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France prop given jail term for domestic violence France prop given jail term for domestic violence

A French court on Tuesday handed rugby international Mohamed Haouas a one-year prison sentence, AFP and L'Equipe reported, after a fast-track trial for alleged domestic violence.

Friday Rugby Five: Quade's cash pinched in London; Kolbe's ugly Toulon exit Friday Rugby Five: Quade's cash pinched in London; Kolbe's ugly Toulon exit

It was a great Barbarians week for Quade Cooper, that was at least until he had cash stolen and his luggage lost. Meanwhile, could Eddie Jones quit the Wallabies after the World Cup?

Folau booed as Eddie's Baa Baas beat World XV Folau booed as Eddie's Baa Baas beat World XV

Eddie Jones made a triumphant return to Twickenham as the Barbarians defeated a World XV 48-42 in a match when controversial former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau was booed nearly every time he touched the ball.

Saracens beat Sale to win sixth Premiership title despite interruption by protesters Saracens beat Sale to win sixth Premiership title despite interruption by protesters

Saracens won their sixth title and first in four years when they overpowered a spirited Sale to triumph 35-25 in a superb English Premiership final that was briefly halted by protesters at a sun-drenched Twickenham on Saturday.

Hansen defends Folau's World XV selection Hansen defends Folau's World XV selection

World XV coach Steve Hansen has welcomed the decision to raise the rainbow flag above Twickenham for their game against the Barbarians on Sunday after he named Israel Folau in his squad.

La Rochelle edge Leinster again to win back-to-back European crowns La Rochelle edge Leinster again to win back-to-back European crowns

La Rochelle became the fifth team to win back-to-back European Champions Cups on Saturday when they clawed back a 17-point deficit to beat Leinster 27-26 at the Aviva Stadium in another breathless final between the sides.

Wales veterans Jones, Tipuric announce international retirement four months before World Cup Wales veterans Jones, Tipuric announce international retirement four months before World Cup

Wales pair Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric have both announced their retirement from international rugby, just four months before the World Cup in France.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Highlighting experiences, voices in sport Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Highlighting experiences, voices in sport

ESPN highlights the stories of athletes, coaches and other sports figures managing their mental health and well-being.