Bourgoin keep record intact
Friday April 14 2006
Bourgoin beat Biarritz 36-22 on Friday, the win including a bonus point that may yet prove crucial in the run-in for the French Top 14 championship. 
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Tigers consolidate semi-final spot
Tom Varndell grabbed two tries as Northampton's revival was ended at Franklin's Gardens with a 19-24 defeat to Leicester in the Guinness Premiership on Friday.
Leinster clear at Celtic peak
Leinster moved seven points clear at the top of the Celtic League table despite failing to fire against Llanelli in a 30-22 win at Lansdowne Road on Friday.
Arnot Steps Down As USA Rugby CEO
USA Rugby Chairman Bob Latham announced Friday that he has accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Doug Arnot, effective July 14, which is concurrent with the completion of the national governing body's eight-month strategic planning process and governance restructure.
Preview - Toulouse v Stade F.
Toulouse, champions of Europe and possessing the most potent back-line in the continent, face a potentially make-or-break match against Top 14 leaders Stade Français on Saturday.
European U/18 finals
The European Under-18 finals will be played in Northern Italy over the Easter Weekend.
Gulf to make history in oasis town
When Arabian Gulf play Korea in an Asian World Cup Qualifier on 5 May they will do so at the Sheik Khalifa Stadium in the oasis town of Al Ain.
Fanolua switches to Brive
Gloucester centre Terry Fanolua has signed a two-year contract at Brive, according to the French club on Friday.
Preview - Gloucester v Worcester
Gloucester boss Dean Ryan has made one change to the side that fell to Sale last weekend for Saturday's encounter with Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm - Adam Eustace replaces Jonathan Pendlebury in the second row.
Premiership betting preview
Sportingzone's rugby expert David Gee runs the rule over the Guinness Premiership weekend.
Blues shift into top gear against Force
The Blues finally shifted into top gear on Friday, recording a convincing 39-8 win over the hapless Western Force in their Super 14 encounter at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany.
Viadana hit with hefty European fine
Viadana has been slapped with a hefty fine after a disciplinary committee ruled that the Italian club was guilty of both failing to prepare their pitch and fulfilling a fixture during the European Challenge Cup.
Moore happy to be back in Red
Reds reserve hooker Stephen Moore is pleased to be back in the team after a frustrating time watching the team from the sidelines and is ready to take on the Bulls in a Super 14 Round 10 match at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.
Brumbies have that Young look
Bill Young is back in the starting line-up as the Brumbies prepare to meet the Waratahs in an all-Australian derby, a Super 14 Round 10 encounter, at Aussie Stadium in Sydney on Sunday.
Rogers returns for Brumbies clash
Waratahs hooker Adam Freier will play his 50th match for the 'Tahs when they meet the Brumbies in an all-Australian derby, a Super 14 Round 10 encounter, at Aussie Stadium in Sydney on Sunday.
Umaga returns for the Hurricanes
Tana Umaga returns to the Hurricanes side to play the Highlanders in a crucial Super 14 Round 10 match at Carisbrook in Dunedin on Sunday.
Oliver back to lead Highlanders
Highlanders coach Greg Cooper has made three changes to his pack, including bringing back hooker and captain Anton Oliver for their crucial Super 14 Round 10 match against the Hurricanes at Carisbrook in Dunedin on Sunday.
All at stake for Clermont and Castres
Clermont and Castres go head-to-head to thrash out what could be a decisive advantage in the race for Heineken Cup qualification in the Top 14 on Saturday.
Sharks' tight-five are on fire
The plaudits keep flooding in for the ever-improving Sharks team - with the coaching staff, the backline and even the backroom staff getting pats on the backs for the better-than-expected results this season.
Higgins given RFU conduct warning
Bath's young up-and-coming winger Andrew Higgins has been given a stern letter of warning over his on-field conduct after his display of petulance in the Powergen Cup semi-final.
