21.  Former Ireland rugby union coach Warren Gatland joined the coaching staff of struggling London Premiership club Wasps on Thursday.

22.  Former Australian rugby union coach Bob Dwyer said Thursday that he is excited by the potential of the Leicester club he has joined as director of coaching.

23.  Former French rugby union coach Jacques Fouroux said Sunday that he plans to return to the sport after a flirtation with rugby league.

24.  French rugby union coach Jean-Clause Skrela has warned his international squad players to get their act together or get out.

25.  Australian rugby union coach Bob Dwyer said Friday several World Cup positions were still up for grabs.

26.  Australian rugby union coach Bob Dwyer immediately responded by saying none of the Wallabies squad had signed a deal to switch codes.

27.  Meninga confirmed on his arrival home Thursday that he had spoken with organisers of the French Super League proposed by former French national rugby union coach Jacques Fouroux.

28.  South Sydney football manager and former Australian rugby union coach Alan Jones Tuesday denied rumours that his club was involved.