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Morgan expects stiff England competition for autumn Tests
Ben Morgan reckons England’s summer rookies have upped the ante in the battle for Test places and will gunning to ensure they stay in the…
Gloucester capture JP Morgan Premiership 7s title
Gloucester got their hands on the first piece of silverware of the new season after defeating Leicester 24-17 to seal the J.P. Morgan Asset Management…
Sloan targets Quins World 7s joy
Harlequins centre Harry Sloan insists a trip to Twickenham this weekend will be the perfect pick me up as he bids to earn further silverware…
Andy Robinson tips Ashton to shine again
Chris Ashton has been backed to recapture his best form for club and country this season by former England head coach Andy Robinson…
Scotland scrum-half Lawson forced to retire
Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson has been forced to retire from rugby because of injury…
Premiership 7s finalists set for Bath showdown
THE battle to win club rugby's first silverware of the season draws to a close on Friday - and those taking part all have their…
Ryan to step down as England sevens coach
Ben Ryan is to stand down as England Sevens head coach after six years in the post…
Falcons and Tigers reach JP Morgan 7s final
Richard Mayhew is refusing to get too carried away despite helping Newcastle Falcons announce themselves back to English rugby’s top table in style as they…
Varndell eyes GB 7s call for Rio Olympics
Tom Varndell missed out on being brought into the England squad last week, despite finishing joint top of the Premiership try-scoring charts last season with…
20130803 Copyright onEdition 2013 Free for editorial use image, please credit: onEdition. Chris Ashton of Saracens 7s goes past Gerhard Wessels of London Irish 7s during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series. The J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series kicks off for the fourth season on Thursday 1st August with Pool A at Kingsholm, Gloucester with Pool B being played at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton on Friday 2nd August, Pool C at Allianz Park, Saracens home ground, on Saturday 3rd August and the Final being played at The Recreation Ground, Bath on Friday 9th August. The innovative tournament, which involves all 12 Premiership Rugby clubs, offers a fantastic platform for some of the country's finest young athletes to be exposed to the excitement, pressures and skills required to compete at an elite level. The 12 Premiership Rugby clubs are divided into three groups for the tournament, with the winner and runner up of each regional event going through to the Final. There are six games each evening, with each match consisting of two 7 minute halves with a 2 minute break at half time. For additional images please go to: http://www.w-w-i.com/jp_morgan_premiership_sevens/ For press contacts contact: Beth Begg at brandRapport on D: +44 (0)20 7932 5813 M: +44 (0)7900 88231 E: BBegg@brand-rapport.com If you require a higher resolution image or you have any other onEdition photographic enquiries, please contact onEdition on 0845 900 2 900 or email info@onEdition.com This image is copyright the onEdition 2013 . This image has been supplied by onEdition and must be credited onEdition. The author is asserting his full Moral rights in relation to the publication of this image. Rights for onward transmission of any image or file is not granted or implied. Changing or deleting Copyright information is illegal as specified in the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988. If you are in any way unsure of your right to publish this image please contact onEdition on 0845 900 2 900 or email info@onEdition.com
Ashton wants to lay down marker for Sarries and England
Chris Ashton insists his early season run-out at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series puts down a marker he means business this…
Lancaster proves no Hart-stopper for sorry Dylan
Coach Stuart Lancaster insists Dylan Hartley’s inclusion in the England elite squad was only assured after he apologised for his latest brush with the authorities…
Lancaster adds six new faces to his England squad
Stuart Lancaster has selected six new faces in England’s senior elite player squad for the autumn internationals against Australia, Argentina and New Zealand…
Speed-merchant Burns keen for Harlequins chance
Jordan Burns doesn’t do things slowly, so it is no surprise that the speedster is keen to make an immediate impression with Harlequins, writes Paddy…
Yarde keen to build on England debut with Exiles
Marland Yarde can now boast to be an England Test try-scorer, but the London Irish winger is refusing to rest on his laurels. …
Oddballs
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 20: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was processed using digital filters) Eric Cantona poses during 'Les Recontres D'Apres Minuit' Portrait Session as part of the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Nespresso Beach on May 20, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
Cantona referees football v rugby clash
It's hot, it's sweaty, and later today sporting madness will descend on southern France when round ball meets oval ball…
Goode looks to win fitness race for new season
England full-back Alex Goode insists he will be fit and raring to go for the start of the new season after missing the summer tour…
Oddballs
Down and out: Henson was 'out like a light for about five minutes', according to one onlooker. (Picture: Getty)
Henson 'out cold' after altercation with Bath teammate
Gavin Henson is no stranger to controversy, and it seems that the Welsh international has started as he means to go on at new club…
Weak praise from O'Driscoll for Davies
A disappointed Brian O'Driscoll was confident he would have been the right man for the Lions in their final-Test win and managed only mild praise…
(FILES) A file photo taken on May 19, 2013 shows Australian Wallabies coach Robbie Deans (L) and Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver (R) at a press conference in Sydney. Ewen McKenzie will be named the new Wallabies coach with Robbie Deans to be sacked six months before his contract ends, reports said in Sydney on July 8, 2013. Speculation about Deans' axing has intensified since the team's 41-16 thrashing by the British and Irish Lions in the series-deciding third Test in Sydney and the Sydney Morning Herald said a decision had been made. AFP PHOTO/FILES/William WEST IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USEWILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images
Wallabies 'sack coach Deans'
Aussie coach Robbie Deans has paid the price for his side's embarrassing series-losing defeat to the British and Irish Lions, with the Kiwi sacked and…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Tommy Bowe (L) and Jonathan Sexton of the Lions celebrate their victory during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and British & Irish Lions at ANZ Stadium on July 6, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Sexton revels in pride of Lions
Ireland star Jonathan Sexton believes Warren Gatland’s class of 2013 did the Lions tradition proud with their series win in Australia.…
Lions won it for BOD, says hero Sexton
Jonny Sexton says the British and Irish Lions were determined to win their three match series against Australia – as a send-off for Brian O’Driscoll…
Jonny Sexton British and Irish Lions 2013
Lions thrash Wallabies to win series
The British and Irish Lions have made history after beating Australia in the final Test to win their first series in 16 years…
Lions ready for 'biggest game of our lives'
British and Irish Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree says his side are all geared up for the ‘biggest game of their lives’ in the deciding…
Davies: O'Driscoll will go down a true great
Brain O’Driscoll has been hailed as ‘one of the greats’ by the player who will wear his trademark No.13 jersey against Australia in Sydney…
Robinson: Gatland wrong over O'Driscoll
BlogDropping Brian O'Driscoll is a massive call from Lions coach Warren Gatland and it has dominated the newspapers and the TV coverage here Down Under…
Gatland: I'm right to drop O'Driscoll
Dropping O'Driscoll: What they said
O'Driscoll 'totally gutted' at Lions axe
It’s high time for Lions to ride crest of victory wave
'Vindicated' Horwill cleared for Lions Test
O’Driscoll urges calm for Sydney showdown