TRU Editorial Team, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Lachie Swinton suspended for four weeks

November 9, 2020

Australia flanker Lachlan Swinton has been handed a four-week suspension following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Rugby Championship game against New Zealand…

Robert Butcher appointed new chairman of Welsh Rugby Union

November 9, 2020

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed the appointment of Robert Butcher as the new chairman. Butcher, who will became fifth chairman of WRU in…

Toulouse fullback Yoann Huget to retire at end of 2020/21 season

November 9, 2020

France international Yoann Huget has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing Top14 season where he represents…

Match Report: Pro14: Scarlets 18 – 17 Zebre

November 9, 2020

Scarlets 18-17 Zebre, Parc y ScarletsScorecard Scarlets managed to hold off Zebre as they completed a thrilling 18-17 win in the fifth round of…

Match Report: Pro14: Ospreys 7 – 26 Leinster

November 9, 2020

Ospreys 7-26 Leinster, Liberty StadiumScorecard Leinster maintained their impressive run in Pro14 as they defeated Ospreys 7-26 in the fifth round at Liberty Stadium…

Ian Foster rues lack of discipline in New Zealand’s defeat to Australia in Brisbane

November 8, 2020

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks were not disciplined enough following their 22-24 defeat to Australia in Brisbane. Ofa Tu’ungafasi…

Fiji players test negative for Covid-19

November 8, 2020

Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that the players, who were tested positive for Covid-19 have returned negative results ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup….

Red cards are tough to avoid admits New Zealand skipper Sam Cane

November 8, 2020

New Zealand skipper Sam Cane said red cards are tough to avoid in high intensity matches following the 22-24 defeat to Australia in the…

Video Highlights: Rugby Championship Game 2 – Australia v New Zealand

November 8, 2020

Australia made a comeback in the second Test of the Rugby Championship as they went on to edge out New Zealand 24-22 at Suncorp…

Ankle injury rules Anthony Watson out of England’s Autumn Nations Cup game against Georgia

November 7, 2020

England will miss the services of Anthony Watson in the Autumn Nations Cup opener against Georgia following an ankle injury. Watson was part of…