TRU Editorial Team, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Australia bounce back with 24-22 win over New Zealand

November 7, 2020

Australia 24-22 New Zealand, Suncorp StadiumScorecard Australia managed to bounce back from the defeat in the opening round of the Rugby Championship as they…

New Zealand’s Patrick Tuipulotu to miss game against Australia due to illness

November 7, 2020

New Zealand have been dealt a late injury blow with Patrick Tuipulotu ruled out of the second round clash in the Rugby Championship against…

Leicester Tigers sign Richard Wigglesworth ahead of 2020/21 season

November 7, 2020

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of former Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth ahead of the 2020/21 season. The 37-year-old made his professional rugby debut…

France’s Antoine Dupont named Six Nations’ Player of the Championship for 2020

November 7, 2020

France scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been named the Six Nations’ Player of the Championship for the 2020 edition. The 23-year-old overcome challenges from fellow…

NRL star Kalyn Ponga free to pursue World Cup dreams with All Blacks

November 6, 2020

Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga will be allowed to pursue a career with the All Blacks in the 2023 World Cup after an exit…

Australia make six changes for final Bledisloe Cup game

November 6, 2020

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to the starting line-up for the final Bledisloe Cup game against New Zealand to be…

Leicester Tigers suspend training after Covid-19 outbreak

November 6, 2020

Leicester Tigers have suspended their training following the recent outbreak of Covid-19 in the camp. The decision follows a number of players and staff…

Scarlets lock Josh Helps handed five-week ban

November 6, 2020

Scarlets lock Josh Helps has been handed a five-week ban following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Pro14 game against Edinburgh. Helps was…

James Lowe and Billy Burns added to Ireland squad

November 5, 2020

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called up three players in the 34-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup. Leinster’s James Lowe, Ulster’s…

“It is no small challenge” – How the rise of Covid-19 within the student population is affecting university rugby

November 5, 2020

This time of the year is usually an exciting period for universities and their respective sports teams. The opening fixtures for the new season…