United Rugby Championship: Social media agency deal terminated after TikTok post
The United Rugby Championship (URC) has moved swiftly to act following a social media blunder by sacking the agency running its TikTok account.
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Rugby evening headlines as England hit back amid Sam Warburton's allegations and URC announce sacking over appalling video
Here are the latest rugby evening headlines on Thursday, March 24.
Jasmine Joyce column: Professional Wales raring to go in Six Nations
In her BBC Sport column, Olympic sevens star and Wales wing Jasmine Joyce talks about the excitement behind Wales' first Six Nations with professional players and what it feels like to be the most marked woman in women's rugby.
URC parts ways with social media agency over Aled Summerhill concussion video
The United Rugby Championship has sacked the social media agency responsible for posting a TikTok on its official account mocking a head injury suffered by Cardiff’s Aled Summerhill.
Eddie Jones: RFU boss Bill Sweeney 'disappointed' but sees progress under England head coach
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says he was «really disappointed» by England's Six Nations but still backs head coach Eddie Jones.
Jones is 'right guy' for England despite Six Nations flop, say rugby chiefs
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney gave strong backing to England's under-fire coach Eddie Jones on Thursday despite another disappointing showing from his side in the Six Nations.
Brett Hodgson opens up on his Hull FC selection decisions ahead of Sheffield Eagles clash
Brett Hodgson insists it is important to get the balance right when it comes to his team selection this weekend. The Black and Whites take on Championship outfit Sheffield Eagles in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup on Saturday and the head coach has named a strong squad for the clash.
RFU backing Jones despite Six Nations struggles
The head of the RFU has repeated his backing of Eddie Jones and his belief that England are making progress, but admitted the upbeat statement of support on Sunday should have shown more understanding of fans' frustration.