, both Brive and Racing 92 have contracted the powerhouses agent over a possible move to the Top 14.
Stuart Hogg has shut down a report linking the Scotland fullback with a move to Japan when his contract at Exeter runs out.
Speaking to Rugby Pass, Laidlaw said: “I have spoken to Stuart a few times – and a couple of other players as well,
“It seems they like the sound of the short seasons in Japan.
“Stuart is still in contract at Exeter as far as I’m aware, but I have spoken to a few players who are turning their heads and are potentially looking for something different. It is a great place to come and play for a few years, especially if like me you are at the end of your career.”
Nevertheless, Hogg took to his Instagram to rubbish the report.
"Nonsense like this doesn't help in the slightest," wrote Hogg on Instagram.
"I'd be lying to say I haven't spoken to Green about his life in Japan, as a mate and admirer of his career,"
"I care about the petit general. But, I won' be going anywhere near Japan as I don't believe it's the right thing for me or my family."
Stuart Hogg facts:
- Hogg got married in 2016 to long-term partner Gill and they have three children together, Archie, Olivia and George.
- JK Rowling once said Hogg would be a squib in the Harry Potter universe, which means he is wizard born with no magical powers. However, the author later changed her statement and said the Scottish star would be a wizard.
- Hogg received back-to-back Player of the Six Nations awards, in 2016 and 2017
- His guilty pleasure is watching
Countdown and he says: “I’m the king of three- or four-letter words.”
- Hogg’s brother Graham played for Scotland in the World Sevens Series
Transfer Round-Up: Mike Brown signs and Marland Yarde’s Premiership return
RUCK RUGBY takes a look at all the latest transfer stories with their rugby Transfer Round-Up.
Marland Yarde's Premiership return
Reports in France suggest former England winger Marland Yarde, who is currently with Bayonne until the end of the season could sign with London Irish for the 2023/24 Premiership season.
Yarde played for the Barbarians in November but has been without a club side leaving, leaving Sale Sharks earlier in the season by mutual consent.
He had previously been looking at a move to Australia.
Rebels sign English lock
Last week, Tim Cardall joined the Rebels after playing four years for Premiership Rugby side, Wasps Rugby Football Club, where the twenty-six-year-old played 23 matches for the Coventry Club.
Head Coach Kevin Foote said: “It’s massive to have the quality of someone like Tim Cardall come down from top level English rugby and help cover for the loss of Matty Philip.
Bidding war for Moriarty
Wales international Ross Moriarty could return to the Premiership next season with Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints bidding for his services.
Ross Moriarty of Wales looks to evade Jamie George of England Rugby during the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 26th 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Aki going nowhere
Connacht head coach Andy Friend dismissed reports of Bundee Aki joining Munster as mere "paper talk." "Bundee will definitely be staying with us," Friend said, adding that the rumours are just "paper talk" as far as he knows.
Mike Brown impresses on trial
The former England fullback will sign for Leicester Tigers this week after initially joining on trial, according to RUCK sources.
Brown holds 72 England caps, but has been inactive in top-level play since leaving Newcastle at the end of last season.
When he was unable to obtain a Premiership contract for the current season, retirement was assumed.
However, despite being 37, Brown still wants to make a return.
Exeter sign Mike Williams
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Mike Williams has signed for the club from Bath. The Zimbabwean-born forward has agreed a move to Devon, and is a useful signing in the midst of the expected player exodus come the end of the season.
Williams made sporadic appearences for the Blue Bulls in South Africa, before moving to the Northern Hemisphere in 2013. He first arrived at Worcester Warriors, racking up 51 caps for the club, before a longer spell at Leicester. After winning 80 caps over four years at Welford Road, Williams moved on to Bath in 2019.
Sarries borrow Bath star
Saracens have announced the signing of back-rower Tom Ellis on a short-term loan deal.
Ellis made his professional rugby debut with Bath Rugby in 2014 and has made over 100 appearances for the Gallagher Premiership club.
Quins star Dino Lamb commits
The 6ft 5in, 119kg lock who can also cover backrow has made over 70 appearances for the senior side since making his debut in September 2017 against Northampton Saints.
The powerful forward was a part of the matchday squad that claimed a dramatic 40-38 victory in the highest-ever scoring Gallagher Premiership final in 2021 to clinch Harlequins’ second Premiership trophy.
A product of the Harlequins Academy, Lamb becomes the latest player to recommit to the squad ahead of the 2023/24 season, following scrum-half Danny Care and prop Simon Kerrod, in addition to new signings Joe Launchbury and Will Porter who will join the Club over the summer.
Leicester sign FOUR
Leicester Tigers have looked to strengthen their squad for the 2023/24 Premiership season by confirming not one but FOUR new signings.
Yesterday, England internationals Dan Cole and Dan Kelly are among five Leicester Tigers to sign new contracts.
Prop Cole, 35, and 21-year-old centre Kelly have committed to Tigers a week after former Leicester boss Steve Borthwick called them up to the England squad for the Six Nations.
Exeter want FIVE new players
xeter Chiefs have got a serious rebuild on their hands after a sixth first team star confirmed his departure from the club.
It’s already been revealed that key players Sam Simmonds (Montpellier), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Montpellier), Joe Simmonds (Pau), Dave Ewers (Ulster), Jannes Kirsten (Bulls) and Harry Williams (Montpellier) will all leave the club.
Sale Sharks let two go
Sam Hill and Dom Barrow are expected to depart the club at the end of the season.
New club want Jack Willis
Willis joined Toulon until the end of the seasonfollowing Wasps demise.
Reports in France now suggest that Bordeaux Begles are in hot pursuit of the Englishman, with Midi Olympique reporting that the west coast club have opened discussions with the player.
Four clubs want Vunipola
England number 8 Billy Vunipola is reportedly wanted by FOUR clubs with his time at Saracens expected to end in the summer.
According to Midi
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