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Warriors' early burst propels them into semis

Worcester 36 Montpellier 26 - Warriors make it through to the European Challenge Cup semi-finals Read

Coventry RFC deny relegation rumours

Speculation suggesting Coventry are about to be relegated by the Rugby Football Union for financial irregularities was last night dismissed by the union's chairman Martyn Thomas. Read

In-form Worcester turn their thoughts towards Europe

After a stellar month in the Guinness Premiership, the challenge that faces Worcester in the quarterfinal of the European Challenge Cup tomorrow is mental rather than physical or tactical. Read

Moseley interested in Worcester's Brown

Worcester fly half James Brown could be set to leave Sixways at the end of the season and has already received offers from other clubs. Read

Life under the knife is proving a pain for hard man Horsman

Chris Horsman, at his best the keystone of Worcester's dynamic pack, has voiced his fear of being labelled as 'injury-prone' after undergoing surgery for the second time this season. Read

Dispirited Bees looking condemned

NATIONAL ONE: Coventry 29 Pertemps Bees 13 Read

Delport delight as Warriors shock Gloucester

Worcester 17 Gloucester 14 - Thinus Delport grabs a last minute try to defeat his former club. Read

More away day joy for Moseley

NATIONAL ONE: Plymouth Albion 13 Moseley 16 Read

Persistent Powell refusing to be kicked into touch

Even Matt Powell's critics, those who claim his passing, kicking or decision-making are not of a high enough standard for a top-half Premiership side, have to admit whatever the Worcester scrum half lacks technically he more than compensates with temperament. Read

Warriors ready to call time on Horsman's injury-wrecked season

Worcester's talismanic tighthead prop, Chris Horsman, is unlikely to play again this season after Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock ruled out the Wales international for another six weeks. Read

Ruddock makes do with most of Worcester squad

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock has revealed there will not be a mass influx of players into Sixways this summer. Read

Bees left kicking themselves

NATIONAL LEAGUE ONE: Esher 21 Pertemps Bees 17 Read

Moseley blown off course by Bedford

NATIONAL ONE: Moseley 5 Bedford 43 Read

Smith into exploratory mode with Moseley

Despite the availability of most of his Kingsholm contingent Ian Smith will give many of his out-of-contract Moseley players the chance to prove themselves when National One rivals Bedford Blues visit Billesley Common tomorrow. Read

Wood's development wins high praise from Horstmann

Worcester tyro Tom Wood has a 'huge future' according to back row colleague Kai Horstmann who last night hailed the emergence of the former Barkers Butts youngster. Read

Horstmann expects more pressure from Leeds

Kai Horstmann expects Leeds to put the pressure back on to the Worcester Warriors tomorrow when they play their game in hand against struggling Newcastle. Read

Cox and Collins in sevens squad

Worcester pair Matt Cox and James Collins are in the England squad for the Hong Kong Sevens from March 28 to 30 and the Adelaide Sevens the following weekend. Read

Tenacious Bees find renewed hope

NATIONAL ONE: Rotherham Earth Titans 24 Pertemps Bees 30 Read

Warriors miss their big chance

Tom Wood lamented his team's inability to turn their dominance in possession and position into the victory that would have all but secured Worcester's place in the Guinness Premiership. Read

Worcester's battle goes on after stalemate

GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP: Worcester Warriors 10 Leeds Carnegie 10 Read

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