It is a strange return to finishing one rugby season and starting another. In the English Premiership Saracens won most of their matches, but were relegated to the lower league for breaking salary capping rules. Exeter Chiefs may have to drop their nickname in case they offend Native Americans. The six nations is expanding to eight, but first Ireland have to play Italy to conclude the 2020 fixtures.
Ulster have impressed in the two Pro14 matches this season. and I long for the day when we can safely return to their home ground and sing “Stand up for the Ulstermen” again.
You get used to watching a match on television with no supporters present, and recorded crowd noise, but it’s not the same.
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