Tuesday Round Up
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Tuesday Round Up
Harlequins sign Worcester's Mulchrone
Earlier today Harlequins confirmed the signing of Worcester Warriors’ scrum-half Charlie Mulchrone
Qualified to play for both England and Ireland, the 26 year-old has made 42 appearances for Worcester since joining in 2014, scoring nine tries.
Harlequins Head Coach John Kingston said: “We have been monitoring Charlie for a couple of years and are very excited to finally be able to bring him to Harlequins next season. He fits perfectly with the style of nine we need at the Club and I am sure he will push on very quickly within our structure working alongside Danny Care and Karl Dickson.”
Twickenham to host Argentina v Australia Rugby Championship clash
The match, to be played on 8 October, will be the first in the history of The Rugby Championship to be played outside of the four core territories.
SANZAAR Chief Executive, Andy Marinos, said: “While we witness the daring and exciting brand of rugby played by Southern Hemisphere teams on a regular basis, last year's Rugby World Cup well and truly showcased that skill and flair to the rest of the world.
"Now, we are thrilled to announce that two of our national teams, Argentina and Australia will be returning to the United Kingdom some 12 months later to contest what will be a historic chapter of The Rugby Championship."
England Saxons to tour South Africa in June
The RFU and SA Rugby announced the dates of a two-match series between England Saxons and South Africa "A": Bloemfontein on Friday, 10 June and George on Friday, 17 June.
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux said the decision to invite the Saxons to South Africa would provide the opportunity for a larger group of players than normal to line up against elite international opposition as it coincides with Ireland’s three Test series against the Springboks.
Wallaby David Pocock handed three-week ban for "MMA-style" neck grasp
Brumbies' Pocock was found guilty of foul play during a Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in which he grasped the neck of Micheal Leitch which has since been described as "shocking" and "MMA-style".
Pocock is suspended up to and including Sunday, 24th April and will miss Round 8 and 9 of the Super Rugby series.
Earlier today Harlequins confirmed the signing of Worcester Warriors’ scrum-half Charlie Mulchrone
Qualified to play for both England and Ireland, the 26 year-old has made 42 appearances for Worcester since joining in 2014, scoring nine tries.
Harlequins Head Coach John Kingston said: “We have been monitoring Charlie for a couple of years and are very excited to finally be able to bring him to Harlequins next season. He fits perfectly with the style of nine we need at the Club and I am sure he will push on very quickly within our structure working alongside Danny Care and Karl Dickson.”
Twickenham to host Argentina v Australia Rugby Championship clash
The match, to be played on 8 October, will be the first in the history of The Rugby Championship to be played outside of the four core territories.
SANZAAR Chief Executive, Andy Marinos, said: “While we witness the daring and exciting brand of rugby played by Southern Hemisphere teams on a regular basis, last year's Rugby World Cup well and truly showcased that skill and flair to the rest of the world.
"Now, we are thrilled to announce that two of our national teams, Argentina and Australia will be returning to the United Kingdom some 12 months later to contest what will be a historic chapter of The Rugby Championship."
England Saxons to tour South Africa in June
The RFU and SA Rugby announced the dates of a two-match series between England Saxons and South Africa "A": Bloemfontein on Friday, 10 June and George on Friday, 17 June.
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux said the decision to invite the Saxons to South Africa would provide the opportunity for a larger group of players than normal to line up against elite international opposition as it coincides with Ireland’s three Test series against the Springboks.
Wallaby David Pocock handed three-week ban for "MMA-style" neck grasp
Brumbies' Pocock was found guilty of foul play during a Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in which he grasped the neck of Micheal Leitch which has since been described as "shocking" and "MMA-style".
Pocock is suspended up to and including Sunday, 24th April and will miss Round 8 and 9 of the Super Rugby series.
