Rugby Union Today: Wales analysis and a Tiger bows out

Another busy day in the rugby union game as our analyst Sam Larner returns with a piece on that impressive 35-phase try from Wales against England.

What’s on the site

Larner is back and believes Wales have taken the next step in terms of their progression as a Rugby World Cup contender.

Meanwhile in the domestic game there is sad news for former England and Leicester star Mathew Tait, who has retired. Edinburgh though have received a boost after Bill Mata signed a new contract.

What’s in the news

Wales have suffered an injury setback as second-row Cory Hill was ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations due to injury.

Rugby Australia has all but shut the door on altering the Giteau Law ahead of the RWC in response to South Africa’s decision.

What’s on social media

Isn’t this an interesting proposal from former England centre Will Greenwood? It takes away the uncertainty of the ball drop.

My unmissable drop goal – no rehearsal..
The person who drops it does not have to kick it.
No Knock-on.
Kicker just has to swing through to the posts.
Removes poor drop/placement as dropped from low height.@canterburyNZ #beatthegame pic.twitter.com/Z77YwkTigL

— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) February 26, 2019

What’s on TV

The Six Nations takes a break this weekend, but the domestic action in Europe continues with BT Sport showing Bristol v Gloucester, Leicester v Wasps and Newcastle v Worcester in the Premiership.

Meanwhile, Sky Sports will broadcast Racing 92’s encounter with La Rochelle and Stade Francais’ game against Toulouse, but it is Super Rugby which takes precedence on that channel, starting with the Hurricanes hosting the Brumbies.

Finally, the PRO14 is on Premier Sports and they have all seven matches, with Benetton v Edinburgh the standout contest.