Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Gary Gold commits to Worcester Warriors

Warriors have confirmed that Gary Gold will become the Club's permanent Director of Rugby after signing a new contract to remain at Sixways until at least the summer of 2018.

Hear what Gary Gold had to say and read the full story here

Mike Ross to retire from rugby at the end of the season


Mike Ross has this morning confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

Ross has played on 61 occasions for Ireland since his debut in 2009 on the summer tour to Canada, while he has made a total of 151 appearances for Leinster since his debut in September 2009 against the Scarlets.


Read more here

Jamie Stevenson set to retire

The scrum-half has spent five seasons with English-side London Scottish but after suffering a number of injuries to his knee the 24-year-old has been forced to hang his boots up following advice from a specialist.

Read the full story here

Ellis Genge agrees new contract terms at Tigers

22-year-old Genge arrived at Tigers during the closing months of 2015/16, initially on loan before making the move from Bristol permanent at the start of this season.

Read the full article here

Eoin McKeon and Darragh Leader commit to Connacht

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the contract extensions for local players Eoin McKeon and Darragh Leader.

More details here

Sion Bennett agrees long-term deal with Cardiff Blues

Sion Bennett will remain at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park next season after agreeing a long-term deal with the region.

Read the full story here

Dave Morris appointed new London Scottish Director of Rugby

London Scottish have confirmed that Dave Morris has been appointed as the new Director of  Rugby for the 2017/18 season. 

Morris has been with Loughborough Students for 11 years after taking over in 2006 and will now swap Leicestershire for London as he starts a new challenge in Richmond.

More details here

Ealing Trailfinders have extended Glen Townson, Harry Casson and Llewelyn Jones contracts

Ealing Trailfinders have extended the contracts of Glen Townson, Harry Casson and Llewelyn Jones.  

All three have played important roles in Ben Ward's side's progress to the Championship play-offs and the British and Irish Cup semifinals.  

Read the full article here 

Yorkshire Carnegie v Romania : News Photo

Pete Lucock signs a new contract with Yorkshire Carnegie

Yorkshire Carnegie centre Pete Lucock has agreed a new one-year contract with the club ahead of this Friday's Championship semi-final first leg.

Full article here

Champions Cup Team of the Weekend

See the full Team Weekend here

 

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