Here are your rugby evening headlines for Saturday, June 13.<\/p>\n
Ospreys tie down key player<\/p>\n
The Ospreys have awarded a new contract to Wales cap Luke Morgan.<\/p>\n
Morgan has made 116 appearances for the team and scored 30 tries and has been a vital contributor on and off the field during that time.<\/p>\n
The winger originally progressed through the Ospreys<\/a> Academy and made his first debut in 2012, before making the switch to Sevens.<\/p>\n Morgan became Wales\u2019 top try scorer during his Sevens career and eventually returned to the Ospreys in 2018, making his senior Wales 15s debut the same year.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Ospreys have been such a pivotal part of my career so I\u2019m really happy to be staying here,” said Morgan.<\/p>\n “I still remember coming through the academy, making my debut in 2012, my first start after coming back in 2018, and all of those mates and memories I have made along the way.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is an exciting time to be part of the club; there\u2019s a good blend of younger boys with a lot of potential and quality experienced players.<\/p>\n JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much more<\/a><\/p>\n “We\u2019re all looking forward to playing at St Helen\u2019s next season and running out in front of our supporters, who have always backed us, especially over the last year.\u201d<\/p>\n The Ospreys have also recruited well with Australia internationals Lalakai Foketi and Liam Wright coming on board along with former Wales U20s utility-back Dan John from Exeter Chiefs.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s great to have Luke sign a new deal with the team,” said Jones.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s made over 100 appearances for the Ospreys and you don\u2019t get to those figures here without being a special player.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a credit to him that he is still able to perform to a high level after such an extensive career filled with accolades, but that speaks volumes on his commitment to himself as an athlete and his commitment to the club.<\/p>\n \u201cLukey is an extremely reliable and hard-working player that always brings a real positive energy around the group, so we\u2019re all really happy to have him continuing his career with us.\u201d<\/p>\n Ireland star diagnosed with rare issue<\/p>\n Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley could miss their summer’s Nations Championship fixtures against Australia, Japan and New Zealand as he bids to recover from a blood vessel issue that sidelined him towards the end of the season.<\/p>\n Crowley had been suffering from dead leg-like symptoms in the latter stages of his season.<\/p>\n \u201cJack, I don\u2019t anticipate he\u2019ll be involved in the early part of the internationals,\u201d said Munster head coach Clayton McMillan in an interview with the Irish Examiner.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s got a blood vessel issue in the back of his leg, which is good that something\u2019s been identified. He\u2019s got a plan around how to manage that, but it literally is just a very obscure, unfortunate thing that was really hard to diagnose.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s got a diagnosis now, he has a plan around how to get it back, and I\u2019m just not sure medically what the return to play protocols around that are.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s not like a concussion or a broken arm or leg, it\u2019s something that could literally solve itself overnight, or it might take a month or two. And that\u2019s not being cryptic, that\u2019s just the nature of what he\u2019s going through.\u201d<\/p>\n All Blacks legend shares candid warning from hospital bed<\/p>\n Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams has shared a candid warning from his hospital bed while preparing to undergo his fourth major neck surgery.<\/p>\n Speaking in a video on social media, Williams offered a stark view into life after playing.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a reminder for young athletes and parents pushing them to pursue a career as a professional athlete,\u201d Williams said.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m about to go in for I think it\u2019s my fourth operation on my neck.<\/p>\n \u201cUnderstand this is the reality sometimes of this sport that we love and that we play.\u201d<\/p>\n The former New Zealand centre added: \u201cPlease remember this, I ain\u2019t got no one here paying my bills from back in the days, no organisations, no CEOs ringing me making sure I\u2019m okay.<\/p>\n \u201cIn high-performance space, if you\u2019re not performing, what will happen? See you later with a handshake.\u201d<\/p>\n Follow all of our channels to ensure you stay up to date with the latest Welsh rugby news. Sign up to our free daily newsletter here<\/a> and our WhatsApp channel here<\/a> for all the breaking news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here are your rugby evening headlines for Saturday, June 13. 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