Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Sexton’s extension

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Loose Pass plus news of Johnny Sexton’s new deal at Leinster.

What’s on the site

Loose Pass looks at some aspects of officiating, player behaviour and fan behaviour while Sexton has extended his stay at the PRO14 side for another year.

Down south, New Zealand Rugby have announced that the All Blacks’ most capped scrum-half, Aaron Smith, has signed a contract extension until 2023.

Meanwhile, Wales’ recent Six Nations triumph over England has seen them rise to their highest position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings for over a year.

What’s in the news

In-form back Paolo Odogwu’s lack of game time with England in the Six Nations Championship is a cause for concern for Wasps head coach Lee Blackett.

Elsewhere, Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of Wales international hooker Scott Baldwin, who will arrive from Premiership rivals Quins.

What’s on social media

Anyone else gone through this transition over the lockdown?

What’s on TV

There is no Six Nations but domestic rugby continues in Europe with a full round of Premiership matches, starting with Leicester v London Irish on BT Sport.

It is also a significant weekend in the PRO14 as the four Irish provinces go head-to-head on Premier Sports in matches that could effectively decide the finalists.

 

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