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Vickery determined to end Lions career on a high note

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

P hil Vickery revealed he is looking forward to tomorrow's third Test against South Africa – his last appearance in a British and Irish Lions jersey – more than any other game of his career.

Rampant Lions are too strong for Sharks

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The British and Irish Lions continued their unbeaten march through South Africa by sinking the Sharks in impressive fashion at ABSA Stadium.

Gloucester could face a mass exodus

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Gloucester Rugby could be facing a mass exodus from Kingsholm ahead of next season, after Carlos Spencer became the latest player to cast his future into doubt.

Hull can guide Bristol Rugby straight back up, says old boy Hodgson

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

One of Paul Hull's former protégés is backing Bristol Rugby to bounce back to the Guinness Premiership next year.

Big week for Gloucester Rugby after humbling by Northampton Saints

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Northampton Saints 40 Gloucester Rugby 22: Match report from Franklin's Gardens.

Pressure is on Bath Rugby as backs waste chances

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Bath 3 Harlequins 19: Australian forward Justin Harrison claimed referee Dave Pearson was clueless about officiating the scrum as a wasteful Bath Rugby slumped to a defeat that has seriously dented their title hopes.

Meehan: Bath Rugby must win last two matches

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Head coach Steve Meehan says Bath have to win their last two league games to have any chance of being involved in the Guinness Premiership final at Twickenham next month.

Lydney see off fellow strugglers Bridgwater to move out of drop zone

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Lydney 41 Bridgwater 12: Lydney moved out of the National Three South relegation zone with this victory over fellow strugglers Bridgwater, scoring five tries and earning themselves a bonus point.

Late Rosslyn Park try denies Dings Crusaders victory

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Dings Crusaders 14 Rosslyn Park 16: Dings fell just one minute short of beating high-flying Rosslyn Park when the visitors took the lead for the first time in the match with a try on 79 minutes.

Cinderford power to win at Mounts Bay

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mounts Bay 26 Cinderford 40: Cinderford secured a bonus-point victory at Mounts Bay after leading 40-0 and then overcoming a late rally from the home side.

Eight tries for Cheltenham as Trowbridge are sunk

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Cheltenham bounced back from a narrow defeat at the hands of champions-elect Maidenhead with a 46-22 victory over Trowbridge.

Clifton one point away from clinching title

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

South West One round-up

Wasteful Bath pay the price

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:50:00 GMT

FULL-TIME: Bath 3 Harlequins 19: A wasteful Bath slumped to defeat against an impressive Harlequins side at the Rec today.

Coach Meehan wants a high tempo from Bath

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Steve Meehan will urge his weary Bath players to repeat the heroics that saw off Wasps when they host title rivals Harlequins today.

Bristol work on ways to keep back Nathan Brew

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Nathan Brew will not play again this season – but Bristol chief executive Steve Gorvett believes the centre's Memorial Stadium career may not yet be over.

Bath Rugby prop Bell relishes busy period

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Duncan Bell will pull his boots on for the third time in eight days when Harlequins visit Bath today – and insists he would not have it any other way.

We have to front up for this, says Gloucester's Somerville

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Most eyes at Franklin's Gardens will be on one former All Black this afternoon – but it is another whose presence is underpinning Gloucester's bid for Guinness Premiership glory.

This Guinness Premiership finale could not be better

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

GARETH CHILCOTT COLUMN: There are some huge games in the Guinness Premiership this weekend – and none are bigger than Bath versus Harlequins.

We're leaders of the pack says Bath Rugby coach Meehan

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Steve Meehan has praised his pack for their "incredible" scrummaging display in their Guinness Premiership victory over Wasps.

Spencer: My focus is on Gloucester Rugby, not Saints return

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Carlos Spencer will return to Northampton with Gloucester on Saturday – but insists he goes back to Franklin's Gardens with nothing to prove.