Wednesday Evening Round Up

Connacht Rugby confirm Marnitz Boshoff release

Boshoff has requested to return home to be closer to his family after the sudden and tragic passing of his father earlier this year. Full story

Kevin Foote appointed new Perth Spirit coach

Perth Spirit has appointed Kevin Foote as Head Coach for the 2017 National Rugby Championship. Full story

Cory Jane retiring?

Just walked away from my locker at the Hurricanes training facility, where I've spent well over a decade for the last time..

— Cory Jane (@CoryJane1080) August 1, 2017

Claire Molloy confirmed as Ireland Women's Captain

Molloy who has been capped 53 times for Ireland, takes over the captaincy from Niamh Briggs, who was ruled out earlier this week with injury. Full story

Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw arrives at his new club, @top14rugby holders @ASMOfficiel 👏🏻 #AllTheBest pic.twitter.com/PCGVtUtctL

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) August 2, 2017

Currie Cup line ups

Natal Sharks vs Griquas

Michael Hooper new Wallabies captain, All Blacks training squad for the Rugby Championship, Hurricanes sign Finlay Christie, Liam Coltman injured & more here