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Ask Jeremy Guscott

Toulon win the Heineken Cup, the Wallabies name their Lions squad and summer tours are looming - do you have a question for the BBC rugby union expert?

Ireland name Olding for summer tour

Stuart Olding is among six uncapped players named in a Rory Best-led Ireland squad for the North American tour.

Welsh 'have learned Wallaby lessons'

Wales wing George North hopes to end his run of five straight defeats by Australia when the Lions take them on this summer.

Folau named in squad to face Lions

Code-switcher Israel Folau is one of three uncapped players in Australia's initial 25-man squad to face the Lions.

Wilkinson savours 'historic' win

World Cup-winning fly-half Jonny Wilkinson says a maiden Heineken Cup triumph is one of his greatest achievements.

Clermont Auvergne 15-16 Toulon

Jonny Wilkinson inspires Toulon to come from behind and secure the Heineken Cup with a 16-15 win over Clermont Auvergne.

Polota-Nau set to miss Lions tour

Australia hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is set to miss the Test series against the Lions after sustaining a broken arm.

Ireland fly-half O'Gara retires

Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara will take up a coaching role with Racing Metro after announcing his retirement.

Leinster 34-13 Stade Francais

Leinster produce a display of clinical finishing as they beat Stade Francais in the Amlin Challenge Cup final.

Tigers sign France prop Schuster

Leicester Tigers have signed France international prop Jerome Schuster to replace the departing Martin Castrogiovanni.