Munster head coach Anthony Foley insisted every last man standing in his squad would come into consideration for Saturday’s pivotal Guinness Pro12 final league game at home to Newport Gwent Dragons.

Joe Calzaghe has announced he has split from Frank Warren, his promoter of 12 years, as he prepares to negotiate for what he says will be the final fight of his glittering career.

The Welsh Rugby Union insists the four regions cannot demand extra compensation for releasing players to the World Cup – because they have already been paid it.

Joe Calzaghe will have to wait until May 24 to make the next defence of his WBO super-middleweight title.