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  • Reds name 23-man squad for Brumbies clash

    The Queensland Reds have included flanker Beau Robinson and utility back Ben Lucas in a 23-man squad for Saturday night's pivotal Super Rugby clash ...

    Rugby Union24/05/2012 09:12:00 AMread more
  • Newcastle Falcons get relegation reprieve -- RFU

    Newcastle Falcons will stay in the top flight of English rugby union next season, regardless of whether London Welsh win promotion later this month, ...

    Rugby Union24/05/2012 02:20:00 AMread more
  • Scottish international Strokosch signs for Perpignan

    Scottish international flanker Alasdair Strokosch signed a two year contract with 2009 Top 14 champions Perpignan on Wednesday.The 29-year-old - formerly with English Premiership ...

    Rugby Union24/05/2012 02:10:00 AMread more
  • Precocious Brumbies eye conference crown

    First it was revenge.Then relief.But the Brumbies also admit to feeling surprise ahead of Saturday night's crunch Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds ...

    Rugby Union23/05/2012 02:14:00 PMread more
  • Redman gets Worcester coaching role

    Nigel Redman, the Rugby Football Union's (RFU) elite coach development manager, was on Tuesday appointed as Worcester's new forwards coach.Redman will return to Sixways, ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 09:43:00 PMread more
  • Fisher returns to Exiles

    Forward Jonathan Fisher has rejoined London Irish on a two-year deal, after spending the last season playing for the Bedford Blues, the English Premiership ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 09:28:00 PMread more
  • Ireland's Leamy to retire

    Ireland international Denis Leamy on Tuesday became the third Munster player this season to announce his early retirement.The 30-year-old has been suffering from a ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 09:23:00 PMread more
  • Tu'ipulotu returns to Newcastle

    Centre Tane Tu'ipulotu has re-signed a two-year deal with Newcastle Falcons from Japanese club Yamaha Jubilo, the English Premiership club confirmed on Tuesday.Tu'ipulotu, the ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 09:00:00 PMread more
  • Shepherd quits Force for Northampton

    Western Force utility back Cameron Shepherd has quit the Super Rugby club to join English Premiership team Northampton on a three-year deal.The Force are ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 08:03:00 PMread more
  • Stroke-hit Lynagh to return to London

    Australian rugby legend Michael Lynagh said Tuesday he had been cleared to fly back to his home in London following a shock stroke which ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 07:13:00 PMread more
  • Shepherd to play for Northampton

    Versatile Australian back Cameron Shepherd is to join Northampton as a direct replacement for England wing Chris Ashton who is leaving the Premiership side ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 07:04:00 PMread more
  • Lynagh to return home to London

    Former Wallabies five-eighth Michael Lynagh has been given doctor's consent to return to his London base after recovering sufficiently from a stroke suffered in ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 06:32:00 PMread more
  • ARU boss defends Aussie conference

    Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill says recent results scupper the suggestion that Super Rugby's Australian conference is weak and insists it wouldn't be ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 03:25:00 PMread more
  • O'Neill defends arduous Wallabies schedule

    Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill has pointed to history and the rival rugby code to justify the Wallabies' tough early season schedule.The Wallabies ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 02:49:00 PMread more
  • Rebels eye first Super Rugby win overseas

    The Melbourne Rebels have a growing sense of self belief that they can pull off their first Super Rugby win outside Australia.The second-year team ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 02:09:00 PMread more
  • Wallaby great Chisholm gets Barbarians call-up

    Veteran Australian lock Mark Chisholm and fellow second row forward Cornelius van Zyl of Italy were on Monday called up to the Barbarians squad ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 07:15:00 AMread more
  • No Viadana as Italy federation pushes own Celtic franchise

    The Italian rugby union federation (FIR) has rejected a bid by Viadana to become the country's second team in the Celtic League next season, ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 03:13:00 AMread more
  • Draw for World Cup 2015 pools on December 3

    The draw for pool allocation for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England will be held in London on December 3, the International Rugby ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 02:03:00 AMread more
  • Ireland full-back Kearney wins Euro player of year

    Ireland full-back Rob Kearney, an integral part of Leinster's European Cup-winning team, was on Monday named European Player of the Year for the 2011/12 ...

    Rugby Union22/05/2012 01:09:00 AMread more
  • Three uncapped players for Ireland's NZ tour

    Ireland head coach Declan Kidney on Monday named three uncapped players in a 29-man squad for his side's upcoming three-match Test series against world ...

