http://www.skysports.com/rss/0,20514,12321,00.xml Rugby Union News from skysports.comen-gbFri, 03 Jul 2009 20:30:43 GMTCopyright SkySports 2007http://www.skysports.com/Images/skysports/site/ss-logo-07.gifhttp://www.skysports.comFrench international winger Maxime Medard has been diagnosed with swine flu after returning from Australia.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_5413909,00.html12321_5413909Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:05:44 GMTSportPhil Vickery is determined to end his British and Irish Lions career against South Africa on Saturday with a win.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5413774,00.html12321_5413774Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:50:42 GMTSportRiki Flutey insists the British and Irish Lions must "front up" to the South Africans in the final Test in Johannesburg.http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_preview/0,20244,11069_3101858,00.html12321_5412890Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:18:01 GMTSportSouth Africa captain John Smit fears Bakkies Botha's ban could set an unwanted precedent in the game.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5413394,00.html12321_5413394Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:33:28 GMTSportDelon Armitage says the Lions need to win the final Test to salvage some pride from a series they should have won.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5412900,00.html12321_5412900Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:28:36 GMTSportNewcastle Falcons have signed South African centre Gcobani Bobo from the Stormers on a two-year deal.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_5412936,00.html12321_5412936Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:26 GMTSportIan McGeechan has made eight changes to his wounded Lions side for the third and final Test against South Africa.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5411761,00.html12321_5411761Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:52:00 GMTSportSouth Africa have opted to name a weakened line-up for the final Test against the Lions in Johannesburg this Saturday.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5411609,00.html12321_5411609Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:49:22 GMTSportBritish and Irish Lions winger Shane Williams has a "point to prove" against South Africa on Saturday. http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5412000,00.html12321_5412000Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:02:03 GMTSportPeter de Villiers says his much-changed Springbok side are still good enough to beat the Lions.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5412345,00.html12321_5412345Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:28:57 GMTSportSouth Africa forward Schalk Burger has insisted he is "not a rugby thug".http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5412318,00.html12321_5412318Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:10:22 GMTSportLions coach Graham Rowntree is backing Phil Vickery to subdue Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira on Saturday.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5411197,00.html12321_5411197Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:50:04 GMTSportBakkies Botha will miss South Africa's third Test against the British and Irish Lions after losing his appeal against a two-week ban.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5411585,00.html12321_5411585Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:38:35 GMTSportRobbie Deans has named two uncapped players in Australia's squad for the Tri-Nations.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_5411423,00.html12321_5411423Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:24:08 GMTSportLions captain Paul O'Connell has promised a spirited showing in the final Test against South Africa.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5410629,00.html12321_5410629Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:09:26 GMTSportBrian O'Driscoll has launched a scathing attack on Boks coach Peter de Villiers for his "despicable" comments regarding eye-gouging.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5408640,00.html12321_5408640Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:15:27 GMTSportMike Phillips insists the wounded British and Irish Lions can finish the tour on a high - despite injuries having taken their toll.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5408743,00.html12321_5408743Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:57:02 GMTSportGraham Rowntree is the latest to hit out at Peter de Villiers' comments, and promised a fiery third Test.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5410694,00.html12321_5410694Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:42:09 GMTSportEngland look set to host the 2015 RWC after Rugby World Cup Limited announced they were backing the RFU's bid for the tournament.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_5407684,00.html12321_5407684Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:06:29 GMTSportLote Tuqiri has had his contract with the Australian Rugby Union cancelled with immediate effect.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_5408881,00.html12321_5408881Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:15:51 GMTSportWorcester have confirmed that Wales prop Chris Horsman has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_5409005,00.html12321_5409005Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:07:52 GMTSportThe Lions have suffered a set back ahead of the final Test against South Africa with news Brian O'Driscoll is flying home.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5407433,00.html12321_5407433Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:04:54 GMTSportBritish and Irish Lions fly-half Stephen Jones has called on his team-mates to pull together for one final push on Saturday.http://www.skysports.com/lions-09/story/0,25921,16057_5406925,00.html12321_5406925Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:41:32 GMTSportGloucester have rewarded eight of their academy players, including Dave Lewis and Charlie Sharples, with senior deals.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_5408024,00.html12321_5408024Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:33:28 GMTSportThe RFU have set a date of July 29 for the disciplinary hearing against Michael Lipman and three former Bath team-mates.http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12321_5410976,00.html12321_5410976Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:17:47 GMTSport