Rugby Union Today: Hot and Not and ticket competition

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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Who’s hot and who’s not plus there’s news from Ireland’s camp ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against Italy.

What’s on the site

Ultan Dillane and Rory Scannell have been left out of Ireland’s training squad that is preparing to face Italy in Dublin.

We also review the week with our Monday feature, Who’s hot and who’s not, plus Australia lock Adam Coleman looks forward to facing New Zealand in the familiar surroundings of Perth on Saturday.

England face Wales on Sunday in the Quilter Internationals and we’re giving away tickets courtesy of Dove Men+ Care.

What’s in the news

Exeter Chiefs forwards coach Rob Hunter is delighted with how his players are performing in pre-season as the Premiership giants attempt to push for success on all fronts in the upcoming campaign.

What’s on social media

Rugby World Cup’s Twitter page continues to roll back the years and today it is Ireland in 1995 taking on New Zealand.

What’s on TV

The Rugby Championship continues on Saturday and both Australia v New Zealand and Argentina v South Africa will be televised on Sky Sports. Channel 4 shows Ireland v Italy while on Sunday we have England v Wales on Sky.

 

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