Rugby News Wire
The following stories are the most recent transmissions from ESPN.com wire sources.

Springboks in desperate need of victory
Gloucester edge out Leicester
Albi stun Perpignan
Howley targets balanced Welsh display
Sarries out to extend unbeaten run
McCaw to sit out Super 14 opening rounds
Lievremont goes back to rotation
McCaw wants clinical All Blacks
England have a mountain to climb
USA and Uruguay battle for World Cup berth
ARU questions Dickinson criticism
Wallabies out to preserve unbeaten tour
France out to prove strength in depth
Fullback Hook just happy to be playing
Wilko issues warning to England
Johnno urged to save himself
Baa-baa Joe can be All Black again
Carter pinpoints Wilkinson threat
Du Preez to debut in Udine
Frustrated Wales eye Pumas' scalp