Rugby Union Today: Wayne Pivac named as next Wales coach
Another busy day in the rugby union game with Wayne Pivac confirmed to take over as Wales head coach after the 2019 World Cup.
What’s on the site
As usual on a Monday, we bring you Who’s hot and who’s not! as well as our Super Rugby Team of the Week.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have announced that Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac will be the next Wales coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Ulster have confirmed that Gloucester’s Irish-qualified fly-half Billy Burns will join the region this summer on a two-year contract.
What’s in the news
The Chiefs have announced that Alex Nankivell, Sean Wainui and Liam Polwart have extended their contracts until the end of 2020.
Reds back-row George Smith won’t force a return from a knee injury on Friday, even if it means he misses out on an Australian farewell.
What’s on social media
In 1993, @EnglandRugby won their first and only #RWC7s in Murrayfield. Guess who was packing it down for them… a young @dallaglio8.
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— Rugby World Cup Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) July 9, 2018
What’s on TV
There is just one week remaining in the Super Rugby regular season and Sky Sports are showing all seven Round 19 clashes.