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Leinster and Ulster vie for PRO12 title Ulster and Leinster will vie for the RaboDirect PRO12 title at the RDS on Saturday afternoon in what promises to be an epic clash http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183303.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183303.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:14:40 GMT Chiefs score thrilling win over Crusaders It was a moment that would test their resolve in a match that would summarise their season - and the Chiefs delivered http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183298.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183298.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:01:10 GMT Webber to captain England against Barbarians Bath hooker Rob Webber will captain England for the first time against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday http://www.espnscrum.com/barbarians/rugby/story/183297.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/barbarians/rugby/story/183297.html Fri, 24 May 2013 10:19:15 GMT RFU drafts in Joe Lydon The Rugby Football Union has appointed Joe Lydon as its new head of international player development http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/183294.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/183294.html Fri, 24 May 2013 09:18:22 GMT Schoolboy rugby player cops 80-week ban A Noord-Kaap High School player has been handed a 80-week suspension for foul play, according to reports on the Beeld website http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/183287.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/183287.html Fri, 24 May 2013 08:54:13 GMT Cardiff Blues turn to artificial surface The Cardiff Blues will play on an artificial pitch at the Arms Park next season, according to reports http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183283.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183283.html Fri, 24 May 2013 07:29:14 GMT Combined Country squad to take on the Lions Combined Country coach Cam Blades has unveiled his preliminary 43-man squad, 18 days out from his sides clash against the British & Irish Lions in Newcastle http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183281.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183281.html Fri, 24 May 2013 07:29:33 GMT Jamie Joseph quits Maori job Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph steps down from the Maori All Blacks job he has held for three years to concentrate on the struggling Super Rugby franchise http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/183276.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/183276.html Fri, 24 May 2013 03:36:44 GMT Nonu finally set to partner Ellison Tamati Ellison and Ma'a Nonu are set to combine in the Highlanders midfield for the first time this season in the Super Rugby match against Western Force http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183273.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183273.html Fri, 24 May 2013 03:03:16 GMT Tahs sorry for offensive tweet New South Wales Waratahs apologise for an offensive four-letter word appearing on their Twitter account http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183270.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183270.html Fri, 24 May 2013 00:37:07 GMT Rebels' penalty try wrong decision Lyndon Bray, Sanzar's head of referees, has described as "an honest mistake" the decision to award Melbourne Rebels a penalty try against the Stormers http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183268.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183268.html Fri, 24 May 2013 00:12:47 GMT Colby Faingaa replaces George Smith Colby Faingaa makes the Brumbies' starting line-up for the first time in more than two years, replacing veteran flanker George Smith against the Blues http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183264.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183264.html Thu, 23 May 2013 22:53:12 GMT Ali Williams quits Test rugby Ali Williams, part of the All Blacks training camp in Mt Maunganui, takes to YouTube to announce his retirement from international rugby http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/183261.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/183261.html Fri, 24 May 2013 04:08:28 GMT Reds unleash veteran Samo Veteran Radike Samo returns to the Queensland pack as the Reds aim to break down the strong Stormers defence in Cape Town on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183241.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183241.html Fri, 24 May 2013 04:44:18 GMT Super Rugby round 15 line-ups Who's playing where in Super Rugby round 15? We bring you the line-ups as they are named to inform your ESPN FootyTips selections http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183099.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/183099.html Fri, 24 May 2013 04:32:57 GMT ITM Cup player payments drop New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew is encouraged by reduced ITM Cup salaries, showing provincial unions are working hard to live within their means http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/183266.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/183266.html Thu, 23 May 2013 23:38:51 GMT Newcastle edge nearer Premiership Newcastle moved a step closer to a return to the Aviva Premiership after claiming a nine-point lead over Bedford in the first leg of their Championship final, with fly-half Jimmy Gopperth doing most of the damage http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/183253.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/183253.html Thu, 23 May 2013 23:08:56 GMT Fraser's injury worse than first feared Saracens flanker Will Fraser is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines with a troublesome shoulder injury http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/183247.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/183247.html Thu, 23 May 2013 13:40:36 GMT Ulster vow to win for Spence Ulster winger Tommy Bowe is hoping his side can honour the memory of former team-mate Nevin Spence with victory over Leinster in Saturday night's RaboDirect PRO12 final http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183244.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183244.html Thu, 23 May 2013 13:20:35 GMT Tindall captains Baabaas against England The Barbarians have unveiled their team for the match against England on Sunday at Twickenham and World Cup-winning centre Mike Tindall has been handed the captain's armband http://www.espnscrum.com/barbarians/rugby/story/183239.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/barbarians/rugby/story/183239.html Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:41 GMT