England manager Martin Johnson described his selection decision for Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland as the toughest of his 18-month tenure.

Argentina is set to join the Tri Nations in 2012 after International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman Bernard Lapasset confirmed the body would provide a crucial funding package for the project.

Brian O'Driscoll collects his 100th cap for Ireland admitting his career has been invigorated by last season's Grand Slam triumph.

The Guardian
Wallabies to face Argentina in expanded Tri-Nations
The Roar (blog)
Rugby Union's international governing body will pay $US2 million ($A2.2 million) so Argentina can play in an expanded Tri-Nations tournament from 2012. ...
Pumas expect the nod this weekRadio Sport
Pumas poised for Tri-Nations placeScrum.com

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Sportingo
Hair today, gone tomorrow: Rugby Union's obsession with looking good
Sportingo
... bowler in the world' Paul Harris provide some distraction away from the leery-looking lads who now call themselves professional rugby union players. ...

Sydney Morning Herald
Warriors dream of bringing SBW home
The Australian
Arguably, no one is better placed than Bell to describe the impact Sonny Bill Williams would have on a sport which fights a daily battle with rugby union ...
SBW's latest offer: play for FranceSydney Morning Herald
Warriors back in the hunt for Sonny BillYahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog)
Million dollar Sonny Bill WilliamsBigPond News
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Rugby Union: Seven-try shows from Loughborough Students and Leicester Lions
Leicester Mercury
Both Loughborough Students and Leicester Lions turned in seven-try performances as they recorded important victories in National Two North. ...

Rugby union, Ripley Rhinos
Derby Evening Telegraph
DAVE Trubee held his nerve to fire Ripley Rhinos to victory with the final kick of the game at Dronfield 2nds. Dronfield led 17-0 with 25 minutes to go but ...

Rugby union, Amber Valley
Derby Evening Telegraph
AMBER Valley were made to pay for failing to take their chances against Midlands Three East (North) promotion hopefuls Nottingham Casuals. ...

Rugby union, Ilkeston
Derby Evening Telegraph
The Elks were without Greg Taylor, Adam Stoker, Tom Holland, Rich Burne and Scott Rudkin due to injury and unavailability, while Ellis Hallam tweaked a ...

Rugby union, Derby
Derby Evening Telegraph
DERBY moved into the Midlands One East play-off spot after a thrilling fightback earned them victory at Paviors. The win took them up to second place in the ...

Rugby union, Matlock
Derby Evening Telegraph
MATLOCK produced their best performance of the season as they recorded an emphatic win over Leighton Buzzard at Cromford Meadows. ...

HAVE YOUR SAY: Rugby Union or Rugby League?
Gloucestershire Echo
“If rugby league disappeared tomorrow the rugby union authorities would soon reinvent it by following exactly the same rule changing route that rugby league ...

Sydney Morning Herald
ARU deny Lipman
iAfrica.com
However, according to The Australian, Brumbies officials are believed to have argued that admitting Harrison, a former Rugby Union Players' Association ...
ARU rules against England flanker joining RebelsSydney Morning Herald
Michael Lipman refused Super 15 licence for Melbourne RebelsThe Guardian
ARU blocks Michael Lipman's Rebels moveThe Australian
Times Online -The Press Association -SkySports
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The Waratahs have opted not to mess with a winning formula for the Round 5 home clash with the Lions after proving too good for the Sharks last weekend.

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Sportsnet.ca
France's rugby union national team lock Sebastien Chabal answers journalists questions after a indoor training session. Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati ...

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Times Online
ARU rules against England flanker joining Rebels
Sydney Morning Herald
However, Macqueen said the club would accept the decision by the Australian Rugby Union to refuse clearance for Lipman, who has recently completed a ...
Michael Lipman refused Super 15 licence for Melbourne RebelsThe Guardian
ARU blocks Michael Lipman's Rebels moveThe Australian
Lipman considers taking action against ARUTimes Online
The Press Association -SkySports -ESPN.co.uk
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Neemia Tialata is calling for referees to take a firmer stance in policing the offside line following the Hurricanes' frustrating 28-12 defeat to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein last weekend.

Telegraph.co.uk
JPR and the myth to dodge drink rap
The Sun
RUGBY union legend JPR Williams tried to cheat a drink-driving charge by sucking PENNIES in a police car, a court heard yesterday. ...
Wales legend JPR Williams slapped with driving ban after putting coins in his ...Daily Mail
JPR Williams banned for drink-drivingThe Guardian

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RTE.ie
Italian teams set for Magners debut
Irish Times
The IRFU, the Scottish Rugby Union and Wales Rugby Union have unanimously agreed to the introduction of two Italian super sides and the four-year agreement ...
Italians join Magners LeagueNews Wales
MAGNERS EXPANSION WILL HELP AZZURRISportinglife.co.za
Italians granted places in next season's Magners LeagueTimes Online
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