Henson quashes retirement rumours
Wales back Gavin Henson and his region the Ospreys issue a joint statement denying the player is quitting the game.

Canada qualify for 2011 World Cup
Canada beat the United States 47-30 on aggregate to qualify for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Roberts receives injury boost
Cardiff Blues, Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts is expected to be fit for the new season after receiving good news on his injured wrist.

Moriarty leaves Scarlets position
Former Wales dual-code international Paul Moriarty steps down as the forwards coach at the Scarlets.

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Rugby kit supplier hits trouble
The European arm of sportswear firm Canterbury goes into administration with the loss of 72 jobs in the UK.

All Blacks keep faith with Henry
Graham Henry is reappointed as New Zealand coach through to the 2011 World Cup, hosted by the country.

Saracens opt for Wembley switch
Saracens move their second Premiership match of the season against Northampton from Vicarage Road to Wembley Stadium.

Mounts Bay signal intent to fold
Mounts Bay announce that they intend to fold unless they can strike a last-minute deal with Redruth.

Wilkinson returns to England fold
England recall fly-half Jonny Wilkinson to their 32-man elite player squad for the forthcoming season, but Danny Cipriani is left out by manager Martin Johnson.

Newcastle sign up Bath prop Ovens
Newcastle Falcons announce the signing of Bath prop Laurence Ovens.

Scarlets hand captaincy to Jones
Wales wing Mark Jones will be the Scarlets skipper for 2009/10, with David Lyons as vice-captain.

Dragons sign Wales flanker Thomas
Wales flanker Gavin Thomas joins the Dragons on a one-year deal following his release by the Scarlets.

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Jeremy Guscott
Guscott says the pride of 2009 has restored faith in the Lions

Martyn Williams column
"This is my third Lions tour and the most memorable by far"

South Africa 9-28 Lions
The British and Irish Lions roar back with a commanding consolation victory at Ellis Park to end the 2009 series 2-1 down in South Africa.

South Africa 28-25 Lions
Morne Steyn lands a penalty with the last kick of the game to give South Africa victory in the second Test and wrap up the series against the Lions.

Emerging Springboks 13-13 Lions
Willem de Waal converts Danwel Dimas's last-gasp try to give the Emerging Springboks a draw against the Lions in wet and windy Cape Town.

South Africa 26-21 Lions
South Africa survive a stirring fightback from the Lions to win the first Test 26-21 at Kings Park in Durban.

Southern Kings 8-20 Lions
The Lions survive a ferocious first-half examination from the Southern Kings as they win the final warm-up game before the first Test against South Africa.

Western Province 23-26 Lions
The British and Irish Lions survive a major scare to defeat Western Province in Cape Town and remain unbeaten after five matches in South Africa.

Sharks 3-39 Lions
The Lions continue their unbeaten start to the South African tour with a 39-3 win over the Sharks in Durban.

Cheetahs 24-26 Lions
The British and Irish Lions hang on for an unconvincing win against the Cheetahs in the third match of their South Africa tour.

Golden Lions 10-74 Lions
The Lions lay down a firm challenge to the Springboks as they run in 10 tries in a 74-10 victory against the Golden Lions in Johannesburg.

Royal XV 25-37 Lions
The Lions launch a late fightback to beat the Royal XV 37-25 to avoid what would have been their first defeat in the opening tour match since 1971.

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Australia cancel Tuqiri contract
The Australian Rugby Union has cancelled the contract of dual-code winger Lote Tuqiri with immediate effect.

Tokyo to host Bledisloe Cup match
Australia and New Zealand will go head to head in Tokyo on 31 October in what will be only the second time that the countries have met on neutral turf.

New Zealand 27-6 Italy
Joe Rokocoko scores his first Test try for almost two years as New Zealand labour to a 27-6 victory over Italy in Christchurch.

Australia 22-6 France
Australia fly-half Matt Giteau scores all of his side's points as the Wallabies make it four wins in a row against France.

Tigers are in my heart - Grindal
Leicester Tigers scrum-half James Grindal says the club is embedded in his heart.

Attwood targets first team place
New lock Dave Attwood announces his intent at Gloucester by targeting a first team place

Crusader Watkins replaces Davies
David Watkins is the new president of Celtic Crusaders, replacing fellow Wales dual-code international Jonathan Davies.

Jenkins takes new role at Ospreys
Former Swansea and Wales hooker Garin Jenkins is named as elite youth development officer at the Ospreys.

Newcastle opener for McLaughlin
Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin takes charge for the time against Newcastle Falcons in a pre-season friendly at Ravenhill on 21 August.

SRU worried by kit firm collapse
Scottish Rugby seeks talks with the administrators KPMG after Scotland's kit supplier Canterbury Europe entered administration.