The weeks rugby transfer round-up from across the internet and beyond.
SIGNED: Connacht have signed an ex-Australia U20s star from Super Rugby’s Western Force. Winger/centre Byron Ralston has made 14 Super Rugby appearances for the Force scoring 5 tries. FULL STORY
STAYING: Rugby Australia and the Brumbies have announced that towering second-row Darcy Swain has signed a new contract until the end of 2024. FULL STORY
FIGHT: Pat Lam is locked in a battle to keep highly-rated inside centre Antoine Frisch at Bristol Bears according to The Rugby Paper. FULL STORY
FURIOUS: Leicester Tigers wing Nemani Nadolo has responded to reports that he could be looking to exit the club in the near future. FULL STORY
GONE: England winger Semesa Rokoduguni has been in France speaking to Montauban about leaving Bath at the end of the season after a decade at The Rec. FULL STORY
RECALLED: It’s been widely reported this morning that former England number 8 Nathan Hughes will leave Bath with immediate effect after being recalled from his loan by Bristol Bears. He's also been linked with a permanent switch to Clermont. FULL STORY
UNSURE: The Rugby Paper have reported that Simon Hammersley is yet to extend his contract at Sale Sharks. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Bristol have announced the signing of Scotland international back-row forward Magnus Bradbury from Edinburgh. FULL STORY
DOUBLE: Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their ranks for the 2022/23 season with the double signing of Leinster Rugby duo, Jack Dunne and Rory O’Loughlin.FULL STORY
STAYING: Glasgow Warriors have moved quickly to secure the services of one of the most exciting young players in the European game by agreeing a new deal with Rory Darge, the 22-year-old flanker who made a huge — and try-scoring — impact in his first Test start against France in the last round of the Six Nations. FULL STORY
SHOCK: Ealing Trailfinders are the surprise early favourite to sign out-of-contract former England fullback Mike Brown when his current deal at Newcastle expires in the summer. FULL STORY
🗣️ "His work ethic and diligence are a point of difference, highlighted by his desire to develop his game on both sides of the ball."
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Trailfinders are early suitors for veteran Brown
Ealing Trailfinders have inquired about former England fullback Mike Brown who is leaving Newcastle at the end of the season.
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