Rugby Union Today: Super charged and Video of the Week

David Skippers

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look ahead to the weekend’s action with Super charged and also bring you the Video of the Week.

What’s on the site

With the Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament starting this weekend, Super charged previews the games with the Highlanders hosting the Chiefs in the tournament opener in Dunedin on Saturday, and the Blues and Hurricanes do battle in Auckland on Sunday.

Today’s Video of the Week features an outstanding passage of play from the 2013 Super Rugby tournament involving the Chiefs and Highlanders.

What’s in the news

Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson is hopeful crowds will gather at Murrayfield to watch November internationals after a date was set for a return to training.

Elsewhere, in South Africa, the Bulls have announced that they have acquired the services of Wasps and Springboks back-row Nizaam Carr, who will join them when Covid-19 pandemic travel restrictions are relaxed.

What’s on social media

Springbok legend, and one of the game’s greatest try-scorers, Bryan Habana celebrates his 37th birthday today. Happy birthday, Bryan.

What’s on TV

There are two Super Rugby Aotearoa games live on Sky Sports this weekend, kicking off with the Highlanders against Chiefs.

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