Tuesday Evening Round Up

Dries Swanepoel on loan to Munster

The Blue Bulls have confirmed that centre Dries Swanepoel has been invited to join Munster this week while they are in Cape Town.

It is envisaged that the 25-year-old will join the Irish club as injury cover on a short-term loan signing, subject to being granted a valid work permit. 

Willem Alberts extends his contract with Stade Français

Willem Alberts has extended his contract with Stade Francais for one season, plus an optional one.

Arriving at the Stade Français after the 2015 World Cup, the South African international has made 20 starts in 20 matches in the Top 14 and one in the European Challenge Cup.

Tom Denton to join Ealing Trailfinders from Gloucester Rugby

Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Tom Denton from Gloucester Rugby on a two-year contract.

The 30-year-old began his career with Yorkshire Carnegie under the stewardship of former England coach Stuart Lancaster, and made 60 appearances for the Headingley outfit between 2006 and 2012.  Full story

Lions Injury Report

Lions Rugby have released a statement confirming that Cyle Brink has a nerve entrapment in the right shoulder and should be available for the next Super Rugby game.

Dillon Smit injured rib cartilage but should also be ready for the next game. Full report

Scotland international Duncan Weir set to join Worcester Warriors this summer

Worcester Warriors have announced that Scotland international Duncan Weir will join the Club from Edinburgh Rugby this summer after putting pen to paper on a one-year deal.

Weir has won 27 caps for his country since his debut against France in the 6 Nations in 2012 and made two appearances at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Full story

Damian Willemse included in SA U20 squad for World Champs

Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse has been included in a 35-man Junior Bok training squad ahead of the 2018 World Rugby Under-20 Championship that kicks off in France next month.

Willemse will attend the first week of the camp but will not participate in the warm-up game against Georgia. Full story

Mike Sherry and Jeremy Loughman both sign contract extensions with Munster

Munster Rugby can confirm that hooker Mike Sherry and prop Jeremy Loughman have both signed contract extensions, while scrum-half Neil Cronin will join the province next season.

Sherry, who has made 99 appearances for the province since making his debut in 2009, has signed a one-year extension that will keep him at the province until at least June 2019. Full story

Ben Lam & Ricky Riccitelli commit to the Hurricanes

Hurricanes have confirmed that Ben Lam has signed a two-year extension beyond the 2018 season while Riccitelli, 23, has committed to the end of 2021.

26-year-old Lam is leading the try scoring statistics, having crossed eight times, while Riccitelli has started every match. Full story