Rugby Union Today: Five takeaways and Hot and Not

David Skippers
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Who’s hot and who’s not and our Five takeaways from the Premiership weekend.

What’s on the site

Hot and Not hails Semi Radradra and is upset over a few injuries and more in this week’s piece while James While offers his view on action in England.

There’s team news ahead of Tuesday’s Premiership action between Wasps and Sale and Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs plus highlights from the weekend.

What’s in the news

Sale wing Marland Yarde has revealed that some of his team-mates have received death threats due to their decision not to kneel for Black Lives Matter.

Elsewhere, former All Blacks captain Kieran Read will return to action in New Zealand after signing a contract at Counties Manukau in the Mitre 10 Cup.

What’s on social media

World Rugby’s ‘can do it all’ series today focusses on New Zealand star Portia Woodman, who has been a serious threat to opponents over recent years.

What’s on TV

The Premiership round kicks off on Tuesday and BT Sport will be showing the games throughout the week. Super Rugby AU continues on Friday and Saturday on Sky Sports, who are also set to televise New Zealand’s North Island v South Island clash, while Premier Sports will show the PRO14 weekend fixtures.

 

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