RU Today: My rugby hero & Michael Hooper heading overseas

David Skippers

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you a My rugby hero piece on former England fly-half Charlie Hodgson plus all the big news.

What’s on the site

England, Sale Sharks and Saracens pivot Hodgson is our focus today as we pay tribute to his career, in particular his performance in Sale’s win over Leicester in the 2006 Premiership Final.

There is also a story on Wallabies captain and openside flanker Michael Hooper, who is heading overseas to play in Japan’s Top League during the first six months of 2021.

Elsewhere, we have quotes from Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter, who said he does not feel comfortable despite his team being 11 points clear at the top of the Premiership table.

What’s in the news

Cardiff Blues and Wales suffered a setback with the news that scrum-half Tomos Williams has been sidelined for up to four months due to a shoulder injury.

New Zealand Rugby have announced that their highly anticipated North v South game will be played in front of an empty stadium in Wellington on Saturday, September 5.

What’s on social media

Munster unveiled their new jersey for the 2020/21 European Champions Cup campaign.

What’s on TV

There is more Premiership action on Wednesday and BT Sport will be showing the games throughout the week. Super Rugby AU continues on Friday and Saturday on Sky Sports, while Premier Sports will show the PRO14 weekend fixtures.

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