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France call in overseas stars
France boss Philippe Saint-Andre has named eight uncapped players in his squad for next month's tour of New Zealand.
Blades out to tame Lions
Former Australia front-row Cam Blades has been confirmed as the coach of the Combined NSW-Queensland Country side to face the British and Irish Lions on June 11.
Wales lose Williams for tour
Scarlets centre Scott Williams has joined team-mate Rhys Priestland in being ruled out of Wales' tour of Japan due to injury.
O'Driscoll hope for Leinster
Leinster are optimistic about Brian O'Driscoll being fit for Friday night's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Francais in Dublin.
Munster star Howlett retires
Munster captain Doug Howlett has announced his retirement from rugby union on medical advice.
New look for All Blacks
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has called up 10 uncapped players to his training squad for the three-Test series against France.
Allen commits to Ospreys
The Ospreys have confirmed that back-rower Morgan Allen has committed his future to the club until at least May 2015.
Sexton wanted Wilko on tour
Leinster fly-half Jonny Sexton admits he was disappointed that Jonny Wilkinson was left out of the Lions squad.
Healy - Hard to focus on club
Cian Healy admits it will be hard for Leinster's British and Irish Lions contingent to focus on their double bid.
Gatland nervous for finalists
Lions coach Warren Gatland admits he faces a nervous couple of weeks as many of his squad contest domestic and European cup finals.
Scots prepare with Highland fling
Scotland will use a three-day Highland training camp to prepare for their summer tour to South Africa.
Wood eyes Leicester scalp
Tom Wood has warned Leicester that Northampton will be out to "shock" them at Twickenham in the Aviva Premiership final.
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