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Wilkinson named player of year
Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.
Castro's exit confirmed
Martin Castrogiovanni's departure from Leicester has been confirmed although the Italian prop's future plans are far from clear.
Deans issues Cooper challenge
Australian coach Robbie Deans challenged Quade Cooper to prove himself when the Queensland Reds face the British and Irish Lions on June 8.
Armitage taunting sparks row
Former England full-back Delon Armitage has become embroiled in row with past and present players after taunting an opponent while scoring the match-winning try for Toulon in their Heineken Cup triumph.
Cup win justifies Kennedy move
Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.
Best leads Ireland in summer tour
Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being snubbed by the British and Irish Lions.
Deans offers hope to absentees
Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to face the Lions.
Three new faces for Wallabies
Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions.
Wilko: 'Better than World Cup'
Jonny Wilkinson described winning the Heineken Cup with Toulon as a bigger achievement than his Rugby World Cup triumph 10 years ago.
Heineken glory for Toulon
Jonny Wilkinson's Toulon staged a dramatic fightback to edge out French rivals Clermont Auvergne 16-15 in a thrilling Heineken Cup final in Dublin.
Wallabies dealt double blow
Tatafu Polota-Nau is unlikely to play a part in the British & Irish Lion series, but Australia coach Robbie Deans is hopeful over George Smith.
O'Gara to coach Racing Metro
Ronan O'Gara has agreed to become assistant coach of Racing Metro after announcing his retirement from rugby.
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