Rugby Union
The latest stories from the Rugby Union section of the BBC Sport web site.
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Ulster coach rues key turnovers
Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin says the first-half turnovers which led to tries were crucial to Leinster's win.
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O'Driscoll wants Leinster dynasty
Brian O'Driscoll insists Leinster will chase more glory after crushing Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham.
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Leinster 42-14 Ulster
Leinster beat a spirited Ulster by a record Heineken Cup final-winning margin of 42-14 for their third titles in four years.
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Heineken Cup final - as it happened
Leinster beat fellow Irish side Ulster to win the Heineken Cup for the third time in four years.
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Osprey Phillips to join Scarlets
Wales under-20 wing Kristian Phillips will leave the Ospreys when his contract expires at the end of the season to join the Scarlets.
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Bennett fears Nigel Davies exit
Scarlets president Phil Bennett says it would be a "massive blow" if head coach Nigel Davies leaves to join English Premiership side Gloucester.
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Amlin Cup despair for Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson's Toulon taste defeat for the second time in three years as Dimitri Yachvili kicks Biarritz to victory.
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Best eyes upset win over Leinster
Hooker Rory Best insists Ulster have no interest in playing the 'brave losers' role in Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Leinster.
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Jenkins' Toulon switch confirmed
French Top 14 club Toulon confirm Gethin Jenkins has joined them from Cardiff Blues ahead of the 2012-13 season.
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Afoa and Henry return for Ulster
John Afoa and Chris Henry return to the Ulster team for Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Leinster.
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AUDIO: Mallinder deal great news - Robson
Northampton Saints chief executive Allan Robson tells BBC Radio Northampton that Jim Mallinder's contract extension is "great news" for the club.
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Falcons sign up scrum-half Lawson
Newcastle Falcons sign Scotland international scrum-half Rory Lawson on a two-year contract.
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Leeds to try out different venues
Leeds Carnegie will follow the example of Yorkshire Cricket Club and take some home fixtures to different grounds.
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In-form Ospreys ready to improve
Ospreys coach Jonathan Humphreys says the in-form region can get even better in the RaboDirect Pro12 final.
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Williams 'deserves' good send-off
Sam Warburton says Martyn Williams deserves a better farewell from Wales than Cardiff Blues' fans gave him.
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No summer holiday for Scots tourists
Jim Mason examines Andy Robinson's choices for Scotland's tour of Australasia - and their chances of recording a win
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'Jealous' Trimble wants cup glory
Andrew Trimble wants Ulster's "third-choice" Irish province status to end with victory over Leinster in the Heineken Cup final.
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VIDEO: O'Driscoll calls for Leinster discipline
Brian O'Driscoll says Leinster must not hand penalty chances to Ulster kicker Ruan Pienaar in Saturday's Heineken Cup final.
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VIDEO: Saints need depth, says Mallinder
Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder tells BBC Look East the club needs more strength in depth if they are to compete with Leicester Tigers.
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Harris-Wright moves to Connacht
Connacht sign former Leinster hooker Jason Harris-Wright and Galwegians back Brian Murphy on one-year contracts.
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