Rugby Transfer News and Rumours Round-Up: 13/05/2019

Bath transfer target Handre Pollard is set to confirm his move to Europe, but it’s not to the south coast of England. The Springbok fly-half is instead set to sign a contract with Montpellier, who he’ll join following the 2019 Rugby World Cup. FULL STORY

Mercurial playmaker Quade Cooper has reportedly been speaking to Premiership side Harlequins over a potential move to South-West London, according to The Rugby Paper. FULL STORY

Former Bath Rugby scrum-half Will Homer will no longer be joining Wasps. Somerset Live understands a deal for the 23-year-old Jersey Reds half-back was close to completion but now won't be happening. FULL STORY

Steve Diamond continues to bolster his Sale Sharks team with Springboks ahead of the 2019/2020 Premiership season. Coenie Oosthuizen has become the latest Springbok to sign for the English club and he follows his former Cheetahs teammate Lood De Jager to Manchester. FULL STORY

At the request of the player and the Melbourne Rebels, Matt Toomua has returned to Australia to join up with his new club. FULL STORY

Toronto Wolfpack will aim to sign rugby union players from this year’s World Cup ahead of their anticipated promotion to Super League in 2020. FULL STORY

London Scottish have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season by signing Alex Toolis, the twin brother of Scotland internationalist Ben. FULL STORY

Newcastle has offered Vereniki Goneva a new contract with Dean Richards desperate to keep their powerhouse speedster. Meanwhile, Toby Flood has confirmed he'll be staying at Kingston Park, according to The Rugby Paper.

It has been reported that Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest could offer Israel Folau a career lifeline in Asia if the star Wallaby’s contract is terminated following his homophobic comments. FULL STORY