Northampton head coach Budge Pountney has today been charged by the Rugby Football Union for bringing the game into disrepute.

South African full-back Percy Montgomery’s career could be in ruins after he was sent off for pushing a touch judge in Newport’s Welsh Premier League clash with Swansea last night.

CHRIS WHITE (England), the referee at the centre of Munster's controversial Heineken Cup semi-final loss to Stade Francais in Lille two years ago, has been appointed to handle the game with Toulouse on tomorrow week.

Ireland hero Ronan O’Gara today reflected on the split-second decision that could end Ireland's 55-year wait for the Grand Slam.

South African rugby union coach Rudolf Straeuli blamed Australian referee Stuart Dickinson for the 41-20 loss to New Zealand in the Tri-Nations.

A Mathew Burke-inspired Australia finally defeated New Zealand at Carisbrook Park to retain the Bledisloe Cup with a 25-13 win.