Rugby Union Today: Paris clash postponed and best XVs
Another busy day in the rugby union game as France v Ireland is postponed due to the coronavirus while we bring you our Six Nations and Super Rugby Teams of the Week and the big breaking news.
What’s on the site
The expected was confirmed on Monday when Six Nations organisers revealed that this Saturday’s game in Paris is postponed.
Looking back over the most recent round, we select our Six Nations Team of Round Four and also our Super Rugby standouts.
There’s also Who’s hot and who’s not plus news that Joe Marler and Courtney Lawes have been cited and are set for hearings.
What’s in the news
New Zealand overcame Australia in the Canada Sevens over the weekend to lift the title, thus extending their lead at the summit.
What’s on social media
We couldn’t agree more… this was some try from Wales.
The overhead angle of the Tipuric try is beautiful. pic.twitter.com/5X4CbQ0lnx
— SmallClone (@Smallclone_) March 9, 2020
What’s on TV
With two postponements there’s just one Six Nations Round Five game this weekend as Wales face Scotland, live on BBC One.
Super Rugby continues with Round Seven starting on Friday with what should be a thriller between the Chiefs and Hurricanes. All of the seven matches, which run until Sunday, will be televised on Sky Sports.
Elsewhere, the Premiership Rugby Cup Final is live on BT Sport and takes place on Sunday when Sale Sharks host Harlequins.