RU Today: Nick Easter feature & club players to strike?

Another busy day in the rugby union game as former England back-row Nick Easter discusses the 2007 World Cup campaign and we also cover all the breaking news.

What’s on the site

In the last instalment of a three-part feature, Easter speaks about his involvement in his country’s run to the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final in France.

Elsewhere, Premiership players will not rule out strike action over contractual issues arising due to the league’s expected confirmation of a reduction of next season’s salary cap by up to 25 per cent.

What’s in the news

Rugby Australia have announced that their domestic tournament, involving their country’s four Super Rugby teams and the Western Force, will get underway in Brisbane on July 3.

Chiefs and All Blacks front-row Atu Moli has been ruled out for the season as he is set to undergo hip surgery.

What’s on social media

This is a good take on a special moment from the 2013 British and Irish Lions’ Test series against Australia.

Since statues are all the rage just now can we take a moment to appreciate Oslo’s tribute to the George North v Israel Folau moment pic.twitter.com/wKRbPMElNw

— Graham Love (@glove931) June 10, 2020

What’s on TV

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