Rugby Transfer Rumour Round-Up: Faletau, Kaino, O'Connell & more

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.

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackerman has seen off the challenge from Wasps to secure his main transfer target Jaco Kriel. - The Rugby Paper: FULL STORY

European giants Toulon are set to join the Dragons in the war to land British & Irish Lion back-rower Taulupe Faletau at the end of the season. - Numerous: FULL STORY

Matt Banahan has turned down a new contract at Bath and an offer from Championship leaders Bristol in favour of the Gloucester. - Rugby Inside Line: FULL STORY

Scottish international Jim Hamilton and England fly-half Andy Goode, have linked Paul O’Connell with the forwards coaching job at the Leicester Tigers. - The Rugby Pod: FULL STORY

All Blacks veteran Jerome Kaino is reportedly in talks with French club Toulon. - Midi Olympique: FULL STORY

The Dragons are lining up an audacious bid to sign Australia fly-half Quade Cooper. - BBC: FULL STORY

Former Cornish Pirates high-performance manager Chris Stirling is leading the race to be the new Director of Rugby at Worcester when Gary Gold departs at the end of the season - The Rugby Paper

George North is set to meet with Dragons' head coach Bernard Jackman in the not to distant future, regarding the 25 year-olds' career plans. - Numerous