Friday Evening Round Up

Scots welcome Jacob Atkins and Oli Curry to The Athletic Ground

London Scottish have secured the signings of Jacob Atkins from London Irish and Oli Curry from Ealing Trailfinders until the end of the season.

Atkins has joined from Premiership side London Irish on dual registration and will provide some much needed cover at fly-half after Jake Sharp suffered a hamstring injury against Ealing Trailfinders and Owain Davies is away with the Army. Full story

Cornish Pirates v Yorkshire Carnegie – Match Postponed

Corish Pirates have confirmed that, following a pitch inspection carried out by an independent official at the Mennaye Field today, it has been decided to postpone Sunday’s scheduled Cornish Pirates versus Yorkshire Carnegie match in the Championship. Read more

Joe Taufete’e committs his future to Warriors

USA international Joe Taufete’e has committed his future to Warriors by signing a new two-year deal.

The hooker first made the switch to Sixways in December 2016 and made his debut at Brive in the European Challenge Cup the following month.Full story

Malcolm Marx claims three 2017 SA Rugby Awards

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx was rewarded with three awards following a sublime season in 2017, including being named the SA Rugby Player of the Year.

The 23-year-old star from the Lions was also named the SA Rugby Young Player (U23) and Super Rugby Player of the Year for 2017. See full list of winners here

Fleck names Stormers Super Rugby Squad

Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 47-man squad for the upcoming 2018 Super Rugby season.

Experienced loose forward Siya Kolisi, who currently has 89 caps for the Stormers, continues in the leadership role he took up last year, with lock Eben Etzebeth his vice-captain. Full squad

Six Nations: France make three changes for Scotland clash

France coach Jacques Brunel made three changes in his home team for the match against Scotland in the Six Nations.

Marco Tauleigne, Lionel Beauxis and Geoffrey Doumayrou enter the starting XV.

In third row, Bordeaux Marco Tauleigne (UBB) replaces Kevin Gourdon, injured, while Louis Picamoles is on the bench.

Rory Duncan to join Worcester Warriors as Head Coach

Worcester Warriors have today announced that Rory Duncan will join the Club as Head Coach this summer.

The 40-year-old is currently Head Coach of Guinness Pro 14 side the Cheetahs and will make the move to Sixways when his contract finishes at the end of the season. Full story

Dan Leavy On His Selection For Ireland