Thursday Evening Round Up

Dai Young signs contract extension with Wasps

Wasps have announced that director of rugby Dai Young has signed a long-term extension to his contract.

Young joined the club ahead of the 2011/12 season, and has since overseen a period of tremendous progress both on and off the field. Full story

London Irish sign Blue Bulls duo Arno Botha & Piet van Zyl

London Irish have landed South African back row Arno Botha and scrum-half Piet van Zyl from the Blue Bulls with immediate effect.

Explosive ball carrier Botha made 82 appearances for the Blue Bulls, skippering the side to the Currie Cup Final in 2016 to underline his credentials as an effective leader.

Representing the Springboks on three occasions, van Zyl is a solid acquisition for Irish as fellow number nine Brendan McKibbin continues his recovery from injury. Full story

Bayonne confirms four new player contracts

Bayonne has confirmed that Peyo Muscarditz, Alexandre Lalanne, Ugo Boniface and Saubusse Emmanuel have been offered new contracts for the upcoming seasons. Full story

Harrison previews Gloucester game

Argentinian legend Felipe Contepomi looks back on one of the greatest achievements of his career