Friday Afternoon Round Up

Friday Afternoon Round Up
Leinster's Tom Denton has signed for Gloucester in the 2016-17 season

The 28-year-old, who previously played in the Premiership for Leeds Carnegie, joined Leinster in 2012 and has made 10 appearances for the club.

"His arrival only makes us stronger as a unit," said Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys.

"We're looking forward to welcoming Tom into our environment. During his time in the Premiership with Leeds, he proved to be a quality operator, and he has matured and improved whilst with Leinster."

Denton has been part of a Leinster side that finished top of the Pro12 at the end of the regular campaign this year.

The Brumbies move atop the Australasian Super Rugby log




The Brumbies have moved back atop the Australasian Super Rugby log following their 30-22 over the Rebels, while the Highlanders showed enthusiasm in the Super Rugby game against the Crusaders as they scored 5 tries to win 34-26.

Kurtley Beale signs with Wasps



Wasps can confirm that Kurtley Beale will join the club for the 2016/17 season, from the Waratahs. Beale will arrive at Wasps as their overseas marquee signing, at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby season

The 27-year-old has won 60 caps for Australia since his debut against Wales in 2009 and has competed in two Rugby World Cups.

Speaking on the signing. Wasps’ Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “there are very few players in world rugby who can really excite people and get spectators on the edge of their seats. Kurtley Beale is one of those rare talents. At Wasps, we like to play expansive, attacking rugby, and these are the type of players we want within our set up."

Beale becomes the eighth signing Wasps have announced for the 2016/17 season.

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