Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Schonert signs new Worcester deal

Tighthead prop Nick Schonert has committed his future to Warriors by signing a new deal to remain at Sixways.

The big forward, who turns 25 today, has been one of Warriors' standout performers during his first two seasons at the Club. 

He has previously played for the Sharks at Under 19 and 21 level and made five appearances for South Africa Under 20s, featuring in the 2011 Junior World Championship.

Aliouat out for 9 months


Bordeaux Bègles have suffered a setback after second-row Johan Aliouat was ruled out for nine months due to a serious knee injury.

The former Montpellier and US Carcassonne lock, 23, has played just twice for the side this season before sustaining torn cruciate ligament.


Ratuniyarawa signs for Saints

Fijian lock Api Ratuniyarawa is leaving French side Agen for the Northampton Saints in the Premiership.

The Fijian second row is in his fourth season at Agen, having played 70 times for the club, and has recently helped his country win the 2016 Pacific Nations Cup.

Patrick Kelly joins Scottish on loan

Glasgow Hawks and BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy centre Patrick Kelly has joined London Scottish on a short-term loan.

Kelly – who made a try-scoring debut in the club's 31-30 away win over Rotherham Titans – is the sixth player to join Scots this season as part of a performance partnership with the governing body and the Richmond club.

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