Tuesday Evening Round Up

Werner Kruger signs new deal at Scarlets

South African international Werner Kruger has become the latest player to put pen to paper to agree a new deal with the Scarlets.

The experienced tight-head prop has been in Llanelli since arriving from Super Rugby side the Bulls in 2016.

JP Pietersen to leave Toulon at the end of the season

Springbok winger, JP Pietersen, will part ways with Toulon at the end of the season and is expected to return to South africa to play. The 1.9m winger has just under 150 Super Rugby games for the Sharks and just on 70 International caps.

Gareth Denman joins Coventry Rugby

Gloucester prop Gareth Denman has become Coventry Rugby’s latest new recruit.

The 28-year-old tight head makes the move from Kingsholm to the Butts Park Arena for the 2019/20 campaign.

Craig Hampson to join Ealing Trailfinders from Wasps

Ealing Trailfinders can today confirm the signing of Craig Hampson from Wasps for the 2019/20 season.

The scrum-half has been with Wasps since 2015 and has plenty of experience to bring to Trailfinders Sports Club. Full story

Clayton Blommetjies joins Leicester Tigers on loan

Scarlets have confirmed that they agreed a loan deal with Leicester Tigers for full-back Clayton Blommetjies.

The South African, who arrived from Cheetahs last summer, has moved to Welford Road for the remainder of the season as injury cover. Full story

Tom Youngs to learn his fate tomorrow following Exeter red card

Leicester Tigers captain Tom Youngs is due to appear before an independent disciplinary panel.  

 
Youngs was shown a red card by referee Tom Foley in the 56th minute of the match Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 6 April 2019. This was for making contact with Chiefs lock Ollie Atkins' head in a ruck contrary to Law 9.20(a) - dangerous play in a ruck or maul.

James Lowes appointed to Ealing Trailfinders Coaching Team

Ealing Trailfinders can today confirm that James Lowes has been appointed to the coaching team for the 2019/20 season. 

Lowes brings a wealth of experience to Trailfinders Sports Club after a long and successful career in Rugby League as well as coaching in Rugby Union in recent years. Full story

Sean Scanlon signs as Nottingham player-coach for next season

Signing for the Green and Whites in 2017, Sean has become a key figure on and off the field for Neil Fowkes’ team and, as of next year, he will be taking on the role of player-coach in the side.

He will be taking on several duties within the squad as an assistant coach. Full story

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