Rugby Union Today: Duncan Paia’aua heading to Toulon
during the round 19 Super Rugby match between the Reds and the Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium on July 13, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia.
Another busy day in the rugby union game with Reds playmaker Duncan Paia’aua joining Toulon and Isaia Toeava suffering a season-ending injury.
What’s on the site
Clermont were dealt a blow after it was revealed that utility back Isaia Toeava is set to be sidelined for six months after suffering a shoulder injury.
Elsewhere, promising Reds playmaker Duncan Paia’aua is set to leave the Brisbane-based Super Rugby outfit for Top 14 side Toulon at the end of 2019.
What’s in the news
All Black legend Dan Carter has been named the MVP of the Japanese Top League after guiding the Kobe Kobelco Steelers to domestic silverware.
Double World Cup-winning All Black Ma’a Nonu has made an early impression back at the Blues in the pre-season build-up for Super Rugby 2019.
What’s on social media
It’s good news for Glasgow Warriors as in-form scrum-half George Horne has re-signed.
FULL STORY 📰 | George Horne has become the latest player to sign a new contract at Glasgow Warriors, committing to the club until at least 2021 | https://t.co/T8XSOZDap6 pic.twitter.com/eng5sYUmDd
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 18, 2018
What’s on TV
The European domestic leagues return this weekend with BT Sport showing Worcester v Northampton, Exeter v Saracens and Wasps v Bath in the Premiership.
On Sky Sports, Toulon host Lyon and Bordeaux-Begles visit Castres in the Top 14, while Premier Sports once again have extensive coverage of the PRO14.