Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Covid-19 hits Leinster

David Skippers
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returns to Planet Rugby to provide its unique take on several topics in the sport.

What’s on the site

With it being the last column for 2020, Loose Pass reminisces about some of the year’s standout moments and looks ahead to what we can expect in 2021, and also recommends a good rugby book, Fringes by Ben Mercer.

We also bring you news from Leinster, who have revealed that two players in their senior squad have tested positive for Covid-19.

Elsewhere, we have an article on France fly-half Romain Ntamack, who is in a fitness race for the start of next year’s Six Nations after suffering a double jaw fracture that requires surgery.

What’s in the news

After completing an investigation into racist and xenophobic social comments from former Pumas captain and flanker Pablo Matera, lock Guido Petti and hooker Santiago Socino, the Argentine Rugby Union has decided that the trio must complete an educational course before they can play for their country again.

Wales and Scarlets second-row Jake Ball has announced that he will leave the PRO14 outfit at the end of the season to return to his native Australia.

What’s on social media

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that Scotland second-row Scott Cummings has put pen to paper on a new multi-year contract.

What’s on TV

It’s another week of Premiership and PRO14 on the schedule and the action kicks off on Friday afternoon when Bristol Bears host Newcastle Falcons on BT Sport. In the PRO14 the derbies continue this week, starting with Scarlets v Dragons on Premier Sports.

 

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