Friday Morning Round Up
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Taylor signs through 2021
Codie Taylor is the first All Black to commit through to 2021. Full story
Wallabies announce vice-captains & Bledisloe Cup squad
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named experienced duo Will Genia and Bernard Foley as vice-captains ahead of the opening Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand. Full squad
Halfpenny signs a national dual contract
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has committed his future to regional rugby and Wales by signing a three year National Dual Contract. Full story
Rugby Canada & Mark Anscombe part ways
“On behalf of everyone at Rugby Canada, I would like to thank Mark for his commitment to the organization and the program, we wish him every success in the future,” said Dixon. Full story
Waikato sign Hurricanes centre Pita Ahki
Ahki heads south from North Harbour, his province since 2011, to replace Willis Halaholo. Full story
Tiaan Falcon & Luke Jacobson sign with Chiefs
Falcon's signing along with that of his Baby Blacks captain, Waikato loose forward Luke Jacobson. Jacobson has committed to the Chiefs until 2020. Full story
Dragons add Marnitz to coaching staff
Marnitz joins the Dragons from South African side Blue Bulls where he took on the role of backs and defence coach and most recently head coach. Full story
"Jaco Peyper was our nr 1 choice" - Scott Robertson