Thursday Evening Round Up

June 01, 2017
4051
Ultimate Rugby

Kelly Brown joins Canada's Coaching staff

Former Scottish international Kelly Brown will join Canada’s senior men’s coaching staff as a defence coach for their upcoming four test matches in June and July. Full story

Joe Ford and Jonah Holmes sign for Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers have signed Yorkshire Carnegie duo Joe Ford and Jonah Holmes, top points-scorer and top try-scorer during the regular season in Championship rugby during 2016/17. Full story

Bristol stalwart Ben Mosses signs for Scottish

London Scottish have announced the signing of Ben Mosses from Bristol Rugby for the 2017/18 season. Read more

Leicester Tigers confirm Kalamafoni signing

Tonga international back-rower Sione Kalamafoni has agreed a move to Leicester Tigers from Gloucester Rugby next season. Full story

Will Millett Extends Nottingham Contract

Nottingham Rugby has announced that flyhalf/ fullback Will Millett has signed a one-year contract extension with the club. Full story

Cornish Pirates sign Argentinean star Nicolas Coronel

As they report back for pre-season training, Cornish Pirates have also announced that one of Argentina's star 'Sevens' players, Nicolas Coronel, has signed a one year contract for the club. Full story

Tom Johnson retires from rugby

Tom Johnson admits it has been a “phenomenal journey” as he this week brings the curtain down on his career with newly-crowned Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs. Full story

Romania name squad for June Tests

Romania will send their strongest possible side to Japan and Canada before hosting Brazil in Bucharest for the June international series. Full squad

Five Academy Players Promoted to Munster's Senior Ranks

Greencore Academy players Stephen Fitzgerald, Dan Goggin, Bill Johnston, Conor Oliver and Brian Scott have all been rewarded with senior development contracts with Munster for next season. Full story

Gordon Reid Signs For London Irish

The 30-year-old loosehead joins from Glasgow Warriors where he made 109 appearances during which time he won the Pro12 title in the 2014/15 season. Full Story

Dane Coles a major doubt for Lions tour opener

The odds of Dane Coles being fit to feature in the British and Irish Lions rugby series have plummeted as Coles struggles to recover from his concussion symptoms. Full story