Daily News Round-Up

Retirements, injuries and suspensions; we take a glance at the day's top news stories.

Clifford announces retirement

Harlequins and England back row Jack Clifford has confirmed today that he has been forced to retire through injury.

Robert Baloucoune out with injury

Ulster Rugby winger Robert Baloucoune has been ruled out for "a number of months" with a hamstring injury just as the side is set to return to PRO14 action this weekend against Connacht.

Malcolm Marx set for Japan move

Springbok hooker Malcomb Marx will be making Kubota Spears his next destination.

Nanai and Fekitoa both suspended

Melani Nanai and Malakai Fekitoa have both received suspensions after transgressions during Round 14 this past weekend. Nanai has been dealt a three-match ban while Fekitoa will sit out just one game.

Tomi Lewis signs new Scarlets contract

Flying wing Tomi Lewis has become the latest player to agree a new contract for the 2020-21 season.

Glasgow Warriors lose Leone Nakarawa for clash against Edinburgh

The Fiji international will miss both of this month’s derby fixtures at BT Murrayfield after being allowed permission to remain in his homeland for parental leave.