Tuesday Evening Round Up

Worcester Warriors sign Kurt Haupt

Worcester Warriors have signed South African hooker Kurt Haupt on a short-term deal.

The 28-year-old represented the Blue Bulls in the 2013 Vodacom Cup before moving to the South Western District Eagles.

Joe Thomas joins Dragons on short-term deal

Dragons have signed centre Joe Thomas on a short-term deal from Ospreys.

The youngster has represented Wales at age-grade level and made his Ospreys debut in 2015 coming off the bench against Gloucester in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

Callum Sheedy signs two-year contract extension

 Highly rated fly half Callum Sheedy has committed his future to Bristol Rugby until 2020.

Sheedy has made twenty first-team appearances for Bristol, including a memorable 22-point haul in the 2016 Championship play-off final.

Luke Whitelock called into All Blacks squad as injury cover

Highlanders and Canterbury loose forward Luke Whitelock has been called into the All Blacks squad as a replacement for injured Jerome Kaino, who suffered a posterior cruciate ligament injury against the Barbarians last weekend.