Thursday Evening Round Up

Paul Marshall to retire from rugby

After 12 years, 204 caps, 122 points and 24 tries for Ulster Rugby, Paul Marshall has decided to retire at the end of this season. Full story

Joseph ruled out for remainder of the season

Bath centre Jonathan Joseph has been ruled out of action for the remainder of the season after injuring his left foot during the first half of Bath’s 41-6 defeat at Allianz Park last Sunday. Full story

Matt Bolwell and Sam Matavesi re-sign for Cornish Pirates

Cornish Pirates have confirmed that Back-rower Matt Bolwell and hooker Sam Matavesi have each signed a further one-year contract with the club. Full story

Christian Day to retire from professional rugby

Northampton Saints can today announce that veteran lock Christian Day will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2017/18 season.

The 34-year-old second row has been a part of the furniture at Franklin’s Gardens since 2008, winning a plethora of silverware in his time at the Club – including an Anglo-Welsh Cup, two European Challenge Cups, and the Premiership title. Full story

George Simpson and Ben Williams sign for Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders can today announce two for the 2018-19 season, with Ben Williams and George Simpson both joining the club from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Read more

Reon Joseph signs two-year contract extension

Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed that winger Reon Joseph has signed a new two-year contract extension with the club.

 The 19-year-old has been with the Pro Academy throughout the 2017/18 campaign and burst on to the scene when making his debut against Yorkshire Carnegie on Tuesday night. 

Mulipola signs for Newcastle Falcons

Leicester Tigers star Logovi’i Mulipola will be a Newcastle Falcons player next season after the destructive prop agreed a deal to join the Kingston Park club. Full story

Read & Coles in doubt for June Tests

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has reported that All Blacks captain Kieran Read and hooker Dane Coles are doubtful starters for the June international series against France.

 In an interview with NZME, Hansen has said that the national side would take a very cautious approach to their return from injury, given neither have fronted for their Super Rugby teams so far this season.  Read more