Thursday Afternoon Round Up

Bristol sign Soane Tonga'uiha

Newly-promoted Bristol have signed Tonga international prop Soane Tonga'uiha from French Top 14 side Oyonnax on a one-year contract.

The 34-year-old, who has also played for Bedford and Racing Metro, moves back to England after two seasons with Oyonnax.

Sharks hooker Kyle Cooper joins Newcastle Falcons

The club has added further hooking experience to their ranks with the signing of Kyle Cooper from Super Rugby's the Sharks.

Cooper is the Falcons’ 11th signing of the summer, and is expected to join up with the squad in late August.

Dean Ryan leaves Worcester Warriors

After speculations that Ryan had been unhappy with finances made available in terms of Warriors' playing budget, the club said, "Ryan has been released from his contract and will leave his post immediately."

Taute back for Stormers

Jaco Taute will make his first appearance this season after injury for the Stormers in their clash with the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday.