have since suggested he has agreed a deal with Montpellier.
A strange sin bin power play is part of the innovative laws that are reportedly set to be trialed by England’s RFU in a Premiership and Championship hybrid competition next year.
, RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea has presented a number of law reforms that could be used in the new cup competition.
One of the trials is a sin bin power play, which allows each captain can nominate an opposition player to spend 10 minutes in the bin once a game.
FULL LIST OF PRIORITIES:
- A sin-bin ‘Power Play’, where each captain can nominate an opposition player to spend 10 minutes in the bin once a game
- Incentivising tries scored from outside the opposition’s 22
- Reducing the amount of kick-tennis
- Reducing the time wasted by reset scrum
The proposals will be presented to the RFU board on January 25 before a council meeting on February 14.
Transfer Round-Up: Cowan-Dickie talks to Bristol and Cipriani hints Wasps return
Cheslin Kolbe quits
Springboks winger Cheslin Kolbe is set to quit the Top 14 in France before the start of the next World Cup.
Cowan-Dickie leaving Exeter?
Another player out of contract is England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie.
According to The Rugby Paper, ‘he has been speaking to the Top 14 sides Montpellier and Clermont Auvergne, while Bristol Bears have made him an offer,’
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Tom Cruse signs with Edinburgh
have signed veteran hooker Tom Cruse on a short-term deal. The 33-year-old joins the club with immediate effect, having left Wasps after the English Premiership side entered administration last month.
The former Sale Sharks and London Irish front-row has been brought in to add depth to the squad, with both Adam McBurney and Dave Cherry expected to miss time through injury.
Cokanasiga London Irish-bound
England winger Joe Cokanasiga is set to depart Bath as the black, blue and whites look to reduce their current wage bill to accommodate new signings.
According to The Rugby Paper, London Irish are bidding to re-sign the England speedster ahead of the 2023/24 Premiership season.
The Exiles want the powerhouse to return to the club where he started his career as a replacement for Ollie Hassell-Collins, who is on the verge of agreeing a move to Leicester Tigers.
Bath forward departs
Bath Rugby have confirmed Jamie Shillcock’s time at the club has come to an end.
The 25-year-old joined the Blue, Black and White as short-term injury cover at fly-half and full-back.
He started on debut against Leicester Tigers and helped Johann van Graan’s side to victory against their age-old rivals.
On his departure, Shillcock said on Instagram: “And just like that my time at Bath Rugby has come to an end.
“Enjoyed the past month massively and thanks for having me, but looking forward to what comes next.”
Falcons forward departs
Former England U20s star George Merrick has left Newcastle Falcons with ‘immediate effect’ – the club have confirmed.
The mid-season exit will allow the lock-forward to join a French club, which Newcastle did not name in the statement.
Argentina international joins London Irish
London Irish have today confirmed the signing of Argentina international Ignacio Ruiz.
The 21-year-old hooker joins up with the Exiles with immediate effect, adding to Irish’s already plentiful contingent of Argentine talent.
Ruiz has played a part in Argentina’s recent strong form, coming off the bench in wins over Scotland in July as well as aiding in Los Pumas’ first win over England in 13 years in the Autumn Nations Series.
Declan Kidney, London Irish Director of Rugby, pronounced his delight in being able to tie down Ruiz’s services.
“I’d like to welcome Ignacio to the Club, myself and the coaching team believe he will be a great fit here as an Exile and will be made to feel welcome by his fellow countrymen and new teammates alike.
“His capabilities have been trusted on the international stage recently, his impressive showings at such a young age have made him a great prospect so we are delighted to have him here with us.”
Cipriani could now rejoin Wasps
Wasps are reportedly set to make an offer to former fly-half Danny Cipriani to be the face of the new club when they return for the 2023/24 Championship season.
The 35-year-old, who is set to spend the first half of 2023 overseas in either Japan or the USA, could rejoin his former club as the marquee signing next summer according to RUCK sources.
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