Here are the latest rugby evening headlines on Tuesday, May 17.
Scrum-half Lewis Jones will permanently move to the Dragons for next season after joining on loan from Cardiff earlier this campaign.
The former Wales U20s international, now 29, has agreed terms on a permanent move ahead of the 2022/23 season, having represented Cardiff 120 times across 10 years. The half-back has made six appearances for the Dragons so far after returning to fitness in March following a bicep injury.
He joins fellow new recruits JJ Hanrahan, Sio Tomkinson, Max Clark, Angus O’Brien, Bradley Roberts, Rhodri Jones, Sean Lonsdale and George Nott in agreeing terms with Dragons.
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Director of rugby Dean Ryan said: "We’re really pleased that Lewis has signed for us after impressing throughout this season. Lewis brings energy to the squad, has shown his quality again since returning from injury and his experience will be vital for helping develop the young players coming through our system."
Jones said: "I’m delighted to sign with the Dragons and excited about the future here. It’s a fantastic group of boys here who have really welcomed me into the set-up and who are all determined to bring success to the region."
Henry Arundell's attacking instincts have drawn a comparison with Australia great Matt Giteau after Eddie Jones picked the London Irish flyer for the first time. Arundell has been fast-tracked into England's 36-man training squad which will gather in London for three days from Sunday to make initial preparations for the June 19 appointment with the Barbarians.
The 19-year-old has impressed through his devastating running from
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