Friday Evening Round Up
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Clarke confirmed as Ospreys interim Head Coach
Ospreys have confirmed that forwards coach Allen Clarke will take temporary control of the side following Steve Tandy’s departure earlier this week. Read more
Leicester Tigers confirm signing of lock Will Spencer
Leicester Tigers have agreed a move to sign Worcester Warriors second-row Will Spencer for the start of the 2018/19 season.
The 25-year-old Spencer came through the academy ranks at Bath before making his senior debut at The Recreation Ground and then won promotion to the Premiership during a loan spell with London Welsh. He moved on to the Warriors in 2016.
Nottingham Rugby re-signs four players for the 2018/19 season
Nottingham Rugby have announced their first four re-signings in preparation for their 2018/19 Championship season.
Flanker Ben Morris, lock Tom Holmes and scrum-half Murray McConnell have all penned new two-year deals, whilst second-rower Danny Qualter has signed a one-year extension to his contract. Full story
Reuben Morgan-Williams signs pro deal with Ospreys
Ospreys Rugby have announced that 19-year old scrum-half, Reuben Morgan-Williams, has signed his first professional contract with his home region.
The teenager has been rewarded for the progress shown over the last 12 months, which has seen him gain Guinness PRO14 and Anglo Welsh Cup experience.
Sir Graham Henry joins Auckland coaching staff
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry is set to make a surprise return to coaching after being named as Auckland’s assistant coach for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season.
In an announcement made by Auckland Rugby today, Henry and Tai Lavea have been named as assistant coaches to Head Coach Alama Ieremia. Full story