TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Cipriani deal done, Tuilagi update, Burns returns...
Rugby NewsWednesday, 17 March 2021 at 13:38
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
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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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