Friday Evening Round Up

Bath Rugby Squad Update

Bath Rugby can confirm the latest squad update for the 2018/19 season, with six new players joining the Club this summer along with a new intake of Academy players, who will be announced in due course. Full story

Huw Worthington and Ryan Hutler re-sign for Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues have announced that Huw Worthington and Ryan Hutler have signed deals to remain at Goldington Road for the 2018/19 Championship season. Full story

London Irish sign Bryce Campbell

USA international Bryce Campbell has signed for London Irish ahead of the 2018/19 season, the centre having played 15 times for his country. 

Campbell, 23, who hails from Indianapolis, was recently called up to the Eagles’ squad by head coach Gary Gold for summer Tests against Russia, Scotland and Canada. Full story

London Irish sign Matt Rogerson from Jersey Reds

London Irish have strengthened their back-row options with the signing of Matt Rogerson from Jersey Reds for the 2018/19 campaign. 

Rogerson, 24, played 22 times for the Channel Islanders last term, helping them to cement their place in the top six of the Championship. Full story

Newcastle Falcons' Nili Latu to head back to Japan

Nili Latu will call time on his stay at Newcastle Falcons when the current season ends, with the Tongan back-rower returning to play in Japan. Full story

Kieran Keane to leave Connacht with immediate effect

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU can confirm that Kieran Keane will depart the province with immediate effect. Read more

Johnny Williams signs for Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have added London Irish centre Johnny Williams to their squad for next season.

The 21-year-old has scored five tries in his 26 Premiership appearances for the Exiles, whom he helped to promotion from the RFU Championship last season. Full story

Saints Player of the Season - Rob Horne