Rugby Transfer News and Rumours Round-Up: 15/01/2019

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.

WASPS TARGET LEICESTER FULLBACK

Leicester Tigers are set to face a raid from near neighbours Wasps for full back George Worth. The Rugby Paper report that Dai Young is looking at the 22-year-old as a replacement for out-going South African international Willie Le Roux.

QUINS WANT WALES FORWARD

After missing out on England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, who has signed a new deal to extend his time at Exeter Chiefs, Harlequins are reported to be tuning their attention to Wales international Scott Baldwin, according to The Rugby Paper. FULL STORY

FEKITOA'S MOVE TO WASPS CLOSE

Former All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa is reportedly set to leave French giants Toulon and join struggling English outfit Wasps. FULL STORY

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GLOUCESTER FORWARD TO DEPART

Jaco Visagie has returned to The Blue Bulls after his loan spell at Gloucester. FULL STORY

WELSHMAN WANTED IN FRANCE

Stade Francais have joined the chase for Wales international Sam Davies as he heads towards the end of his contract at the Ospreys, according to Wales Online.

IRISH PROP HEADING HOME

After four seasons with the Cherry and Whites, prop Paddy McAllister leaves Gloucester to return to his native Ireland at the end of the season, joining Connacht. FULL STORY

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TIGERS SPEEDSTER SET TO DEPART

Leicester’s Valentino Mapapalangi is being strongly linked with Bordeaux by Rugby Gold.

SPRINGBOK PROP SET FOR MEGA-CONTRACT

According to Netwerk24, it will take about R60 million (£650,000) to keep Steven Kitshoff in South Africa, which means he is likely to play in Europe for five years after the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The powerful prop, who is 26, has been linked to English club Sale Sharks and it was reported that the offer would be very difficult for him to refuse.

SCOTTISH PROP SET TO JOIN LONDON IRISH

London Irish has today confirmed that Allan Dell will be joining the club ahead of the 2019/20 season. FULL STORY

NATHAN HUGHES JOINS BRISTOL

Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of Nathan Hughes who will leave Wasps for Ashton Gate at the end of the season. FULL STORY

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WILLIE LE ROUX WILL LEAVE WASPS

English club Wasps have confirmed that Willie le Roux will leave the club at the end of the current season. FULL STORY

SPEEDSTER SIGNS ON AT KINGSTON PARK

Sinoti Sinoti will be thrilling Newcastle Falcons fans next season - the hot-stepping winger agreeing on a contract extension to remain with the Kingston Park club. FULL STORY