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  • Predictions Super Rugby Round 15

    It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt sits down in the Planet Rugby hot-seat to give you his calls. We give you some Super Rugby. Remember you can contact Russ with all your comments and questions on Twitter - ...

  • Leicester and Northampton look to take the spoils without spending riches | Shaun Edwards

    Last week it was Europe's high rollers; on Saturday it is the guys who count their pennies and spend them wisely who take centre stage. Then you ...

  • Ulster to win for Spence

    Ulster winger Tommy Bowe admits that his side will have the late Nevin Spence at the forefront of their minds during the Rabodirect PRO12 final. The 22-year-old Spence passed away last September in a tragic slurry tank accident that also claimed the lives of his father and brother.Spence had risen to prominence for Ulster since making his debut in 2010 and was knocking on the door for ...

  • Deans Quade call about the team

    Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has reaffirmed his position on the non-selection of Quade Cooper, claiming the final decision on who lines up against the British and Irish Lions will be made on what will "serve the team ...

  • Tindall to face England

    Former England international centre Mike Tindall will face his countrymen at Twickenham on Sunday after being named in the Barbarians' starting XV. Tindall will line up alongside Casey Laulala in midfield while Welsh duo Dwayne Peel and James Hook are the half-back combination.Young Wasps back Elliot Daly has been handed the number 15 jersey alongside impressive finishers Taku Ngwenya ...

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The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

Let no potential franchise be wasted! seems to be the mantra of Marvel Studios as it bravely (or foolishly) resurrects the not-so-jolly green giant in The Incredible Hulk. While technically a sequel to Ang Lees much-maligned Hulk (2003), which was too arty and ps ... ...

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  • Preview Toulouse v Toulon

    Newly-crowned European champions Toulon face defending French champions Toulouse in the first Top 14 semi-final at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Friday in a rematch of last year's final. For the second time in as many weekends, Toulon's armada of stars must travel to a neutral venue as they continue their quest for a historic Heineken Cup-Top 14 double after their narrow win ...

  • Lapasset unveils manifesto for presidency bid

    International Rugby Board Chairman Bernard Lapasset today presented an election manifesto for his bid to become President of SportAccord, which includes four key principles to enhance the work of the organisation. Lapasset, who has a wealth of experience in sports administration, including senior level positions with the International Rugby Board, the French Rugby Federation and the French ...

  • A dash of rugby history along Wembley way

    It’s not easy to walk in someone’s shadow. It’s really not easy when the shadow is cast by one of the iconic stadiums in world sport. Think George Best in 1968, Martin Offiah in 1994 or Scott Gibbs in 1999. Whatever football code you were talking, the old Wembley had some pretty good stories to tell. Its successor – a gleaming, state-of-the-art behemoth replete with ...

  • Day hopes for repeat of 2006

    Northampton lock Christian Day says his side are a different team to the one that lost at Welford Road on March 30 and expects a close final on Saturday. Saints were demolished 36-8 five games ago at Tigers' home ground but have since improved, beating Saracens in a strong effort in the semi.Day believes that their form of three straight wins means Tigers will be up against a much ...

  • Mtawarira returns for the Sharks

    The Sharks have made four changes to their team to face the Bulls on Saturday, with Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira back from injury. Mtawarira has been sidelined for more than a month by a calf injury and his return to fitness comes as a big boost to a team crippled by injuries. JC Janse van Rensburg is the man to miss out as a result.In the only other change to the pack, Pieter-Steph du ...

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