These are your rugby headlines on Sunday, March 31.
Cokanasiga to hitch Ospreys
The Ospreys are set to signal Phil Cokanasiga from Leicester Tigers, in keeping with RugbyPass.
The 22-year-old centre is anticipated to finish the transfer throughout the Severn Bridge this summer season and can signal a two-year deal, in keeping with the report. The former England U20s worldwide has made 20 appearances for the English Premiership aspect this season after becoming a member of from London Irish in 2022.
He is the younger brother of Bath and England wing Joe Cokanasiga, whereas his cousins embody Exeter Chiefs ahead Rus Tuima and England Women star Lagi Tuima
As reported by WalesOn-line, the Ospreys are additionally set to signal Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy from the Scarlets subsequent season.
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Snubbed Wales star ‘used to disappointment’
Ospreys hooker Sam Parry says he’s “used to disappointment” with regards to Wales choice however is set to drag on the crimson jersey once more after lacking out on this 12 months’s Six Nations.
The 32-year-old has seven caps for Wales and performed for Warren Gatland’s aspect of their World Cup warm-ups in opposition to South Africa and England final summer season. However, he was one of many 15 gamers who missed out on the ultimate event squad, whereas he was once more neglected forward this 12 months’s Wooden Spoon marketing campaign.
Parry’s omission from the Six Nations squad raised eyebrows, notably as Gatland known as up uncapped Evan Lloyd and Archie Griffin as entrance row cowl.
But regardless of the blow, Parry – who scored his third attempt in as many video games on his one hundred and fiftieth Ospreys look on Saturday – has not given up hope of pulling on the jersey once more.
Asked by S4C’s Lauren Jenkins if he felt he had executed sufficient to be a part of the Six Nations squad, he replied: “It’s at all times a troublesome one to reply. You can solely management your performances after which it is as much as the folks that choose the workforce.
“I’d in all probability say I’m type of used to the frustration when there’s been some tight calls of who will get picked and who would not get picked. Unfortunately I’ve skilled it a number of occasions.
“I’d love to drag that Wales shirt on once more and play,” he added. “So fingers crossed.”
Peel: We acquired what we deserved
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel says they acquired what they deserved after a heavy defeat to Glasgow on Saturday night time.
A much-needed win in opposition to Benetton final weekend alleviated among the strain on the west Walians however they had been introduced again all the way down to earth at Parc y Scarlets, happening to a 3-45 defeat to the Scottish outfit.
The guests ran in seven tries with the hosts barely laying a glove on their opponents. It was their tenth defeat of the marketing campaign.
“It was a sobering night time and, actually, we acquired what we deserved,” Peel mentioned post-match. “There had been occasions after we had been smooth with accuracy on either side of the ball and gave Glasgow easy-ins.
“We knew their strengths however by means of an absence of self-discipline or errors we gave a very good aspect far too many alternatives.
“At half-time we thought we might right these errors however we acquired off to a troublesome begin and the sport went away from us.”
Wales ‘discovering their toes’
England legend Maggie Alphonsi says Wales are displaying actual indicators of enchancment regardless of being thumped by England within the Six Nations for the seventh successive 12 months.
Ioan Cunningham’s aspect conceded eight tries because the Red Roses powered to a 46-10 victory in Bristol, with the guests once more failing to show territory into factors having executed the identical in opposition to Scotland final weekend. But the Wales coach may have been inspired by his aspect’s dedication as they by no means let their heads drop and Alphonsi was filled with reward for them on the full-time whistle.
After lauding England’s efficiency, she added: “Can I simply take my hat off to Wales a second? I do know the rating would not essentially replicate it however that was a formidable efficiency.
“Yes they have not acquired the factors on the board however after we discuss ladies’s rugby getting extra aggressive, I positively assume this Wales aspect is beginning to enhance, they’re discovering their toes.”
