Rugby Transfer Round-Up: New favourite to sign Cipriani, Scotland star quits Exeter - Ruck

Rugby Transfer Round-Up: New favourite to sign Cipriani, Scotland star quits Exeter


Sunday’s bumper rugby transfer news and rumour round-up.

RETURN: Centre Huw Jones is tipped to make a quick return to Glasgow from Premiership champions Harlequins this summer in a bid to win back his place in the Scotland squad. FULLS STORY

RUMOUR: The Lions face a fight to hold onto their exciting midfield pairing next season as centres Wandisile Simelane and Burger Odendaal are reportedly in talks with European clubs. FULL STORY

GONE: Former Scotland nine Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is set to leave Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season, the club have confirmed. The 28-year-old has signed a three-year deal with Italian United Rugby Championship side Benetton Rugby. FULL STORY

REPORT: Steve Borthwick labelled Jimmy Gopperth a ‘tremendous player’ but would not be drawn on reports he has signed a two-year deal at Leicester Tigers. FULL STORY

STAYING: Harlequins have been sent back to the drawing board after Harry Randall signed a new long-term contract with Bristol Bears. FULL STORY

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