RU Today: Jacob Stockdale named player of the Six Nations

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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Jacob Stockdale was crowned Player of the Championship for his performances in the Six Nations.

What’s on the site

We look ahead to the Premiership action this weekend where both Saracens and Newcastle are set to play in front of big crowds.

There are also previews of the PRO14 and Top 14, while also check out the betting preview, which looks at the best odds.

Super Rugby reached round six with the Crusaders hosting the Bulls and the Rebels taking on the Sharks in Melbourne.

What’s in the news

Jacob Stockdale was named player of the Six Nations after a superb tournament which saw him cross the whitewash seven times in five games.

In news affecting both the northern and southern hemisphere, Pau and former New Zealand international Conrad Smith announced that he will retire at the end of the campaign.

On the transfer front, Connacht have signed another individual from Australia with David Horwitz set to join from the Rebels, while Ospreys have brought in Georgian captain Giorgi Nemsadze.

In the Premiership, Northampton Saints announced that stalwart Stephen Myler will depart the club when the season finishes in May.

What’s on social media

Ulster posted a video of Jacob Stockdale receiving his award for being the Six Nations Player of the Championship.


What’s on TV

The Six Nations may be over but there is still plenty of rugby to enjoy, with Super Rugby, PRO14 and Top 14 all taking place on Sky Sports this weekend.

In the Premiership, there are four matches on BT Sport with Bath v Exeter kicking off proceedings on Friday night. Saracens and Harlequins then go head-to-head at the London Stadium before Newcastle Falcons face Northampton Saints at St James’ Park, the home of the football team. A Midlands’ derby completes the action when Leicester and Wasps face-off.

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