Tuesday Round-Up
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Tuesday Round-Up
Monye to retire: Harlequins and England international Ugo Monye is to retire at the end of this campaign. The winger who has racked up over 230 appearances for Quins to date, announced on Monday that it was time to hang up his boots. Monye said it was a desicion that he had not taken lightly and that he was proud of his 13 years at Quins. Monye has won 14 international caps and also claimed 2 caps for the British & Irish Lions. Quins Director of Rugby Conor O'Shea claimed that Monye "Will always be one of the greats of the club" and "that he hopes that he will be around the club in some capacity for many years to come"
Manu Edinburgh bound: Edinburgh have announced the signing of Highlanders back row Nasi Manu on a two year deal. The Scotish side announced that they agreed a deal for the Highlanders co-captain to join the Guinness Pro12 side for the 2015/16 season. Manu is a dynamic back row who will bring excitement to Edinburgh and the Pro12 in general with his great ball handling skills and strength. The 26 year old has yet to be capped by the All Blacks, brings a great deal of Super Rugby experience with over 60 caps to his name and also a title, which he won with the Crusaders in 2008.
Dan Hayes
