France's Haouas handed one-year prison 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.
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Brumbies left with makeshift front row for crunch Rebels clash
MELBOURNE : The ACT Brumbies' hopes of securing a home quarter-final in Super Rugby Pacific have dimmed due to the absence of three Wallabies from the line-up for the final regular season clash against the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.
Bok legend 'Beast' hands over Webb Ellis Cup to Rugby World Cup organisers in France
Legendary former Springbok prop Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira landed in Paris on Tuesday to hand over the Webb Ellis Cup to Rugby World Cup organisers.
World Cup chiefs 'well prepared' for safety threats in France
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin says tournament organisers are "well prepared" to deal with any protests or safety threats at the World Cup in France.
100 days to go! Rugby World Cup 'timely' with the sport's off-field problems
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said this year's Rugby World Cup is "timely" as Wednesday marks 100 days to go until the start of the tournament.
Mike Prendergast: 'Brilliant' Jack Crowley can only get better
Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast says the best is yet to come from Jack Crowley, after the out-half played a starring role in Munster's BKT United Rugby Championship success.
French rugby's Haouas given 1-year jail sentence for hitting wife
French rugby international prop Mohamed Haouas was on Tuesday handed a one-year jail sentence for hitting his wife in public.
Uncapped quartet, including Munster URC winner, called up for Ireland World Cup training squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named four uncapped players Tuesday in a 42-man training squad ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup in France.