Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

O'Leary Retires From Professional Rugby

Former Munster and Ireland scrum-half Tomas O'Leary has announced his retirement from professional rugby. Full story

Siua Halanukonuka signed by Glasgow Warriors

According to Matangi Online, Tonga's leading news website, Highlanders Prop Siosiua Halanukonuka has agreed to join Glasgow Warriors for the 2017-18 campaign. Full story

London Irish sign Dawidiuk

London Irish have bolstered their front-row with the signing of hooker Darren Dawidiuk as preparations continue ahead of the 2017/18 Premiership season.

McMahon Set For Japan Switch

Australia Rugby will lose the services of key backrower Sean McMahon, who has confirmed he will take up a lucrative two-year deal to play in Japan for the next two seasons. Read more

Cheetahs Director of Rugby Franco Smith believes playing in Europe will benefit the Springboks in the long term