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Dewi Morris

Final reckoning

Dewi Morris tips Leicester to scrape past rivals Northampton in a tense Premiership final.

Miles Harrison

Chance to shine

Miles Harrison can't wait to see England's exciting youngsters take on the Barbarians on Sunday.

Stuart Barnes

A bridge too far

Despite his Heineken Cup heroics, Stuart Barnes says Jonny Wilkinson won't feature for the Lions.

Dean Ryan

Out of control

Clermont's inability to control the game late on cost them the Heineken Cup, says Dean Ryan.

Stuart Barnes

Vulnerable Lions

Stuart Barnes is worried a lack of Welsh power could be the Lions downfall in Australia.

Stuart Barnes

Fabulous five

Which rugby stars have been nominated for the ERC Player of the Season? Stuart Barnes reveals all...

Stuart Barnes

Far from ideal

Stuart Barnes previews the Heineken Cup final and has some concerns over the Lions' preparation.

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Miles Harrison

Style and substance

Miles Harrison believes Clermont and Toulon will serve up a thriller in the Heineken Cup final.

Dewi Morris

Fast and furious

Dewi Morris expects Leinster's exciting brand of rugby to be too much for Stade Francais.

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Final reckoning
Final reckoning Dewi Morris

Final reckoning

Dewi Morris tips Leicester to scrape past rivals Northampton in a tense Premiership final.

Chance to shine Miles Harrison

Chance to shine

Miles Harrison can't wait to see England's exciting youngsters take on the Barbarians on Sunday.

A bridge too far Stuart Barnes

A bridge too far

Despite his Heineken Cup heroics, Stuart Barnes says Jonny Wilkinson won't feature for the Lions.

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Out of control

Clermont's inability to control the game late on cost them the Heineken Cup, says Dean Ryan.

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Vulnerable Lions Stuart Barnes

Vulnerable Lions

Stuart Barnes is worried a lack of Welsh power could be the Lions downfall in Australia.

Fabulous five Stuart Barnes

Fabulous five

Which rugby stars have been nominated for the ERC Player of the Season? Stuart Barnes reveals all...

Far from ideal Stuart Barnes

Far from ideal

Stuart Barnes previews the Heineken Cup final and has some concerns over the Lions' preparation.

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Style and substance Miles Harrison

Style and substance

Miles Harrison believes Clermont and Toulon will serve up a thriller in the Heineken Cup final.

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