Today's rugby news as Phil Bennett remembrance service details announced with public asked to wear rugby jerseys

The latest rugby headlines for Saturday, June 18.

A service of remembrance will be held for Phil Bennett at Parc y Scarlets Stadium on June 24, the Scarlets have announced.

The world of rugby was plunged into mourning when one of its greatest players passed away last Sunday at the age of 73.

'Benny', as he was so affectionately known, was one of the most recognisable and celebrated figures in Welsh rugby history, he won 29 caps for Wales from 1969 to 1978, played for the Scarlets 413 times and starred for the Lions on two tours, to South Africa in 1974 and New Zealand three years later.

The Scarlets want those who wish to remember and honour him to attend a remembrance service for him and have asked for members of the public to attend wearing rugby jerseys of their choice to "honour Phil's incredible legacy".

The service, which will not be streamed, will take place on Friday, June 24 at 11am. Doors will open from 9.30am.

Gareth Anscombe's dad has been appointed as a rugby consultant for Somerset-based Wellington School, according to the Somerset County Gazette.

Mark Anscombe has previously coached New Zealand U20s, Ulster and the Canada national team, with almost 30 years in the game to his name, so he is no slouch.

And Anscombe senior has a new challenge to look forward to at the private school across the border, where he will support the coaching staff as well as the boys and girls playing rugby there.

A school spokesperson told the Gazette: "As the rugby programme goes from strength to strength at Wellington, Mark is a welcome addition and the team are are delighted to have him on board."

The British and Irish Lions made a profit last year of £8.2million despite the sizeable challenges presented to them on the