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, 25 May 2013 10:02:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39168 39168 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39168 England coach Stuart Lancaster has urged his youthful side to "step up to the plate" and prove they have that special X-factor to become Rugby World Cup contenders, when they face the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday. Sat, 25 May 2013 10:01:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39159 39159 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39159 Heineken Cup champions Toulon booked a place in the Top14 Rugby final when they beat Toulouse 24-9 in their Top 14 Semi-final held in Nantes. Sat, 25 May 2013 09:57:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39154 39154 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39154 England head coach Stuart Lancaster has named Bath Hooker Rob Webber to captain England for the first time against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday. Sat, 25 May 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39170 39170 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39170 The Force held on to win 19-18 and extend their Super Rugby winning streak over the Highlanders at nib Stadium in Perth. Sat, 25 May 2013 08:57:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39171 39171 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39171 Blues captain Ali Williams said that his team's performance in their 13-20 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies lacked passion. Sat, 25 May 2013 08:56:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39169 39169 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39169 The Brumbies ended a two match losing streak when they beat the Blues 13-20 at Eden Park in Auckland. Sat, 25 May 2013 06:52:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39156 39156 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39156 Leicester Tigers arrive at an incredible ninth successive Premiership final, but with a less than flattering won 3, lost 5 record from the previous eight. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:26:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39166 39166 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39166 The Chiefs look set to hold on to their lead at the top of the Super Rugby standings as they have a guaranteed four points next week from the bye. Sat, 25 May 2013 02:13:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39167 39167 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39167 Bulls centre Jan Serfontein has been confirmed on the Bulls replacements bench for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Sharks after Louis Fouche failed a late fitness test. Sat, 25 May 2013 01:24:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39161 39161 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39161 The last four Super Rugby matches between the Western Force and the Highlanders have all been won by the Western Force. Sat, 25 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39160 39160 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39160 Out of the last five Super Rugby matches between the Blues and the Brumbies the Blues have won three and the Brumbies two. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39146 39146 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39146 Northampton Saints are hoping to give their departing props Soane Tonga'uiha and Brian Mujati the perfect send-off by winning their first English Premiership title against Leicester at Twickenham on Saturday. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:53:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39158 39158 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39158 Rebels coach Damien Hill has praised his team after watching captain Scott Higginbotham hoist the Wearly Dunlop Shield for the first time in six attemptes. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:49:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39165 39165 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39165 Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder says that even though his team lost 28-19 to the Chiefs in Hamilton he was pleased with his team's effort. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:37:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39157 39157 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39157 Waratahs captain Dave Dennis has admitted that they did not have the "right attitude" for their clash with the Rebels which is why they lost 24-22. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:05:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39147 39147 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39147 Veteran All Blacks lock Ali Williams called time on his international career Friday after playing 77 Tests over the past 11 years. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:53:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39155 39155 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39155 The Melbourne Rebels secured back to back victories in Super Rugby when they beat the Waratahs 24-22 for their first ever victory over the men from Sydney. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:43:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39149 39149 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39149 The Chiefs held on to the top spot in the Super Rugby standings when they beat the Crusaders 28-19 at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:14:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39141 39141 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39141 Heineken Cup champions Toulon and beaten finalists Clermont face little rest after their hard-fought title battle, the two teams back in action this weekend in the fight for the Top 14 crown. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:06:00 GMT http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39151 39151 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=39151 After a disappointing five week Super Rugby tour away from home the depleted Stormers return to Newlands for their clash against the Reds on Saturday afternoon.