Wales recall veteran fly-half Jones into squad

Veteran fly-half Stephen Jones was drafted into Wales' Six Nations squad on Friday after an injury to Rhys Priestland.Jones, 34, was originally left out of Wales' 35-man training group, prompting speculation that the Scarlets No.10's 104-cap interna...

Meyer appointed Springboks coach

Heyneke Meyer, a 44-year-old who guided Northern Bulls to one Super 14 and four Currie Cup titles, was named coach of the Springboks Friday by the South African Rugby Union.He succeeds Peter de Villiers as coach of the two-time World Cup champions, ...

Toulon owner banned for 130 days over ref rant

Outspoken Toulon owner and club president Mourad Boudjellal was handed a 130-day ban on Thursday after using lurid language to describe the level of refereeing in a recent Top 14 game.Boudjellal made the remarks on January 8 following Toulon's defea...

Springboks poised to appoint Meyer as new coach

Northern Bulls supremo Heyneke Meyer is set to be named coach of two-time world champions South Africa on Friday in succession to Peter de Villiers.It would be an ironic appointment as 44-year-old Bulls rugby director Meyer was the hot favourite to ...

France add Attoub in squad for Six Nations opener

Stade Francais prop David Attoub was the surprise inclusion in the 23-man squad announced by France coach Philippe Saint-Andre on Thursday for the Six Nations opener with Italy at Stade de France on February 4.Attoub, 30, was not among the 30 player...

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