RU Today: The short side and Sam Burgess in hot water

David Skippers
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you The short side plus news on explosive claims made against former England centre Sam Burgess.

What’s on the site

The short side looks at Saturday’s games in the opening round of the PRO14 and the final round of Premiership matches which sees Wasps, Bath, Sale and Bristol fighting it out for that tournament’s three remaining play-off berths.

We also have a story on Burgess, who has stepped down from his coaching position at NRL club South Sydney Rabbitohs due to allegations of domestic violence and illegal drug use.

Elsewhere, there is news on Racing 92’s players and backroom staff, who were placed into home isolation after they registered nine positive Covid-19 tests earlier in the week.

What’s in the news

Harlequins hooker Elia Elia has received a three-match suspension after he was found guilty of a dangerous tip tackle on Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson.

In Ireland, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has dismissed suggestions that the standard of the PRO14 played a role in his team’s Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to Saracens.

What’s on social media

Excitement is building in South Africa ahead of Saturday’s Springbok Showdown at Newlands in Cape Town.

What’s on TV

The final regular-season Premiership round will be televised on Sunday on BT Sport. No sooner has it finished, the PRO14 is back for a new season on Premier Sports this Friday. Elsewhere, on Sky Sports there is Mitre 10 Cup action throughout the weekend.

 

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