Rugby Union News Headlines http://www.rugbyweek.com en-gb Rugby Union © Copyright 2011/12 Sports Digital Media. All Rights Reserved. http://www.rugbyweek.com/siteimages/open/logo.jpghttp://www.rugbyweek.com Sat, 19 May 2012 19:22:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35242 35242 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35242 Leinster were crowned European club kings for the third time in four seasons as they proved themselves one of the finest club sides ever at Twickenham on Saturday. Sat, 19 May 2012 16:44:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35241 35241 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35241 The Stormers trumped the Waratahs 19-13 in a closely fought encounter at Newlands on Saturday night, to move to the top of the South African conference. Sat, 19 May 2012 13:08:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35224 35224 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35224 Scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili kicked seven penalties to win Biarritz European Challenge Cup final 21-18 and the title at the Twickenham Stoop. Sat, 19 May 2012 12:05:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35222 35222 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35222 Brian O'Driscoll handed Leinster a major boost after declaring himself fit for the all-Irish European Cup final against Ulster at Twickenham on Saturday. Sat, 19 May 2012 11:42:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35240 35240 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35240 The Sharks stayed in contention for the Super Rugby play offs when they beat the Cheetahs 20-34 with a bonus point in Bloemfontein. Sat, 19 May 2012 10:43:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35236 35236 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35236 The Reds secured their first ever victory over the Lions at Suncorp Stadium when they beat the Lions 34-20 with a bonus point on Saturday. Sat, 19 May 2012 10:21:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35238 35238 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35238 All Black captain Richie McCaw said that he was "pretty pleased" with the way the Crusaders' performance came together in their 59-12 victory over the Blues. Sat, 19 May 2012 10:03:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35234 35234 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35234 The Crusaders bounced back from their shock loss to the Rebels last week by crushing the Blues 59-12 with a bonus point in Christchurch. Sat, 19 May 2012 09:44:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35239 35239 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35239 English Premiership Rugby club have admitted that they have Sharks Super Rugby coach John Plumtree on a four-strong list of candidates for their head coach position. Sat, 19 May 2012 08:43:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35235 35235 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35235 Japan claimed their fifth straight Asian Five Nations title on Saturday when they smashed Hong Kong 67-0 in Tokyo to remain unbeaten in the five-year history of the competition. Sat, 19 May 2012 07:59:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35232 35232 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35232 The Highlanders ended the Bulls five match winning streak in Super Rugby with a 16-11 victory at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Sat, 19 May 2012 05:54:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35223 35223 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35223 New Wallabies coaching coordinator Tony McGahan that he wants to give the Australia's national rugby team a cut-throat edge. Sat, 19 May 2012 04:52:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35237 35237 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35237 Bulls loose forwards CJ Stander and Dewald Potgieter are in doubt for the team's last match on their Australasian tour against the Chiefs. Sat, 19 May 2012 03:33:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35233 35233 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35233 The Hurricanes and have lost All Black winger Cory Jane and Karl Lowe for the next six weeks of Super Rugby due to injuries sustained playing against the Brumbies. Sat, 19 May 2012 03:32:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35221 35221 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35221 Brumbies flanker and man of the match Michael Hooper has been cited for an "alleged" dangerous tackle on Victor Vito in the Brumbies 25-37 victory over the Hurricanes. Sat, 19 May 2012 02:22:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35229 35229 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35229 The Stormers have won three out of the last five Super Rugby matches they have played against the Waratahs but they have not played each other since 2010. Sat, 19 May 2012 02:17:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35230 35230 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35230 The last two matches between the Cheetahs and the Sharks were played in Bloemfontein and Durban and were both won by the Sharks. Sat, 19 May 2012 01:29:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35228 35228 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35228 The Reds have won the last two Super Rugby matches between the Reds and the Lions but weirdly the Reds have not beaten the Lions in Brisbane since 2005. Sat, 19 May 2012 01:24:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35225 35225 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35225 Former Golden Lions Rugby Union equity partners Guma Tac Group are keen to partner with Super Rugby's potential newcomers the Southern Kings. Sat, 19 May 2012 01:10:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35227 35227 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=35227 The Crusaders have won the last two Super Rugby matches between these two outfits but the last victory was a tight one-point win.