1.   TOP rugby coach Mostyn Richards has made a plea for all clubs to back fully the Mid-Wales District representative team.

2.   So popular were the exploits of Ludwaba and others that white rugby coaches and officials often came to watch.

3.   Pera, a rugby coach at a local club, was shot dead following an argument at a Colombo casino.

4.   Pierre Berbizier was fired from his job as French rugby team coach Tuesday less than three months after guiding France to a third place in the World Cup.

5.   Actor Russell Crowe has been accused by an Australian rugby league coach of trying to lure several players to South Sydney, a team which Crowe avidly supports.

6.   After years of decline, Wales was looking for a new national rugby union coach Friday after the departure of Kevin Bowring.

7.   All Blacks rugby union coach John Hart and captain Sean Fitzpatrick believe the presence of two New Zealanders has lifted the English camp and will make them more competitive.

8.   Australia rugby league coach Chris Anderson was released from hospital Wednesday after suffering chest pains while exercising at a gym.

9.   Australian rugby union coach Greg Smith resigned Wednesday, a day after declaring he would fight on despite a record loss to South Africa.

10.   Auckland rugby union coach Graham Henry believes northern hemisphere nations should change to summer seasons if they want to compete with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.