Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and SRU in trouble?

Adam Kyriacou

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass arrives while there’s potentially trouble brewing for the Scottish Rugby Union following their comments before their game against Japan.

What’s on the side

Loose Pass is concerning itself with responsibility for: organisation, head tackles, injury assessments and the future of rugby.

Rugby World Cup tournament director Alan Gilpin has said World Rugby will convene a hearing of its independent disputes committee relating to Scotland’s recent comments regarding their fixture against Japan.

Elsewhere, England are set to have number eight Billy Vunipola available after his ankle injury, according to John Mitchell. The match officials for this weekend’s quarter-finals in Japan have also been confirmed.

Finally, with the Premiership season kicking off on Friday we bring you the ins and outs at each of the 12 top-flight outfits.

What’s in the news

Australia scrum-half Nic White has warned England that there is more to come from the Wallabies ahead of their meeting.

Wales meanwhile have been handed a boost as Dan Biggar, Jonathan Davies and George North appear fit to face France.

What’s on social media

Rugby World Cup’s Twitter page has posted its top five tries of the pool stages. Which one of these is your favourite crossing?

What’s on TV

The Rugby World Cup continues where all the games will be exclusively live on ITV. It has reached the quarter-final stage and there will be some thrilling matches this weekend, including England v Australia, New Zealand v Ireland and hosts Japan v South Africa.

Away from the global tournament, the Premiership finally kicks off in England and BT Sport will begin proceedings with the West Country derby between local rivals Bristol Bears and Bath at Ashton Gate.

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