Former Wallaby Giteau retires at 40 after 'milking' contracts dry
MELBOURNE : Former Australia flyhalf Matt Giteau has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 40, joking that he had "milked" the game dry.
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Munster's Roman Salanoa drafted into Ireland squad
Munster's Roman Salanoa has been drafted into the Ireland squad for the Six Nations opener against Wales after Tadhg Furlong was ruled out of the game on Thursday.
Jake White after near-death experience: 'I see things completely differently now'
Following a dangerous health scare in which he was hospitalised and required surgery, Bulls coach Jake White is on the comeback trail with renewed vigour.
Leigh Halfpenny ruled out of Ireland game as Wales injury jinx strikes again
Wales assistant coach Jonathan Humphreys has expressed sympathy for Leigh Halfpenny after the full-back's injury jinx struck again.
Manu Tuilagi dropped by England as Owen Farrell starts at centre
Manu Tuilagi has been dropped by Steve Borthwick as the England head coach named a revamped side for their Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Furlong 'not quite' ready but Farrell backing Bealham to make an impact
Andy Farrell says Tadhg Furlong came just short of being named in the Ireland team for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.
Unlucky Halfpenny forced out of Wales team to face Ireland
Wales have had to make a change to their starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday after fullback Leigh Halfpenny suffered a back spasm on Thursday.
Furlong ruled out of Wales clash after late injury
Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales have hit a major bump, after Tadhg Furlong was ruled out at the last minute.