Rugby Union Today: Graham Rowntree to coach Georgia

Adam Kyriacou

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Graham Rowntree and Dorian West return to the coaching arena with Georgia and Sale respectively.

What’s on the site

Rowntree has signed a contract to become Georgia’s new forwards coach, while West has linked up with Sale in the Premiership.

We also have build-up to the Rugby Championship weekend from Australia, South Africa and New Zealand plus in Wales there is bad news for Scarlets flanker James Davies, who has ruptured his PCL.

What’s in the news

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is determined to leave his post on a positive note as he approaches his final year in charge.

Meanwhile, England’s new defence coach John Mitchell has admitted he will challenge head coach Eddie Jones if it is needed.

What’s on social media

Talk about a football style try…

What’s on TV

It is Round Five of the Rugby Championship this weekend and both games are on Sky Sports as South Africa face Australia and Argentina host New Zealand.

The Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14 also continue and BT Sport will broadcast Newcastle v Wasps, Saracens v Bath and Leicester v Sale from England’s top-tier.

On Premier Sport, they once again have extensive coverage of the PRO14, with all seven matches being screened, while France’s main league can be found on Sky, where there also have the Currie Cup and Mitre 10 Cup.