RU Today: Bill Beaumont gets Wales’ support and Greatest XV
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we cover the Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to back World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont in his re-election bid.
What’s on the site
The Welsh Rugby Union’s support for Beaumont will be a shot in the arm for the Englishman, who is being challenged by Argentina’s Agustin Pichot.
We also have several features including our latest instalment of our Greatest XV where we give our verdict on the world’s best scrum-halves. Elsewhere, our Greatest games write-up returns and today we look back at Leicester Tigers’ memorable 2001 Heineken Cup Final victory over Stade Francais.
Meanwhile, we also have an On this day feature in which we turn back the clock to look at Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Ireland’s head coach on April 29, 2013.
What’s in the news
Elsewhere, Dragons have announced that flyer Owen Jenkins has put pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Welsh region.
What’s on social media
Kudos to England and Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola for his role in helping to alleviate poverty in Colombia with his charity work.
https://twitter.com/bvunipola/status/1255524532913307648
What’s on TV
All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.