Rugby Union Today: Greatest games and stacks of news

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you the big news from around the world plus we’ve published a Greatest games feature on a previous European Champions Cup semi-final between Racing 92 and Munster from 2018.

What’s on the site

That last-four clash is the focus for today’s feature as Teddy Thomas was the star of the show for Racing 92. Looking ahead to Saturday and Racing’s game against Saracens in Paris, their full-back Elliot Daly has admitted his team is wary of fly-half Finn Russell.

Elsewhere, there’s news of a new job for former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley while the PRO14 has revealed they are looking at adding more South African teams into the competition. Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma also gives an update on his squad.

What’s in the news

There is worrying news Down Under as Rugby Australia’s long-term relationship with sponsor Qantas has come to an end, after a 30-year partnership.

Staying in Australia, it has been confirmed that new head coach Dave Rennie has retained back-row Michael Hooper as captain in a major show of faith.

What’s on social media

Announcing new contracts or signings often sees clubs try to think outside the box, but this from Bordeaux-Begles on Nans Ducuing’s deal was another level.

What’s on TV

It’s Champions Cup semi-final weekend and both matches will be shown on BT Sport. Racing 92 meet Saracens and Exeter face Toulouse on Saturday.

The Challenge Cup will also be broadcast on the channel as Bristol Bears take on Bordeaux-Begles on Friday before Leicester visit Toulon on Saturday.

Finally, there is plenty of Mitre 10 Cup action and all those matches will be televised by Sky Sports. It begins with Wellington against Bay of Plenty on Friday, while Counties Manukau and Northland complete proceedings in New Zealand on Sunday.

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