Rugby Union Today: Team of the Week and takeaways
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you our Six Nations Team of the Week and many more features.
What’s on the site
Our Team of the Week consists of six Ireland players while we also publish five takeaways from Wales and England’s differing Six Nations campaigns.
There’s Who’s hot and who’s not, which picks out the good and bad from the past week in rugby, while Lawrence Dallaglio demands change at England.
What’s in the news
Welsh Rugby Union bosses have condemned the online social media abuse their players received after Saturday’s Six Nations loss to France on Saturday.
What’s on social media
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced a 29-man squad that will prepare to face France on Friday. Thankfully it’s full of their best players.
Scotland squad update 🏴
Gregor Townsend has named a 29-man squad to prepare for Friday night's final #GuinnessSixNations match against France in Paris. pic.twitter.com/8OTvUkytsu
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) March 22, 2021
What’s on TV
The Six Nations concludes on Friday night as France take on Scotland at the Stade de France. That massive showdown will be televised on BBC Sport.
Domestically the Premiership round begins with Gloucester against Exeter Chiefs on Friday, with that fixture the first of six matches shown on BT Sport. On Saturday it’s the PRO14 final as Leinster clash with Munster, with that meeting live on Premier Sports.