Rugby Transfer Round-Up: Tadhg Furlong contract situation, Exeter want giant…
Rugby NewsTuesday, 10 August 2021 at 15:39
Our weekly round-up of rugby transfer rumours. All the latest speculation linking players with moves. Please remember these are internet rumours, gathered in one place for your convenience, not RUCK stories.
GONE: Gloucester Rugby prop Conor Maguire has signed for Championship side Hartpury on a permanent move ahead of the up-coming 2021/22 season. FULL STORY
STAYING: England's Sarah McKenna has signed a new one-year contract with Premier 15s club Saracens. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Hooker Jack Hughes has agreed to join Bedford Blues permanently on a short-term contract from Northampton Saints.
PROMOTED: Duo George Hendy and Leroy O’Neil have joined Northampton Saints’ full-time Senior Academy set-up ahead of the 2021/22 season. FULL STORY
LEAVING: Despite signing a one-year extension, Tadhg Furlong is thought to be on the move next summer with several French clubs and Sale Sharks interested. FULL STORY
EXTENSIONS: Wales internationals Meg Davies, Abbie Fleming and Niamh Terry have agreed new deals to stay at Exeter for the forthcoming Premier 15s season. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Munster want to strengthen their hooking options and are keeping tabs on Newcastle Falcons’ George McGuigan ahead of the new season. FULL STORY
DEPARTURE: Leicester Tigers academy product Phil Tandoh will spend next season studying and playing in France for Stade Francais. FULL STORY
TARGET: Exeter boss Rob Baxter is looking to do some late summer shopping and is believed to be keen on Aussie lock Ryan McCauley at the Western Force. FULL STORY
LIVEWIRE: Saints have signed Fiji international scrum-half Frank Lomani from Australian side Melbourne Rebels. FULL STORY
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