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Treviso Two get chance to make amends

DISGRACED Dragons Rhys Thomas and Rhodri Gomer-Davies have been handed the chance to go some way towards making amends for letting Welsh rugby down. Read

Bath chief blasts back at club critics

BATH chief executive Bob Calleja yesterday responded to criticism of the club from two senior players and insisted, “There is certainly no lack of ambition here.” Read

Barnes blast as Bath fail to deliver again

BATH captain David Barnes has launched a stinging attack on the club's officials, accusing them of a gross lack of foresight which is threatening to destroy a once-proud reputation. Read

It's still not Bath time

BATH captain Steve Borthwick admitted his side's defeat in the European Challenge Cup final had been a "huge missed opportunity". Read

Deadline for talks on the big row

THE participation of England's top clubs in next season's Heineken Cup will be decided by May 18 as top-level talks are set to resume today. Read

Clermont Auv 46-29 Dragons

European Challenge Cup, 21/04/2007 kick-off time 1230 Read

Benchmark is set too high for Welsh regions

A BLOODIED, bruised and battered Kevin Morgan was spot on as the inquest began into the Dragons' semi-final exit in France. Read

Bath are pointed to Euro cup final

BATH survived a second-half fightback from Saracens to set-up a European Challenge Cup final with Clermont Auvergne. Read

Spirited Dragons unable to live with clinical Clermont

It would have been easy for the Dragons to offer up excuses for their European Challenge Cup semi-final defeat in Clermont. Read

'Dragons must strengthen squad in order to beat the best'

Paul Turner believes his squad needs to be bolstered if they are to compete with the best sides in Europe. Read

Gaffney slams Sarries' slack defending

Saracens 30-31 Bath Saracens director of rugby Alan Gaffney blasted the 'abysmal' defending that cost his side a place in the European Challenge Cup final. Read

'French polished us off'

PAUL TURNER conceded his side were overrun by Clermont's first-half blitz as they crashed out of the European Challenge Cup yesterday. Read

Morgan aims to put Dragons in limelight

KEVIN MORGAN believes beating favourites Clermont Auvergne in today's semi-final of the European Challenge Cup would put the Dragons on the rugby map. Read

Use 'Welsh way' to humble French - Jones

DRAGONS bigwigs have received inside information on European semi-final opponents Clermont Auvergne - from Stephen Jones! Read

We can end French Euro challenge

WALES contender Adam Black insists the Dragons can produce a stunning surprise and end France's European challenge at Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Read

Paul and Co will grin and bare the bear pit

PAUL TURNER knows the Dragons will be massive underdogs when they travel to the bear pit of French rugby. Read

Morgan looks to his big guns

KEVIN MORGAN knows he has to lead from the front if the Dragons are to stand any chance against Clermont Auvergne in their European Challenge Cup semi-final. Read

Meehan tips Bath flyer for World Cup

Bath 51-12 Bristol. BATH boss Steve Meehan believes exciting full-back talent Nick Abendanon could emerge as a bolter for England's World Cup squad. Read

Gaffney relief at Saracens win

Saracens 23-19 Glasgow. SARACENS director of rugby Alan Gaffney admitted his relief after this 23-19 home win over Glasgow Warriors. Read

Dragons 39-17 Brive

European Challenge Cup, 31/03/2007, kick-off time 1500 Read