Friday Evening Round-Up

Rougerie signs contract extension at Clermont

Clermont fan favourite Aurelien Rougerie has extended his contract with the European finalists for another year. 

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Matt Hodgson to retire at the end of the season

Western Force stalwart Matt Hodgson will hang up his boots after a 12 year stint with the club.

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Gatland set to add to his Lions squad

Ahead of the Lions game with the Chiefs, Warren Gatland is set to add 4 or 5 players to sit on the bench to give vital rest time to his test 23.

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Barrett hits 50 for the All Blacks against Samoa

 

Congratulations to @beaudenbarrett on winning his 5️⃣0️⃣th cap for the All Blacks 🐏 🇳🇿 #NewZealand #AllBlacks #Barrett #Hurricanes

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Albacete off to Racing 92

Former Argentina international Patricio Albacete has joined Racing 92 after leaving Toulouse. 

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