TRU Editorial Team, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Legal action on concussion launched by former players against governing bodies

December 17, 2020

A further six former players have joined the concussion legal action launched against rugby authorities and the law firm representing the ex-professionals have also…

Gloucester announce Danny Cipriani departure, sign Adam Hastings for 2021/22 season

December 15, 2020

Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that England international Danny Cipriani will make an exit from the Gallagher Premiership club with immediate effect. Cipriani joined the…

Tests against New Zealand will be ideal preparation for World Cup – Robbie Henshaw

December 15, 2020

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes facing New Zealand will be ideal preparation for the 2023 World Cup scheduled to be played in France. Andy…

Scotland are in the ‘toughest pool’ – Gregor Townsend

December 15, 2020

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is excited by the World Cup draw announced for the 2023 edition. The Dark Blues are in Pool B…

Tyler Bleyendaal joins Hurricanes as assistant coach

December 15, 2020

Hurricanes have confirmed that former New Zealand Under 20 captain Tyler Bleyendaal will join the club as an assistant coach. Bleyendaal started his professional…

Harlequins’ Champions Cup game against Racing 92 to be without fans

December 15, 2020

Harlequins’ second round Heineken Champions Cup will be without spectators after London enters tier 3 restrictions to curb surge in new coronavirus cases. The…

South Africa international Aphiwe Dyantyi banned for four years for doping violation

December 14, 2020

South Africa international wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has been handed a four-week banfollowing an anti-doping violation. The 26-year-old was tested positive for three banned substance…

Match Report: Lyon 55-10 Gloucester Rugby

December 14, 2020

Lyon 55-10 Gloucester RugbyScorecard Lyon came up with a clinical performance as they outplayed Gloucester Rugby 55-10 in their Heineken Champions Cup opener. Gloucester…

Match Report: Munster Rugby 21-7 Harlequins

December 14, 2020

Munster Rugby 21-7 Harlequins, Thomond ParkScorecard Munster managed to hold off Harlequins as they registered a 21-7 win in the opening game of the…

Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 42-0 Glasgow Warriors

December 14, 2020

Exeter Chiefs 42-0 Glasgow Warriors, Sandy ParkScorecard Defending champions Exeter Chiefs started their European Champions Cup campaign with a convincing 42-0 win over Glasgow…