Tuesday Evening Round Up

Wasps coaching arrangements for 2018/19

Wasps confirm that following the expiry of his contract defence coach Phil Blake’s two-year spell at the club has come to an end. Full story

Charles Marais and Justin Basson commit to Cheetahs

Free State Rugby has announced that Charles Marais (prop) and Justin Basson (lock) have extended their contracts with the Cheetahs for another two years. Full story

Declan Kidney confirmed as London Irish director of rugby

London Irish have today announced that Declan Kidney has been appointed the club’s new director of rugby.

Chief executive Brian Facer has been impressed by the positive impact that Kidney – along with head coach Les Kiss – have had at Hazelwood, and this made appointing the Irishman, who has the experience of both a Grand Slam and two Champions Cup-winning campaigns under his belt, an easy decision. Full story

Tim Perry suffers hamstring strain in All Blacks camp

New Zealand and Crusaders prop Tim Perry has pulled up with an injury on the final day of the national training camp in Auckland.

All Blacks doctor Tony Page reported that the loose-head prop suffered a hamstring strain to his left leg during a low-intensity team drill. Full story

Piutau & Aki to miss Barbarians clash with England

New Zealand international Piutau suffered an Achilles tendon strain ahead of Ulster's European Champions Cup play-off victory over the Ospreys two days ago, and Ireland centre Aki is currently nursing an ankle injury. Full story

Jack Willis ruled out for 9-12 months with knee injury

Following consultation with a specialist, Wasps have confirmed that Jack Willis sustained a significant multi-ligament injury to his right knee during last Saturday’s Premiership semi-final. Full story

Andrew Makalio re-signs for Crusaders

Crusaders hooker Andrew Makalio has re-committed to the club for the 2019 Super Rugby season. Read more