Wednesday Evening Round Up

Henry Cheeseman Signs Contract Extension with Harlequins

Harlequins have announced that Henry Cheeseman has extended his time with the Club. 

Cheeseman joined the Harlequins Academy for the 2014/15 season from Whitgift College. It was while he was within the club’s Elite Player Development Group that he made his senior debut, coming on as a replacement during Harlequins’ Anglo-Welsh Cup match against Cardiff Blues in 2014. Full story

Zimbabwe name Peter de Villiers as the nations new head coach

Peter de Villiers has been named as the new coach of the Zimbabwe national team. 

De Villiers will be tasked to help Zimbabwe qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup later this year. Full story

Italy secure defence coach until 2020

Marius Goosen will remain as Italy defensive coach until 2020 "giving continuity to the relationship started in the summer of 2016," the Italian rugby federation

The 47-year-old South African who is also the director of rugby at Italian Pro14 franchise Treviso has been part of the national setup since the arrival of Irishman Conor O'Shea as head coach in March 2016. Full story

Worcester chase Cheetahs coach