RU Today: Hot and Not and George Kruis to leave Saracens
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Who’s hot and who’s not plus news on England second-row George Kruis leaving Saracens.
What’s on the site
Pieter-Steph du Toit, global calendar talks, a no scrum policy and Tyler Bleyendaal’s retirement are featured in this week’s Hot and Not, with other stories also covered.
Meanwhile, Kruis has revealed that he will depart Sarries to join Japanese Top League outfit the Panasonic Wild Knights at the end of the season.
We also have an On this day feature which looks back at former England and Northampton Saints captain Dylan Hartley being red carded during the 2013 Premiership final.
What’s in the news
In Ireland, Leinster have announced that they will cancel season tickets for the 2020/21 season due to the uncertainty of being able to have supporters at matches during the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s on social media
What would your answer be to this question?
To celebrate Samoan Language Week, who's been the best player from the Pacific Island to grace #PremRugby? 🇼🇸 pic.twitter.com/fS5sUhiO9C
— Premiership Rugby (@premrugby) May 25, 2020
What’s on TV
All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.