Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and retirements
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Loose Pass and news of retirements and more from across the globe.
What’s on the site
We also cover news on the retirements of Peter Stringer and Adriaan Strauss while we look at Ireland’s sharp rise as a team.
What’s in the news
Leinster have appointed former player Felipe Contepomi as backs coach while Sale have re-signed Rohan Janse van Rensburg.
What’s on social media
Munster have led the tributes to the retiring Stringer, reminding us of what is surely his finest moment in the red jersey.
Speaking of memories to cherish….@Stringer9‘s try against Biarritz in the 2006 @ChampionsCup final is one that no Munster fan will ever forget. #ThanksPeter pic.twitter.com/rWn2BTMTDR
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) June 26, 2018
What’s on TV
With the June internationals now over, thus ending the 2017/18 northern hemisphere season, attention switches to Super Rugby. Sky Sports will show all seven matches this weekend, which begins with the Blues hosting the Reds in Auckland.