Another busy day in the rugby union game as France, Scotland and Italy all named their teams for this weekend’s Six Nations encounters.
What’s on the site
In this week’s Expert Witness, former England international Nick Easter gave his opinion on the upcoming round of the Six Nations.
There is also team news from Europe’s premier international competition as Scotland, France and Italy named their squads for the upcoming contests.
What’s in the news
In Super Rugby, the Reds, Blues, Rebels and Highlanders all named their teams for the games which take place on Friday.
Meanwhile, in the northern hemisphere, Ulster received a boost as Jacob Stockdale signed a new contract and Edinburgh saw Matt Scott agree a deal to return to Scotland from Gloucester.
What’s on social media
What rugby union used to be like. This, it is fair to say, was an interesting decision by the referee when Wales played South Africa several years ago.
Tackling back in the old days. Note which way the penalty went. pic.twitter.com/Yn9wSiGTy2
— Jamie Wall (@JamieWall2) February 21, 2018
What’s on TV
The Six Nations returns this weekend with the BBC showing the France-Italy and Scotland-England contests, while ITV has Ireland against Wales.
There’s a full round of Super Rugby fixtures and Sky Sports will broadcast all seven matches. They also have the women’s Six Nations clash between Scotland and England, as well as the Munster-Glasgow PRO14 game and two Top 14 encounters.
On BT Sport, the Aviva Premiership continues with them televising London Irish v Worcester and Saracens v Leicester.
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