Wednesday Evening Round Up

Conor O'Shea Names Italy Touring Squad

O'Shea has selected a number of player's that participated in the 6 Nations this year, with Benetton Rugby prop Cherif Traore the only debutant in the squad, while Michele Campagnaro and Luca Morisi return to the squad. Full squad

Ruaridh Jackson re-signs with Glasgow Warriors

Ruaridh Jackson will be staying at Glasgow Warriors next season after a successful return to the club ahead of this campaign.

The 30-year-old re-signed for the Warriors after three years playing in the English Premiership and has been ever present in the starting XV during Dave Rennie’s debut season at the club. Full story

Nathan Charles & Rory Jennings to leave Bath

Bath Rugby can confirm Nathan Charles has left the Club to join Melbourne Rebels, whilst Rory Jennings will depart for London Scottish at the end of the season. Full story

Ally Hogg to retire from professional rugby

Ally Hogg has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season after a career which has included 48 Scotland caps and 175 appearances for Newcastle Falcons. Full story

Cokanasiga to join Bath on loan

Joe Cokanasiga is set to join Bath Rugby on loan for the 2018-19 Premiership campaign following Exiles' relegation to the Championship, according to ESPN.

The powerful and pacy winger signed a four-year contract with London Irish in October 2017, however the Irish coaching staff are willing to send their prized asset to the Rec in order to continue his development and to ensure that the squad does not dissipate any further. Full story

Dean Richards extends Newcastle Falcons stay

Having steered them to their best season in two decades, Dean Richards has confirmed he has signed a new three-year deal to extend his stay as Newcastle Falcons’ director of rugby. Full story