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

2.  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.

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

4.  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.

5.  Australian rugby union coach Greg Smith jumped before he was pushed Wednesday, quitting a day after declaring he would fight on despite a record loss to South Africa.

6.  Australian rugby union coach Greg Smith resigned Wednesday ahead of a meeting which was expected to sack him for poor performances.

7.  Australian rugby union coach Rod MacQueen is leery of facing a traditionally powerful side that has been slumping.

8.  But Australian rugby union coach Bob Dwyer said Campese was dropped solely because he was out of form.

9.  England rugby union coach Clive Woodward has no interest in selecting former South African star Joel Stransky when the fly half becomes eligible next year.

10.  England rugby union coach Clive Woodward left the team Sunday following the death of his father in England, team officials said.