Dirty Balls Rugby

While currently committed to Ospreys, Adam Jones admits that if the circumstances are right he may play in France one day.

Ospreys forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys insists he has no plans to leave the region despite a coaching shake-up.

Exeter skipper Tom Hayes and hooker Simon Alcott have both extended their stay at Sandy Park by signing fresh two-year contracts.

Gloucester have confirmed they have agreed a deal to bring Australia hooker Huia Edmonds to Kingsholm on a two-year contract.

Scotland coach Andy Robinson believes that his side’s ability to match France up front will be crucial to the outcome of Sunday’s clash.

Gloucester have announced the signing of former Wallaby Huia Edmonds, who replaces the outgoing Scott Lawson at Kingsholm.

Bath have confirmed the signing of 26-year-old Scarlets second-row Dominic Day, who joins the Recreation Ground on a three-year deal.

Huw Bennett is poised to become the latest Wales international to join the exodus to France.

Gloucester have confirmed that Peter Buxton, one of the club’s longest serving players, has agreed a new one-year deal at Kingsholm.

Newcastle lock Adriaan Fondse will miss Saturday’s clash with Leicester at Welford Road after being handed a one-match ban.

Chiefs boss Dave Rennie has named a fierce line-up for their first fixture of Super Rugby 2012, against the Highlanders on Saturday.

New recruit Sarel Pretorius will face off against Will Genia as the South African makes his Waratahs Super Rugby debut on Saturday.

Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has chosen to leave out Radike Samo from his starting XV that will face the Waratahs on Saturday.

Bath have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Scarlets lock Dominic Day in the summer.

Experienced back row Peter Buxton has agreed a new 12-month contract with Gloucester.