Rugby Union Today: Hot and Not & All Black signs new deal

David Skippers

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Who’s hot and who’s not plus news of All Black Patrick Tuipulotu signing a new contract.

What’s on the site

The Blues, Harlequins, Jefferson Poirot and Cecil Afrika are featured in Monday’s Hot and Not feature, with other stories also covered.

Meanwhile, second-row Tuipulotu has signed through until the 2023 World Cup with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues.

What’s in the news

In Australia, the Western Force announced that they have signed Wallabies inside centre Kyle Godwin as well as fly-half Jono Lance and second-row Ollie Atkins.

Elsewhere, the Highlanders have bolstered their ranks with the recruitment of Wallabies prop Jermaine Ainsley, who joins them from the Melbourne Rebels.

What’s on social media

Leicester Tigers and England prop Dan Cole arrives at training.

What’s on tv

There are two Super Rugby Aotearoa games live on Sky Sports this weekend, kicking off with the Chiefs against Blues.

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