Thursday Evening round Up

March 22, 2018
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Worcester sign Grayson Hart

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of Scotland international Grayson as scrum-half cover until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old will join Warriors after leaving Ealing Trailfinders, where he played 13 games earlier this season and helped the side climb to second place in the Championship table. Full story

Director of Rugby Nick Kennedy leaves London Irish with immediate effect

London Irish have today confirmed that director of rugby Nick Kennedy is leaving the club with immediate effect.

Kennedy took up the role of director of rugby in the summer of 2016, having re-joined the club as academy director in 2014 after short spells at Harlequins and Toulon. Full story

Socino extends Newcastle Falcons stay

Hooker Santiago Socino has pledged his future to Newcastle Falcons by signing a new two-year contract extension with the club.

The 25-year-old is now English-qualified after completing his residency period, his new deal coming in a breakthrough season which has seen him making his Premiership debut. Full story

Dom Barrow to join Saints after his La Rochelle stint

Following the news that he has arrived at La Rochelle, Northampton Saints can today announce that Dom Barrow will join the Club in time for the 2018/19 season.

The Sheffield-born lock began his rugby career in Yorkshire Carnegie’s academy, but after a two-year stint with Newcastle Falcons has now made over 50 appearances for Tigers. Full story

Kieran Read's return delayed

All Blacks captain is in doubt for the New Zealand's June Tests against France after his return to the Crusaders side has been delayed.

Read hasn't played since the Test win over Scotland in Edinburgh on November 18, having undergone back surgery a month later to alleviate nerve pain caused by bulging discs. Full story

Two backs re-sign with the Hurricanes

Versatile utility backs Vince Aso and Wes Goosen have underlined their commitment to the Hurricanes by extending their current contracts.

Aso, 23, joined the Hurricanes in 2015 but had to wait a season before he made his debut. Aso was devastating in the Hurricanes backline in 2017, scoring 14 tries to end the season as the second highest try scorer behind Ngani Laumape. Read more

Crusaders duo re-sign

Crusaders duo Jordan Taufua and Mike Alaalatoa have both signed new deals with the defending Super Rugby champions.

Loose forward Taufua was linked with a move abroad with Scarlets reportedly interested but the 26-year-old still chasing his first test cap and has signed until the end of 2019. Read more

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