Another busy day in the rugby union game as Australian Andy Friend was named as Connacht’s head coach, replacing New Zealander Kieran Keane.
What’s on the site
We look ahead to the weekend’s action, which starts on Friday as the Crusaders host the Hurricanes in what should be an exciting encounter.
There are also previews of the other Super Rugby games as the Rebels host the Sunwolves before the Jaguares take on the Sharks in Buenos Aires.
With the Premiership and PRO14 seasons finishing on Saturday, we have a rundown of the best odds for the Exeter v Saracens and Leinster v Scarlets clashes.
What’s in the news
Australian Andy Friend has been appointed Connacht head coach, replacing Kieran Keane who was sacked after the Irish province finished second bottom of PRO14 Conference A.
In Super Rugby, James Slipper has been suspended for twice returning positive tests for cocaine between February and May this year.
On the transfer front, Matt Symons has signed for Harlequins from Wasps while ex-Gloucester hooker Motu Matu’u will play Championship rugby with London Irish next season.
What’s on social media
Flip van der Merwe was suspended earlier in the month for pushing the referee in Clermont Auvergne’s final game of the season against Toulouse, but it certainly seems harsh.
I love rugby, but I do hate what it has become!! 4 weeks for this? #getoutofmyway pic.twitter.com/lyT0H3ZOly
— flip van der merwe (@flipvandermerwe) May 24, 2018
What’s on TV
It is finals weekend in the Premiership and PRO14, with Exeter Chiefs facing Saracens on BT Sport and Leinster taking on the Scarlets on Sky Sports.
The Top 14 is at the last-four stage and Sky will show both matches, while they also have Round 15 of Super Rugby, which begins with Crusaders v Hurricanes. On Sunday, England will host a star-studded Barbarians as they begin their preparations for the June games.
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