Tuesday Evening Round Up

Tuesday Evening Round Up

Leicester's Manu Tuilagi and Leinster's Cian Healy cited

Cian Healy has been cited following a yellow card for allegedly charging into a ruck and striking the head of the Exeter Chiefs hooker, Luke Cowan-Dickie with his forearm.

If found guilty, the prop could miss Leinster’s upcoming matches with Munster and Connacht.

England centre Manu Tuilagi also faces disciplinary action after being cited for a dangerous tackle in the 49th minute of Leicester's European defeat by Munster on Sunday.


The 26-year-old was making his first appearance since suffering a knee injury on the first day of the season.

Mitch Chapman named Head Coach of Referees for Rugby Australia


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Today it was announced that Super Rugby veteran Mitch Chapman will take up a new role as Head Coach of Referees for Rugby Australia.

He will oversee Rugby Australia’s growing refereeing team as well as help manage their high-performance requirements and assist in coaching them at an elite level whilst reporting into the Head of Referees, Scott Young.

Scottish Rugby announce U20 coaching team

Scottish Rugby has today announced its new Scotland U20 coaching team ahead of next year’s Under 20 Six Nations Championship.

Former Edinburgh Rugby forwards coach Stevie Scott has been appointed as the age grade side’s head coach, whilst Nikki Walker and Ben Fisher have been named as attack and defence coaches respectively. Full story

Ulster squad update

 

Christmas team talk with Anthony Watson of Bath Rugby

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