Thursday Round Up

Carlo Festuccia to retire at the end of the season

Wasps have announced that Italian international Carlo Festuccia will retire at the end of the 2016/17 season, after a 19-year career in professional rugby. (Read more)

Skills Coach Mike Blair joins Scotland coaching team

Former Scotland captain Mike Blair has joined Gregor Townsend's coaching staff ahead of their 2017 summer tour (full article).

Haydn Thomas confirms retirement

Exeter Chiefs' Haydn Thomas has today confirmed he will be retiring from playing at the end of the season. (Full article)

Mamuka Gorgodze retires from international rugby

Georgia captain Mamuka Gorgodze has announced his retirement from international rugby after 71 Test caps. (Read more)

Will Harries re-signs for Ealing

Will Harries has become the latest player to sign on for Ealing Trailfinders for the 2017-18 Championship season.