Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Injury lights up Taylor's road home

Scotland centre Duncan Taylor will return home tonight having been ruled out of the rest of the national team’s summer tour to Japan through injury.

Nick Wood to leave Gloucester Rugby

Gloucester Rugby confirmed their squad for the 2016-17 season earlier this week and Wood didn't feature. Wood is set to leave this summer after 15 years of sterling service.

Jerry Sexton secures permanent contract

The forward has signed for London Irish as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the 2016-17 campaign.

Mathewson to join Provence Rugby in Pro D2

Western Force scrumhalf Alby Mathewson has agreed to play in France for Provence Rugby in the Pro D2 championship.

Injured Nyakane withdrawn from Bok squad

The Springbok prop has been withdrawn from the squad for this Saturday’s third Test against Ireland because of ankle injury.