4. British & Irish Lions captaincy odds released | 2021
- Owen Farrell (England) – 3/1
- Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) – 4/1
- Maro Itoje (England) – 4/1
- James Ryan (Ireland) – 5/1
- Peter O’Mahony (Ireland) – 12/1
- Ken Owens (Wales) – 20/1
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland) – 25/1
5. New tech
England have been practicing with a new hi-tech ball that could change rugby overnight. The technology inside is able to help referees resolve forward passes and offside decisions almost instantly. FULL STORY
6. April fools
How many April Fools’ Day spoofs did you fall for this year? Once again, rugby players and media outlets have been trying to pull the wool over the eyes of supporters with pranks, tricks and jokes. See them all HERE
7. Sean O’Brien’s heartwarming gesture
Ireland legend Sean O’Brien has become the latest rugby player to give accommodation for free to medics on the front line in the fight against the coronavirus.