Thursday Afternoon Round up

Thursday Afternoon Round up

Rory Hughes signs new Glasgow contract

Scotland international winger Rory Hughes has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors until 2019.

Hughes has played 24 times for the Warriors with three tries to his name.

“It was an easy decision to stay in my home city and continue to play for my home club," he commented.

“I’ve been enjoying my rugby this season, especially playing at Scotstoun with the boys in front of the crowd and although my injury has set me back I’m eager to get back out on the pitch soon."


The Glasgow-born winger has two caps for Scotland, with his most recent coming in the win over Georgia at Rugby Park in November and he has also represented Scotland 7s.


Brandon Thomson off to Glasgow

Stormers flyhalf Brandon Thomson will be joining Glasgow Warriors on a two short-term loan.

The 21-year-old will be cover at flyhalf, with Finn Russell away with Scotland and Peter Horne currently sidelined with an ankle injury.

Thomson has made six Super Rugby appearances for the Stormers, making his debut in 2016 and scoring 26 points to date.

Gert Small, Stormers Director of Rugby said it is a great opportunity for Thomson to gain experience of European rugby. 

“Brandon will be exposed to different conditions and playing styles in Europe which can only make him a better player.

“We wish him well on his short stay in Glasgow and look forward to seeing what impact this has on his game,” he said.

Ken Owens commits to Scarlets

Wales hooker Ken Owens has committed his future to the Scarlets after signing a new contract with the region in December.

 

"I signed with the Scarlets back in December and I am happy to be playing my rugby in Wales for the foreseeable future," said Owens.

 

"I want to put it to bed so I can concentrate on the rugby," he concluded.

Owens is preparing for the Six Nations match against England at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Slipper confirmed as Reds captain

Reds Head Coach Nick Stiles has confirmed that seasoned prop James Slipper will remain captain for the 2017 Super Rugby season. This will be Slipper's third consecutive season as captain since the departure of James

Horwill from the Queensland side. He will be assisted by a leadership group that consists of Quade Cooper and Stephen Moore, as well as Samu Kerevi and Sam Talakai.

Slipper has represented the Reds a total of 91 times and earned 86 Test match caps for Australia.

 

The Reds kick their 2017 Super Rugby Campaign off at home against The Sharks on 24 February 2017.

Le Roux released from France squad

South African born Flanker, Bernard Le Roux, has been released from international duty with France, ahead of their Six Nations match against Scotland. 

Le Roux was called into the French side as injury cover for Raphael Lakafia but did not feature in their opening game against England.

He will be available to Racing Metro this weekend as they face Bayonne.

Ireland announce their team to face Italy

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