Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
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Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
Muldowney to join Grenoble next season
Grenoble has confirmed to have captured Connacht second row Aly Muldowney.
After having his name appear on the list of players who are to be released at the end of the season, Muldowney has been firmly snapped up to the Top 14 side for the upcoming season.
"I am happy to have signed for Grenoble. My family and I look forward to arriving," said Muldowney.
"It's also a great opportunity for me to play the Top 14, that one of the best and most challenging competitions in the world."
The 32-year-old has played a vital role during his season at Connacht and joins Grenoble on a two-year deal.
Chiliboy Ralepelle on bench for Sharks after drug ban
Ralepelle was suspended by World Rugby in 2014 after he failed a doping test while recovering from injury. He has previously tested positive for a banned substance back in 2010 but dodged a ban in that occasion.
The Springbok hooker returns to South African Rugby after the two-year suspension.
European Player of the Year Player of the Year nominees
The award that is handed to an outstanding individual performance in the European Rugby Champions Cup has released the names of players which it believes have displayed consistent world-class performances throughout the European campaign.
The nominees:
1. Steffon Armitage
2. Dan Carter
3. Jack Clifford
4. Elliot Daly
5. Owen Farrell
6. Vereniki Goneva
7. Guilhem Guirado
8.Juan Imhoff
9. Maro Itoje
10. George Kruis
11. Charles Piutau
12. George Smith
13. Billy Vunipola
14. Thomas Waldrom
Grenoble has confirmed to have captured Connacht second row Aly Muldowney.
After having his name appear on the list of players who are to be released at the end of the season, Muldowney has been firmly snapped up to the Top 14 side for the upcoming season.
"I am happy to have signed for Grenoble. My family and I look forward to arriving," said Muldowney.
"It's also a great opportunity for me to play the Top 14, that one of the best and most challenging competitions in the world."
The 32-year-old has played a vital role during his season at Connacht and joins Grenoble on a two-year deal.
Chiliboy Ralepelle on bench for Sharks after drug ban
Ralepelle was suspended by World Rugby in 2014 after he failed a doping test while recovering from injury. He has previously tested positive for a banned substance back in 2010 but dodged a ban in that occasion.
The Springbok hooker returns to South African Rugby after the two-year suspension.
European Player of the Year Player of the Year nominees
The award that is handed to an outstanding individual performance in the European Rugby Champions Cup has released the names of players which it believes have displayed consistent world-class performances throughout the European campaign.
The nominees:
1. Steffon Armitage
2. Dan Carter
3. Jack Clifford
4. Elliot Daly
5. Owen Farrell
6. Vereniki Goneva
7. Guilhem Guirado
8.Juan Imhoff
9. Maro Itoje
10. George Kruis
11. Charles Piutau
12. George Smith
13. Billy Vunipola
14. Thomas Waldrom
