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Mark Bakewell has accepted the role of forwards coach at Leicester Tigers, confirmed Bristol this afternoon. The highly respected New Zealand born coach – who joined in February 2016 – agrees to a three-year deal at Welford Road and departs with immediate effect. FULL STORY
Scotland back-rower David Denton will leave Worcester Warriors for Leicester Tigers at the end of the current Premiership season. FULL STORY
Ireland international Craig Gilroy and back-row Nick Timoney have extended their contracts with Pro14 team Ulster. FULL STORY
Glasgow Warriors flanker Matt Smith has signed a new two-year contract, keeping the 21-year-old at Scotstoun until at least May 2020 FULL STORY
Wasps’ plans for next season continue to take shape after second-row Will Rowlands signed a contract extension. FULL STORY
Wasps have also confirmed that academy product Jack Willis has signed a new contract. FULL STORY
Edinburgh Rugby trio Blair Kinghorn, Damien Hoyland and Duhan van der Merwe have all committed their futures to the Scottish outfit after reaching the European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-finals last month. FULL STORY
Northampton Saints have confirmed today that prop Kieran Brookes will be leaving the Club at the end of the season. FULL STORY