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Thomas turning his attention to the future

GARETH Thomas has refused to put a timescale on his rugby retirement, but insists devoting more time to his burgeoning academy will become a bigger priority in the future. Read

Players go through a week of new labour – Gethin

GETHIN Jenkins isn’t the type of bloke to mince his words. Read

Wales women just lose out in Holland

THE Welsh women’s rugby team pushed England all the way before finishing as runners-up in the European championship in Amsterdam. Read

‘We can’t take a step backwards in South Africa’

WARREN GATLAND has warned reigning world champions South Africa that his Grand Slam champions will not be bullied during next month’s two Test series. Read

Thousands join Grand Slam party

RUGBY heroes were joined by screen and music stars for a night of Grand Slam celebrations with Welsh fans. Read

‘O’Connell is the man to lead the Lions’ – O’Gara

PAUL O’CONNELL, not Ryan Jones, should lead the British and Irish Lions into battle with South Africa next year. Read

There’ll be no excuses from defiant Gatland

WARREN GATLAND last night insisted he will not use injuries as an excuse for failure in South Africa, after scrum-half Andy Williams added to his crisis at scrum-half by withdrawing from the two-Test tour. Read

Forget Euro vision, Neath

NEATH’s dominance of semi-professional rugby saw them lift their sixth piece of silverware in four seasons last weekend. Read

I didn’t get carried away – James Hook

AFTER a stunning debut year in top-flight rugby, James Hook has suffered second-season syndrome. Wales’ brightest star has struggled with form, missed vital kicks and even been publicly slated by his coach Warren Gatland. Read

Blues’ Andy adds to ‘wounded’ woes

ANDY WILLIAMS is the latest player to join Wales’ walking wounded for the daunting two-Test series against the reigning world champions South Africa. Read

Blues’ Andy adds to ‘wounded’ woes

ANDY WILLIAMS is the latest player to join Wales’ walking wounded for the daunting two-Test series against the reigning world champions South Africa. Read

Heineken disagreement for Gatland and Jones

WARREN GATLAND and Ryan Jones may have joined forces to win the Grand Slam, but they can’t agree on who’s going to win the Heineken Cup. Read

Ruddock out for Worcester history

GRAND Slam winning-coach Mike Ruddock is looking to make more history this weekend as he sets his sights on another against-the-odds triumph. Read

Watson set for Boks call

WALES look set to come up against one of the most controversial figures in South African rugby in next month’s showdown between the world and European champions. Read

Sanderson praise for coach Ruddock

MIKE RUDDOCK has been lauded by his skipper for the outstanding job he has done in turning round Worcester’s fortunes. Read

Wales ready for Euro glory – Gatland

WARREN GATLAND, Wales’ Grand Slam coach, is confident it won’t be long before a Welsh region emulates the national side and conquers Europe. Read

Heineken Cup final: The experts' view

Europe's top coaches and players give their verdict on today's showdown between Munster and Toulouse Read

D Hurley; D Howlett, L Mafi, R Tipoki, I Dowling; R O'Gara, T O'Leary; M Horan, J Flannery, J Hayes, D O'Callaghan, P O'Connell (capt), A Quinlan, D Leamy, D Wallace. Replacements: F Sheahan, T Buckley, M O'Driscoll, D Ryan, P Stringer, P Warwick, K Earls.

C Heymans; M Medard, M Kunavore, Y Jauzion, Y Donguy; J Elissalde, B Kelleher; D Human, W Servat, S Perugini, F Pelous (capt), P Albacete, J Bouilhou, S Sowerby, T Dusautoir. Replacements: A Vernet Basualdo, J Poux, R Millo-Chluski, Y Nyanga, F Fritz, M Ahotaeiloa, V Courrent/G Lamboley. Read

Heineken Cup final: Facts

This will be the fifth Heineken Cup final played in Cardiff – but only the third at the Millennium Stadium as the 1996 and 1997 finals were played at the old National Ground. Read