BBC: James frets over 'foreign' talent Former Wales player Dafydd James has "massive reservations" about the numbers of non-Welsh qualified players at the nation's four regions. Yorkshire Today: Ambition born out by Leeds's quality in the ranks ANDY KEY says Leeds Carnegie's chances of meeting their second season aspirations are strong because they have built a squad that is more adaptable to the demands of the Premiership. (03/09/2010 08:24:25) Yorkshire Today: Academy's link with first team Improvements made behind the scenes at Leeds Carnegie ahead of the new season have been matching those on the field. (03/09/2010 08:38:29) BBC: Aironi v Munster (Sat) Munster coach Tony McGahan makes four changes, one positional, for the Magners League opener against Aironi Rugby at Musgrave Park. BBC: Gloucs' Attwood wary of Exeter Gloucester and England lock Dave Attwood says they cannot afford to underestimate Premiership new boys Exeter at Sandy Park on Saturday. BBC: Exiles wary of Saracens - Hodgson London Irish's Paul Hodgson says the Exiles must be at their best to beat Saracens in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday. BBC: Sale v Newcastle (Fri) Team news ahead of Friday's Aviva Premiership opening game between Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons. BBC: Borthwick targets England recall Steve Borthwick says he will prove he is worthy of an England recall with his performances for Saracens. BBC: Warriors back no relegation plan Worcester Warriors chairman Cecil Duckworth feels there is a strong argument for major changes to the Premiership set-up. BBC: Banahan targets dual England role Bath and England winger Matt Banahan says he is hoping to increase his chances of getting selected for his country by also playing at centre. Tigers sign Pirates lock Gulliver Falcons feel the Tait effect Davies demands Scarlets fortress Wales women 34-10 Sweden women Glasgow v Leinster (Fri) Leicester bring in Tongan forward Sale name Gaskell as new captain Top six is the target but Headingley club must also strive to generate bigger crowds in order to build Ulster v Ospreys (Fri) Connacht v Dragons (Sat)

BBC Sport | Rugby Union | English | World Edition All the action as it happens. View source archive --> View related links (1) --> Search this source --> ·Tigers sign Pirates lock Gulliver Leicester sign lock Ben Gulliver from Championship side Cornish Pirates on a three-month loan. ·Gloucs' Attwood wary of Exeter Gloucester and England lock Dave Attwood says they cannot afford to underestimate Premiership new boys Exeter at Sandy Park on Saturday. ·Falcons feel the Tait effect Newcastle Falcons coach Alan Tait makes his presence felt at Kingston Park with a new-look set-up. ·Exiles wary of Saracens - Hodgson London Irish's Paul Hodgson says the Exiles must be at their best to beat Saracens in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday. ·Sale v Newcastle (Fri) Team news ahead of Friday's Aviva Premiership opening game between Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons. ·Borthwick targets England recall Steve Borthwick says he will prove he is worthy of an England recall with his performances for Saracens. ·Warriors back no relegation plan Worcester Warriors chairman Cecil Duckworth feels there is a strong argument for major changes to the Premiership set-up. ·Banahan targets dual England role Bath and England winger Matt Banahan says he is hoping to increase his chances of getting selected for his country by also playing at centre. ·Leicester reveal record turnover Premiership champions Leicester Tigers reveal a return to profit and record turnover of £18.5million forthe last financial year. ·Sharks wait on Pesamino clearance Sale Sharks coach Mike Brewer says they are still waiting on international clearance for winger Mikaele Pesamino's visa to come through.

BBC Sport | Rugby Union | Irish | UK Edition All the action as it happens. View source archive --> Search this source --> ·D'Arcy in Ulster team for opener Australian trialist Adam D'Arcy will start at full-back for Ulster in the Magners League opener against the Ospreys. ·Prop Prescott signs for Leinster Leinster bolster their squad ahead of Friday night's Magners League opener at Glasgow by signing prop Ben Prescott from Nottingham. ·Aironi v Munster (Sat) Munster coach Tony McGahan makes four changes, one positional, for the Magners League opener against Aironi Rugby at Musgrave Park. ·Glasgow v Leinster (Fri) Team news and preview ahead of Friday's Magners League opener at Firhill. ·Connacht v Dragons (Sat) Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Magners League match at the Sportsground. ·Ulster beat Leeds in friendly Tries from Darren Cave, Tommy Seymour and Johann Muller see Ulster beat Leeds 19-16 in a pre-season friendly. ·Cunningham positive about future Ulster full-back Bryn Cunningham remains positive that he will play for the province this season after a number of injury setbacks. ·Bowe collects another top award Ospreys' Irish wing Tommy Bowe takes a fourth major title for his efforts last season, this time Magners League players' player crown. ·Ireland Women 22-12 US Women Ireland recover from their opening defeat by England by beating the United States 22-12 in their second match at the Women's Rugby World Cup. ·Harlequins 24-0 Ulster Bryan Young is back in the Ulster team for the pre-season friendly against Harlequins at the Stoop.

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