1.   As the England rugby squad prove, the new vaccine is straightforward.

2.   Auckland midfielder Eroni Clarke has been included in the New Zealand rugby union squad leaving Friday for a Tri Nations test in South Africa.

3.   Carel du Plessis was fired Friday as coach of the South African rugby union national squad, shortly after the Springboks lost twice to rival New Zealand.

4.   Clive Woodward named an English rugby union squad with few surprises Monday for the delayed Six Nations decider against Ireland in Dublin next month.

5.   Four new caps in Springbok rugby squad to tour Europe, U.S.

6.   In the crowd Saturday were members of the world champion rugby squad to back their soccer compatriots.

7.   In the crowd Saturday were members of the world champion rugby squad, who paraded on the field at half time carrying a banner backing their soccer compatriots.

8.   Ireland called uncapped winger John Kelly Thursday into its rugby squad to play Scotland in Six Nations next month.

9.   Just one black man has qualified for the rugby squad.

10.   Prop forward Dan Crowley was Thursday ruled unfit to leave with the Australian rugby union squad that will tour Europe from next week.