Nowell CV doing rounds while there is serious interest in Itoje

RUCK.co.uk takes a look at all the latest transfer stories coming from the world of rugby…

Please remember these are internet rumours, gathered in one place for your convenience, not RUCK stories.

RUMOUR: Japan’s Top League and Major League Rugby are hoping to lure England star Maro Itoje following the 2023 Rugby World Cup. FULL STORY

RE-SIGNED: Leicester Tigers have agreed new deals with six senior players, plus one from their academy. Ollie Chessum, Julian Montoya, Harry Wells, Guy Porter, James Whitcombe and Will Hurd have extended their contracts beyond the 2022-23 season. FULL STORY

STAYING: Saracens centre Duncan Taylor has signed a one-year contract extension to stay with the club through the 2022-23 season. FULL STORY

https://twitter.com/Rugbystuff/status/1560607494098915328

POWER: Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their front-row options with Australian international Scott Sio for next season. FULL STORY

Scott Sio’s long-term deal is less to do with money and more about living overseas.

He had options at the Force and Waratahs.

He passed a medical last week, thereby completing the deal.

Great season in 2022. Best in years.

— Christy Doran (@ChristypDoran) August 17, 2022

RETURN: Harlequins have re-signed lock Charlie Matthews. FULL STORY

👋 Hey @CMatthews5, long time no see!

✍️ We're delighted to announce that experienced second-row Charlie Matthews has put pen to paper and rejoined Harlequins.

📲 https://t.co/PmlH1zNTSz #COYQ pic.twitter.com/kB8jThadcL

— Harlequins 🃏 (@Harlequins) August 8, 2022

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