Tuesday Evening Round Up

Deon Davids to lead Kings into Pro 14

Deon Davids will lead the Southern Kings into unchartered territory as the Port Elizabeth-based side prepares to get their Guinness PRO14 campaign off to a start on September 2. Full story

Filise one of six Blues to sign new contracts

Cardiff Blues have confirmed that regional stalwart Taufa’ao Filise has penned a new one-year deal. Read more

Harlequins statement: Luke Wallace and Jonas Mikalcius

Harlequins have confirmed that flanker Luke Wallace dislocated his hip & will undergo surgery next week, while Academy winger Jonas Mikalcius will be out of action for the entire 2017/18 season with knee injury. Full story

5 Springboks released for Currie Cup duty

The Springboks have released Warrick Gelant, Lizo Gqoboka, Oupa Mohoje, Francois Venter and Dillyn Leyds to their provincial teams for Currie Cup duty. Full story

Melbourne Rising name 2017 Squad

Along with 17 Rising debutants, the squad features the experience of Lloyd Johansson, Fereti Sa’aga and Sione Tafua, who have played in all three seasons of the NRC. See full squad

Matthews handed one-week suspension

Blue Bulls wing Duncan Matthews will miss his team’s Currie Cup clash against the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday after receiving a one-week suspension for a dangerous tackle. Full story

5 of the best tries from the Women's Rugby World Cup day 2