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Showdown for the usual suspects

After Munster and Toulouse contesting the final of the Heineken European Cup came the Twickenham showdown between Wasps and holders Leicester Tigers for the Guinness Premiership title

Munster’s French clash

Toulouse take on the Irish side in the Heineken European Cup final

Gloucester prepare to hit back

The semi-finals of the Guinness Premiership play-offs take place on Saturday, with Gloucester hosting Leicester and Wasps entertaining Bath

Straight men to the stars exit

Richard Hill, winner of 71 caps, leaves the game in the incongruous surroundings of the national hockey stadium in Milton Keynes

Irish and Saracens eye glory

Their inexperience – this is the first time either has made the knockout stage, never mind the final four – is counterpointed by facing the tournament’s hardy perennials

Richmond revival

One of rugby’s most famous names is about to find out if it is possible to keep amateur ethos and play at a high level

Johnson vows victory

If presence and an air of calm command can transform a national team, England have the right man in manager Martin Johnson

EDF Cup: a final thriller?

As Leicester take on Ospreys at Twickenham, the future of rugby’s Anglo-Welsh Cup is in doubt