Wednesday Morning Round Up

November 07, 2018
1780
Ultimate Rugby

Son of New Zealand Rugby League Star Hugh McGahan signs for Reds

The Queensland Reds have bolstered their backline depth for 2019 signing former Auckland Blues playmaker Matt McGahan, plus Queensland outside backs pairing Jock Campbell and Teti Tela. Full story

Saints hand Ehren Painter first senior contract

Northampton Saints have today announced that Ehren Painter has penned his first senior contract at Franklin’s Gardens.

The 20-year-old tighthead prop – who made his first-team debut in Black, Green and Gold back in April – has signed a deal that will keep him at the Club for at least two more seasons until 2021. Full story

Ashley-Cooper surprised by recall & opens up on World Cup desire

Wallabies utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper revealed that the prospect of a fourth Rugby World Cup campaign has been driving him since the moment the 2015 journey was done but even he can’t quite believe he is on this year’s November Test squad.

Ashley-Cooper opened about his desire to vie for a Rugby World Cup win, in what would be his fourth campaign in 2019. Full story

Controversial referee calls in test rugby