    Rugby Union21/05/2012 09:25:00 PMread more
  • O'Connor ruled out of Tests

    Wallabies star James O'Connor must wait four weeks before returning to contact training, ruling him out of Australia's mid-year Tests against Scotland and Wales.O'Connor ...

    Rugby Union21/05/2012 08:44:00 PMread more
  • Wallaby O'Connor to miss Scotland, Wales Tests

    World Cup back James O'Connor said Monday he would miss Australia's home internationals against Scotland and Wales next month because of a liver injury.O'Connor, ...

    Rugby Union21/05/2012 08:16:00 PMread more
  • Brumbies want revenge against Reds

    Good Friday was hardly that for the Brumbies this year.A painful 20-13 loss to an injury-ravaged Queensland Reds cut so deep that the Brumbies ...

    Rugby Union21/05/2012 05:05:00 PMread more
  • Beale helps Rebels to 32-31 win over Force

    Melbourne captain Gareth Delve praised five-eighth Kurtley Beale after the gifted playmaker kicked the Rebels to a thrilling 32-31 Super Rugby victory in Perth.Beale ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 09:33:00 PMread more
  • Stormers topple Bulls from top of Super 15

    Western Stormers supplanted the Northern Bulls at the top of the Super 15 series this weekend with the ACT Brumbies, Canterbury Crusaders and Coastal ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 07:40:00 PMread more
  • Reds need a Super six finish, Mitchell

    They have Quade Cooper back and valuable momentum, but former All Blacks coach John Mitchell believes Queensland will only defend their Super Rugby title ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 07:35:00 PMread more
  • Rebels edge out Force

    The Melbourne Rebels enjoyed a rare away triumph with a narrow 32-31 win over the Western Force in their Super XV clash on Sunday.It ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 07:08:00 PMread more
  • Finals come early for Brumbies and Reds

    The Brumbies will mount a vigorous judicial challenge to have linchpin flanker Michael Hooper available for Saturday night's high-stakes Super Rugby clash with a ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 07:02:00 PMread more
  • All Blacks aim to move on from RWC win

    Putting a line under the World Cup triumph and moving forward will be one of the aims of the All Blacks coaching team as ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 06:12:00 PMread more
  • Japan need to improve, says coach Jones

    Japan head coach Eddie Jones has urged his squad to strengthen their scrum and boost their fitness before the Asian champions defend the Pacific ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 04:48:00 PMread more
  • Guildford gets All Blacks reprieve

    Wayward All Black Zac Guildford earned a reprieve Sunday when the All Blacks wing stocks took another hit ahead of the Ireland Test series ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 02:39:00 PMread more
  • Thorn adds another rugby title to resume

    Brad Thorn has always been a "big dreamer" but even he was struggling to grasp the enormity of his sporting career following Leinster's European ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 09:42:00 AMread more
  • Stormers go back to top of Super 15 log

    Western Stormers returned to the top of the Super 15 southern hemisphere provincial championship log with a 19-13 win over New South Wales Waratahs ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 05:32:00 AMread more
  • Leinster dream of Euro dynasty, says O'Driscoll

    Brian O'Driscoll believes Leinster can build a European dynasty after the Irish province clinched a third European Cup triumph in the space of four ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 05:16:00 AMread more
  • Leinster beat Ulster to retain European Cup

    Leinster were crowned European club kings for the third time in four seasons as they proved themselves one of the finest club sides ever ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 05:06:00 AMread more
  • All Black Thorn completes triple title sweep

    New Zealand lock Brad Thorn on Saturday became the first player to clinch a global three-title sweep of World Cup, European Cup and Super ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 04:38:00 AMread more
  • Stand-in Michalak leads Sharks to vital win

    Late inclusion Frederic Michalak scored 19 points as Coastal Sharks kept alive hopes of a Super 15 play-offs place with a 34-20 triumph over ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 03:44:00 AMread more
  • Sharks beat Cheetahs 34-20 in Super Rugby

    Meyer Bosman scored a late try against his former team to finally put the Sharks out of range of the Cheetahs and seal a ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 03:28:00 AMread more
  • Italy name ex-France international Berot as backs coach

    Former France international Philippe Berot was on Saturday named as Italy backs coach, the Italian rugby union federation announced.Berot replaces Alessandro Troncon, who has ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 03:12:00 AMread more
  • Teams for European Cup final

    Teams for the European Cup final between Leinster and Ulster at Twickenham on Saturday (kick-off 1600 GMT).Leinster were forced into a late change when ...

