Wednesday, September 01, 2021

Front Five - 01.09.21

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

Although the Irish Independent is hardly
the most popular newspaper on these shores
I don't believe it would be productive
to completely exclude them from this feature


From 6 September, outdoor events will be permitted to operate at 75% capacity, provided the attendees are fully vaccinated.


RTÉ Sport

"It's not the big hit, the big knockout punch, it is that cumulative exposure, and that is what we think is going on with rugby."


Andrew Baldock - Irish Independent

...prop Thomas du Toit and lock RG Snyman will not be available for selection for the remainder of the Rugby Championship in Australia.


SARugbyMag.co.za

The 35 year-old previously coached at the Sharks...winning the Currie Cup on two occasions in 2016 and 2018.


Huge Rugby

Despite turning 38 in June, Gopperth feels he still has time left in his playing career.


Frank Nickson - Talking Rugby Union

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Taken by JLP from RDS press box on Nov 16, 2019