Rugby Union Today: Trio commit to Ireland
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Rory Best, Rob Kearney and Iain Henderson all signed new contracts with the IRFU.
Whatās on the site
As happens every Tuesday, Loose Pass takes a look at the key topics in the sport, with Ireland, England and Spainās controversial game with Belgium the main talking points.
After Italyās Six Nations campaign was dissected, we took at look at England and France in State of the Nation.
Whatās in the news
Ireland were once again in the headlines with them managing to tie three key players with Rory Best, Rob Kearney and Iain Henderson penning new deals with the IRFU.
It was not a good day for Walesā George North, who was disciplined after missing a training session before Northampton Saintsā game with Sale Sharks in early March.
In injury news, Englandās Anthony Watson was ruled out for the season but Australian international David Pocock should be fit to return against the Waratahs.
There are also a couple of signings announced with Will Chudley set to move to Bath and Kyle Godwin joining Connacht ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.
Whatās on social media
England Rugby posted this video, which is a variation on the game and could be a way of getting more youngsters into the sport.
Introducing #XRugby7s š
āŖ Smaller pitch
āŖ Quicker game
āŖ Fewer players
Register your interest at https://t.co/oGIVB6h3ks pic.twitter.com/cQWtmqCCSq
ā England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) March 20, 2018
Whatās on TV
The Six Nations may be over but there is still plenty of rugby to enjoy, with Super Rugby, PRO14 and Top 14 all taking place on Sky Sports this weekend.
In the Premiership, there are four matches on BT Sport with Bath v Exeter kicking off proceedings on Friday night. Saracens and Harlequins then go head-to-head at the London Stadium before Newcastle Falcons face Northampton Saints at St Jamesā Park, the home of the football team. A Midlandsā derby completes the action when Leicester and Wasps face-off.