Reports in France suggest Harlequins set to lose highest-paid player
According to recent reports in France, André Esterhuizen is considering leaving his current club, Harlequins, to join Lyon as a replacement for Josua Tuisova. Harlequins’ CEO Laurie Dalrymple has rubbished the reported departure, tweeting: “No he’s not!,”
Siya Kolisi to join Racing 92 (Rugby World)
An early release, a bumper deal, a new “long-term collaboration” between two clubs. There are a lot of interesting details about the deal that sees Siya Kolisi leave the Sharks early to join Racing 92 after the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
Northampton Saints sign England forward
Saints have announced the signing of Curtis Langdon, an England international hooker, for the 2023/24 season.
The 25-year-old has previously played for Sale Sharks in the Gallagher Premiership and London Irish’s academy.
Langdon recently joined Montpellier Hérault in the Top 14 league after his former team, Worcester Warriors, entered administration. Langdon has represented England at the Under-20 level and made his senior international debut in 2021.
He is excited to join the Saints and hopes to contribute to the team’s success and potentially earn more international caps.
