RU Today: Loose Pass and Danny Cipriani leaves Gloucester

David Skippers
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to provide its unique take on several topics in the sport.

What’s on the site

Wasps hooker Tom Cruse’s try-scoring celebration and revelations of early-onset dementia are the big talking points for Loose Pass this week, while the column also discusses the style of play which was on display in some matches during the Champions Cup’s opening round as well as the officiating in that tournament’s fixtures.

We also bring you news on Gloucester announcing the departure of former England fly-half Danny Cipriani and the signing of Scotland pivot Adam Hastings, who will join them in 2021.

Elsewhere, we have a piece on the talking points from the Rugby World Cup 2023 draw which took place in Paris on Monday.

What’s in the news

England head coach Eddie Jones has admitted he is excited by the prospect of facing his former team Japan after the sides were drawn in the same pool for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Meanwhile, Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde has revealed that Ireland tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong is making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury.

What’s on social media

Wallabies captain and openside flanker Michael Hooper was crowned Australia’s best player after winning the John Eales Medal for the third time.

What’s on TV

The focus remains on European matters with Round Two of the Champions Cup taking place this weekend. The matches will be shown on BT Sport, with the Scarlets and Toulon kicking things off on Friday.

Meanwhile, with the seasons in New Zealand and Australia over following the denouement of the Tri Nations, the attention has switched to South Africa where the Currie Cup continues on Sky Sports.

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