TRU Editorial Team, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Six Nations appoint Julie Paterson as Director of Rugby

January 15, 2021

Six Nations Rugby has announced Julie Paterson as the new director of rugby. Her appointment follows after the board made recent appointments of CFO,…

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup group-stage games cancelled

January 15, 2021

Premiership Rugby chief executive Darren Childs has confirmed that EPCR has decided to abandon the final two rounds in the group stage of European…

Liam Williams to miss Wales’ Six Nations opener after three-week ban

January 14, 2021

Wales fullback Liam Williams will miss Six Nations opening game against Ireland following a three-week ban that was handed to him after his red-card…

Scotland back-row Jamie Ritchie inks new long-term contract with Edinburgh

January 14, 2021

Edinburgh have confirmed that Scotland international Jamie Ritchie has penned the longest contract in the history of the club. Ritchie’s signing comes a week…

Start of Japan’s Top League season delayed due to Covid-19

January 14, 2021

The start of Japan’s Top League for the 2021 season has been delayed following an outbreak of Covid-19. The upcoming season which includes a…

France wants safety assurances from England and Ireland for Six Nations

January 14, 2021

The French government has been seeking reassurances from England and Ireland over Covid-19 ahead of the team’s visit to the countries during the Six…

18 positive cases in latest round of Premiership testing

January 14, 2021

Premiership Rugby has confirmed that the latest round of Covid-19 testing has returned 18 positive cases. The list includes 13 players and five staff…

England, Scotland and Wales to form combined GB Sevens for Tokyo Olympics

December 22, 2020

England, Wales and Scotland will combine for a GB Sevens team for the 2021 Olympics scheduled to be played in Tokyo. The decision follows…

Saracens to consult Eddie Jones on player fitness

December 22, 2020

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said the club will have a discussion with England coach Eddie Jones on the fitness of the players….

Argentina international Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro to join Bristol Bears on short-term deal

December 22, 2020

Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of Argentina international Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro on a short-term deal. Chaparro started his professional rugby career with Pampas…