Simon Danielli is backing Bath to wipe out a five-point deficit and remain on course for a domestic and European double when they take on Beziers tomorrow.

Gloucester’s preparations for their Heineken Cup showdown with Munster could suffer a setback at Twickenham tomorrow.

THE Irish Rugby Union Players Association has issued its “full and unconditional support” for Frankie Sheahan in his bid to overturn a two-year suspension imposed by ERC for a doping offence.

Wasps boss Warren Gatland has made three changes to his line-up for tomorrow’s Zurich Premiership final against Gloucester at Twickenham.

Matt Perry believes Parker Pen Challenge Cup success would be a fitting tribute to Bath’s fighting qualities this season.

Leeds face a mission improbable against Zurich Premiership wild card opponents Saracens tomorrow in what should be their last game of an impressive season.

CONOR O’SHEA accepts that London Irish’s future as a professional rugby organisation could be decided tonight when they face fellow relegation candidates Bath at the Recreation Ground.

A three man ERC Disciplinary Committee will hear charges of misconduct brought against Neath, Ebbw Vale and Saracens at hearings in Dublin on Tuesday, April 8.

Iain Balshaw is to undergo surgery on his damaged right shoulder – effectively ending all hope of him playing in this season’s RBS Six Nations Championship.

ENGLAND and Wales are both counting the cost of injuries to key players ahead of the RBS Six Nations Championship.

Northampton coach Wayne Smith has rung the changes for tomorrow’s Zurich Premiership clash against leaders Gloucester in the wake of the pre-Christmas Powergen Cup shocker at Second Division Orrell.

Steve Williams believes there is more to come from Northampton as the Saints visit Heineken Cup rivals Cardiff tomorrow.

Europe's professional rugby chiefs have warned that any new Welsh provincial sides face exclusion from the continent's cup competitions.