21.   Before the game, rugby union will be welcomed into the Olympic movement by International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch.

22.   But the most important move is the new substitution rule, which brings rugby union in line with rugby league and soccer.

23.   But, after impressive victories over Ireland and France, England looks well prepared to beat Wales and Scotland and re-establish their dominance in European rugby union.

24.   Cardiff, Wales -- rugby union, Five Nations Championship, Wales vs. Ireland.

25.   CARDIFF, Wales -- Former Olympic hurdler Nigel Walker is the surprise omission from the Welsh squad for the rugby union World Cup.

26.   Cardiff, Wales -- rugby union, Five Nations Championship, Wales vs. England.

27.   Cunningham turned down an opportunity to switch codes to rugby union earlier this year citing the Australian tour as his main reason.

28.   Denmark and Spain are expected to lodge bids despite having no history of top level rugby union in their countries.

29.   Davies said had signed a three-year contract to work as a presenter and expert analyst of both rugby union and league for the BBC.

30.   Dublin, Ireland -- rugby union, Barbarians vs. South Africa.