Tuesday Evening Round Up

Connacht sign Kyle Godwin from the Brumbies

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the signing of centre Kyle Godwin from Super Rugby side the Brumbies.

The Zimbabwean born 25 year old joined the Brumbies in 2016 having previously played for Western Force.

Winston Stanley forced to retire on medical grounds

Harlequins centre Winston Stanley has today confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

The 29-year-old Samoan international has been forced to retire on medical grounds.

Cardiff Blues appoint John Mulvihill as head coach

Following the announcement that Danny Wilson would depart at the end of the current campaign, Cardiff Blues have confirmed that John Mulvihill has been appointed head coach ahead of the 2018-19 season. Full story

Bath to sign Will Chudley from Exeter Chiefs

Bath Rugby have confirmed the signing of Exeter Chiefs’ Will Chudley, who will join the Club ahead of the 2018/19 season.

The scrum-half has made over 115 appearances for the reigning Premiership champions since his arrival from Newcastle Falcons in 2012, scoring 15 tries. 

Rory Best signs IRFU contract extension to the end of the RWC 2019

The IRFU have announced that Ireland and Ulster captain Rory Best has signed a contract extension to the end of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Best, who took over the Ireland captaincy ahead of the 2016 Six Nations, has won 111 for his country making him Ireland's third most capped player.

Junior Pokomela commits to Cheetahs for another two years

The Cheetahs have announced that the eighth man, Junior Sipato Pokomela, has committed for another two seasons with the club.

Pokomela made his PRO14 debut on 16 September and played in 11 matches so far.  He further has two Super Rugby caps and 4 Currie Cup caps to his name.

Scarlets sign South African No.8 Uzair Cassiem

Scarlets have confirmed that Springbok number 8 Uzair Cassiem will join the region ahead of the 2018-19 season.

 
The 28-year-old South African has put pen to paper on a new deal with the region and will link up with the Scarlets ahead of the 2018-19 season from PRO14 side Cheetahs.

Anthony Watson ruled out for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury

Bath Rugby can confirm that Anthony Watson has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury.

The fullback suffered the injury towards the end of the first half during England’s 24-15 defeat against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Sarel Pretorius set to leave Dragons to return to Southern Kings

Sarel Pretorius has revealed that he is leaving the Dragons to return home with the Southern Kings.

The scrum-half will head back to South Africa at the end of his third season at Rodney Parade to stay in the PRO14 with the side from Port Elizabeth.