Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Mako Vunipola’s deal
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass is here to discuss player welfare plus there’s a significant boost for Saracens as England and British & Irish Lions loosehead prop Mako Vunipola has signed a new contract at the club.
What’s on the site
However, international Vunipola won’t be playing in the Premiership next term as he stands by Sarries ahead of life in the Championship in 2020/21.
Elsewhere, Wasps have announced that 15 players have re-signed with the club while Richard Kahui has signed for Western Force in Super Rugby AU.
What’s in the news
What’s on social media
Former All Black wing and now TV pundit Jeff Wilson has been spotted leaving players hanging in recent games. Get the sound on for this video…
Come on Goldie, sort it out mate.#SuperRugbyAotearoa pic.twitter.com/5ExjhBqGZV
— Super Rugby (@SuperRugbyNZ) July 14, 2020
What’s on TV
It’s another week of Super Rugby AU and Aotearoa fixtures on Sky Sports, with the action kicking off on Friday with the Reds v Force. On Saturday it’s the Hurricanes v Blues before the Waratahs tackle the Brumbies. Sunday sees the Chiefs face the Highlanders.