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James Hook thinks a testing first season with Perpignan can help him mount a strong challenge for the Wales No 10 shirt in the summer matches.
Cardiff Blues prop Taufa'ao Filise has signed a contract extension with the Welsh club.
Full-back Rob Kearney has been named the European Player of the Year after his outstanding contribution to Leinster's latest Heineken Cup win.
The IRB have confirmed the draw for the pool stages of the 2015 World Cup in England will take place on December 3 in London.
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has warned his side they have to "go for it" when they head to New Zealand for three Tests against the All Blacks.
Wales caretaker head coach Rob Howley remains hopeful Warren Gatland will be able to join the squad at some stage of their tour of Australia.
Relations between Leicester chief Richard Cockerill and England coach Stuart Lancaster remain healthy despite a dispute over Toby Flood.
Ireland head coach Declan Kidney has named three uncapped players in his 29-man squad for the three-Test summer tour to New Zealand.
Brian O'Driscoll believes the first all-Irish Heineken Cup final can have a positive effect on the national team ahead of the New Zealand tour.
Captain Leo Cullen has highlighted coach Joe Schmidt's "relentless pursuit of excellence" as a driving force behind Leinster's European glory.
Rory Best has urged Ulster to use the pain of a crushing Heineken Cup final defeat as motivation for next season's tournament.
Brian O'Driscoll hailed the creation of a Heineken Cup dynasty after Leinster's 42-14 victory over Ulster in Saturday's all-Irish final.
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