Rugby Transfer Rumours: Saints eye potential Picamoles replacements

Round-up of rugby transfer rumours. All the latest online speculation linking players with moves. Please remember these are internet rumours, gathered in one place for your convenience, not RUCK stories.

Northampton Saints have set their sights on buying Lions back-rower Ross Moriarty out of the last year of his contract at Gloucester, using some of the £900,000 they received from the sale of Louis Picamoles to do so. (The Rugby Paper)

Saints have also been linked to popular Italian Sergio Parisse, who could be about to call time on his time with Top 14 side Stade Francais. (Numerous)

They’ve additionally been linked with Pierre Spies. (Talking Rugby Union)

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Toulon are very interested in signing Wallaby international outside-centre Tevita Kuridrani. The 26-year-old Australian could be joining their ranks next season, moving from Super Rugby side the Brumbies. (Talking Rugby Union)

Former England lock Geoff Parling will link up with the Melbourne Rebels after his stint in Japan this summer. (The Rugby Paper)

Munster, Sale and Saracens are battling it out for the signature of South Africa lock Gerbrandt Grobler, whose contract at Racing 92 expired last weekend. (Numerous)