RUCK RUGBY takes a look at all the latest transfer stories with their rugby Transfer Round-Up/
GRAHAM DEPARTS NEWCASTE:
The Newcastle Falcons flanker will leave the club at the end of the current season to join French club, Carcassonne.
Graham, aged 30, has made 95 appearances for the Falcons since joining from Jersey in 2017, scoring 17 tries.
DIAMOND CLOSES IN ON RETURN
Diamond and Lee Blackett have been reportedly linked with a move north of the border.
It has been rumoured that Edinburgh are viewing Diamond and Blackett as potential replacements to Mike Blair, with the Scotsman expected to leave Edinburgh at the end of the season.
BARRETT GOING NOWHERE:
All Blacks forward Scott Barrett is set to continue building his legacy in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2025.
WALES TRIO TO DEPART:
Liam Williams is heading to the Far East while wing Josh Adams remains of interest to Lyon. Prop Tomas Francis also has admirers in France at Bordeaux and Stade Francais.
QUINS STAR COMMITS:
Commenting on his new deal, Kenningham said: “There’s nowhere else I’d rather be than at this club and I’m delighted to have signed a new deal with my boyhood team.
“Quins do things in a way no one else can and it’s genuinely so enjoyable to be able to play the Harlequins Way, which is so strongly connected to the DNA and history of the Club.
“I already have some fantastic memories and have enjoyed some amazing days over the last two and a half seasons and I can’t wait to make many more with this group.”
LAVININI MOVING ON AGAIN
Argentinian second-row Tomas Lavanini is reportedly considering heading to the exit at Top 14 side Clermont.
JONES TEMPTS TUILAGI AND VUNIPOLA:
Billy Vunipola, the Saracens powerhouse, is currently exploring his options in Japan as his contract with the Premiership leaders is set to expire this summer.
According to The Rugby Paper, the England number 8 could be joining England teammate Manu Tuilagi in Japan and has enlisted the help of former Red Rose head coach Eddie Jones.
NEWCASTLE ADD FORMER WASPS FORWARD:
Hooker Corbin Thunder has signed for Newcastle Falcons with immediate effect.
The former Wasps player, 19, joins until the end of next season and linked up with his new team-mates today.
ENGLAND FORWARD SIGNS NEW DEAL
England prop Sarah Bern has extended her contract at Bristol Bears.
The 25-year-old has 52 caps for the Red Roses and made the World Rugby Team of the Year in the past two seasons.
The tighthead - who has signed until 2024 - was in the Allianz Premier 15s Team of the Year after helping the Bears finish third last season.
OWENS CLOSES IN COACHING ROLE:
Former international referee Owens has confirmed that he is in talks with Rassie Erasmus as the Springboks look to appoint him as part of their staff for the World Cup.
QUINS WANT WALES INTERNATIONAL:
According to WalesOnline, Evans, a skilled playmaker, is poised to depart from Cardiff and join the renowned English team Harlequins.
ENGLAND NUMBER 8 CONFIRMS RETIREMENT:
Former England number eight Ben Morgan is to retire from rugby at the end of this season.
JACK NOWELL'S LIKELY NEXT CLUB:
The speedster is nearing a move to he European champions La Rochelle once his contract with Exeter Chiefs concludes at the end of the season.
The Chiefs have acknowledged their inability to retain the services of the Cornishman at Sandy Park for the upcoming season and have come to terms with the fact that he will join the roster of significant players departing the club in the last two years.
SAINTS SIGN INTERNATIONAL FORWARD:
Northampton Saints have secured the signing of Fiji international Temo Mayanavanua, with the lock set to join the men in Black, Green and Gold ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The 25-year-old arrives at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from French side Lyon OU, where he has spent three seasons and racked up 55 appearances so far across the Top14 and European competitions.
