Rugby Union Today: Ashley Johnson suspended by the RFU

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Wasps revealed that Ashley Johnson has been provisionally suspended for failing a drugs test.

What’s on the site

We look ahead to the two Champions Cup clashes, Leinster v Scarlets and Racing 92 v Munster, while Cardiff Blues take on Pau in the Challenge Cup semi-finals.

There are previews for all the Super Rugby encounters this weekend, including the Sharks’ tussle with the Stormers.

There is a betting preview looking at the best odds for the European semi-finals and we predict the outcome of all the top level games.

What’s in the news

Wasps released a statement earlier on Friday saying that Ashley Johnson had failed a drugs test and has been provisionally suspended by the RFU.

It was better news for Richard Cockerill, however, with Edinburgh’s head honcho extending his stay with the Scottish club until 2021.

What’s on social media

Arsene Wenger’s announcement that he will depart Arsenal has left some speculating as to whether the rugby fan could be in for a switch of sports…

What’s on TV

The Champions Cup has reached the semi-final stage with the two matches being split between Sky Sports and BT Sport. The latter will show Racing 92 against Munster while the former has the all-PRO14 clash between Leinster and the Scarlets.

Sky also has a packed Super Rugby schedule and will broadcast five games on Saturday and Sunday, starting with the Crusaders’ encounter against the Sunwolves.

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