Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Jono Ross signs three-year deal with Sale Sharks

Jono helped Stade to the Pro14 title in 2015 and has been their Captain on many occasions this season.

He made his Blue Bulls debut in South Africa in 2011 and he was appointed captain in only his third Currie Cup Match, becoming the first ever English speaking captain.

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Marcos Ayerza announces retirement from rugby

Leicester Tigers and Argentina prop Marcos Ayerza has announced his retirement from professional rugby after 11 seasons at Welford Road.

"I have been extremely proud to represent Leicester Tigers and Argentina for so many seasons and enjoyed every minute of that long journey," Ayerza said after being advised to end his playing career due to an injury in his back.

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Isaia Toeava ruled out for the rest of the season

Clermont will be without the services of former All Black utility back Isaia Toeava after he suffered a recurrence of a triceps injury which will see him miss the rest of the season.

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Andrei Ostrikov signs new 2-year deal at Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have announced that Lock Andrei Ostrikov has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

Andrei previously played for Agen and Aurillac. He was a member of the Russian side the played in the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

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Kelly Brown set to retire and take up Coaching role at Saracens

The 34-year old Scottish international will hang-up his boots at the end of the current season and will take up a role as an academy coach at Saracens.

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Super Rugby Top Performers Round 7

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Sam Warburton ruled out for six weeks with a knee injury

Wales and Cardiff Blues flanker Sam Warburton will be sidelined for approximately six weeks after suffering a knee injury.

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Mike Phillips is set to retire at the end of the season

Former Wales and Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

I would like to announce my retirement as a professional rugby player at the end of this season with @SaleSharksRugby

— Mike Phillips (@mikephillips009) April 11, 2017

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Doncaster Knights sign Will Owen and Tom Hicks

Doncaster Knights have confirmed the signings of Rotherham Titans centre Will Owen and second-row Tom Hicks.

The pair have been stand-out performers for the Titans this season and will look to make their mark on the Knights squad next term.

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Ryan Edwards signs a contract extension with Bristol

Ryan Edwards has signed a contract extension at Bristol Rugby ahead of the 2017/18 season.

A product of the Bristol Academy and one of the club's standout performers this season, having made 12 appearances so far this season. 

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Four players commit to Bristol

Hooker Jason Harris-Wright, back-rower Nick Haining, prop Tyler Gendall and scrum-half Reiss Cullen have all signed deals with Bristol ahead of the 2017/18 season.

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Bedford Blues sign Welsh winger Chris Czekaj

Bedford Blues have confirmed the signing of Welsh winger Chris Czekaj for the 2017/18 Championship season.

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