Tonight’s Rugby News: New Signing Hurt, Faletau Problem Emerges, English Destroyed
Injury woes hit Wales as new signing Regan Grace is sidelined, while English clubs face heavy defeats in a tough weekend of rugby
Cardiff, Wales, Exeter Chiefs, Bordeaux, DHL Stormers, Celtic Challenge
Cardiff: It was a rough night for rugby fans. Regan Grace, making his debut for Cardiff Rugby, got hurt early on. He was playing against Perpignan when he took a head knock. Tough break for the new guy!
Taulupe Faletau also missed the game due to an injury. Coach Matt Sherratt mentioned that a few other players were dealing with knocks too. It’s been a challenging week for the squad.
Cardiff lost 23-20, but they managed to snag a bonus point, which is something to hold onto. Sherratt felt they had chances to win but just couldn’t finish strong. They’ll be hoping for better luck in the next match.
Meanwhile, English clubs had a nightmare weekend. Exeter Chiefs were absolutely thrashed at home, losing 69-17 to Bordeaux. That’s got to sting! They’ve really struggled this season, and this was just another tough lesson.
Sale Sharks also faced a heavy defeat, going down 40-0 to DHL Stormers. They had some good moments early on but couldn’t convert that into points. It’s been a tough time for English teams in the competition.
On a different note, Welsh team Brython Thunder got hammered 48-0 by the Wolfhounds. They couldn’t find a way through the Irish defense, and it was a tough day for them too.
In brighter news, Edinburgh is looking good for the last 16 after a close win over Vannes. They managed to hold on for a 29-25 victory, which is a nice boost for them.
So, it’s been a mixed bag of results, with injuries and heavy losses making headlines. Let’s see how the teams bounce back in the coming weeks!