New Leicester head coach Heyneke Meyer admits he was "humbled" by the Tigers' interest in him after today signing a three-year deal at Welford Road.

Martin Johnson officially takes charge of England on Tuesday faced with the immediate challenge of restoring the reputation of the red rose jersey, which has been tarnished both on and off the field over the last month."

Martin Johnson officially takes charge of England tomorrow faced with the immediate challenge of restoring the reputation of the red rose jersey, which has been tarnished both on and off the field over the last month.

The Sharks will be without Rory Kockott for two weeks after the scrum-half suffered an ankle injury in their 38-13 Currie Cup win over Boland on Friday.

In what promises to be the most closely fought Tri-Nations in several years, New Zealand and South Africa kick-off the tournament while Australia face France in the second Test between the two."

Dragons lock Peter Sidoli has joined Italian Super 10 champions Calvisano on a two-year deal.

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has given the Springboks a mark of ten out of ten ahead of their Tri-Nations clash in Wellington on Saturday. He was less complementary of England, giving the Bunch of Roses a measly five."

France coach Marc Lievremont has vowed to ring the changes for the second Test against Australia after admitting his team got their game plan all wrong in Saturday's defeat in Sydney.

Ulster Rugby will kick off the 2008-09 season with three home friendly fixtures against English Premiership sides Bath and the Worcester Warriors and Australian Super 14 side Queensland Reds next month.

France coach Marc Li?vremont has changed his tune and vowed to wield the axe for the second Test against Australia after admitting his team got their game plan all wrong in Saturday's defeat in Sydney."