Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Tigers assistant leaves

David Skippers
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to provide its unique take on several topics in the sport.

What’s on the site

Wales’ underwhelming Six Nations campaign has been one of the main talking points over the past few days and Loose Pass discusses their poor form, the emergence of France’s young team, the RFU’s decision to cancel lower tier rugby in England, as well as Alun Wyn Jones breaking the Test appearance record in Wales’ loss to Scotland.

Elsewhere, Leicester Tigers have revealed that Rob Taylor their assistant coach, responsible for attack, has been granted an early release on compassionate grounds.

Meanwhile, All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree has confirmed that they will make changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup Test with Australia in Brisbane.

What’s in the news

Bath’s veteran front-row, Nathan Carr, has announced his retirement from the professional game with immediate effect due to long-term injury.

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland praised his players’ performance after they notched a hard-fought 11-7 triumph against Cardiff Blues in their PRO14 encounter at Rodney Parade on Monday.

What’s on social media

The World Rugby guys has sent its players a timely reminder of what month of the year it is.

What’s on TV

The PRO14 resumes with Premier Sports broadcasting all the Round Five matches, and the action kicks off in Treviso on Saturday where Benetton will host Munster.

Meanwhile, the Tri-Nations action continues with Sky Sports screening the Test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane, and they will also show all the domestic action from New Zealand, which begins on Friday when Southland host Otago.

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