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Tuilagi cleared for South Africa tour
30 May 2012 12:00 AM
The England coach, Stuart Lancaster, last night received a significant helping hand from the Rugby Football Union's disciplinary class when Manu Tuilagi, a clear first choice at outside centre, was cleared to play in the three-Test series against South Africa, which begins in Durban in 10 days' time.
Meyer backs his Boks to batter England
30 May 2012 12:00 AM
Heyneke Meyer is very clear about his primary responsibility as coach of the South Africa rugby team – nothing but winning will suffice.
Matt Stevens ruled out of England tour to South Africa
29 May 2012 03:31 PM
Matt Stevens has been ruled out of England's three-Test summer tour to South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury.
Manu Tuilagi and Toby Flood major concerns for England head coach Stuart Lancaster
29 May 2012 09:06 AM
Stuart Lancaster is sweating on the availability of two key players for England's South Africa tour.
Uncapped Irish trio earn chance
29 May 2012 12:00 AM
The Ireland head coach, Declan Kidney, is set to finalise his 29-man squad for the New Zealand tour after tonight's game against the Barbarians at Kingsholm.
Manu Tuilagi cited for 'tip tackle' on Danny Care during Premiership final
28 May 2012 05:46 PM
Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi could miss England's tour of South Africa after being cited following an incident during the Aviva Premiership final two days ago.
Chris Ashton ditches 'Ash splash' after discussion with England coach Stuart Lancaster
28 May 2012 10:40 AM
Chris Ashton revealed he shelved his trademark 'Ash splash' try-scoring celebration after a conversation with England head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Dowson injury gives England a scare after Ashton leads rout
28 May 2012 12:00 AM
England 57 Barbarians 26
Monye takes pride after Quins stride to the title
28 May 2012 12:00 AM
Harlequins 30 Leicester 23: Londoners announce arrival among elite by beating 'ultimate champions' Leicester
Hartley has bit back between teeth
27 May 2012 12:00 AM
England hooker is raring to go against Barbarians on return from ban for bad behaviour he disputes
Robshaw leads way and Quins roar past Tigers in title thriller
27 May 2012 12:00 AM
Harlequins 30 Leicester Tigers 23: Multicoloured men take their first Premiership crown after pulsating final
Kearney's fitness boosts Leinster
27 May 2012 12:00 AM
Sean O'Brien, the 2011 European player of the year who was man of the match in last week's Heineken Cup final, will be absent when Leinster take on the Ospreys in the RaboDirect Pro12 final in Dublin this afternoon. The flanker has a knee injury. Unfortunately for the Ospreys, the 2012 European player of the year, Rob Kearney has been passed fit and will be at full-back for a Leinster team showing some changes but no glaring weakness. Brian O'Driscoll has also passed a fitness test and starts in the centre; Joe Schmidt, the head coach, is able to drop an All Black World Cup winning lock, Brad Thorn, to the bench.
David Flatman: Summer's here, so it's time to start worrying about relaxation
27 May 2012 12:00 AM
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Ruck and Maul: Tindall gets goodbye to Gloucester but Fuimaono-Sapolu has gone
27 May 2012 12:00 AM
Mike Tindall will follow his debut for the Barbarians at Twickenham today with an appearance against an Ireland XV on Tuesday night at Gloucester, in what will be his farewell to Kingsholm after eight years with the host club.
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