TRU Editorial Team, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Revamped Championship to kick-off in March

December 22, 2020

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that the second tier revamped Championship competition will kick-off in March. The tournament was initially scheduled to begin…

Scotland international Jamie Bhatti joins Bath Rugby

December 21, 2020

Bath Rugby have confirmed the signing of Scotland international Jamie Bhatti for the remainder of the 2020/21 season. Bhatti started his professional rugby career…

Match Report: Connacht 18-27 Bristol Bears

December 21, 2020

Connacht 18-27 Bristol Rugby, The SportsgroundScorecard Bristol Bears managed to hold off Connacht in a closely fought Heineken Champions Cup as they registered a…

Match Report: Harlequins 7-49 Racing 92

December 21, 2020

Harlequins 7-49 Racing 92, Twickenham StoopScorecard Racing 92 scored a seven-try riot as they trounced Harlequins 49-7 in the second round of the Heineken…

Match Report: London Irish 26-17 Pau

December 21, 2020

London Irish 26-17 Pau, Community StadiumScorecard James Stokes scored a double as London Irish edged out Pau 26-17 in the second round of the…

Match Report: Gloucester Rugby 38-34 Ulster

December 20, 2020

Gloucester Rugby 38-34 Ulster, KingsholmScorecard George Barton scored a try in the added minutes as Gloucester Rugby edged out Ulster 38-34 in their Heineken…

Match Report: Sale Sharks 15-16 Edinburgh

December 20, 2020

Sale Sharks 15-16 Edinburgh, AJ Bell StadiumScorecard Jaco van der Walt scored the decisive penalty goal in the 71st minute as Edinburgh edged out…

Match Report: Worcester Warriors 29-38 Ospreys

December 20, 2020

Worcester Warriors 29-38 Ospreys, SixwaysScorecard Late surge from Ospreys saw them score 13 points in the final 10 minutes as they defeated Worcester Warriors…

Match Report: Leinster 35-19 Northampton Saints

December 20, 2020

Leinster 35-19 Northampton Saints, Royal Dublin SocietyScorecard Leinster maintained their unbeaten run in the season as they defeated Northampton 35-19 in the second round…

Community game structure to change to tackle declining playing numbers

December 18, 2020

The Rugby Football Union has voted in favour for a new competition structure for community rugby which will come into effect in the 2022/23…