Zac

Rugby news and opinions.
Journalist student at NTU.

[Zac @scrumroom]

Interesting move for Slade to Pau, wonder how they will do next year in the big time.

[Zac @scrumroom]

Shock of the prem so far Has to be Harlequins, to be a top flight side and sit in 9th in the league is quite worrying for Conor O'Shea.

[Zac @scrumroom]

Huge win for Saints away at Bath. Even with internationals missing for both, that fixture could be decisive in who tops the league.

[Rugby World @Rugbyworldmag]

London Irish confirm signing of 42-cap All Black prop Ben Franks on a three-year deal.

[Zac @scrumroom]

Missing Lawes for a couple and Launchbury is such a blow also. Ireland look strong, I'd be looking at them as the favourites. #SixNations

[Zac @scrumroom]

Especially when Lancaster isn't prepared to try out the inform younger players and just stick to boring Barritt. #SixNations

[Zac @scrumroom]

If Tuilagi misses Six Nations, I think it would be a huge loss. England need spark in the centre.

[Zac @scrumroom]

Top choice signing Tom Coventry as London Irish head coach. Showed experience in the southern hemisphere, will improve them tremendously.

[Zac @scrumroom]

Also Stephan Jones will return to the Scarlet's at the end of the season from Wasps, to be back home and back in his old coaching position.

[Zac @scrumroom]

George Kruis has managed to get only a three week ban after his dangerous tackle against Gloucester, what's with these weak bans recently?

[Zac @scrumroom]

Brookes has to think about his own personal ambitions. Saints will develop him further, get him fitter and probably give him medals.

[Zac @scrumroom]

Saints have signed Kieran Brooks from Falcons, depth of their squad is getting very strong.

[Gary Lineker @GaryLineker]

I've never 'let it be known' I'd leave the BBC if we lost MOTD. Kelvin Mackenzie telling lies. Who'd have thought?

[Zac @scrumroom]

I think if Bath don't win the Premiership this season they will next year if they keep their squad. There's youth and raw talent everywhere

[Zac @scrumroom]

Jonathon Joseph has signed a new deal with Bath, good choice.

[Neil Thrower @neilyneilneil]

What an ending! @ExeterChiefs 25-26 @gloucesterrugby. Didn't quite predict that at half time!

@btsportrugby @premrugby #avivaprem

[Zac @scrumroom]

In terms of your money folks, there are some tough games to predict. TIP: Montpellier vs Toulon both priced 5/6 by @bet365, Toulon to win.

[Rugby on TNT Sports @rugbyontnt]

Dean Richards: @MartinBayfield only smiles when he breaks wind!
https://t.co/5VZoaUVyE3

[Zac @scrumroom]

Today is more about Pro12 rugby. As Leinster host Ulster in a Irish battle and Scarlets take on Ospreys. 2 very decent games!

[Zac @scrumroom]

What a game of rugby last night. Saints won 39-31 but Falcons deserved at least a BP. Plenty more today