Rugby Union Today: Nick Kennedy departs London Irish
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Nick Kennedy left his role as London Irish director of rugby with immediate effect.
Whatās on the site
Sam Larner analysed the respective strengths and weaknesses of the three players competing for the Wales fly-half jersey.
There are previews looking ahead to the Super Rugby action this weekend, which includes Hurricanes against the Highlanders.
We look ahead to the Premiership and PRO14 action on Friday and also check out our State of the Nation series, which looks at the recent Six Nations.
Whatās in the news
Nick Kennedy left his position as London Irish director of rugby following the recent appointments of Les Kiss and Declan Kidney.
Dom Barrow joined La Rochelle on a short-term deal as a medical joker and then signed for Northampton SaintsĀ ahead of next season all in the same day.
Continuing in the Premiership and Ian Ritchie was named Premiership Rugby chairman while in Super Rugby, Jordan Taufua and Michael Alaalatoa signed new contracts.
Whatās on social media
Jeremy Guscott caused a stir earlier this week by saying Ireland didnāt have any world class players. It is fair to say not too many people agree.
Man alive.
I think Ireland have got plenty of World Class players.
My definition is whether they’re in the top 3, in the world, in their position.
Which would thus see them selected in a ‘World squad’.
Murray, Sexton and Furlong definitely are.
ā Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) March 22, 2018
Whatās on TV
The Six Nations may be over but there is still plenty of rugby to enjoy, with Super Rugby, PRO14 and Top 14 all taking place on Sky Sports this weekend.
In the Premiership, there are four matches on BT Sport with Bath v Exeter kicking off proceedings on Friday night. Saracens and Harlequins then go head-to-head at the London Stadium before Newcastle Falcons face Northampton Saints at St Jamesā Park, the home of the football team. A Midlandsā derby completes the action when Leicester and Wasps face-off.