Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and blow for George North

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we publish Loose Pass plus there is a blow for Wales centre George North.

What’s on the site

Wales centre North’s hopes of touring with the British & Irish Lions to South Africa were dashed after he confirmed he’s ruptured ligaments in his knee.

Staying with the Lions theme, Loose Pass has landed and concerns itself with a wide number of issues being conjured up by the forthcoming tour south.

Elsewhere, the fixtures for the 2022 Six Nations Championship have been released, with Ireland facing holders Wales on the opening day on February 5.

What’s in the news

Wales international fly-half Owen Williams has signed a deal with Premiership team Worcester Warriors, who he will link up with ahead of next season.

Meanwhile, Glasgow Warriors and Scotland winger Tommy Seymour has announced his retirement after an 11-year spell as a professional rugby player.

What’s on social media

Gloucester have announced the signing of Russian tighthead prop Kirill Gotovtsev, who will join the Premiership side ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.

What’s on TV

The focus this week shifts to the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals as Toulouse face Bordeaux-Begles and La Rochelle take on Leinster in the top tier while Leicester Tigers meet Ulster and Bath clash with Montpellier. All the games are on BT Sport.

Super Aotearoa continues while in Super AU the Brumbies face the Western Force, with that semi-final streamed live on the World Rugby website.

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