RU Today: Loose Pass and Ellis Genge keen on new union
Englands Ellis Genge during the International match at Twickenham Stadium, London.
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
Loose Pass once again delved into a number of topics, including Super Rugby’s future, the issue in European rugby caused by the corona crisis and Raelene Castle’s decision to resign as Rugby Australia’s CEO.
Elsewhere, England and Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge has announced plans to establish a new players’ union.
Our Greatest Professional XV series continues and today we look at four brilliant fly-halves in Dan Carter, Jonny Wilkinson, Stephen Larkham and Beauden Barrett.
What’s in the news
Northampton Saints wing Taqele Naiyaravoro has revealed that he is keen to represent Fiji at the 2023 Rugby World Cup if World Rugby relaxes its regulations on Test eligibility.
Former Springboks head coach Allister Coetzee has left his position as coach of Japanese Top League outfit Canon Eagles after a two-year stint in charge of the club.
What’s on social media
Leinster tested their supporters’ knowledge with trivia questions on some of their former stalwarts.
Some of you have got it… 👍
But who can do the maths and tell us how many tries they've scored for #LeinsterRugby combined? 🔢🤓 https://t.co/K0cNpzie5W
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) April 28, 2020
What’s on TV
All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.