Rugby Union Today: Wales squad and Conor Murray praise

Adam Kyriacou

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Wales name their Six Nations squad while Sam Larner analyses Conor Murray.

What’s on the site

Wasps flanker Thomas Young has been named in Warren Gatland’s Wales squad ahead of the Six Nations while for Ireland scrum-half Luke McGrath it’s bad news as he is ruled out with a knee injury.

Larner is back to praise the qualities of Munster scrum-half Murray in his side’s victory at Gloucester. Make sure to read that.

In the Premiership Bristol Bears confirmed the signing of Nathan Hughes from Wasps, who also confirmed Willie le Roux’s exit.

What’s in the news

Newcastle Falcons have received a boost after wing Sinoti Sinoti put pen to paper on a new contract while Connacht have announced the signing of prop Paddy McAllister for 2019/20 from Gloucester.

What’s on social media

South Africa‘s Super Rugby teams will wear their new jerseys inspired by Marvel’s Spider-Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America at Cape Town Stadium on #SuperHeroSunday (February 3).

What’s on TV

We’ve reached the final round of the Champions Cup pool stages and BT Sport covers all the action, starting with Edinburgh versus Montpellier and Newcastle Falcons against Toulon on Friday.