Rugby evening headlines as World Cup hit by eligibility probe and Brian Moore's call for women to play men sparks reaction

Here are the latest rugby evening headlines on Monday, March 28.

Next year's Rugby World Cup has been rocked by potential scandal after World Rugby launched a probe into claims Spain could have fielded an ineligible player during the qualification process.

Spain qualified for next year's World Cup for the first time in 24 years earlier this month, beating Portugal along the way to seal their spot. The Spaniards actually missed out on a play-off spot for the last World Cup after being sanctioned and deducted 40 points for fielding an ineligible player. They are due to be in Scotland's group this time.

A statement from the global governing body said: "World Rugby will convene an independent judicial committee to examine a potential breach of World Rugby Regulation 8 (eligibility to play for national representative teams) by the Spanish Rugby Union (FER) during the Rugby Europe Championship 2021 and 2022, which doubled as the European qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2023.

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"World Rugby was made aware of a potential breach concerning one member of the Spanish national men’s senior team. Having concluded initial enquiries, the international federation believes a formal independent review is warranted as provided for by the World Rugby Regulations. The Spanish Rugby Union has been fully cooperative throughout the initial enquiries.

"World Rugby’s independent Judicial Panel Chairman Christopher Quinlan QC has been asked to form the judicial committee to achieve certainty as soon as possible given any potential impact on Rugby World Cup 2023. Quinlan has appointed Nigel Hampton QC (chair), Pamela Woodman and Frank Hadden to the committee.

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