The News Review:
- Stuart quits as Australia rugby league coach after referee’s abuse …
- Leinster Toulouse Stay Perfect in Heineken Cup Rugby (Update1)
- South Africa clinch home rugby Sevens tournament
- Australian rugby league coach quits after outburst
Stuart quits as Australia rugby league coach after referee’s abuse …
The Canadian Press Australia
Stuart a former dual rugby league and rugby union international player for Australia was fined 20000 Australian dollars (C$16540) by the Rugby League International Federation on Monday then announced his decision not to seek reappointment. “Ricky Stuart today informed the Australian Rugby League that he would not make himself available to coach the Kangaroos in 2009″ ARL chairman Colin Love said. Stuart issued a statement then declined further comment. “This has been the most difficult decision to make in view of the great honour and enjoyment that comes from coaching our national team” Stuart said.
Leinster Toulouse Stay Perfect in Heineken Cup Rugby (Update1)
Bloomberg
6 (Bloomberg) — Leinster beat Castres Olympique 33-3and Toulouse defeated Newport Gwent Dragons 26-7 to maintaintheir perfect starts in European rugby?s Heineken Cup. Harlequins and Leicester Tigers also remained unbeaten. Harlequins topped Stade Francais 15-10 and Leicester beatPerpignan 38-27.
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South Africa clinch home rugby Sevens tournament
GulfNews United Arab Emirates
England were awarded the Plate Trophy France took home the Bowl Trophy and Zimbabwe claimed the Shield. The South African tournament held over a two-day period at the Outeniqua Stadium in George entertained spectators with the highest level of rugby as the world’s top rugby sevens nations competed for the title. The teams from around the globe were a true representation of the world’s most respected international rugby players.
Australian rugby league coach quits after outburst
AFP
Stuart was widely condemned for his outbursts at match referee Ashley Klein and British referees’ official Stuart Cummings after the Kangaroos’ 34-20 loss to New Zealand in the Brisbane final on November 22. Australian Rugby League chairman Colin Love said Stuart had informed him at a meeting here Monday that he would not be applying for the national job for the 2009 season. Stuart’s decision came with the announcement of a 20000 dollar (13000 US) fine imposed under World Cup disciplinary guidelines. He had previously apologised to Klein and Cummings for what he deemed his “inappropriate and offensive” behaviour which he said he deeply regretted.