Tuesday Morning Round Up
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Luke Jones to return to Melbourne in 2019
Former Wallabies forward Luke Jones is set to return to Melbourne in 2019 after being granted an early release from his French club Bordeaux.
According to reports, the 27-year-old could leave the club as early as December. Full story
Hurricanes announce Armstrong and Kirifi signings
The Hurricanes have added two more players to their roster for the next two seasons after the signing of prop Fraser Armstrong and loose forward Du'Plessis Kirifi.
Armstrong, 26, was part of the Hurricanes in 2018 and has agreed to a two-year extension at the club after impressing in his rookie season when he made eight appearances. Full story
Premiership Team of the Week - Round One
Luke Morahan features in our first #PremRugby XV of the new season after he topped the running metres and defenders beaten in the opening round of action π₯ https://t.co/ODYzD1MCyV
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) September 3, 2018
Pro 14 Team of the Week
George North features in our #PRO14 Team of the Week after a fantastic debut for @ospreys π
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) September 3, 2018
2β£ Tries π
4β£ Clean Breaks π¨
7β£ Defenders Beaten π₯
1β£1β£3β£ Running Metres πβοΈhttps://t.co/SE4LzJPpWU
Surgery not needed for Piutau
Bristol Bears have been given the news that their star signing Charles Piutau won't need surgery and could be available for the newly promoted Premiership club as early as October.
It was initially feared that the full back – who sustained a shoulder injury in the 12-14 pre-season defeat to Connacht – could have been ruled out for 4-6 months. Full story
Leicester Tigers & Matt O’Connor part ways
Leicester Tigers have announced the departure of head coach Matt O’Connor with immediate effect.
Assistant coach Geordan Murphy, an eight-time Premiership title winner and double European champion in 16 years as a player at Tigers, will take charge of team affairs on an interim basis. Full story
Montpellier targeting England & Lion lock
According to Midi Olympique Montpellier could make to massive signings following next year's World Cup.
The report suggests that France and Toulon captain Guilhem Guirado is on the club's shortlist with his contract with Toulon expiring after the World Cup.
The other player linked to the club is England and British and Irish lock Maro Itoje. Full story
Josh van der Flier is back in full training!