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England's old heads to reunite?

The Barbarians' annual end of season shindig at Twickenham against England is set to reunite two of the Holy Trinity of English Rugby.

Baa-baas line-up for anniversary clash

The Barbarians have named their team to face Edinburgh Academicals in a special match staged at Raeburn Place on Wednesday April 9, to commemorate the Stockbridge club's 150th anniversary season; the same week when Scotland's oldest intercity rivalry, the 1872 Challenge Cup between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh, resumes at Firhill Arena on Friday April 11.

Wallabies to face Italy in Padova

The Wallabies have announced that they will open the European leg of their Spring Tour against Italy in the city of Padova on November 8.

Barbarians invitations handed out

Lawrence Dallaglio and Gareth Thomas could join forces in a Barbarians jersey this summer.

Wallabies to face Barbarians at Wembley

The Australian Rugby Union has announced a six-match Wallabies tour schedule for 2008, including a historic finale against the Barbarians at Wembley on December 3.

Barbarians confirm tour plans

The Barbarians have confirmed they will play Belgium in Brussels, Ireland at Gloucester and England at Twickenham in 2008.

Young to coach the Baa-Baas

Cardiff director of rugby David Young will coach the Barbarians' summer tour.

White's Boks beaten by a 'class team'

Springbok coach Jake White believes that although his side were without six of the forwards that played in the World Cup Final win over England, the Barbarians had earned their 22-5 victory over his side at Twickenham on Saturday.

O'Sullivan lauds Baa-baa's defence

Barbarians coach Eddie O'Sullivan said he was as impressed by his side's defensive heroics in the final quarter as their mesmerising running skills before the interval.

Robinson: 'Thanks for the memories'

England's star back Jason Robinson, who gave the Twickenham crowd a few more moments to remember him by in his penultimate match before retirement, described the Barbarians' 22-5 win over world champions South Africa on Saturday as the perfect send-off.

Regan: 'It's worth it'

England hooker Mark Regan said that although it has led to him being in trouble with his club, Bristol, captaining the Barbarians in their 22-5 win over South Africa was worth it.

Robinson lauds 'magnificent' Baa-baas

England's star fullback Jason Robinson, who brought the curtain down on a glittering career while playing for the Barbarians in their impressive 22-5 demolition of the World Cup-champions South Africa on Saturday, has lauded the team's efforts at Twickenham.

Baa-baas embarrass pitiful Boks

Jake White's reign as Springbok coach ended in the most embarrassing way possible when an enterprising Barbarians outfit beat his cumbersome and pitiful South African side 22-5 in their year-ending 'international' at Twickenham in London on Saturday.

Burger blow for Boks

Star flank Schalk Burger has pulled out of South Africa's year-ending 'international' against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

Baa-baas: 'We'll entertain you'

The famous rock group Queen had a hit song called 'Let me entertain you'. A few other artists - including British pop megastar Robbie Williams - had songs with the same title, but few could entertain like Queen.