Monday Evening Round Up

Scarra Ntubeni out for rest of the season

Western Province hooker Scarra Ntubeni has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury. Full story

Connacht sign prop Denis Coulson

Connacht Rugby have announce that Denis Coulson has signed for the province from French side Grenoble. Full story

Munster Rugby squad update

Gerbrandt Grobler is to undergo a scan to his ankle, while try-scorer Tommy O’Donnell is following return-to-play protocols. Full medical report

Lavanini cleared to face the All Blacks

Argentine lock Tomas Lavinni has been cleared to face the All Blacks on 9 September after he receiveded no further sanction following his red card against the Springboks on the weekend. Read more

England eye Hurricanes looseforward Brad Shields

England coach Eddie Jones has his eyes on Hurricanes and Wellington loose forward Brad Shields, according to reports in the United Kingdom. Read more

All Blacks & Canterbury lose Todd through injury

Matt Todd had a scan following Sunday's match against Otago, which has confirmed a fractured left hand and the need of a splint for 4 weeks. Full story

Springboks climb rankings, while Ireland fall

South Africa move up to third in the World Rugby Rankings, while Hong Kong match their best-ever position on a weekend when New Zealand also retained the Bledisloe Cup.

A fifth straight win for South Africa has taken them above Ireland and up to third in the World Rugby Rankings.

Mitre 10 Cup Round 2 - Round Up

A massive round 2 of the Mitre 10 Cup was played out this last weekend as we were treated to the first Ranfurly Shield Challenge of the season as well as the Battle of the Bays. See stats and highlights