RU Today: Loose Pass & Harlequins back salary cap reduction

David Skippers

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

What’s on the site

Loose Pass covers the goings on in rugby at the moment as the game is set to get a global calendar. It also looks at Premiership players taking up lucrative offers in other countries as well as law experiments in New Zealand’s upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament.

Elsewhere, Harlequins have announced that they are supporting the idea of the Premiership’s salary cap being reduced.

What’s in the news

SA Rugby have revealed that they are making plans in conjunction with the South African government to return to competitive action in August, if not earlier.

Meanwhile, former Ireland and Munster hooker Jerry Flannery has joined Harlequins’ backroom staff as a lineout coach.

What’s on social media

We’re looking forward to Super Rugby Aotearoa’s trial for sudden death extra time.

What’s on TV

There’s two Super Rugby Aotearoa games live on Sky Sports this weekend, kicking off with the Highlanders against Chiefs.

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