The Welsh Rugby Union will today continue to monitor the progress of a police investigation after Wales rugby star Andy Powell was arrested for driving a golf buggy after defeating Scotland in a thrilling RBS 6 Nations match.

Wales star Shane Williams has been named in the Barbarians squad for next month’s London Olympic Centenary match against Australia at Wembley.

FORMER All-Black tight-head Craig Dowd made a very notable description of rugby props around the world by comparing them to fine wines in that they take time to mature.

England coach Clive Woodward claimed lock Simon Shaw should not have been sent off as the World Cup winners lost 36-12 to New Zealand in Eden Park.

"I FEEL that among all the Gloucester players he is the fittest and most certainly hot totty." So says the nameless (presumably female) fan on the www.robfidlerfans website.

Clive Woodward’s outspoken criticism of the controversial ‘daily diaries’ which reduced the Lions tour to farce has been backed by one of the game’s leading agents.

England manager Clive Woodward insists he does not blame Graham Henry for the Lions’ defeat in Australia - but stands by the comments he made in a controversial e-mail.