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.
NEW DEAL | Italy ‘s legendary back-rower Sergio Parisse has reportedly turned down a move to Gallagher Premiership side London Irish, instead opting to pen a one-year extension with Toulon. FULL STORY.
🗣️ "I would like one last chance to thank the rugby world."
— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) May 12, 2020
🇮🇹 Sergio Parisse wants Italy swansong. 👉 https://t.co/Gf4GPNVkGx
✍️ @jameswhile pic.twitter.com/g1z2iTs5Um
TRANSFER | Bordeaux-Begles have signed giant Tonga tight-head prop Ben Tameifuna for next season, the French Top 14 club said on Tuesday. FULL STORY
Top 14. Ben Tameifuna signe à Bordeaux-Bègles où le recrutement est terminé #rugby https://t.co/eUU1KOusG6
— Actu Rugby (@acturugbyfrance) May 12, 2020
TRANSFER | England back-row forward Matt Kvesic will re-join Warriors from Exeter Chiefs for the 2020/21 season on a long-term contract. FULL STORY
🔹 ✍️ 🔸
— Worcester Warriors (@WorcsWarriors) May 12, 2020
Welcome home @mattkvesic! 🤩
👉 https://t.co/qF9ZR2e7Qp pic.twitter.com/gwJJto8KdN
RUMOUR | England lock Maro Itoje could be playing in the Gallagher Premiership next season after it was revealed the England lock could join Leicester Tigers on a season-long loan. FULL STORY
This would be massive‼️https://t.co/ZVBrQ9sWu9
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) May 12, 2020
NEW DEALS | Ireland back-row Jordi Murphy and versatile back Will Addison have signed new contracts with Ulster, the province announced on Tuesday. FULL STORY
Ulster announce Will Addison and Jordi Murphy have signed two year contracts
— Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) May 12, 2020
Alby Mathewson and Ian Madigan also confirmed in 2020/21 squad and a 3-season deal for young Stewart Moore pic.twitter.com/jDpuMi96DN
NEW DEAL | Heavyweight Premiership prop Biyi Alo has signed a new deal with Wasps. FULL STORY
A new deal at Wasps. ✍️
— BBC Rugby Union (@bbcrugbyunion) May 12, 2020
Tight-head prop Biyi Alo has signed a contract extension with the Premiership club.
In full: https://t.co/ensRbkuEPi pic.twitter.com/lQuXxb4q0m
Ranked! The 5 worst Premiership signings of the 2019/20 season
Oh dear, oh dear. However much we will them on, sometimes deals just don’t turn out the way we hoped – or anything like it, as these disasters demonstrate.
5. Niki Goneva (Harlequins)
Described by the club as ‘a real coup’ and ‘deadly finisher’ when the winger joined from relegated Newcastle Falcons last summer. However, it appears that the 35-year-old, who has been a prolific try scorer throughout his career, is finally starting to slow down. He didn’t cross the whitewash in his six Premiership outings for Quins this season.