    Rugby Union20/05/2012 02:01:00 AMread more
  • Cooper sparks Reds in Super Rugby win

    Quade Cooper made a sparkling 40-minute comeback as the Queensland Reds continued their Super Rugby momentum with a 34-20 victory over the last-placed Lions ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 10:43:00 PMread more
  • Gloucester looking at four coaching candidates

    Gloucester managing director Ken Nottage admits the Premiership club have a shortlist of four candidates for their head coaching post.Bryan Redpath stepped down as ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 10:29:00 PMread more
  • Cooper back as Reds take bonus point win

    Wallaby fly-half Quade Cooper played a half in his injury comeback match as defending champions Queensland Reds posted a bonus-point 34-20 victory over Super ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 10:28:00 PMread more
  • Crusaders crush Blues 59-12 in Super Rugby

    Hooker Corey Flynn scored two of nine tries as the Crusaders crushed the Blues 59-12 in their biggest Super Rugby win over their New ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 08:48:00 PMread more
  • Rampant Crusaders trounce hapless Blues

    The Canterbury Crusaders returned to form with a vengeance when they crushed the Auckland Blues 59-12 in a nine-tries-to-two drubbing in their Super 15 ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 08:27:00 PMread more
  • Highlanders down Bulls in Super 15 upset

    Otago Highlanders hung on gallantly to record an 16-11 upset over the Northern Bulls in a tense clash Saturday, allowing the Waikato Chiefs to ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 06:20:00 PMread more
  • Highlanders hold on to upset Bulls

    The Highlanders held out a fast-finishing Bulls side to pull off a 16-11 Super Rugby upset in Dunedin.The home side had to withstand plenty ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 05:51:00 PMread more
  • Pocock defends Force rugby coaches

    Western Force skipper David Pocock insists the club's new coaching structure isn't to blame for the team's recent run of poor Super Rugby results.The ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 01:11:00 PMread more
  • Brumbies to sweat on Hooper citation

    The Brumbies are sweating on the potential loss of Michael Hooper for next week's crucial Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds after the ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 12:59:00 PMread more
  • Giteau misses out on Euro Challenge Cup

    Matt Giteau missed his chance at European Challenge Cup glory after Dimitri Yachvili kicked a perfect seven penalties to guide Biarritz to a 21-18 ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 09:39:00 AMread more
  • Yachvili gives Biarritz controversial Euro triumph

    Dimitri Yachvili kicked a perfect seven penalties to give Biarritz a 21-18 win over Toulon in Friday's European Challenge Cup final, the Basque club's ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 08:16:00 AMread more
  • Biarritz win European Challenge Cup

    Biarritz defeated fellow French side Toulon 21-18 on Friday to win the European Challenge Cup final at the Twickenham Stoop.Scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili kicked all ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 06:48:00 AMread more
  • O'Driscoll fit for European Cup final

    Brian O'Driscoll handed Leinster a major boost after declaring himself fit for the all-Irish European Cup final against Ulster at Twickenham on Saturday.O'Driscoll's place ...

    Rugby Union19/05/2012 02:28:00 AMread more
  • Brumbies secure 37-25 win over 'Canes

    The Brumbies have pulled off another epic Super Rugby victory to strengthen their position at the head of the Australian conference.The Brumbies overcame a ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 08:38:00 PMread more
  • Brumbies late burst blows away Hurricanes

    Rookie fly-half Zack Holmes proved the difference as the ACT Brumbies stormed back in the second half to defeat the Wellington Hurricanes 37-25 on ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 08:28:00 PMread more
  • McGahan looks to make Wallabies ruthless

    New Wallabies coaching coordinator Tony McGahan said Friday he wanted to give the Australian side a cut-throat edge.McGahan, 37, left his role as head ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 07:59:00 PMread more
  • Newcastle sign Scotland star Lawson

    Newcastle Falcons signed Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson from Premiership club Gloucester on Friday.Lawson, 31, has agreed a two-year contract and becomes Newcastle's third key ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 07:15:00 PMread more
  • McGahan says he'll make Wallabies ruthless

    Wallabies coaching coordinator Tony McGahan believes he can give the Australian side a cut-throat edge after arriving back from Irish club Munster to begin ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 05:39:00 PMread more
  • Quade driven to reach new heights

    Wallabies X-factor Quade Cooper has vowed to return better than ever ahead of his long-awaited Super Rugby comeback for the Queensland Reds on Saturday ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 05:32:00 PMread more
  • Rebels lure Wallaby Higginbotham

