Tuesday Evening Round Up

May 08, 2018
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Wasps squad for 2018/19

Director of rugby Dai Young has taken another step towards finalising his squad for next season by confirming the departure of four players when their contracts expire at the end of the current season. Full squad

Joaquín Tuculet ruled out for 6 months with knee injury

Jaguares and Pumas fullback Joaquín Tuculet suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee and will be approximately out for six months.

Tuculet sustained the injury in their 23-19 victory against Chiefs at the weekend. Full story

Ben Earl signs new contract at Saracens

Saracens have announced that Ben Earl has committed his future to the club.

The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract extension following an impressive 2017/18. Full story

Wales name 31-man summer tour squad

Cory Hill and Ellis Jenkins have been named co-captains with Cardiff Blues scrum-half Tomos Williams the sole uncapped player.

George North and Ross Moriarty are the only two Lions named.

Gregor Townsend names six uncapped players in Scotland squad

The potential debutants are split between the touring forwards and backs, with Edinburgh Rugby duo Lewis Carmichael and Jamie Ritchie joined by Glasgow Warriors back-row Matt Fagerson in the pack.

Glasgow Warriors half-backs George Horne and Adam Hastings earn the opportunity to continue a stellar debut season on the tour, alongside former Scotland U18 and Harlequins midfielder, James Lang, who also gets the call. Full squad

Ofa Tuungafasi signs until 2021 with the Blues

The Blues have confirmed that prop and All Black, Ofa Tuungafasi, has signed a deal keeping him with the club until 2021.

Tu'ungafasi made his provincial debut in 2012 in a match against Hawke's Bay and his strong performances during that season saw him debut in the Blues squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season. Full story

Highlanders sign Bryn Gatland & Marino Mikaele Tu’u

Blues first-five Bryn Gatland will join the southern club from next season for two years.
He will be joined at the club by robust young loosie, Marino Mikaele Tu’u, who has already played once for the Highlanders this season as an injury replacement. Full story

Brumbies looking for redemption over Rebels