Rugby Union: May 2009 Archives

Keith Earls has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions next match against the Golden Lions after picking up a shoulder injury.

Newport Gwent Dragons sealed their place in next season's Heineken Cup with a comfortable play-off win at Calvisano.

Andy Powell and replacement Stephen Ferris have been ruled out of today's Lions tour opener against the Royal XV.

Lions coach Ian McGeechan believes Joe Worsley will be an important member of the squad as he lines up for the tour opener on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeehan has named skipper Paul O'Connell in his starting 15 for the opening game in South Africa.

Lions forwards coach Warren Gatland has insisted he will not provoke South Africa by using mind games during the three-Test series.

Northampton Saints have secured the signing of former Australia second row Dan Vickerman on a one-year contract.

The Lions have arrived in South Africa for their "toughest challenge" as they face three Tests against the world champions.

Wales fly-half James Hook has been called up to replace Leigh Halfpenny for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Danny Cipriani is determined to prove he deserved a place on England's tour of Argentina when he lines up for the Saxons this summer.

Lions coach Ian McGeechan has replaced the banned Alan Quinlan with Tom Croft, while Jerry Flannery and Leigh Halfpenny are injured.

England manager Martin Johnson has insisted Danny Cipriani did not deserve a place in this summer's series on current form.

Fly-half Danny Cipriani has been left out of England's squad for the summer Tests against Argentina and a clash with the Barbarians.

Jonny Wilkinson hopes his move to Toulon will see him play for five years and insists he needs a 'fresh start' to revive his career.

Munster flanker Alan Quinlan will appeal against his 12-week ban to try and keep his Lions dream alive.

Wasps star Danny Cipriani has delayed surgery to remove a metal pin from his ankle so he can play for England or the Lions this summer.

Newcastle have made their seventh new capture for next season, with the signing of Leeds Carnegie centre Rob Vickerman.

Percy Montgomery has been added to the Springbok coaching staff ahead of the Lions series and will oversee the team's kicking practice.

Former All Black's flanker Jerry Collins is set for a move to Ospreys after agreeing terms with the Welsh side.

Leicester Tigers captain Martin Corry has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

Tom Shanklin is coming to terms with the disappointment of missing the Lions tour to South Africa because of a shoulder dislocation.

Japan has officially submitted its bid to host the 2015 or 2019 World Cups and will compete against England, South Africa and Italy.

Tom Shanklin will be out of action for at least four months as he needs surgery to correct the shoulder injury picked up on Wednesday.

Welsh centre Tom Shanklin is the latest doubt for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury.

Francois Steyn is the latest injury problem facing South Africa ahead of this summer's Test series with the British and Irish Lions.

Leinster fly-half Felipe Contepomi has suffered Heineken Cup final heartache as he will miss the Murrayfield showpiece through injury.

Alan Quinlan could miss out on the Lions tour of South Africa if he is cited for an eye-gouging offence on Leinster's Leo Cullen.

Ex-Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell has ended his dual-code career with a 16-13 defeat for Saracens against Northampton.

Fly-half Ryan Lamb and centre Anthony Allen have left Gloucester at the end of a woeful season for the West Country side.

Keith Earls has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions next match against the Golden Lions after picking up a shoulder injury.

Newport Gwent Dragons sealed their place in next season's Heineken Cup with a comfortable play-off win at Calvisano.

Andy Powell and replacement Stephen Ferris have been ruled out of today's Lions tour opener against the Royal XV.

Lions coach Ian McGeechan believes Joe Worsley will be an important member of the squad as he lines up for the tour opener on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeehan has named skipper Paul O'Connell in his starting 15 for the opening game in South Africa.

Lions forwards coach Warren Gatland has insisted he will not provoke South Africa by using mind games during the three-Test series.

Northampton Saints have secured the signing of former Australia second row Dan Vickerman on a one-year contract.

The Lions have arrived in South Africa for their "toughest challenge" as they face three Tests against the world champions.

Wales fly-half James Hook has been called up to replace Leigh Halfpenny for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Danny Cipriani is determined to prove he deserved a place on England's tour of Argentina when he lines up for the Saxons this summer.

Lions coach Ian McGeechan has replaced the banned Alan Quinlan with Tom Croft, while Jerry Flannery and Leigh Halfpenny are injured.

England manager Martin Johnson has insisted Danny Cipriani did not deserve a place in this summer's series on current form.

Fly-half Danny Cipriani has been left out of England's squad for the summer Tests against Argentina and a clash with the Barbarians.

Jonny Wilkinson hopes his move to Toulon will see him play for five years and insists he needs a 'fresh start' to revive his career.

Munster flanker Alan Quinlan will appeal against his 12-week ban to try and keep his Lions dream alive.

Wasps star Danny Cipriani has delayed surgery to remove a metal pin from his ankle so he can play for England or the Lions this summer.

Newcastle have made their seventh new capture for next season, with the signing of Leeds Carnegie centre Rob Vickerman.

Percy Montgomery has been added to the Springbok coaching staff ahead of the Lions series and will oversee the team's kicking practice.

Former All Black's flanker Jerry Collins is set for a move to Ospreys after agreeing terms with the Welsh side.

Leicester Tigers captain Martin Corry has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

Tom Shanklin is coming to terms with the disappointment of missing the Lions tour to South Africa because of a shoulder dislocation.

Japan has officially submitted its bid to host the 2015 or 2019 World Cups and will compete against England, South Africa and Italy.

Tom Shanklin will be out of action for at least four months as he needs surgery to correct the shoulder injury picked up on Wednesday.

Welsh centre Tom Shanklin is the latest doubt for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury.

Francois Steyn is the latest injury problem facing South Africa ahead of this summer's Test series with the British and Irish Lions.