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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 Pickering refuses to compete with rich clubs The Welsh Rugby Union will not bankrupt itself to keep top players in the country according to board chairman David Pickering http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/182854.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/182854.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:10:13 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 Warburton not taking Test place for granted British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has welcomed the battle he faces to earn a place in the side that will tackle Australia next month http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182815.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182815.html Thu, 16 May 2013 06:51:10 GMT Halfpenny out to make amends for 2009 Wales star Leigh Halfpenny is keen to make up for lost time after playing just once on the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182775.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182775.html Wed, 15 May 2013 08:16:24 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 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 'One tackle from being left paralysed' Ifan Evans has revealed that an accident while training not only ended his career but left him close to being paralysed from the neck down. http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/182635.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/182635.html Sun, 12 May 2013 08:31:49 GMT London Sevens attracts world record crowd HSBC Sevens World Series champions New Zealand were the only side to win all three of their matches on a record-breaking first day at the London Sevens at Twickenham http://www.espnscrum.com/sevens-2012/rugby/story/182599.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/sevens-2012/rugby/story/182599.html Sun, 12 May 2013 08:04:31 GMT Ulster down Scarlets to book final berth Ulster booked their place in the RaboDirect PRO12 final with a 28-17 victory over Scarlets at Ravenhill on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182529.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182529.html Fri, 10 May 2013 21:17:31 GMT Hibbard looks to bury Wallaby ghosts Richard Hibbard is desperate to make amends against Australia for the British & Irish Lions after enduring a difficult series last summer http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182443.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182443.html Thu, 09 May 2013 14:28:45 GMT IRB unveils new plan to counter scrum chaos Rugby chiefs have unveiled their latest bid to cope with the problem of scrum collapses in major international matches http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/182394.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/182394.html Thu, 09 May 2013 04:17:04 GMT Halfpenny desperate to star for Lions Leigh Halfpenny is determined to make his mark for the Lions in Australia, and erase the memory of the injury woes which blighted his tour of South Africa four years ago http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182217.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182217.html Sun, 05 May 2013 09:38:00 GMT Wales turn to youth for Japan tour Interim Wales coach Robin McBryde has opted to leave out experienced quartet James Hook, Lee Byrne, Ryan Jones and Matthew Rees for their tour to Japan this summer http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/181810.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/181810.html Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:52 GMT Warburton recounts 'dream' call from Gatland British & Irish Lions Sam Warburton has revealed how he found out that he was the man that coach Warren Gatland wanted to lead the side to Australia this summer http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181803.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181803.html Wed, 01 May 2013 12:59:11 GMT Wilkinson reveals Lions torment Jonny Wilkinson has spoken of his immense disappointment at not being able to take up an offer to player for the British & Irish Lions this summer http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181794.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181794.html Wed, 01 May 2013 06:39:52 GMT Lions squad: How the players reacted The 37 players for the 2013 tour to Australia have been expressing their delight at being called-up for Warren Gatland's squad http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181770.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181770.html Wed, 01 May 2013 10:18:41 GMT Gatland backs Warburton to deliver British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has backed Sam Warburton to do a "brilliant job" for the tourists after being confirmed as their captain for the summer's tour to Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181746.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181746.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:57:28 GMT Wilkinson turned down Lions offer British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has revealed that Jonny Wilkinson turned down the chance to tour Australia this summer http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181705.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181705.html Fri, 03 May 2013 06:04:17 GMT Warburton named Lions captain Wales' Sam Warburton has been named British & Irish Lions captain for this summer's tour of Hong Kong and Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181692.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/181692.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:42 GMT