Welsh Rugby Warburton 'wise beyond his years'
Former Lions captain Paul O'Connell says Sam Warburton has the maturity and confidence to lead the tourists in Australia.
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Welsh Rugby Davies leads Wales on Japan tour
Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies will lead a squad including nine uncapped players on Wales' June tour to Japan.
N'hampton Final 'do or die' for Northampton
Northampton flanker Tom Wood has urged his side to seize a rare opportunity in the Premiership final against Leicester.
Guscott on Wilkinson, O'Driscoll and the Lions
BBC rugby union expert Jeremy Guscott discusses Jonny Wilkinson's form, Toulon winning the Heineken Cup and Australia's Lions squad
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Scottish Rugby Mascot responsibility worries Hogg
Scottish full-back Stuart Hogg admits he is worried at being in charge of the British & Irish Lions mascot.
Wilkinson ready for Lions call-up
Jonny Wilkinson says he will do everything possible to be fit enough to answer a Lions injury call if he is needed.
Welsh Rugby McBryde admits back-row 'gamble'
Lack of a Wales tour open-side is a 'gamble', admits caretaker coach Robin McBryde ahead of two-Test Japan series.
Irish Rugby Henry: Ulster saving best for final
Chris Henry says Ulster will have to produce their best game of the season to beat Leinster in Saturday's Pro12 final.
Fringe players can impress - Morgan
England's Ben Morgan feels Sunday's match against the Barbarians gives fringe players a chance to impress.
Exeter Thomas hopes to make England mark
Exeter scrum-half Haydn Thomas wants to make his England chance count against the Barbarians on Sunday.
Jersey to face Leicester in friendly
Jersey will host Premiership finalists Leicester in a pre-season friendly for the second year in-a-row in August.
Brown praise for Cumbria finalists
Head coach Malcolm Brown praises his Cumbria side for reaching Twickenham in the Championship Shield final.
Goode & Tomkins out of England tour
Saracens pair Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins withdraw from England's summer tour to Uruguay and Argentina through injury.
BBC News Ex-Wales player's cancer battle
Former Wales rugby international Matthew J Watkins is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in his pelvis.
London Wasps Wasps hand deal to soldier Reeves
London Wasps sign Bedford Blues prop and member of the armed forces Ricky Reeves for next season.
Pro12 O'Brien may play in Pro12 final
Sean O'Brien could be back in contention to play for Leinster in Saturday's Pro12 final against Ulster in Dublin.
Connacht Connacht sign Samoan back So'oialo
Connacht complete their signings for next season by bringing Samoan international James So'oialo to the club.
Buyers interested in Nottingham
Financially-stricken Championship club Nottingham Rugby are in discussions with two potential new owners.
Hunter leads England to New Zealand
Lichfield number eight Sarah Hunter will lead England women on their three-test tour to New Zealand in July.
Wilkinson wins Player of the Year
Toulon's Jonny Wilkinson is named European Player of the Year for his performances in this season's Heineken Cup.
Irish Rugby Ireland name Olding for summer tour
Stuart Olding is among six uncapped players named in a Rory Best-led Ireland squad for the North American tour.
Folau named in squad to face Lions
Code-switcher Israel Folau is one of three uncapped players in Australia's initial 25-man squad to face the Lions.
Wilkinson savours 'historic' win
World Cup-winning fly-half Jonny Wilkinson says a maiden Heineken Cup triumph is one of his greatest achievements.
Welsh Rugby Welsh 'have learned Wallaby lessons'
Wales wing George North hopes to end his run of five straight defeats by Australia when the Lions take them on this summer.
Munster Ireland fly-half O'Gara announces retirement
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara will take up a coaching role with Racing Metro after announcing his retirement.
Polota-Nau set to miss Lions tour
Australia hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is set to miss the Test series against the Lions after sustaining a broken arm.
Wilkinson's Toulon win Heineken Cup
Jonny Wilkinson inspires Toulon to come from behind and secure the Heineken Cup with a 16-15 win over Clermont Auvergne.
Wilkinson up for European award
Toulon's Jonny Wilkinson is among five nominees for European Player of the Year following his impressive Heineken Cup displays.
Leinster Clinical Leinster win Challenge Cup
Leinster produce a display of clinical finishing as they beat Stade Francais in the Amlin Challenge Cup final.
Leicester Tigers sign France prop Schuster
Leicester Tigers have signed France international prop Jerome Schuster to replace the departing Martin Castrogiovanni.
Irish Rugby O'Driscoll to play for another year
Ireland and Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll will play for another season after signing a new one-year contract.
Cornwall joy at County final spot
Cornwall boss Dave Thomas wants to reward fans by taking the County Championship final for the first time since 2001.
Features & Analysis
Cornish-born Plymouth Albion flanker Sam Matavesi reflects on his surprise call-up to the Fijian national team.
BBC Sport's rugby union expert Jeremy Guscott on the Premiership final, Owen Farrell's form and more
How does a squad made up from four different nations bond together for the British and Irish Lions?
Chief sports writer Tom Fordyce plots rugby sevens' journey from end-of-season muckabout to serious international sporting endeavour
World Cup winner Bob Dwyer on the decisions facing current Australia coach Robbie Deans ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour
Former England prop Matt Stevens is Warren Gatland's Lions wildcard, says BBC Sport's Bryn Palmer
Who are the 37 players who will travel to Australia with the British and Irish Lions this summer?