Rugby Union Today: Manu Tuilagi back for Leicester
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we preview Leicester’s game against Newcastle where Manu Tuilagi will line up at centre.
What’s on the site
Manu Tuilagi has returned from a pectoral injury in time for Leicester’s crucial game against Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership.
There is also a betting preview, looking at the best odds from three games this weekend, which includes Stade Francais’ match versus Brive.
Meanwhile, the British and Irish Lions marked 130 years by saying the 419 living Lions and the next of kin of 416 deceased Lions will receive a one-off, hand-stitched cap that bears their unique playing number.
What’s in the news
As well as Tuilagi’s return, another England player could feature this weekend with Billy Vunipola potentially available for selection for Saracens’ clash against London Irish.
On Tuesday, South Africa legend Bryan Habana announced his retirement from the game, seemingly due to injury, but the ex-Springbok wing has suggested that it was forced upon him.
What’s on social media
There was plenty of positive reaction to the Lions’ initiative of awarding caps to those who have represented the side.
Huge honour to be receiving this cap from @lionsofficial. Thank you https://t.co/jGq0VMpWOG
— George North (@George_North) April 26, 2018
Lovely gesture awarding ceremonial caps posthumously @lionsofficial
Was always very conscious of the history & honour of the jersey & standing on the shoulders of the men proudly gone before us.
2 Robert Hendersons- 1924 and 2001 #1888Lions pic.twitter.com/7PtysbtiiS— Rob Henderson (@robhendo13) April 26, 2018
What’s on TV
BT Sport will show three key crucial Premiership matches this weekend, starting with Leicester’s game against Newcastle. The West Country derby between Gloucester and Bath follows on Saturday before Wasps host Northampton Saints looking to improve their play-off prospects.
On Sky Sports, it is the final round of the regular PRO14 season and they are showing Dragons v Scarlets, Munster v Ulster and Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors. There are six Super Rugby encounters, with the Bulls’ clash versus the Highlanders the standout contest, while the Top 14 continues as they broadcast Toulon’s game versus Castres and Racing 92’s visit to Bordeaux-Begles.