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.
STAYING: Front-rower Bryan Byrne has extended his contract at Bristol Bears after a string of impressive displays for the club. FULL STORY
RETURN: Former England out-half Freddie Burns will be playing for his old club Leicester in next season’s Gallagher Premiership after he decided to limit his Japanese adventure to just a single year. FULL STORY
STALWART: Championship leaders Ealing Trailfinders are reported to be interested in signing long serving Gloucester Rugby centre Henry Trinder for next season. FULL STORY
UPDATE: Lee Blackett has responded to speculation that Wasps are in the running to sign Manu Tuilagi from Sale Sharks at the end of this season. FULL STORY
PROSPECT: Saints have handed a new contract to talented back Tommy Freeman. The 20-year-old has started to establish himself in the first team this season. FULL STORY
DONE: Wasps have signed experienced Worcester Warriors scrum-half Francois Hougaard on a deal which begins next season. FULL STORY
DONE: The Ospreys have announced the signing of promising young Irishman Will Hickey on a two-year contract. FULL STORY
GOODBYE: Ireland and Munster back row CJ Stander has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of this season. FULL STORY
STAYING: Prop Lloyd Fairbrother will aim to overtake Dragons legend Adam Black to be top of the props after signing a new two-year contract. FULL STORY
STAYING: Exciting young fly-half talent Jac Lloyd has agreed professional terms with the Bristol Bears Senior Academy ahead of the 2021/22 season. FULL STORY
DONE: Worcester have signed Kyle Hatherell, one of the brightest talents in the Greene King IPA Championship, from Jersey Reds.FULL STORY
RETURN: England international fly-half Danny Cipriani is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ with a club as he prepares to make his Gallagher Premiership return. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Pacey wing Niyi Adeolokun has extended his stay at Bristol Bears, signing a new one-year deal at Ashton Gate, the club can confirm. FULL STORY
Magical break by Tommy Freeman ⚡
High tackle from Arron Reed wasn't enough to stop @SaintsRugby as Teimana Harrison dots down with the approval of TMO 👏
#GallagherPrem
All professional sports people are told “you will know when the time is right to hang up your boots”. It’s a sentiment one cannot fully comprehend until that day arrives.
For me, that time has come, and I hereby publicly announce my retirement from all forms of rugby.
👦 18-years-old
🔟 Fly half
🐻 Represented Bears from U15-U18
💬 “Jac is a fly half with great potential who perfectly fits the club’s long-term plan and vision."
🗣️ Pat Lam