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Ospreys announce signing of Tom Cowan-Dickie as injury replacement
Ospreys announce signing of Tom Cowan-Dickie as injury replacement
Tom Cowan-Dickie has joined the Ospreys today in a move that will provide cover for Sam Parry and Dewi Lake, who have both picked up injuries over the last few weeks.
Tom Cowan-Dickie was most recently signed with Leicester Tigers and will now turn his attention to finishing the season strong with the Ospreys.
A product of the Exeter Chiefs academy, Cowan-Dickie has also represented England U19s, Cornish Pirates and England Counties during his career.
He made his Tigers debut in September 2021 as a sub and then scored his first try in November 2021, securing a four-try bonus point with a last-minute score against Bath. In December 2021, his move to Leicester became a permanent deal as he signed a contract until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Head Coach, Toby Booth, said: “With the recent injuries to Sam and Dewi, Tom will provide us with important depth at the hooker position.
“Alongside ability, Tom comes with a wealth of experience that will be invaluable to the younger players in our squad, especially when you consider our injuries and contribution to the Welsh squad.”
Tom Cowan-Dickie said: “After speaking with the coach, I knew the opportunity to join the Ospreys was too good to miss.
“The Ospreys’ rich history, coupled with their quality performances in the Heineken Champions Cup this year, played a key part in making my decision to come here.”
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British & Irish Lion to join Glasgow Warriors
Sutherland to join Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors can confirm that Scotland prop Rory Sutherland will join the club this summer.
The British and Irish Lion joins the Scotstoun-outfit from French side Oyonnax, making the move to Scotstoun on a two-year deal as Franco Smith’s squad continues to take shape.
The confirmation of the loose-head prop’s move to Glasgow also comes on the eve of his involvement in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin, where he is in contention to win his 30th cap for Scotland, part of the match day squad.
The 31-year-old Sutherland will bring a dynamic ball-carrying presence to the Warriors in addition to a solid platform at the set-piece.
After making his debut for Edinburgh in 2014, the prop went on to make 91 appearances in the capital before a summer switch to Worcester Warriors in 2021.
A short-term stint with Ulster followed after Worcester’s demise in 2022, running out on 12 occasions for the Irish province.
Sutherland’s form for Scotland across the 2020 and 2021 campaigns saw him selected for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, joining future Glasgow team-mate Zander Fagerson amongst the front-row options.
He became the first Scottish prop to represent the invitational squad since the late Tom Smith when selected for the first Test, playing just under an hour in the 22-17 victory over the Springboks.
Sutherland said: “The past couple of years have been tough since I had to leave Worcester. I’ve been at a few clubs and I haven’t had the consistency I’d have liked in my game. This move to Glasgow, and back to Scotland, offers me the chance to work on getting that back into my rugby.
“Glasgow is a really successful team, so to be offered the chance to come to Scotstoun is attractive for any player. For me, it allows me to come back home, and be closer to my family, which will work wonders for me.
“I’ve gotten close to some of the Glasgow players while in camp with Scotland and they talk highly of Franco and the culture in the club. I’m looking forward to that and getting back to the homeland!”
Head Coach Smith added: “We are pleased to be able to add a prop of Rory’s calibre to our squad ahead of next season.
“His qualities will make him a real asset to our playing group, as we continue to develop our strength in every position.
“We look forward to seeing him in action at Scotstoun over the next couple of seasons and we know that the Warrior Nation will welcome him to our club.”
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Ulster sign South-African winger
Werner Kok to sign with Ulster
The powerful South African Sharks winger and former World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year will join the province on a two-year deal in the summer.
A destructive and dynamic winger, who is known for his work-rate, Kok’s all- action play has earned him the nickname ‘Tarzan’, with a nod to his athleticism and flowing locks.
The 31-year-old is a former Blitzbok champion and has been a stalwart for his nation in the Sevens game, with honours including a 2014 Commonwealth Games Gold and a bronze medallist at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Those skills and fitness in the Sevens have transferred to success in the 15s game, with Kok showing impressive try-scoring form for the Sharks since joining in 2020, following stints at Western Province and French Top 14 giants, Toulouse.
Kok has also shown his ball-carrying and tackling ability in the centre position for the Sharks, making him an exciting option for Ulster’s backfield.
Bryn Cunningham, Head of Rugby Operations and Recruitment added:
“Werner will add something different to our group with his vast experience across the Sevens game and 15s, where he has showcased his own exciting brand of rugby.
I think he will fit in well with the talented backs in the squad, as we look to develop our options in the backfield.
Werner’s competitiveness and tenacity in both an attacking sense and defensively, will fit right in with the energy we want this team to play with.”
Kok added:
“I am looking forward to starting a new adventure in my career with Ulster Rugby and can’t wait to become an Ulster man!
I want to thank Ulster and the team for this incredible opportunity. I hope to make you proud on and off the field.
Moving from South Africa will be a big change for me and my wife but it’s a challenge that we are very excited for. See you soon Belfast!”
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Munster To Play All Blacks XV
Munster Rugby are pleased to confirm that the province will take on the All Blacks XV on Saturday November 2nd at Thomond Park (5.30pm).
Since the redevelopment of Thomond Park in 2008, Munster Rugby have hosted international opposition in the form of the All Blacks, Australia and the Māori All Blacks at the Limerick venue.
More recently Munster Rugby have hosted sold-out clashes against South Africa A and the Crusaders in Cork’s SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in November 2022 and February 2024.
Commenting on today’s announcement Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan said: “We will be delighted to welcome the All Blacks XV to Thomond Park in November as part of their Northern Hemisphere tour.
“We have a long and rich history of hosting international sides and I’m sure November’s match will add another exciting chapter to this tradition.”
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