Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Scarlets sign lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster

Scarlets have signed 24-year-old lock Tadhg Beirne from Leinster ahead of the 2016-17 season.

Beirne has made four senior Leinster appearances and has played for Ireland Under-20 and Ireland Sevens.

Wasps sign Matt Symons

Wasps have confirmed that the English-qualified second row will join the club ahead of the 2016/17 season from London Irish.

Matt Symons is the ninth new signing ahead of the 2016/17 season.

Luke Fitzgerald announces retirement from rugby

The 28-year-old Leinster & Ireland back has been suffering from a neck injury and has been advised to retire on medical grounds.

Injury rules out Warren Whiteley

The injured Lions captain is expected to be out for 6 weeks, with Jaco Kriel taking over captaincy until he is fit for action.

Tevita Li to swap Blues for Highlanders

The Blues winger is set to further his career with the Highlanders for the 2017 Super Rugby season.