Tuesday Morning Round Up

Western Force to play series of invitational matches

The Western Force will return to the field in 2018 in a World Series of seven invitational matches!

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— Western Force (@westernforce) March 6, 2018

The Western Force are set to play a series of invitational matches, dubbed World Series Rugby, from May to August, including games against the Crusaders and Rebels in June, when Super Rugby takes a break during the Test window.

Burger Odendaal named in the Bulls' touring squad

Captain Burger Odendaal has been named in the Bulls' touring squad to travel to Australia and New Zealand.

Odendaal was a late withdrawal from last Saturday's clash against the Lions due to a rib injury, but he has been cleared to travel with the team. Full squad

James Tuttle re-signs with Reds for 2019 season

Queensland Reds scrumhalf James Tuttle has put pen to paper on a new deal which will see him remain at Ballymore through 2019.

Tuttle has started the first two games of the current Super Rugby season for the Reds, kicking three of the side’s six penalty goals in their win over the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium last Friday.

 Top tries from round 25 of the Pro D2