Gavin Henson’s hopes of touring with the Lions have been dealt a serious blow after an ankle ligament injury.

Gavin Henson’s chances of touring with the British and Irish Lions this summer could be over after he was ruled out for up to six weeks with ankle ligament damage.

The Rugby Football Union have welcomed the results of the Experimental Law Variations conference that ruled the collapsing of mauls and unrestricted numbers in the lineout would not be incorporated into Law.

The Rugby Football Union has welcomed the results of the Experimental Law Variations conference that ruled the collapsing of mauls and unrestricted numbers in the lineout would not be incorporated into Law.

The contentious Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) including those that allow a maul to be pulled down and unlimited numbers at the lineout are set to be scrapped.

The contentious Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) including those that allow a maul to be pulled down and unlimited numbers at the lineout are set to be scrapped.

Ugo Monye and Danny Care return for Harlequins as they host struggling Worcester at the Twickenham Stoop.

Bath and Wasps will both be eager to get back to winning ways when they clash at The Rec on Wednesday night.

The controversial rule change which led to the maul almost becoming extinct is set to be rejected by rugby chiefs.

Newcastle Falcons re-register fly-half Jonny Wilkinson and lock Geoff Parling for the latter stages of the European Challenge Cup.

The Ospreys are waiting for the results of a scan on Gavin Henson’s ankle injury.

The race for the Guinness Premiership play-offs will continue on Wednesday night with two matches re-arranged from Round 12.

Saracens are set to confirm that they will play two fixtures at the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium next season and are confident that they can fill the iconic venue.

Springbok scrum-half Fourie du Preez has signed a contract to stay with the Blue Bulls until the end of 2010.

Springbok scrum-half Fourie du Preez has signed a contract to stay with the Blue Bulls until the end of 2010.