Another busy day in the rugby union game as Wasps flanker Sam Jones calls time on his career at the age of 26 due to an ankle injury.
What’s on the site
Wasps have announced the enforced retirement of Sam Jones, the decision taken based on medical advice from a leading consultant.
Meanwhile, the first Champions Cup quarter-final teams have been announced as Scarlets host La Rochelle in what should be a thriller.
What’s in the news
Munster number eight CJ Stander is ready for his quarter-final clash with Toulon and is looking to build on Ireland’s Grand Slam triumph.
In England, Sale wing Denny Solomona has been charged after allegedly verbally abusing Worcester back Jamie Shillcock last Saturday.
What’s on social media
The rugby family has been having their say on the Jones retirement, with broadcaster Phil Steele tweeting…
Devastating news that Sam Jones, the Wasps flanker, has been forced to retire at 26 after suffering an injury during Judo exercise at England training.
I hope that rugby does the right thing and looks after him financially and emotionally.— Phil Steele (@philsteele1) March 29, 2018
What’s on TV
The Champions Cup reaches the quarter-final stage with BT Sport showing the big clash of the weekend between Leinster and Saracens on Sunday.
Sky Sports will broadcast Munster v Toulon and the all-French affair between Clermont Auvergne and Racing 92, while there is also plenty of Super Rugby action.
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