Rugby Union Today: TJ Perenara slams Israel Folau comments
Another busy day in the rugby union game as TJ Perenara slams Israel Folau’s comments and Leinster are boosted by the return of Robbie Henshaw from injury.
What’s on the site
As mentioned, All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara is the latest to join those in condemning Israel Folau’s inciteful comments on homosexuality.
Leinster are set to be boosted by the return from injury of centre Robbie Henshaw for their Champions Cup semi-final against the Scarlets.
What’s in the news
Five Spanish players have received bans ranging between 14 and 43 weeks for abusing the referee during their controversial 18-10 loss to Belgium in March.
Sharks and former Springboks back-row Keegan Daniel has announced that he will retire from the game at the end of this year’s Super Rugby tournament.
What’s on social media
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— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) April 17, 2018
What’s on TV
The Champions Cup has reached the semi-final stage with the two matches being split between Sky Sports and BT Sport. The latter will show Racing 92 against Munster while the former has the all-PRO14 clash between Leinster and the Scarlets.
Sky also has a packed Super Rugby schedule and will broadcast all seven matches, starting with the Auckland-based Blues hosting the Highlanders.