RU Today: Munster prop banned and Rugby’s greatest sides
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look at Munster’s James Cronin being banned for a doping offence, as well as the other big news.
What’s on the site
Cronin has received a one-month suspension for an “unintentional anti-doping violation” following a Champions Cup clash between Munster and Racing 92 at Thomond Park last November.
We also have a feature on the Connacht side who were crowned PRO12 champions during the 2015/16 season and ‘Who’s hot and who’s not’ also returns, delving into the main talking points from the past seven days.
In other news
Agustin Pichot has revealed that he wants to take the British and Irish Lions to a global audience if he is elected as World Rugby’s chairman.
Meanwhile, Down Under, Rugby Australia and the Rugby Union Players Association have reached an agreement on an interim deal after the players agreed to take salary cuts.
What’s on social media
Stormers and former Wales centre Jamie Roberts speaks about being back in the UK and working with the NHS.
DHL Stormers centre @Jamiehuwroberts is back in the UK and helping out with the National Health Service. He gave us an update on how things are going on his side of the world. You can read more about what he is doing at https://t.co/MR1ZNWsoqk. #iamastormer #dhldelivers pic.twitter.com/KiW9cOmLlf
— DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) April 20, 2020
What’s on TV
All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.