The best and worst signings of the 2021/22 Premiership season

The 2021-22 campaign is drawing to its conclusion ahead of what will be a thrilling final between Leicester Tigers and Saracens.

In the last year or so we have seen plenty of inspired signings, but also some that simply have not worked out.

Here, RUCK reporters nominate their best and worst transfer from the last 12 or so months...

The 28-year-old impressed in a Bath shirt for a number of years before joining Wasps last summer. Despite a serious injury towards the end of the season, Stooke proved that he has what it takes to be a key player for the black and golds for years to come.

DID YOU KNOW? He played five games on loan at London Irish for the 2016 season

A year ago, few had heard of the Samoan forward but he is now starting to become a household name in the English Premiership following a series of stunning performances for Saracens. The former basketball player, who signed from Major League Rugby side the Dallas Jackals, can feature at either lock or back-row and he has all the skills to be a world-class forward.

DID YOU KNOW? He made his debut for Samoa in July 2021, playing two non-cap internationals against the Māori All Blacks before making his full debut against Tonga

The hooker, who joined from Bath last summer, has proved to be the signing of the season. An inspired campaign saw Walker win 264 line-outs and make 241 tackles (fifth highest in the whole division).

DID YOU KNOW? Walker has played for the England age groups and was part of the teams which won the 2014 and 2016 Junior World Championships

Quins took a major punt on the former NFL player but the move ultimately didn't work out with the 28-year-old making a handful of unimpressive appearances before being released at the end of the season.

DID YOU KNOW? In 2017, he made a tackle and a video of this tackle went viral. The popularity of the video ultimately caused him to leave rugby to pursue a career in American football

Fans were buzzing with the signing of the England U20 flier, especially after his man of the match debut in which he scored a brace of tries against Bristol Bears. Nevertheless, he's only managed to cross the whitewash in one of his 15 subsequent appearances.

DID YOU KNOW? On 26 January 2021 it was announced that Crossdale would be part of the shadow squad for England at the 2021 Six Nations Championship

His time in the North East has been turbulent, to say the least, with the club choosing not to extend his deal. It was a big-money signing that really didn't pay off for Dean Richards.

DID YOU KNOW? Brown married long term partner, fashion designer Eliza Scarlett Woodcock, the daughter of former England international footballer Tony Woodcock, in summer 2016