Sunday's transfer round-up: Genge wanted, Sale target Murray...
Rugby NewsSunday, 14 November 2021 at 13:58
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.
ALTERNATIVE: Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam is exploring the possibility of bringing Ellis Genge back to Ashton Gate if his move for Mako Vunipola falls through, according to The Rugby Paper. FULL STORY
Ellis Genge of England (digitally altered) during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
SUPERSTARS: Sale Sharks are targeting a number of internationals, including Conor Murray to replace wantaway Faf de Klerk. FULL STORY
DONE: Leicester Tigers star Gareth Evans has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 30-year-old has made the decision to retire on medical grounds. FULL STORY
REPORTS: Japanese club Green Rockets Tokatsu have turned their attention from Scotland playmaker Finn Russell to England captain Owen Farrell, who is reportedly out of contract next summer.
RETURN: Former Harlequins boss Paul Gustard is set for a return to the Premiership as defence coach with Bath, according to The Rugby Paper.
GUILDFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 19: The Harlequins Head of Rugby, Paul Gustard looks on during a Harlequins training session at Surrey Sports Park on July 19, 2018 in Guildford, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paul Gustard
SIGNED: Exeter have alleviated the loss of South African Jacques Vermeulen to injury by signing Argentina back-rower Santiago Grondona for the remainder of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Wasps have signed ex-Scotland prop Gordon Reid on a short-term deal. Last capped at the World Cup in 2019, the 34-year-old loosehead has been playing recently in the Scottish Premiership for Marr. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is reportedly investigating whether Saracens and England star Mako Vunipola would be open to a return to the city he started his professional career in. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Fly-half AJ MacGinty has agreed terms to switch to Bristol Bears ahead of the 2022/23 campaign, we are delighted to reveal. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Exeter Chiefs second-row Sam Skinner has been put top of the shopping list of a pair of Premiership clubs according to the latest reports. FULL STORY
ver the last week, where it is believed he has had meetings with Bath and Worcester Warriors. FULL STORY
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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