Rugby Transfer Round-Up: Kearney returns, Nowell signs

STAYING: London Irish scrum-half Rory Brand has signed a contract extension. FULL STORY

EXTENSION: Worcester Warriors utility back Jamie Shillcock has agreed a contract extension that will run to the end of the 2023-24 season. FULL STORY

Worcester Warriors utility back Jamie Shillcock has agreed a contract extension.

🏉https://t.co/ziSGOGdYKR pic.twitter.com/ofufPOLj6d

— BBC ScrumV (@BBCScrumV) June 30, 2021

RETURN: Wales international Scott Williams is set to return home to the Scarlets after three seasons with the Ospreys. FULL STORY

Exclusive: Wales international Scott Williams set to sign for Scarlets after being let go by Ospreys https://t.co/1QFHccPldE

— WalesOnline Rugby (@WalesRugby) June 30, 2021

NEWS: Homegrown Western Force prop Kieran Longbottom has paid tribute to the Perth-based franchise after announcing his retirement from rugby. FULL STORY

PHOTO: Kieran Longbottom shows he can be a bit hot-headed at times #SuperRugby pic.twitter.com/AL8Jdf4xmX

— Super Rugby (@SuperRugby) May 31, 2014

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