RU Today: Wasps preview and Waratahs v Force report
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we publish our next team preview ahead of the Premiership restart, which focusses on Wasps.
What’s on the site
Our features writer, James While, is back to look over the state of another English club, with Wasps next under the microscope as they aim to qualify for the Premiership’s play-offs.
Elsewhere, we have the match report of the Super Rugby AU game between the Western Force and the Waratahs which was played on the Gold Coast.
We also bring you team news for the Premiership games taking place on Saturday and Sunday on a busy weekend as club rugby action returns in England.
What’s in the news
New Zealand Rugby have announced that the highly anticipated Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Blues and Crusaders at Eden Park has been cancelled due to the New Zealand Government implementing lockdown levels that prohibit events taking place in Auckland for the next 12 days due to Covid-19.
What’s on social media
There’s plenty of excitement ahead of the Premiership’s return to action.
TODAY IS THE DAY 😍
The time has finally arrived for the #GallagherPrem to make its long-awaited and dramatic return 💥
Cancel your Friday night plans and settle in as @Harlequins take on @SaleSharksRugby live on @btsport at 19:45 🙌#RugbyRestart pic.twitter.com/dgQPyQgBSa
— PREM Rugby (@premrugby) August 14, 2020
What’s on TV
The Premiership joins Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa on the schedule this week. The action in Australia and New Zealand is live on Sky Sports while, in England, Harlequins and Sale Sharks get things underway. BT Sport will televise all remaining Premiership games.