Transfer latest: Burns leaving Leicester, Cipriani snubs USA...
Rugby NewsThursday, 23 June 2022 at 08:38
A run down of up to date rugby union transfer news from around the world…
GONE: Leicester Tigers have now lost five international stars after Argentina centre Juan Pablo Socino confirmed his departure from the club.
STAYING: Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi has extended his stay at Montpellier after signing a new contract with the Top 14 club. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Versatile forward Morgan Eames has joined the Bears from French Pro D2 side Béziers, the club can confirm. FULL STORY
ADDED: London Irish have confirmed the signing of Exeter University centre Tom Hitchcock for the 2022/23 season.
GONE: In news that will likely start a domino effect, Matt To’omua will head overseas to Japan, paving the way for the Rebels to go after two of the biggest names in Australian rugby. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Newcastle Falcons have signed Argentina international centre Matias Moroni on a two-year deal from Premiership champions Leicester Tigers. FULL STORY
GONE: Bristolian stalwart Joe Joyce has taken the decision to depart Bristol Bears at the end of the 2022/23 season to join Irish province Connacht. FULL STORY
CHANGE: Former England fly-half Danny Cipriani is set to snub Dallas Jackals for a big money move to Japan. FULL STORY
STAYING: Wales wing Alex Cuthbert has signed a new deal that will keep him at the Ospreys until beyond the next World Cup. FULL STORY
CONCLUSION: Tigers hero Freddie Burns, who has one more year left to run on his contract with Leicester, could become a target to finish his career in Japan. FULL STORY
STAYING: Montpellier Number 8 Zach Mercer has pledged to see out the final year of his contract with Montpellier, firmly closing the door on a return to the Premiership and Eddie Jones’ England squad. FULL STORY
DEPARTURE: One and done. Loose forward Pablo Matera won’t be back for a second year at the Crusaders. FULL STORY
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