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O'Driscoll rules out 2015 World Cup Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll has denied rumours he may extend his career to the 2015 Rugby World Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183183.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183183.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:09:54 GMT Rowntree optimistic on O'Brien injury British & Irish Lions coach Graham Rowntree has suggested Leinster's Sean O'Brien's recovery from his injury is ahead of schedule http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183171.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183171.html Wed, 22 May 2013 08:13:39 GMT Lions sweat on O'Brien injury The British & Irish Lions are facing an anxious wait as they determine the extent of the injury Sean O'Brien suffered on Friday http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183110.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183110.html Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:43 GMT Deans expects Wilkinson to join Lions mix Australia coach Robbie Deans insists he would not be surprised if Jonny Wilkinson was handed a late call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad next month http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183083.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183083.html Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:48 GMT Eales turns up the heat on 'scarred' Lions Wallabies legend John Eales believes the British & Irish Lions could be making a mistake if Welsh players spearhead their challenge for a series victory over Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183073.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/183073.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:19:55 GMT Kiss set work alongside Schmidt Ireland's acting head coach Les Kiss has confirmed he will form part of new boss Joe Schmidt's support staff following the forthcoming tour of the USA and Canada http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183069.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183069.html Mon, 20 May 2013 07:10:27 GMT Best to lead Ireland on tour Ulster hooker Rory Best will captain Ireland on their North America tour this summer http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183020.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183020.html Sun, 19 May 2013 11:37:00 GMT ERC remain hopeful of Heineken Cup peace deal Heineken Cup officials have confirmed that talks aimed at ending the row that threatens the future of Europe's premier club competition are 'on-going' http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182941.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182941.html Sat, 18 May 2013 13:07:35 GMT O'Gara confirms Racing Metro switch Munster and Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has agreed a two-year contract to join Top 14 side Racing Metro as assistant coach in a move that signals the end of a glittering playing career http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2012-13/rugby/story/182925.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2012-13/rugby/story/182925.html Sat, 18 May 2013 15:04:20 GMT Schmidt delights at unique double Leinster coach Joe Schmidt hailed his side's unique feat of holding both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup at the same time following their 34-13 victory over Stade Francais at the RDS on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182906.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182906.html Fri, 17 May 2013 22:36:38 GMT Leinster's Lions roar at the RDS Leinster secured their fourth European title in five years thanks to a 32-13 triumph over Stade Francais at the RDS in Dublin http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182904.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182904.html Fri, 17 May 2013 22:26:09 GMT Ruthless Leinster win Challenge Cup Leinster secured their fourth European title in five years thanks to a 32-13 triumph over Stade Francais at the RDS in Dublin http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182896.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182896.html Fri, 17 May 2013 23:43:59 GMT Ronan O'Gara to join Racing Metro? Munster and Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has reportedly agreed to join Racing Metro as a coach on a two-year deal http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182882.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182882.html Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:04 GMT Take on our latest Fantasy Rugby challenge! Be prepared to get a bit more excited about the forthcoming British & Irish Lions' tour of Hong Kong and Australia - you can now play our latest Fantasy Rugby challenge http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182832.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182832.html Thu, 16 May 2013 14:28:51 GMT Leinster and Stade eye Challenge Cup glory Leinster and Stade Francais will go head-to-head for this season's Amlin Challenge Cup crown at the RDS in Dublin on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182827.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/amlin-challenge-cup-2012-13/rugby/story/182827.html Thu, 16 May 2013 13:11:36 GMT O'Driscoll signs on for one more year Brian O'Driscoll has signed a new one-year contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014 http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182822.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182822.html Thu, 16 May 2013 12:58:29 GMT Gatland facing anxious fortnight British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has suggested that those players not involved in culmination of the domestic season may have an advantage when it comes to getting the nod for the first Test against Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182694.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182694.html Tue, 14 May 2013 04:25:25 GMT Leinster play down O'Driscoll injury concerns Leinster boss Joe Schmidt has played down the significance of a back injury suffered by centre Brian O'Driscoll during his side's RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final victory over Glasgow on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182677.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182677.html Mon, 13 May 2013 07:13:28 GMT New Zealand power to London Sevens crown New Zealand set the seal on their 11th HSBC Sevens World Series title with a crushing 47-12 victory over Australia in the final of the season-ending London Sevens at Twickenham http://www.espnscrum.com/sevens-2012/rugby/story/182648.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevens-2012/rugby/story/182648.html Sun, 12 May 2013 20:26:39 GMT O'Driscoll injury scare for Leinster and Lions Brian O'Driscoll handed Leinster and the British & Irish Lions an injury scare when he was forced out of his province's RaboDirect PRO12 victory over Glasgow on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182638.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182638.html Mon, 13 May 2013 07:13:53 GMT