Monday Evening Round Up

Scarlets set to sign Hurricanes back-rower Thomson

According to reports in the New Zealand media, current Pro 12 champions Scarlets are set to sign Hurricanes back-row Blade Thomson at the end of the 2018 Super Rugby season. Full story

World Rugby Rankings: Scotland move up to fifth

Scotland’s first win over England in 10 years has seen them climb up to fifth in the World Rugby Rankings.

The 25-13 victory continued their impressive form at Murrayfield – they have now won six on the bounce at home in the Six Nations – and was worth a fraction under one and a half points, enough to take them above both Wales and South Africa.

Tim Nanai-Williams ruled out for the entire season with a shoulder injury

Samoan international Tim Nanai-Williams has been ruled out for the entire season with a shoulder injury.

Nanai-Williams is expected to have an operation on his shoulder, the same one which ruled him out of most of last year’s Super Rugby competition.

Jack Condy forced to retire through injury

The Scarlets have today confirmed that the promising back row Jack Condy has been forced to hang up his boots due to injury.

The 23-year-old made his Scarlets debut in October 2015. Since making his first regional appearance, against Zebre Rugby, Condy went on to make 19 appearances for the Scarlets.

Scott Higginbotham suspended for 3 weeks

Loose Forward Scott Higginbotham has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle.

Higginbotham was sent from the field after just eight minutes in Friday’s heavy 45-19 defeat to the Melbourne Rebels after his dangerous no-arms hit on lock Matt Philip.

Cloete ruled out for 3-4 months with broken arm

Munster flanker Chris Cloete could be out for three to four months after undergoing surgery on a fractured forearm.

The South African flanker suffered the injury in Munster's Guinness Pro 14 victory over Glasgow on Friday night and is expected to be sidelined for 3-4 months.

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