Former Lions tourist David Marques has died at the age of 77.

England have received a boost ahead of next month's autumn internationals with the news that Toby Flood will return to action this weekend.

London Irish coach Toby Booth has cooled the speculation that linked his club to former Lions tourist Gavin Henson last month.

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Double Lions tourist Jonny Wilkinson insists that Toulon's strength-in-depth is sufficient for a major assault on Europe.

Maverick fly-half Quade Cooper has revealed his loyalty towards his team-mates was the main reason for extending his contract with the Australian Rugby Union, although doubts still remain over his long-term future.

Lions duo Gethin Jenkins and Tom Shanklin are both expected to be fit for next weekend despite injury scares.

Former All Blacks and current Golden Lions coach John Mitchell has spoken publicly after being stabbed twice in his Johannesburg home on Saturday night.

Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll is a doubt for the autumn internationals after suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend.

Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald insists Leinster have to be on top of their game if they are to overcome star-studded Racing Metro 92 on Saturday afternoon.

England could make changes to any aspect of their international set up prior to next year's World Cup, according to new Rugby Football Union chief executive John Steele.

One of the heavyweights of last year's Lions tour to South Africa has made his first move into music.

Former Lions skipper Gareth Thomas will become a dual-code international tonight when he makes his debut for Wales in a rearranged fixture against Italy.

England captain Lewis Moody has been ruled out of action for up to four weeks.

James Hook could be on his way to France, according to Perpignan president Paul Goze.

Lions skipper Paul O'Connell has openly admitted that he is still a long way off a return to action.

Lions loosehead Tim Payne has been handed a two-week suspension.

Moss Keane, the legendary Irish second row who toured with the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand in 1977, has died at the age of 62.

Australia head coach Robbie Deans has named 12 uncapped players in his provisional squad for the autumn tour of Europe.

The famous Springbok emblem won't be on the front of the South African shirt at next year's World Cup.