Wednesday Morning Round Up

Wednesday Morning Round Up

Brunel Explains Parra & Lopez Exclusions

Morgan Parra and Camille Lopez's absence from France's Six Nations squad is a sporting decision and nothing more, says Jacques Brunel. Full Story

Haylett-Petty Inks New Contract Extension

Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty has re-signed with Rugby Australia and Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2021 on a new two-year deal. Full Story

RFU appoints Bill Sweeney as Chief Executive Officer

Bill Sweeney has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). He joins from the British Olympic Association (BOA) where he has been Chief Executive Officer since 2013. Full Story


Tomkinson Escapes Punishment for Red Card




A SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing has found Sio Tomkinson of the Highlanders not guilty of contravening Law 9.13 Dangerous Tackling and Law 9.16 Dangerous Charge after he was issued with a Red Card during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Full Story

England squad update

Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to prepare for the clash with Wales. Maro Itoje (Saracens) will remain at PennyHill Park this week to continue with his rehabilitation. Full Story

Reds and Highlanders Name Teams

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