Rugby Union Today: Analysis and Leicester set to be sold
Another busy day in the rugby union game as our analyst Sam Larner tries to solve some of rugby’s problems while Leicester Tigers are set to be sold.
What’s on the site
There isn’t really much rugby going on at the moment and Larner makes use of the opportunity to ask some important questions.
Meanwhile, Leicester Tigers, announced plans for the sale of the club alongside a strategy to reclaim its status as a dominant force in English and European rugby.
We also have the match officials for the Super Rugby semi-finals which will be held in Christchurch and Buenos Aires this weekend.
What’s in the news
A new fundraising campaign launched by a Christian group have already raised more than AUS$1 million for Israel Folau’s legal battle with Rugby Australia.
One-Test All Black Matt Proctor is set to return to action for the Hurricanes in their semi-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
What’s on social media
🏉 – @santicordero15 bids a fond farewell to @ExeterChiefs ahead of his move to @UBBrugby next week – thanks for the memories and Adios Amigo ⬇️https://t.co/D748vStZQh pic.twitter.com/k9RwR52XwU
— Exeter Chiefs (@ExeterChiefs) June 25, 2019
What’s on the TV
Only Super Rugby remains before all the focus shifts to the international game and the two semi-finals – Jaguares v Brumbies and Crusaders v Hurricanes – are broadcast on Sky Sports.