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Toulon's Jonny Wilkinson kicks a penalty during the Heineken Cup semi-final victory over Saracens at Twickenham. Photo: David Davies/PA

Wilkinson happy to be on standby for British and Irish Lions

Jonny Wilkinson has vowed to do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions if the call was to come this summer.

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Alex Goode, Saracens. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

Sarries duo ruled out of Baa-Baas clash and England’s South American tour

Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins have been ruled out of England’s South American tour through injury.

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Jonathan Joseph in action for London Irish at last year's tournament. Photo: onEdition

Video: Jonathan Joseph predicts stiff competition in Premiership Rugby 7s series

Jonathan Joseph believes the J.P. Morgan Premiership Rugby 7s series will be even more competitive next season.

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Wasps director of rugby Dai Young. Photo: Nick Potts/PA

London Wasps sign Ricky Reeves from Bedford

Wasps have confirmed the signing of prop Ricky Reeves from Bedford ahead of next season.

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London Broncos boss Tony Rea. Photo: Lindsey Parnaby/PA

Broncos boss slams flops after Wigan hammering

London coach Tony Rea hit out at his battered players and said that their 64-6 Super League thrashing at the hands of Wigan was “unacceptable”.

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Chris Robshaw. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire

Grewcock: Lions snub for Robshaw is big mistake

World Cup winner Danny Grewcock is convinced Lions boss Warren Gatland has made a huge mistake by overlooking Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw for this summer’s tour to Australia.

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Saracens' Matt Stevens. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS

Stevens won’t make England U-turn despite Lions call-up

Matt Stevens is delighted to be back among international rugby’s elite, but insists he has no regrets about calling time on his England career last summer.

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Joe Launchbury in action for England. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS

Launchbury ready to continue whirlwind season on Argentina tour

VIDEO: Joe Launchbury is excited at the prospect of ending his breakthrough year with a successful England tour of Argentina.

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Elliot Daly, London Wasps. Picture: Nigel French/EMPICS

Wasps star called up to Barbarians squad for England and Lions clash

Uncapped Wasps back Elliot Daly has been called into a star-studded Barbarians squad to face England and the British and Irish Lions.

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England captain Martin Johnson celebrates with the World Cup Webb Ellis trophy in 2003. Photo: Steve Cuff/EMPICS

Rugby World Cup legend to attempt world record in London cycle event

VIDEO: Rugby World Cup winner and former England coach Martin Johnson helped set the wheels in motion for a unique world record attempt at one of London’s iconic landmarks.

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London Irish's Joe Ansbro. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS

London Irish centre forced to retire

London Irish centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect after suffering a neck injury in August 2012.

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Saracens' John Smit. Photo: David Davies/PA

John Smit to captain Saracens in farewell game

John Smit will captain Saracens in his farewell appearance for the club against the South African Barbarians at the Honourable Artillery Company on Thursday.

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Alex Goode, Saracens. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

Saracens star admits: We simply weren’t Goode enough against Northampton

Exclusive: Full-back Alex Goode says Saracens’ top-of-the-table Premiership finish is no consolation after Sunday’s crushing semi-final defeat to Northampton in the play-offs.

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New Zealand celebrate winning the London Sevens Cup title as well as the HSBC Sevens World Series title for an 11th time. Photo: IRB/Martin Seras Lima.

Norton ends as top scorer but Kiwi’s clinch London Sevens glory

VIDEO: England’s Dan Norton ended the London Sevens finished the Series World Series as the leading try and points scorer but it was champions New Zealand who ended the season on a high by winning the London edition yesterday.

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Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

McCall laments ‘un-Saracens like’ performance in shock Northampton defeat

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall described his side’s 13-27 defeat to Northampton in today’s Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final as a “massive disappointment”.

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Saracens' Mako Vunipola is tackled by Northampton Saints' Calum Clark and Tom Wood. Photo: PA

Heartbreak for Saracens as ruthless Northampton inflict first Allianz Park defeat

Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final: Saracens 13 Northampton 27

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Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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