    A salary cap squeeze and new contracting protocols will result in Wallabies back-rower Scott Higginbotham leaving Super Rugby champions Queensland next season for a ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 02:32:00 PMread more
  • Rebels snare Higginbotham from Reds

    The Melbourne Rebels on Friday boosted their forward pack with the acquisition of Wallabies flanker Scott Higginbotham from defending Super 15 champions Queensland Reds.The ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 01:43:00 PMread more
  • Tahs fading Super hopes take big hit

    The NSW Waratahs' flatlining Super Rugby season is set for another major blow with inspirational hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau to be ruled out of Sunday ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 01:06:00 PMread more
  • European Cup winners

    Winners of rugby union's European Cup ahead of the 2011/12 final between Leinster and Ulster at Twickenham here on Saturday:2010/11: Leinster ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 06:52:00 AMread more
  • Leinster look to Kearney brothers for Euro success

    Rob and Dave Kearney are dreaming of joining the elite band of "Brothers in Arms" who have celebrated European rugby glory fighting for the ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 06:51:00 AMread more
  • Thorn eyes another trophy

    Brad Thorn, enough already.Most sportsman would be deeply satisfied with a 200-game rugby league career that netted four premierships with the Brisbane Broncos, State ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 06:24:00 AMread more
  • European Challenge Cup finals record

    European Challenge Cup finals record ahead of all-French clash at the Twickenham Stoop between Biarritz and Toulon on Friday:2011: Harlequins (ENG) bt Stade Français ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 03:03:00 AMread more
  • Toulon's Wilkinson set for English farewell

    Jonny Wilkinson will lead Toulon in their hunt for a first trophy in 20 years when they face French rivals Biarritz in the European ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 03:01:00 AMread more
  • Africans can't agree on Super Rugby teams

    Relegation or the merger of two teams appear the only options as the South African Rugby Union again met with its Super Rugby sides ...

    Rugby Union18/05/2012 02:30:00 AMread more
  • Rebels set to sign Wallaby Higginbotham

    Wallabies back-rower Scott Higginbotham is set to defect from the Queensland Reds to the Melbourne Rebels next season as the Super Rugby newcomers continue ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 06:34:00 PMread more
  • Hurricane Barrett rested for Brumbies game

    The Brumbies won't be the only team fielding an unfamiliar face at five-eighth for Saturday's Super Rugby clash in Wellington, with Hurricanes coach Mark ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 05:54:00 PMread more
  • Foley makes four Waratahs changes

    Improved attack is coach Michael Foley's focus as he attempts to prevent the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby season from slipping away completely.Foley has made ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 04:44:00 PMread more
  • Force aim to keep Beale quiet

    The Western Force will attempt to dent the confidence of Melbourne Rebels playmaker Kurtley Beale in Sunday's Super Rugby clash in Perth.Beale played a ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 04:22:00 PMread more
  • Cooper comeback clouds Deans' thinking

    Quade Cooper's early return from long-term injury is giving Wallabies coach Robbie Deans more food for thought as he ponders his squad for next ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 03:29:00 PMread more
  • IRB rejigs funding after World Cup row

    The International Rugby Board (IRB) has agreed to give top-tier nations extra funds to help cover the cost of competing at the Rugby World ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 02:36:00 PMread more
  • IRB denies banning controversial Samoan

    The International Rugby Board (IRB) said Thursday it had not banned firebrand Samoan Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, despite claims from the Pacific nation's coach that he ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 02:19:00 PMread more
  • Steyn eyes ton for charging Bulls

    Superboot Morne Steyn will play his 100th Super Rugby game for table-topping Northern Bulls this weekend as Wallaby playmaker Quade Cooper makes his first ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 01:24:00 PMread more
  • Steyn gets green light for Top 14 play-off

    Racing-Metro's Springbok utility back Francois Steyn will be fit to play the Top 14 play-off tie against Toulon on May 26 after recovering from ...

    Rugby Union17/05/2012 02:37:00 AMread more
  • Wallaby Cooper to make first start in seven months

    Australian playmaker Quade Cooper will start his first game in nearly seven months on Saturday after major knee surgery, opening the door for a ...

    Rugby Union16/05/2012 04:46:00 PMread more
  • Force closing in on new Super Rugby coach

    The Western Force claim they are well advanced in finalising a Super Rugby head coach to replace Richard Graham, saying their list of candidates ...

    Rugby Union16/05/2012 04:20:00 PMread more
  • Returning Cooper has two Test auditions

    Queensland Reds drawcard Quade Cooper has two auditions, including a shock Super Rugby start on Saturday night, to regain his Wallabies No.10 jersey in ...

