LEINSTER coach Joe Schmidt is hoping Rhys Ruddock will decide to stay in Dublin as reports persist the young and versatile back-row plans a switch south to Munster.

PAUL GRAYSON has paid the price for Northampton’s relegation from the Guinness Premiership by losing his role as head coach.

Northampton Saints have stepped up preparations for next season by putting the finishing touches to their new-look coaching line-up and signing former Ireland Under-21 second-row giant Damien Browne.