Friday Evening Round Up

Friday Evening Round Up

Tom Grabham forced to retire due to injury

Scarlets can today confirm that Tom Grabham has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury.

The winger underwent surgery to repair a knee injury but hasn’t been able to recover to a level that can sustain the rigours of professional rugby. Full story

James Cordy Redden & Seb Stegmann sign contract extensions


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Ealing Trailfinders have announced that wingers James Cordy Redden & Seb Stegmann will both remain with the club for the 2018/19 season after signing contract extensions.


The pair have been impressive performers throughout the 2017/18 campaign across the back-three, and have been rewarded with new deals to stay at Vallis Way for another year.  Full story

Cottrell signs new Rebels deal

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the contract extension of back rower, Angus Cottrell, through to the end of the 2019 season.


 
The popular 28-year-old has made five appearances for the Rebels since crossing from the Western Force at the start of the 2018 pre-season.

Swys joins Springbok coaching staff for June Tests

 Lions head coach Swys de Bruin will join the Springbok coaching staff on a consultancy basis for the June Tests, SA Rugby has confirmed.

De Bruin will link up with the Springboks in the build-up to their first Test of the year, against Wales in Washington DC on 2 June, as well as for the much-anticipated Incoming Series against England, which kicks off on 9 June in Johannesburg. Full story

 

HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Round 9: Hurricanes v Chiefs

 

Top Performers: Hurricanes v Chiefs

An entertaining game in Wellington which saw the home side collect their 6th win of the season against a relentless Chiefs side.

See our Top Performers from a brilliant match here

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