Rugby evening headlines as scrum-half switches regions permanently and Erasmus responds to water carrier ban
Here are the latest rugby evening headlines on Tuesday, May 17.
Rugby Sport News
'We're in a good place' - 'Fresh' Munster ready for crucial derby with Leinster
Munster head coach Johann van Graan says he doesn't expect his side to show any hangover when they return to the Aviva Stadium this Saturday.
Leinster trio on European Player of the Year shortlist
James Lowe, Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris have all been included on a Leinster-dominated shortlist for EPCR European Player of the Year.
England rugby coach Jones hints at Racing approach
England coach Eddie Jones dropped a heavy hit on Tuesday that he had been approached by Racing 92 as speculation grows that he could join the Paris-based club following next year's Rugby World Cup.
Brent Naden makes switch from Canterbury Bulldogs to Wests Tigers
Brent Naden has made the switch to Wests Tigers from Canterbury Bulldogs on a deal until the end of the 2023 NRL season.
Hull KR among three Super League clubs fined by RFL over fan misbehaviour
Hull Kingston Rovers are one of three Super League clubs to have been fined for breaches of the sport's rules regarding fan misbehaviour. The Robins have been hit with a £2,000 fine by the Rugby Football League, which was the activation of a suspended fine of the same total for a breach last year.
Brad Takairangi suffers hamstring injury & latest on Frankie Halton
Hull KR have confirmed that Brad Takairangi suffered a torn hamstring during the club’s defeat to Castleford on Sunday.
'You want to show your respect' - Juggling act for Andy Friend ahead of season finale
Andy Friend says he's hoping to give some of his departing players a Sportsground swansong in their final game of the season, but says he still needs to keep a "balance" in his squad to face Zebre Parma.