Rugby: Court picks rugby chief

A long-running struggle for control of the Tongan Rugby Union has taken a new turn with the appointment, by the nation's Supreme Court, of Sione Taumoepeau as union chairman.

The ruling of Acting Chief Justice Warwick

Andrew reinstating former chairman Taumoepeau follows broadcaster Sangstar Saulala's election as chairman at the union's annual meeting in early February.

Saulala chaired the union until his four-year term expired after the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

After a period outside of the role, he was re-elected this month.