TRU Editorial Team, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Gloucester Rugby confirm Jamie Gibson signing ahead of 2020/21 season

November 5, 2020

Gloucester Rugby have confirmed the signing of flanker Jamie Gibson ahead of the 2020/21 season. Gibson made his professional rugby debut with London Irish…

Akira Ioane handed New Zealand debut

November 5, 2020

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has ring the changes for the second game of the Rugby Championship to be played in Brisbane on…

17 positive cases in Premiership Rugby’s pre-season testing

November 5, 2020

Premiership Rugby has confirmed that the latest round of pre-season Covid-19 testing has returned 17 positive cases. A total of 718 tests were conducted…

Benetton’s Pro14 game against Munster postponed

November 5, 2020

The fifth round of Pro14 clash between Benetton Treviso and Munster scheduled to be played at Stadio Comunale Monigo on Saturday has been postponed….

NCA Rugby provide update as ‘cup competition’ proposed for National League clubs

November 4, 2020

As you are no doubt aware, the RFU announced on Friday that the leagues for this season would be cancelled. The RFU Competitions Team…

Video Highlights: Pro14 – Round 4

November 4, 2020

The fourth round of Pro14 saw Munster, Ulster and Leinster remain unbeaten while Zebre and Edinburgh also registered their first wins in the tournament….

Furlough Extended Back at 80% Plus Other Reliefs

November 2, 2020

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 31 October regarding the new lockdown in England for the commencing 4 November, the CJRS…

Dylan Hartley, Sam Warbuton among pundits unveiled by Amazon Prime Video for Autumn Nations Cup

November 2, 2020

Former England skipper Dylan Hartley and ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton are among the pundits named for the Amazon Prime…

Video Highlights: Rugby Championship Game 1 – Australia v New Zealand

November 2, 2020

The opening game of the tri-nations Rugby Championship tournament saw New Zealand dominate Australia with a 43-5 win at ANZ Stadium on Saturday. The…

England Women crowned winners of 2020 Six Nations

November 2, 2020

England have successfully managed to defend the Women’s Six Nations title after the fourth round game between France and Scotland finished in a draw….