latest rugby union news
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.
Vermeulen out of Boks Tests
South Africa flanker Duane Vermeulen will miss next month's Test series after suffering a knee injury at the weekend.
Gatland hopeful on O'Driscoll
Head coach Warren Gatland is hopeful that Brian O'Driscoll's latest injury is nothing to worry about ahead of this summer's Lions tour.
Beale could miss Lions series
Australia back Kurtley Beale could miss this summer's three-Test series against the Lions due to personal reasons.
Mallinder: Wigan win inspired us
Northampton stunned Saracens 27-13 to reach their first Aviva Premiership final after being inspired by Wigan's FA Cup heroics.
Saints alive as Sarries slump
Northampton upset the odds with a 27-13 victory over Saracens at Allianz Park to set up an Aviva Premiership final showdown with Leicester.
Falcons set up Bedford final
Newcastle Falcons will face the Bedford Blues in the Championship play-off final following a 15-6 win and 34-30 aggregate triumph over Leeds Carnegie at Kingston Park.
Flood hails Croft display
Tom Croft will report for British and Irish Lions duty on Monday after making a big statement about his Test credentials against Australia.
O'Shea lauds 'outstanding' Tigers
Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea paid a glowing tribute to Leicester after the Tigers emphatically ended his team's reign as English champions.



