Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and retirements

Adam Kyriacou

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

Loose Pass is here to talk the European off-season (or lack thereof), the hounding of Eddie Jones and obstructive referees.

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

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards remains linked with the soon-to-be vacant head coach job at Super League side Wigan.

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.

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.