Today's rugby news is a mix of emotional farewells, thrilling victories, and calls for England's recall. Wales' new defence coach, Peter Murchie, bid an emotional farewell to Kobe Steelers, lifting the Japan Rugby League title in his final game. This victory marked a perfect send-off for Murchie, who will soon join Wales. The emotional day was further emphasized by outgoing coaches Dave Rennie and Mike Blair also signing off with a win before taking over the All Blacks. In other news, former Welsh rugby favourite Josh Matavesi enjoyed Twickenham glory as Cornwall lifted the County Championship. Matavesi, who played for the Ospreys from 2014 to 2017, scored a crucial try for Cornwall in their victory over Lancashire. Meanwhile, Scotland star Kyle Steyn was gutted as his team's title hopes slipped away in the URC semi-final. Glasgow, who won the URC title in 2024, fell short against the Bulls, who will face Leinster in the final. Finally, England has been urged to recall Henry Slade after his impressive performance for Exeter against Saracens. Slade's man-of-the-match performance secured Exeter a Gallagher Prem play-off against Bath. Slade, who won his last cap against Argentina last autumn, has been consistently overlooked during the Six Nations despite his impressive form.
