Friday Morning Round Up
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Israel Folau's contract has officially been terminated
Wallabies and Waratahs back Israel Folau has today been issued a sanction directing termination of his playing contract for his high-level breach of the Professional Players’ Code of Conduct.
"It has been a privilege and an honour to represent Australia and my home state of New South Wales" https://t.co/JYAnJo5UBq
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 17, 2019
Nick Williams signs new Cardiff Blues deal
Cardiff Blues have confirmed number eight Nick Williams will remain at the region next season.
Williams has become a key leader since joining Wales’ Capital Region in 2016 and brings a physical presence in both attack and defence.
Gregory and Koroi return for London Sevens
Scott Gregory and Vilimoni Koroi return from injury to bolster the travelling squad, while Sam Dickson, Trael Joass and Niko Jones are currently sidelined.
Walsh makes four changes for London Sevens
The Australian Men’s Sevens team for the London Sevens has been named with Lachlan Anderson, Ben O’Donnell, Jesse Parahi and Sam Myers all returning to the squad.
Brumbies flyhalf signs with Kubota Spears
The Brumbies have announced that playmaker Wharenui Hawera has been granted an early release from his contract with the Canberra franchise in order to take up an offer to play Top League rugby in Japan.
Mako Vunipola ruled out with hamstring injury
A blow for Saracens but McCall is confident he will be fit for the World Cup https://t.co/dfFvzEw5di
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 17, 2019
Hogg confident of fitting Glasgow farewell
Christian Leali'ifano's form rewarded with Wallaby World Cup Camp call up
Brumbies flyhalf Christian Leali'ifano's Super Rugby form has put him back in the mix for the Wallabies after being invited to the World Cup camp in Brisbane this weekend.
Glasgow Warriors v Ulster Rugby Semi-Final Line Ups
Ulster and Glasgow Warriors have named their line ups for the PRO14 semi-final clash at Scotstoun Stadium.
DTH van der Merwe returns to the Glasgow Warriors starting XV for Glasgow Warriors while Ulster have boosted by the returns of Jacob Stockdale and Louis Ludik who both start for the Irish Province.
