British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland took a surprising swing at former Ireland captain Keith Wood over comments he made before the decisive third Test in July
Former Scotland rugby international Norman Pender is to face trial in Glasgow's High Court in December after pleading not guilty to a number of sex allegations
Munster's Donnacha Ryan has been ruled out of the autumn internationals after sustaining knee ligament damange in last weekend's 26-10 Heineken Cup win over Gloucester
Gloucester's Akapusi Qera has been named as skipper for Fiji's squad that will travel to the northern hemisphere for games against Portugal, Italy, Romania and the Barbarians.
Wales have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the autumn internationals after wing Alex Cuthbert limped off during Cardiff Blues' Heineken Cup 19-15 win over holders Toulon.