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Richards still regrets Bloodgate

Dean Richards has admitted he still feels the guilt over the Bloodgate scandal that rocked English rugby to its core.

We weren’t worth ticket prices – Jones

Alun-Wyn Jones admits the Ospreys were not putting a good enough rugby product on the field earlier in the RaboDirect PRO12 season.

Odejobi blow for England

England coach Ben Ryan will have to make a late change to his squad for the Marriott London Sevens after Mark Odejobi was ruled out.

Reds look to cage Cruden

Forget about Sonny Bill Williams, Reds vice-captain Will Genia believes that fly-half Aaron Cruden is the Chiefs’ biggest threat.

Revenge not on Allen’s mind

Leicester centre Anthony Allen is backing the Welford Road factor to play a key role in their Aviva Premiership semi-final with Saracens.

Mitchell in line for surprise return

Waratahs and Wallaby winger Drew Mitchell could return to the playing field in a matter of weeks – months earlier than expected.

Goodes handed first Hurricanes start

South African-born prop Reggie Goodes will start his first match for the ‘Canes in Saturday’s Super Rugby tie with the Highlanders.

Charteris pens Perpignan deal

Wales and Dragons lock Luke Charteris signed a three-year deal with Top 14 side Perpignan on Wednesday.

Plumtree keeps the faith

Sharks coach John Plumtree has named an unchanged matchday 22 for Saturday’s Super Rugby showdown with the Western Force.

Lipman back for Rebels

Michael Lipman returns to the Rebels side to face the Crusaders on Saturday but they’ll be without the versatile Richard Kingi.

Kvesic blow for England

England U20 have been hit by a blow ahead of the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship after Worcester flanker Matt Kvesic was ruled out.

No booze for hungry Care

Danny Care has revealed that banning himself from alcohol is having a positive effect on his game as he looks for an England recall.

Andrew: Focus is on South Africa

Rob Andrew says Stuart Lancaster is right to look no further than the summer tour of South Africa.

Playing comeback for Larkham?

Jake White has revealed that bringing Wallaby great Stephen Larkham out of retirement is a “real option” for the injury-ravaged Brumbies.

Worcester bring in Matavesi

Worcester have signed Fijian Josh Matavesi from Racing but Tom Arscott, Ben Gulliver and Richard Muagututia will exit Sixways Stadium.

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