Six new caps including bolter Adam Thomson have been named in the first All Blacks rugby squad of 2008 announced here this morning.

The Top 14 once again lived up to it's reputation for being unpredictable as the top two teams, Clermont and Toulouse both lost - to Montauban and Brive respectively. "

Lawrence Dallaglio lifted the Guinness Premiership trophy in his final act as a professional rugby player - a fitting end to a fine career, according to his long-term friend and rival, Leicester captain Martin Corry."

Marcelo Loffreda remains uncertain whether he will continue in charge at Leicester next season."

Under-pressure Leicester coach Marcelo Loffreda remains uncertain whether he will continue in charge at Welford Road next season after failing to deliver a trophy from his first season in charge.

Retiring captain Lawrence Dallaglio lifted the Guinness Premiership trophy after leading Wasps to victory over rivals Leicester and then declared: ''It is the only way to finish''.

Scotland survived the toughest of challenges on day one of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens to make it through to a Cup quarter final against IRB Sevens World Series champions New Zealand.

Leicester captain Martin Corry admitted a poor first-half cost his side the Guinness Premiership Final at Twickenham on Saturday."

Former Scotland lock Stuart Grimes has returned to Newcastle to complete their backroom staff for next season."

Victorious captain Lawrence Dallaglio bowed out of professional rugby by lifting the Guinness Premiership trophy, but was eager to share the spotlight."