Thursday Evening Round Up
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Kelly Brown joins Canada's Coaching staff
Former Scottish international Kelly Brown will join Canada’s senior men’s coaching staff as a defence coach for their upcoming four test matches in June and July. Full story
Joe Ford and Jonah Holmes sign for Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have signed Yorkshire Carnegie duo Joe Ford and Jonah Holmes, top points-scorer and top try-scorer during the regular season in Championship rugby during 2016/17. Full story
Bristol stalwart Ben Mosses signs for Scottish
London Scottish have announced the signing of Ben Mosses from Bristol Rugby for the 2017/18 season. Read more
Leicester Tigers confirm Kalamafoni signing
Tonga international back-rower Sione Kalamafoni has agreed a move to Leicester Tigers from Gloucester Rugby next season. Full story
Will Millett Extends Nottingham Contract
Nottingham Rugby has announced that flyhalf/ fullback Will Millett has signed a one-year contract extension with the club. Full story
Cornish Pirates sign Argentinean star Nicolas Coronel
As they report back for pre-season training, Cornish Pirates have also announced that one of Argentina's star 'Sevens' players, Nicolas Coronel, has signed a one year contract for the club. Full story
Tom Johnson retires from rugby
Tom Johnson admits it has been a “phenomenal journey” as he this week brings the curtain down on his career with newly-crowned Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs. Full story
Romania name squad for June Tests
Romania will send their strongest possible side to Japan and Canada before hosting Brazil in Bucharest for the June international series. Full squad
Five Academy Players Promoted to Munster's Senior Ranks
Greencore Academy players Stephen Fitzgerald, Dan Goggin, Bill Johnston, Conor Oliver and Brian Scott have all been rewarded with senior development contracts with Munster for next season. Full story
Gordon Reid Signs For London Irish
The 30-year-old loosehead joins from Glasgow Warriors where he made 109 appearances during which time he won the Pro12 title in the 2014/15 season. Full Story
Dane Coles a major doubt for Lions tour opener
The odds of Dane Coles being fit to feature in the British and Irish Lions rugby series have plummeted as Coles struggles to recover from his concussion symptoms. Full story
Titans add winger Yiannis Loizias to Squad
Rotherham Titans have confirmed the signing of winger Yiannis Loizias to the squad ahead of the up-coming 2017/18 season. Full story
Super Rugby squads named, England call Singleton & Ford-Robinson, Teams named for Lions tour opener announced + more here