Event: Aviva Premiership final

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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British and Irish Lions lose Billy Vunipola to shoulder injury

The British and Irish Lions must head to New Zealand without one of the most destructive forwards in world rugby after England number eight Billy Vunipola withdrew from the squad through injury.

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Warren Gatland taking a gamble on another Lions series

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Wales boss Gatland praises Hartley as Millennium mind games underway

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Read out of All Blacks first Test against England

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Standing ovation for Wilkinson as Toulon retain title

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Henson named in Wales tour trial game

The rocky (and hairy) road to redemption

Dylan Hartley is perhaps the first person to have found redemption in the form of a moustache.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2014

Best expects ‘physical’ England

England will be out to “destroy” Ireland’s maul in order to derail Joe Schmidt’s Triple Crown tilt, according to hooker Rory Best.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2014

Best commits future to Ulster

Rory Best has signed a new two-year IRFU contract to remain with Ulster until 2016.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2013

Lions urged to keep cool heads

The British and Irish Lions insist they will not be “drawn into silliness” tomorrow after being promised a physical welcome by opening Australia tour opponents Western Force.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2013

Best sets sights on Test spot after Lions reprieve

Rory Best has gone from desolation to elation in just under four weeks.

Tue, 28 May, 2013

Gatland: Best can make big impact

Warren Gatland has backed Rory Best to make a big impact on the British and Irish Lions tour after the Ulster hooker received a late-call up.

Mon, 27 May, 2013

O’Mahony captain

Munster backrow Peter O’Mahony’s leadership credentials were enhanced yesterday when he was named as the new Ireland captain for the upcoming tour to North America.

Mon, 27 May, 2013

Best delighted after belated Lions call

Ireland hooker Rory Best was last night called into the Lions squad for the tour of Hong Kong and Australia.

Mon, 27 May, 2013

Best replaces Hartley in Lions squad

Ireland hooker Rory Best has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour of Hong Kong and Australia.

Sun, 26 May, 2013

Hartley set to miss Lions tour after being handed 11-week ban for swearing at ref

Northampton captain Dylan Hartley has been handed an 11-week ban after being found guilty of verbally abusing a match official in yesterday’s Aviva Premiership final.

Sun, 26 May, 2013

Hartley sees red and puts Lions place in jeopardy

Dylan Hartley could be suspended from the British and Irish Lions tour after he was sent off during the Aviva Premiership final.

Sat, 25 May, 2013

Confusion over fitness of O’Brien

Warren Gatland effectively ruled Sean O’Brien out of Leinster’s RaboDirect Pro 12 final against Ulster on Saturday when he said the Ireland flanker would not be fit for the British and Irish Lions for at least another two weeks.

Tue, 21 May, 2013

BOD likely to be fit for Amlin final

Brian O’Driscoll is likely to be fit for Friday’s Amlin Challenge Cup final despite being told to stay in bed for 48 hours to rest his injured back, according to Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland.

Tue, 14 May, 2013

Will Jones and Murray prove World Cup bolters?

REGRETS, thrills, spills, celebration and contemplation, so much to occupy the minds of players and coaches over the course of the next few weeks as they take a step back from the unrelenting grind of professional rugby and consider the possibilities for next season.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2011

Tuilagi to learn fate this evening

Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi will find out this evening whether he will miss out on the Aviva Premiership final after being cited for punching Northampton wing Chris Ashton.

Wed, 18 May, 2011

Saracens trio pen new deals

England prospects Brad Barritt, Alex Goode and Andy Saull have agreed new three-year contracts with Saracens.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2010