Rugby Headlines
France prop given jail term for domestic violence
A French court on Tuesday handed rugby international Mohamed Haouas a one-year prison sentence, AFP and L'Equipe reported, after a fast-track trial for alleged domestic violence.
London Irish expelled from Premiership Rugby after failing to repay debts
London Irish became the third rugby team to be thrown out of the English Premiership in eight months after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said the club had failed to pay their players and prove they had a financially viable future by Tuesday's deadline.
Friday Rugby Five: Quade's cash pinched in London; Kolbe's ugly Toulon exit
It was a great Barbarians week for Quade Cooper, that was at least until he had cash stolen and his luggage lost. Meanwhile, could Eddie Jones quit the Wallabies after the World Cup?
Folau booed as Eddie's Baa Baas beat World XV
Eddie Jones made a triumphant return to Twickenham as the Barbarians defeated a World XV 48-42 in a match when controversial former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau was booed nearly every time he touched the ball.
Saracens beat Sale to win sixth Premiership title despite interruption by protesters
Saracens won their sixth title and first in four years when they overpowered a spirited Sale to triumph 35-25 in a superb English Premiership final that was briefly halted by protesters at a sun-drenched Twickenham on Saturday.
Hansen defends Folau's World XV selection
World XV coach Steve Hansen has welcomed the decision to raise the rainbow flag above Twickenham for their game against the Barbarians on Sunday after he named Israel Folau in his squad.
La Rochelle edge Leinster again to win back-to-back European crowns
La Rochelle became the fifth team to win back-to-back European Champions Cups on Saturday when they clawed back a 17-point deficit to beat Leinster 27-26 at the Aviva Stadium in another breathless final between the sides.
Wales veterans Jones, Tipuric announce international retirement four months before World Cup
Wales pair Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric have both announced their retirement from international rugby, just four months before the World Cup in France.