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(c)Scrum en-gb http://img.scrum.com/scrum/espn_scrum-100x42.jpg http://www.scrum.com South Africa backs coach Dick Muir insists he is not concerned by Bryan Habana's dismal run of form, claiming that it will only be a matter of time before the winger is back to his scintillating best http://www.scrum.com/trinations2010/rugby/story/122312.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/trinations2010/rugby/story/122312.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:25:24 GMT Montpellier coach Fabien Galthie has conceded that they had lady luck to thank in his sides' last gasp 22-21 win over Toulouse at Stade Yves du Manoir http://www.scrum.com/francetop14-2010-11/rugby/story/122303.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/francetop14-2010-11/rugby/story/122303.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:42:45 GMT Drew Mitchell is in no doubt that Australia are capable of beating South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday http://www.scrum.com/trinations2010/rugby/story/122301.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/trinations2010/rugby/story/122301.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:08:04 GMT Perpignan are set to stage a match at Barcelona's impressive Camp Nou stadium later this season following an agreement between the Top 14 club and the Spanish footballing giants http://www.scrum.com/francetop14-2010-11/rugby/story/122290.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/francetop14-2010-11/rugby/story/122290.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:04:47 GMT Counties Manukau recorded their fourth win in six outings in this season's ITM Cup by easily defeating Tasman 23-3 in inclement weather conditions at Pukekohe on Thursday http://www.scrum.com/newzealandclub2010/rugby/story/122275.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/newzealandclub2010/rugby/story/122275.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:59:11 GMT The expanded Magners League kicks off this weekend, with Italian newcomers Treviso and Aironi adding a continental flavour to a competition that is growing in quality and importance with each passing season http://www.scrum.com/celticleague-2010-11/rugby/story/122263.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/celticleague-2010-11/rugby/story/122263.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:31:17 GMT Cornish Pirates have revealed that they have agreed to loan Ben Gulliver to Leicester Tigers until the end of November http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122261.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122261.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:53:42 GMT Bath have announced that Lord MacLaurin, Nick Varney and Chris Coles have been appointed as non-executive directors of the club http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122258.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122258.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:33:10 GMT Sale take on Newcastle at Edgeley Park on Friday night in the opening match of this season's Aviva Premiership http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122252.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122252.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:50:29 GMT John Mitchell has parted company with Western Force after five seasons as head coach, thus allowing him to take charge of the Lions with immediate effect. http://www.scrum.com/super14/rugby/story/122251.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/super14/rugby/story/122251.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:30:12 GMT Northampton are considering leaving their Franklin's Gardens home if they are not given permission to expand the ground's capacity http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122249.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122249.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:57:08 GMT South Africa and Australia have tinkered with their teams for the Mandela Plate decider in Bloemfontein on Saturday http://www.scrum.com/trinations2010/rugby/story/122309.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/trinations2010/rugby/story/122309.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:19:47 GMT England will play New Zealand in this Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup Final after winning their semi-final clashes with Australia and France respectively http://www.scrum.com/wrwc-10/rugby/story/122239.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/wrwc-10/rugby/story/122239.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:33:57 GMT Montpellier held off a late rally from leaders Toulouse to notch a narrow 22-21 victory at the Stade Yves du Manoir http://www.scrum.com/francetop14-2010-11/rugby/story/122220.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/francetop14-2010-11/rugby/story/122220.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:54:42 GMT Australia coach Robbie Deans has made three changes to his side for their Tri-Nations clash with South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday http://www.scrum.com/australia/rugby/story/122211.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/australia/rugby/story/122211.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:08:09 GMT Sale Sharks head coach Mike Brewer has played down the continued absence of new-signing Mikaele Pesamino and insists the Samoan international will join up with the Premiership club as planned http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122204.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122204.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:58 GMT All Blacks coach Graham Henry has warned that his leading players will need to be given time out during the expanded Super 15 competition next year http://www.scrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/122202.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/122202.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:14:20 GMT Uncapped Canterbury fly-half Colin Slade has been included in the All Blacks squad for their final Tri-Nations clash against Australia in Sydney http://www.scrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/122200.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/122200.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:07 GMT Leicester Tigers forward Jordan Crane is set for six to eight weeks on the sidelines following surgery on his injured ankle http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122198.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122198.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:49:57 GMT Leicester Tigers have underlined their status as the Premiership's leading club by revealing a record turnover and a return to profit for the last financial year http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122197.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.scrum.com/premiership-2010-11/rugby/story/122197.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:31:53 GMT