Rugby Transfer News and Rumours Round-Up: 16/01/2019

Rugby News
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 at 21:39
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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.

BAKER HEADING TO EUROPE

USA Sevens superstar Perry Baker is close to signing his first professional contract with a 15 aside team. According to an online publication, Biarritz Olympique is close to finalising the deal with the Sevens star set to join the side ahead of the 2019/20 season. FULL STORY

FALCONS LOCK HEADING TO QUINS

Harlequins are expected to announce the signing of Newcastle Falcons second row Glen Young.

KEATLEY TO DEPART FOR BENETTON

Munster Rugby can confirm that out-half Ian Keatley will depart the province for Italian Guinness PRO14 side Benetton Rugby at the end of the season."

FEKITOA JOINS WASPS

Wasps has confirmed that talented New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa will join from French giants Toulon in the summer. FULL STORY

LE ROUX THANKS WASPS FANS

BATH MISS OUT ON TARGET

Bath have reportedly missed out on Handre Pollard's signature thanks to some more financial backing for the Bulls.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks at goal during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and USA at the Olympic Stadium on October 7, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)[/caption]
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SAINTS SIGN SARRIES CENTRE

Northampton Saints have announced that Reuben Bird-Tulloch will be joining the Academy at Franklin's Gardens. The 20-year-old English centre will be making the switch to Saints from fellow Gallagher Premiership side Saracens, where he has been a part of the Academy set-up since the age of 13.

DELL 'DELIGHTED' TO JOIN IRISH

LE ROUX ON THE MOVE

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux’s next move appears to be either to Japan or back to South Africa. He will return to South Africa as the Springboks step up preparations for the Rugby World Cup and according to Netwerk24, he could join the Toyota Verblitz club in Japan after the showpiece event.
Wasps player Willie Le Roux gathers the ball during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Sale Sharks and Wasps at JW Bell Stadium on Sept 22 - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK[/caption]
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