Tuesday Morning Round Up

Tuesday Morning Round Up

Luke Jones to return to Melbourne in 2019

Former Wallabies forward Luke Jones is set to return to Melbourne in 2019 after being granted an early release from his French club Bordeaux.

According to reports, the 27-year-old could leave the club as early as December. Full story

Hurricanes announce Armstrong and Kirifi signings


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The Hurricanes have added two more players to their roster for the next two seasons after the signing of prop Fraser Armstrong and loose forward Du'Plessis Kirifi.

Armstrong, 26, was part of the Hurricanes in 2018 and has agreed to a two-year extension at the club after impressing in his rookie season when he made eight appearances. Full story


Premiership Team of the Week - Round One

Pro 14 Team of the Week


Surgery not needed for Piutau

Bristol Bears have been given the news that their star signing Charles Piutau won't need surgery and could be available for the newly promoted Premiership club as early as October.

It was initially feared that the full back – who sustained a shoulder injury in the 12-14 pre-season defeat to Connacht – could have been ruled out for 4-6 months. Full story

Leicester Tigers & Matt O’Connor part ways

Leicester Tigers have announced the departure of head coach Matt O’Connor with immediate effect.

 

Assistant coach Geordan Murphy, an eight-time Premiership title winner and double European champion in 16 years as a player at Tigers, will take charge of team affairs on an interim basis. Full story

 

Montpellier targeting England & Lion lock

According to Midi Olympique Montpellier could make to massive signings following next year's World Cup. 

The report suggests that France and Toulon captain Guilhem Guirado is on the club's shortlist with his contract with Toulon expiring after the World Cup.

The other player linked to the club is England and British and Irish lock Maro Itoje. Full story

Josh van der Flier is back in full training!

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