Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Dylan Hartley re-signs new Saints deal and re-appointed as captain

Northampton Saints has today announced that Dylan Hartley has both signed a new contract and been appointed as the club’s captain for the second time. Full story

Southern Kings and Cheetahs set to join PRO12


PRO12 broke their silence today on getting two more teams for next season, confirming that "advanced & positive discussions are taking place with the SA Union regarding the introduction of two teams into an expanded PRO12 Championship." Full story

Vermeulen out for three months after undergoing surgery


Springboks No 8 Duane Vermeulen is set to miss the Rugby Championship after undergoing groin surgery. Full story

Lions announce junior contracts

Four Junior Springboks, Wandisile Simelane, Jeanluc Cilliers, Reinhardt Nothnagel and Len Massyn have been contracted by the Lions Rugby. Full story

Pollard, Cronjé invited to Bok assessment camp

The Springboks have invited 14 players to a medical and conditioning assessment camp next week, along with experienced flyhalves Handré Pollard and Lionel Cronjé. See full squad

Getting to know Munster's new signing, Chris Farrell

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