http://www.skysports.com/rss/0,20514,12321,00.xmlRugby Union Latest news from SkySports.comen-gbSat, 17 May 2008 21:36:57 GMTCopyright SkySports 2007http://images.skysports.com/images/rss/sports_80x12.jpghttp://www.skysports.com/rss/0,20514,12321,00.xmlThe Sharks claimed the last semi-final place in this year's Super 14 thanks to a 47-25 victory over the Chiefs in Durban late on Saturday.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3577676,00.html12321_3577676Sat, 17 May 2008 20:01:05 GMTSportLate tries from Sireli Naqelevuki and Robbie Diack gave the Stormers a 22-13 victory but it wasn't enough for a semi-final spot.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3577093,00.html12321_3577093Sat, 17 May 2008 17:29:04 GMTSportEngland and Leicester flanker Lewis Moody is desperate to return to training after undergoing surgery.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3573849,00.html12321_3573849Fri, 16 May 2008 14:49:18 GMTSportWasps great Lawrence Dallaglio is determined to draw down the curtain on his illustrious career at Twickenham.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3573347,00.html12321_3573347Fri, 16 May 2008 12:59:45 GMTSportThe Waratahs have joined the Crusaders in booking a home semi-final after they toppled the Reds 18-11 at the Suncorp Stadium.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3576170,00.html12321_3576170Sat, 17 May 2008 12:45:30 GMTSportNew Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has named his first training squad ahead of the Test series against Wales next month.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3577856,00.html12321_3577856Sat, 17 May 2008 20:53:15 GMTSportOspreys¿ coach Lyn Jones has resigned after more than a month of speculation about his future at the club.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3574529,00.html12321_3574529Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:33 GMTSportThe Highlanders finished their season with a flourish as they shocked table-topping Crusaders 26-14 on Saturday.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3576031,00.html12321_3576031Sat, 17 May 2008 11:00:43 GMTSportWasps chief Ian McGeechan knows his side will have to raise their game, while Bath coach Steve Meehan calls for focus.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3573402,00.html12321_3573402Fri, 16 May 2008 13:08:38 GMTSportDean Ryan insists Gloucester can come through the "brutal" play-offs, while Leicester have been forced into one change.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3573540,00.html12321_3573540Fri, 16 May 2008 13:35:46 GMTSportMorne Steyn scored 25 points as defending Super 14 champions the Bulls thrashed the Central Cheetahs 60-20 on Saturday.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3577339,00.html12321_3577339Sat, 17 May 2008 18:40:21 GMTSportHarlequins have restructured their coaching set-up, with former player John Kingston promoted to become head coach.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3573703,00.html12321_3573703Fri, 16 May 2008 14:14:36 GMTSportSaracens are set to complete the signing of Springbok flanker Wikus van Heerden from the Bulls.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3572927,00.html12321_3572927Fri, 16 May 2008 11:11:12 GMTSportWestern Force produced a superb fightback as they came from 22-0 down to topple the Brumbies 29-22 in Perth.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3573808,00.html12321_3573808Fri, 16 May 2008 14:38:32 GMTSportSteve Borthwick has admitted his selection as captain by new England boss Martin Johnson came a surprise.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3570085,00.html12321_3570085Thu, 15 May 2008 17:10:37 GMTSportEnglish rugby's players' union has branded plans to impose performance-related pay as "unfair".http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3568574,00.html12321_3568574Thu, 15 May 2008 07:27:53 GMTSportShane Williams has welcomed the appointment of Ian McGeechan as British and Irish Lions head coach for their 2009 tour of South Africa.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3570128,00.html12321_3570128Thu, 15 May 2008 17:22:40 GMTSportThe Blues kept alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Super 14s with a nail-biting 19-17 victory over the Hurricanes.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3572801,00.html12321_3572801Fri, 16 May 2008 10:38:29 GMTSportFrédéric Michalak has confirmed that he will return to former club Toulouse when his contract with the Sharks expires.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3572160,00.html12321_3572160Fri, 16 May 2008 07:36:39 GMTSportLondon Irish have rejected Martin Johnson's bid to appoint Brian Smith as England's new back coach.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3565490,00.html12321_3565490Wed, 14 May 2008 12:50:54 GMTSportIan McGeechan has been confirmed as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2009 tour to South Africa.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3564891,00.html12321_3564891Wed, 14 May 2008 10:11:53 GMTSportScotland will face Canada at Aberdeen's Pittodrie stadium in November.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3569296,00.html12321_3569296Thu, 15 May 2008 13:30:34 GMTSportDan Carter's return at fly-half is one of seven changes made by the Crusaders for Saturday's match against the Highlanders.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3569310,00.html12321_3569310Thu, 15 May 2008 13:37:39 GMTSportWorcester have entered into negotiations with Shane Drahm's agent to release him from his contract with Kubota Spears.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3569651,00.html12321_3569651Thu, 15 May 2008 15:10:40 GMTSportPeter de Villiers believes that the appointment of Ian McGeechan makes the British and Irish Lions a "dangerous" proposition.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_3568581,00.html12321_3568581Thu, 15 May 2008 07:38:00 GMTSport