Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Six Nations Quiz
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we continue to build up to the final weekend of the Six Nations Championship.
What’s on the site
We have a Round Four quiz to test your memories of the recent Six Nations action, plus Loose Pass is here to cover England’s woes, Spain’s rise and the continued expansion of Women’s Rugby.
There’s also Conor Murray and Warren Gatland looking ahead to their respective matches against England and France this weekend.
What’s in the news
After their recent poor performances with ball in hand, it seems England could look to bring in an attack coach.
Meanwhile, Northampton back-row Teimana Harrison is set to appear before a disciplinary panel this evening following his red card against Bath.
What’s on social media
Spain’s push for Rugby World Cup qualification is receiving plenty of praise, with even football taking a back seat in the press.
Not often that rugby seizes the front cover of @marca in Spain ..This after home side emphatic win over Germany in #RWC2019 qualifier leg. pic.twitter.com/yjCHQ748BI
— Brett Gosper (@brettgosper) March 12, 2018
What’s on TV
The final round of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with ITV showing the opening two games, while the BBC will broadcast Wales v France.
Super Rugby once again takes centre stage on Sky Sports, but they will also have an England-Ireland double-header, with the women going head-to-head before the U20s battle it out.
On BT Sport, it is the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup where Bath will take on Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm – the home of Gloucester – on Sunday.