Rugby Union Today: Six Nations final round previews
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look ahead to the last day of the 2018 Six Nations where Ireland are searching for a Grand Slam.
What’s on the site
Excitement is building towards the final round of the Six Nations and we have previewed all three games: Italy v Scotland, England v Ireland and Wales v France.
We also look at all the weekend’s Super Rugby matches, including the Australian derby between the Waratahs and Rebels, and the Anglo-Welsh Cup final.
There is a betting preview which looks at the best odds in the Six Nations and we predict what will happen in the matches this weekend.
What’s in the news
Alun Wyn Jones has signed a National Dual Contract with Wales and the Ospreys which will keep him at the region for the foreseeable future.
In Friday’s Super Rugby match, New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick produced an outstanding performance as the Chiefs came from behind to defeat the Bulls.
What’s on social media
Speaking of that Chiefs match, Conraad van Vuuren was sin-binned for this nasty-looking hit on Damian McKenzie. The correct call?
Forget that he missed, it’s late and a swinging arm. pic.twitter.com/wxJFHe3kpz
— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) March 16, 2018
What’s on TV
The final round of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with ITV showing the opening two games, while the BBC will broadcast Wales v France.
Super Rugby once again takes centre stage on Sky Sports, but they will also have an England-Ireland double-header, with the women going head-to-head before the U20s battle it out.
On BT Sport, it is the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup where Bath will take on Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm – the home of Gloucester – on Sunday.