    Rugby Union16/05/2012 03:35:00 PMread more
  • Samoa axe outspoken captain

    The Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) has dropped captain Mahonri Schwalger from the national side after his stinging criticism of the team management's conduct at ...

    Rugby Union16/05/2012 01:34:00 PMread more
  • Rebels keen to prove they're a force

    Improved Super Rugby performers Melbourne say they can't afford to take the Western Force lightly when the teams meet on Sunday in Perth.Confidence is ...

    Rugby Union16/05/2012 01:20:00 PMread more
  • Rugby World Cup 2015 to kick off on September 18

    The Rugby World Cup England is to host in 2015 will kick off on the compromise date of September 18, rugby union's governing body, ...

    Rugby Union16/05/2012 02:58:00 AMread more
  • Irish trio top shortlist for Euro player of year

    Irish trio Jonathan Sexton, Rob Kearney and Stephen Ferris have made the shortlist for the European Player of the Year for the 2011/12 season ...

    Rugby Union16/05/2012 01:21:00 AMread more
  • Fitzgerald ruled out of European Cup final

    Holders Leinster will be without Eoin O'Malley for their European Cup title defence against fellow Irish side Ulster on Saturday after the centre sustained ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 11:57:00 PMread more
  • Parisse to tour with Italy despite injury - federation

    Italy captain Sergio Parisse will make his country's summer tour with hopes high he will recover from his thigh injury to be fit enough ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 11:40:00 PMread more
  • Tindall in star-studded Barbarians squad

    England's Mike Tindall is set to play his first international rugby for seven months after being included in the Barbarians' squad for their upcoming ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 07:48:00 PMread more
  • Wales target Southern Hemisphere scalp

    Wales coach Rob Howley says the Grand Slam champions must start beating Southern Hemisphere sides away from home if they are to emerge as ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 07:07:00 PMread more
  • Welsh rugby stars to arrive early

    Wales are leaving no stone unturned in their attempt to beat the Wallabies in Australia for the first time since 1969.Although the Six Nations ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 05:15:00 PMread more
  • Deans wary of Wales threat

    Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said Tuesday he was under no illusion about the threat posed by Six Nations champions Wales, admitting they are fired ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 04:18:00 PMread more
  • All Black Kahui out of Ireland Tests

    All Blacks winger Richard Kahui will miss next month's three-Test series against Ireland with a shoulder injury, his Super 15 team the Waikato Chiefs ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 02:22:00 PMread more
  • Henry endorses Hansen's All Blacks

    Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry has endorsed the first squad chosen by his successor, saying Steve Hansen has avoided the mistakes ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 11:41:00 AMread more
  • Dublin set for European double

    Dublin will host both of next season's major European club rugby union finals, organisers announced Monday.Lansdowne Road, the home of the Ireland national team, ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 01:31:00 AMread more
  • Cheika to stop coaching Stade Francais - source

    Australian Michael Cheika will not be coach of Stade Francais next season, a source close to the French Top 14 club said Monday."It was ...

    Rugby Union15/05/2012 12:19:00 AMread more
  • Newcastle sign lock MacLeod

    Newcastle announced Monday that Scotland lock Scott MacLeod had signed for the north-east club.MacLeod, 33, has recently been playing in Japanese club rugby following ...

    Rugby Union14/05/2012 10:36:00 PMread more
  • Uncapped quartet in Wales squad for Australia

    Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley included four uncapped players in a 38-man training squad announced Monday for next month's match against the Barbarians and ...

    Rugby Union14/05/2012 10:34:00 PMread more
  • Four uncapped players in Wales RU squad

    Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley has named four uncapped players in a 38-man training squad to prepare for next month's clash against rugby's Barbarians ...

    Rugby Union14/05/2012 09:41:00 PMread more
  • Wales training squad for Barbarians and Australia

    Wales 38-man training squad announced Monday for the Barbarians match on June 2 and the tour of Australia:Backs: Ashley Beck (Ospreys), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), ...

    Rugby Union14/05/2012 09:35:00 PMread more
  • Brumbies to host Wales in June

    The Brumbies will host Six Nations champions Wales in a midweek match designed to keep the Australian conference leaders fine-tuned for the Super Rugby ...

    Rugby Union14/05/2012 06:02:00 PMread more
  • Rebels keen on Reds' Higginbotham

    The Melbourne Rebels see Queensland's Scott Higginbotham as the ideal replacement for France-bound star Gareth Delve but say they've yet to make him an ...

    Rugby Union14/05/2012 05:51:00 PMread more
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