How time flies! With 2008 closing in fast, we take you back through the year that was - and what a year it was!"

Springbok prop Lawrence Sephaka has said that his one regret during the Jake White coaching era was the considerable amount of uncertainty surrounding his future in South African rugby."

Newcastle head coach John Fletcher believes yesterday's thrilling 22-19 triumph at Saracens showed Jonny Wilkinson exactly why he should remain in the north-east.

Zac Guildford, the youngest player to ever make the Hurricanes squad, will be looking to show that he can live up to the promise of an outstanding Air New Zealand (ANZ) Cup debut. "

Chiefs wing and one-time All Black Sosene Anesi will be looking to make a remarkable comeback to Super 14 rugby a little less than a year after fracturing his neck in the second round of this year's competition."

Newcastle Falcons coach John Fletcher believes that his side's thrilling 22-19 triumph over Saracens on Sunday showed Jonny Wilkinson exactly why he should stay with the club."

Newcastle insist they are confident that Jonny Wilkinson will put pen to paper on a new deal with the club early in the new year.

Sale director of rugby Phillipe Saint-Andre hailed his side for refusing to hit the panic button after they crushed Guinness Premiership strugglers Leeds 34-20 at Headingley.

A late try by Jamie Noon handed Newcastle Falcons a 22-19 win over high-flying Saracens at Vicarage Road on Sunday in the final Guinness premiership match of 2007."

Ulster confirmed on Sunday that Matt Williams has been appointed as the club's Head Coach on a two and a half year contract."