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Blues concerned over Stanley concussion The career of Blues utility Benson Stanley may be in the balance after his latest bout of concussion. http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/164365.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/164365.html Mon, 21 May 2012 03:35:47 GMT How does the Leinster 'dynasty' rank? Leinster are a great side no doubt, but where do they rank alongside the other dominant sides of the modern game? http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164354.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164354.html Sun, 20 May 2012 16:45:56 GMT Cullen hails Schmidt's 'pursuit of excellence' Leinster captain Leo Cullen has pinpointed coach Joe Schmidt's "relentless pursuit of excellence" as a driving force behind their ascent to greatness http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164353.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164353.html Sun, 20 May 2012 13:16:04 GMT Premiership chief hails improving financial picture Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty has welcomed promising financial results from the country's leading clubs http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/164350.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/164350.html Sun, 20 May 2012 12:45:46 GMT Cooper eyes Wallabies return Reds fly-half Quade Cooper celebrated his long-awaited return to action by setting his sights on reclaiming his place in the Wallabies' line-up http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/164347.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/164347.html Sun, 20 May 2012 10:29:37 GMT Zac Guildford drafted into All Blacks squad Crusaders winger Zac Guildford has been called into the All Blacks training squad ahead of their three-Test series against Ireland next month http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/164343.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/164343.html Sun, 20 May 2012 09:45:50 GMT Thorn delights in yet more glory Brad Thorn immediately set his sights on more glory after he added the Heineken Cup to the most glittering CV in world rugby http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164341.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164341.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:33:12 GMT Mealamu a worry for All Blacks All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is concerned over the limited game time hooker Keven Mealamu has seen this season after suffering a calf injury. http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/164331.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/164331.html Sun, 20 May 2012 03:10:31 GMT Stormers down Waratahs to claim top spot The Stormers climbed to the top of the Super Rugby standings with a hard fought 19-13 win over the Waratahs on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/164239.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2012/rugby/story/164239.html Sun, 20 May 2012 09:17:33 GMT In the presence of greatness Leinster secured their third Heineken Cup with a ruthless 42-14 win over Ulster at Twickenham on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164325.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164325.html Sat, 19 May 2012 21:04:00 GMT How they rated After seeing Leinster lift their third title in four years with a 42-14 win over Ulster at Twickenham on Saturday, ESPNscrum assesses how the players on both sides fared http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164324.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164324.html Sat, 19 May 2012 21:04:18 GMT O'Driscoll: We're building a dynasty Brian O'Driscoll hailed the creation of a Heineken Cup dynasty after Leinster's record-breaking 42-14 victory over Ulster in the season finale at Twickenham http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164316.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164316.html Sun, 20 May 2012 12:50:31 GMT Leinster claim back-to-back titles Leinster secured their third Heineken Cup with a ruthless 42-14 win over Ulster at Twickenham on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164313.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164313.html Sat, 19 May 2012 21:04:55 GMT Cory Jane set to miss June Tests All Blacks flyer Cory Jane looks set to miss their three-Test series against Ireland after suffering an injury on Friday http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/164298.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/164298.html Sat, 19 May 2012 13:22:17 GMT Phillips joins Scarlets Winger Kristian Phillips has completed a move from the Ospreys to the Scarlets. http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/164295.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/164295.html Sat, 19 May 2012 13:07:19 GMT Gloucester close in on next coach Gloucester managing director Ken Nottage has revealed the Aviva Premiership club are looking at four realistic options as their new head coach http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/164288.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2011-12/rugby/story/164288.html Sat, 19 May 2012 10:10:37 GMT Cohen questions Lancaster appointment Former England international Ben Cohen believes the current England coaching team, led by Stuart Lancaster, lack the requisite experience to succeed at international level. http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/164278.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/164278.html Sat, 19 May 2012 03:41:30 GMT Harinordoquy delights in Biarritz triumph Imanol Harinordoquy was delighted to turn the tables on Jonny Wilkinson as Biarritz edged out Toulon 21-18 to win the Amlin Challenge Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164277.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164277.html Fri, 18 May 2012 22:46:48 GMT The hand of Yachvili "The party has already started and the oompah band, Yachvili, Serge Blanco et al will not care one bit that the performance lacked a little gloss." <b>Tom Hamilton</b> reports from The Stoop http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164271.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164271.html Sat, 19 May 2012 21:05:47 GMT Biarritz edge Toulon for euro glory Biarritz claimed a controversial 21-18 victory over Toulon in their Amlin Challenge Cup final clash at The Stoop on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164259.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2011-12/rugby/story/164259.html Sat, 19 May 2012 21:06:21 GMT