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:05:02 GMT Leinster team manager Guy Easterby says the Irish region will be ready for the Ospreys. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18162391 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18162391 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:58:06 GMT New Scarlets lock George Earle says he was attracted to the team from his native South Africa by Wales' playing style under Warren Gatland. He also admits harbouring a desire to play for Wales after qualifying on residency grounds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18166158 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18166158 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:19:55 GMT Cornish Pirates head coach Ian Davies tells BBC Radio Cornwall his side "have got it all to do" after losing to London Welsh. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18190953 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18190953 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:35:48 GMT Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder tells BBC Radio Northampton he expects new signing Cameron Shepherd will make a "massive contribution" to the club. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18160525 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18160525 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:19:19 GMT Departing Leicester Tigers fly-half Jeremy Staunton tells BBC Radio Leicester he is not going to get "stressed" by the fact his future is yet to be resolved. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18164854 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18164854 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:42:11 GMT Ospreys seek to end a turbulent season on high by denying Leinster a domestic and European double http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18190271 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18190271 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:33:21 GMT Leicester Tigers can draw on a wealth of experience from a core of players in Saturday's Aviva Premiership final. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18166562 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18166562 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:57:06 GMT Former England centre on European champions Leinster, the upcoming Premiership final between Leicester and Harlequins, and other topics http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18159571 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18159571 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:15:19 GMT Jim Mason examines Andy Robinson's choices for Scotland's tour of Australasia - and their chances of recording a win http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18111853 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18111853 Thu, 17 May 2012 21:55:56 GMT Bristol's hopes of rejoining the Premiership are on hold again after they fail to negotiate the Championship play-offs for the second time in three years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18058846 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18058846 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:19:14 GMT Kellock pays tribute to man who made him captain at Glasgow Warriors http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18057658 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18057658 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:14:58 GMT Ospreys and Wales prop Paul James will join Bath for next season's Premiership campaign, saying he needs a new career challenge. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17848640 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17848640 Thu, 10 May 2012 12:57:40 GMT Leigh Halfpenny says Wales must win their three-Test series against Australia in June to make their point to the world. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169398 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169398 Tue, 22 May 2012 21:34:06 GMT Connacht sign former Leinster hooker Jason Harris-Wright and Galwegians back Brian Murphy on one-year contracts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18106528 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18106528 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:05:36 GMT Edinburgh sign Mike Penn on a one-year contract as the back leaves Worcester Warriors. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17990507 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17990507 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:11:23 GMT Exeter Chiefs academy trio Joel Conlon, Kieran Davies and Jack Arnott sign their first professional deals. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18203434 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18203434 Fri, 25 May 2012 08:18:15 GMT Departing coach Sean Lineen expresses his pride in the Glasgow Warriors team after his final match in charge. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18048436 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18048436 Sat, 12 May 2012 21:25:38 GMT Wales coach Robert Howley and hooker Ken Owens want Nigel Davies to remain at the Scarlets, not take over at Gloucester. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18152123 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18152123 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:54:10 GMT Danny Care wants to show how much he has matured by guiding Harlequins to a first Premiership title on Saturday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18173137 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18173137 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:13:08 GMT Departing Leicester Tigers fly-half Jeremy Staunton says he is still not sure where he will be playing next season. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18162690 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18162690 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:09:12 GMT Brian O'Driscoll insists Leinster will chase more glory after crushing Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18134321 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18134321 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:17:59 GMT Jonathan Fisher rejoins London Irish after spending the last year playing for the Bedford Blues. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18159306 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18159306 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:11:16 GMT Cornish Pirates sign six new players for the 2012-13 Championship season, including Wasps centre Alex Cheeseman. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18148691 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18148691 Mon, 21 May 2012 16:06:20 GMT The Ospreys sweep Munster aside in a clinical, five-tries-to-one display to reach the Pro-12 play-off final. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18006903 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18006903 Fri, 11 May 2012 20:27:30 GMT Newcastle Falcons sign Scotland international scrum-half Rory Lawson on a two-year contract. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18114478 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18114478 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:24:03 GMT Newport County extend a deadline for an agreement to secure a grounshare deal to play at Rodney Parade rugby stadium. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18196299 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18196299 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:46:38 GMT Northampton Saints sign Australia and Western Force full-back Cameron Shepherd for the 2012-13 season. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18144234 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18144234 Tue, 22 May 2012 05:44:54 GMT The Ospreys can defeat Leinster in the RaboDirect Pro12 final on Sunday, believes Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18157827 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18157827 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:40:27 GMT Sale chief executive Steve Diamond is confident the Sharks can attract big enough crowds for the club to break even when they move to Salford. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17991773 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17991773 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:15:32 GMT Saracens' Mark McCall is satisfied with his team's progress despite their loss against Leicester in the Premiership semi-final. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18061048 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18061048 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:18:32 GMT The Scarlets respond to the loss of three locks by signing uncapped South African George Earle on a three-year deal. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18151178 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18151178 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:00 GMT Leinster crush a spirited Ulster by a record Heineken Cup final-winning margin to become the first side to win three titles in four years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18051349 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18051349 Sat, 19 May 2012 17:59:43 GMT Worcester academy manager Andrew Stanley is to leave Sixways to take up the same role with his old club Gloucester. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18072802 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18072802 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:04:34 GMT Scotland rugby union great Chris Paterson retires on Saturday - BBC Sport looks back at his illustrious career for club and country http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17956274 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17956274 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:55:32 GMT The Wales record-breaking try-scorer looks back at his career ahead of his final game http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18181318 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18181318 Wed, 23 May 2012 16:18:27 GMT