Tuesday Evening Round Up
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Leicester's Manu Tuilagi and Leinster's Cian Healy cited
Cian Healy has been cited following a yellow card for allegedly charging into a ruck and striking the head of the Exeter Chiefs hooker, Luke Cowan-Dickie with his forearm.
If found guilty, the prop could miss Leinster’s upcoming matches with Munster and Connacht.
England centre Manu Tuilagi also faces disciplinary action after being cited for a dangerous tackle in the 49th minute of Leicester's European defeat by Munster on Sunday.
The 26-year-old was making his first appearance since suffering a knee injury on the first day of the season.
Mitch Chapman named Head Coach of Referees for Rugby Australia
Today it was announced that Super Rugby veteran Mitch Chapman will take up a new role as Head Coach of Referees for Rugby Australia.
He will oversee Rugby Australia’s growing refereeing team as well as help manage their high-performance requirements and assist in coaching them at an elite level whilst reporting into the Head of Referees, Scott Young.
Scottish Rugby announce U20 coaching team
Scottish Rugby has today announced its new Scotland U20 coaching team ahead of next year’s Under 20 Six Nations Championship.
Former Edinburgh Rugby forwards coach Stevie Scott has been appointed as the age grade side’s head coach, whilst Nikki Walker and Ben Fisher have been named as attack and defence coaches respectively. Full story
Ulster squad update
SQUAD UPDATE:
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 19, 2017
Chris Henry has a hamstring strain and is doubtful for this weekend’s match v Connacht.
Charles Piutau has bruising on his lower leg and will miss the trip to Galway.
Rob Herring suffered a concussion against 'Quins and will follow the return to play protocols. pic.twitter.com/95VItZGPkS
They join the following players on the current injured list:
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 19, 2017
Rory Best (ankle)
Luke Marshall (Achilles)
Tommy Bowe (hamstring)
Marcell Coetzee (knee)
Johnny Simpson (wrist)
Kyle McCall (shoulder)
Rodney Ah You (wrist)
Jean Deysel (neck)
Jared Payne (headaches)
Christmas team talk with Anthony Watson of Bath Rugby
