Rugby Union Today: Belgium v Spain to be reviewed
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we build up to the weekend’s matches while there’s been a statement on Belgium v Spain.
What’s on the site
World Rugby has today released a statement saying it will convene an independent disputes committee to examine issues arising from the recent Belgium versus Spain match.
There’s previews for the Premiership and PRO14 games taking place on Friday while Israel Folau is set to meet with Australian Rugby’s bosses to discuss his use of social media.
What’s in the news
Former Saracens director of rugby Mark Evans believes that English club rugby requires a rethink and that smaller squads would be the right move as the game looks to cut costs.
Meanwhile, Saracens hooker Schalk Brits is calling for one final push from his charges after their European loss to Leinster as they turn their focus to the Premiership run-in.
What’s on social media
The Hong Kong Sevens is underway and is always an entertaining watch.
Ladies and gentlemen… introducing your 2018 Men’s and Women’s CAPTAINS! pic.twitter.com/FwLld6KF7z
— Hong Kong Sevens (@OfficialHK7s) April 4, 2018
What’s on TV
The Premiership returns on BT Sport with them showing Sale v Wasps, Bath v Leicester Tigers and the West Country derby between play-off chasers Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester.
On Sky Sports, Super Rugby opens proceedings as the Hurricanes host the Sharks before they broadcast four more games on the Saturday. There are also two Top 14 encounters, the Scarlets’ PRO14 match against the Glasgow Warriors and the Honk Kong Sevens.