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Dai's delight as power pack sparks

DAVID YOUNG didn't hide his satisfaction at his pack paving the way for the Blues to qualify for the semi-finals of the EDF Energy Group. Read

Davies makes no excuses for his 'poor' outfit

PHIL DAVIES was making no excuses after his Llanelli Scarlets side bowed out of the Anglo-Welsh cup having been beaten by English champions Sale. Read

Sharks put the bite on Scarlets

JASON ROBINSON broke Welsh hearts with a dazzling try which dumped last year's finalists Llanelli Scarlets out of the EDF Energy Cup and booked Sale a semi-final berth in Cardiff. Read

Too little and too late for the Dragons

TWO tries by former Bridgend and Llanelli winger Aisea Havili and 13 points from ex-Neath fly half James Brown put paid to the Dragons and gave Worcester two wins in a row for the first time this season. Read

Turner eyes Christmas crackers

PAUL TURNER openly admits the Dragons are preparing for their European glory bid and vital Magners League derbies over the Christmas period. Read

Watkins vows to get back to top

THIS time last year Matthew Watkins appeared to have the world at his feet with a Wales victory over Australia fresh on his curriculum vitae. Read

'Key month for regions' says Lyn

OSPREYS coach Lyn Jones says the next month will shape the season for all four of Wales' regional teams. Read

Blues march into semis

THE Blues helped lift the All Black cloud off Welsh rugby last night by becoming the first team to book a spot in the EDF Energy Cup semi-finals. Read

Regions told - pile agony on England

WALES are set to inflict more pain on crisis-hit English rugby following Andy Robinson's tortuous exit as England coach .... by piling the agony onto their club game this weekend. Read

French on guard for Blues visit

FRENCH club Bourgoin are on Blues alert after being shocked at the Welsh region's demolition jobs on London Wasps and Saracens. Read

Young stays realistic on regions to be cheerful

DAVID YOUNG last night called for a reality check from Welsh rugby fans following Anglo-Welsh success. Read

Bath 24-31 Ospreys

EDF Energy Cup, 07/10/2006, Recreation Ground, kick-off time 1430 Read

Dragons 26-7 Northampton

EDF Energy Cup, 07/10/2006, Rodney Parade, kick-off time 1730 Read

Saracens 29-40 Blues

EDF Energy Cup, 08/10/2006, Vicarage Road, kick-off time 1610 Read

Ospreys rock Rec to lift Lyn

THEY see themselves as the team people love to hate and it's a tag the Ospreys seem to quite enjoy. Read

Dragons knock off Saints' halos

COLIN CHARVIS gave Gareth Jenkins another reminder of his ability as he inspired the Dragons to a memorable triumph over Northampton Saints at a white-hot Rodney Parade. Read

Charvis just happy to Parade his skills

HE might be one of Wales' in-form players, but Colin Charvis insists his priority is the Dragons, not winning a place back in the national squad. Read

Unplugged Bath leaves Ospreys' Lyn with loads of talent on tap

OSPREYS coach Lyn Jones admits he faces a major selection dilemma following his second string's stunning victory at Bath. Read

Ryan puts a Glos on weakened EDF Energy selections

GLOUCESTER coach Dean Ryan defended the selection approach of Premiership coaches to the EDF Energy Cup after his side ran in eight tries against an inexperienced Bristol lineup at Kingsholm to earn a bonus point. Read

Olly gives his Tigers coach paws for thought

LEICESTER coach Pat Howard saluted centre Olly Smith's return to form as his side put one foot firmly into the semi-finals of the EDF Energy Cup with a 35-20 win at Worcester. Read