WRU And RFU Resist Friday Night Fixtures

The WRU and the RFU have distanced themselves from Friday night Six Nations fixtures as broadcasters push organisers to continue with the popular viewing slot. The WRU feel they have done their bit have been involved in all seven Friday games since they were introduced into the tournament in 2009, hosting six of them - and playing one away in Paris - including last weekend’s Cardiff clash with Ireland. But they will not be staging any more for the foreseeable future, having told the competition organisers they won’t consider that time slot for at least two years. WRU chairman Gareth Davies sai…