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Blues facing Rob Howley loss

JUST as the Blues appear to be getting it consistently right on the pitch they are having to contemplate the possibility of losing Rob Howley. Read

Gloucester’s Dean refuses to get carried away

DEAN Ryan is refusing to take a Heineken Cup quarter-final place for granted, despite Gloucester’s relentless march towards the knockout stages. Read

Guscott in blast at Ospreys 'galacticos'

JEREMY GUSCOTT has delivered a damning assessment of the star-studded Ospreys and even questioned the monthly pay cheques being picked up by coach Lyn Jones and his players. Read

Saracens sneak it after big comeback

SARACENS rugby director Alan Gaffney was a relieved man after seeing his side fight back from 26-3 down at half-time to secure a Heineken Cup Pool Four victory in Viadana. Read

Trying times for Tigers

LEICESTER captain Martin Corry admits his side’s Heineken Cup hopes are “out of their hands” after sinking to a 22-11 defeat in Toulouse. Read

Dai Young plays down Blues Euro hype

DAI Young urged a note of caution after guiding his Cardiff Blues side to a famous Heineken Cup victory over French champions Stade Francais at the Arms Park. Read

Wales top of European ‘Bad Boys’ league

FORGET claims of a booze culture in Welsh rugby, it’s a lack of discipline ON the pitch that has seen Wales flop in Europe. Read

We must be on the ball to do the Italian job again

SKIPPER Colin Charvis says the Dragons must be switched on for the full 80 minutes in today's Heineken Cup return fixture against Treviso. Read

I want my Wales spot back – Morgan

KEVIN MORGAN insists he still has the hunger to play for Wales as he sets his sights on forcing his way into Warren Gatland’s plans for the Six Nations. Read

Davies still in confident mood

PHIL DAVIES has admitted the Scarlets have fallen short in Europe this season, but is adamant his squad has what it takes to turn their season around. Read

Gethin vows to earn Wales place

GETHIN JENKINS may be the current Wales captain, but he’s not expecting any preferential treatment from Warren Gatland. Read

Blues fired up for Stade challenge

ROBIN SOWDEN-TAYLOR is fired up to put one over rugby aristocrats Stade Francais as the Blues today attempt to move a step closer to the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup. Read

Ospreys keep Euro campaign alive

THE Ospreys kept their Heineken Cup hopes alive at Ravenhill last night by completing the double over Ulster – but not without experiencing a few hairy moments along the way. Read

Blues backing rookie Flanagan

ROOKIE fly-half Dai Flanagan was last night backed to do the business in the Blues’ crucial Heineken Cup rematch with Stade Francais. Read

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

Popham aims to take his chance

ALIX POPHAM is hoping to bounce back from a frustrating month on the bench by inspiring the Scarlets to an unlikely win in Munster. Read

Ospreys get Williams vote

LYN JONES has virtually written off the Ospreys’ chances of winning their Heineken Cup group... although Ulster boss Steve Williams reckons the star-studded Welsh region are “one of four or five teams capable of winning the trophy.” Read

Hook ready for big return

WALES wonder James Hook has vowed to bounce back from his South African setback and make a lasting impression on new coach Warren Gatland. Read

Richard Hibbard wants Ospreys birthday present

RICHARD HIBBARD hopes to today receive a special present from the Ospreys – a place in their starting line-up for tomorrow night’s must-win Heineken Cup clash with Ulster in Belfast. Read

Euro chiefs probe Dragons fracas

EUROPEAN rugby chiefs last night launched their own probe into the Dragons fracas which saw two of Welsh rugby’s leading players appearing in court. Read