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This weekend marks the London leg of the Rugby Rocks festival, mixing rugby and music. It will also see Bath's Olly Barkley indulge in his second passion, DJing, as he shows off his talents in a special set.   Sportsvibe caught up with Olly, to talk music, DJing and rugby.

By Simon Knights

  Northampton Saints star Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of England's summer tour of South Africa after damaging his shin. Lawes, who has won 14 caps for England will also miss Northampton's push to compete in the Aviva Premiership play-offs.

The candidates for the Premiership Player of the Year have been announced with England and Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw one of the favourites to win the award.     The shortlist of six includes three back row forwards with Robshaw names alongside Leicester's Julian Salvi and Exeter's James Scaysbrook.