Rugby Transfer Round-Up: Carter comeback, Roberts moves, Mercer return

Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 13:34

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byRugby Rucker

Sunday's bumper transfer news and rumour round-up.

RUMOUR: Globetrotting centre Jamie Roberts is on the brink of moving to Australia to sign for the Waratahs. FULL STORY

Jamie Roberts of Bath Rugby during the Premiership Rugby Cup group match between Bath Rugby and Gloucester Rugby at the Recreation Ground, Bath, Somerset on February 4. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

REPORT: Exiled Montpellier No 8 Zach Mercer has been offered a World Cup lifeline after an impromptu meeting with Eddie Jones. FULL STORY

SIGNED: Ex-Bath and Bristol scrum-half Chris Cook has signed a short-term deal taking him to Zebre Parma, the Italian-based United Rugby Championship side. FULL STORY

RE-SIGNED: Wales prop Rhys Carre has signed a new contract with Cardiff, the United Rugby Championship side have announced. FULL STORY

RUMOUR: All Blacks legend Dan Carter could be making a shock return to the sport just 12 months after initially hanging up his boots seemingly for good. FULL STORY

RUMOUR: Northampton Saints are closing in on a deal to bring Italy scrum-half Callum Braley back to the Premiership from Benetton. FULL STORY

RUMOUR: Johan van Graan wants centre Damian de Allende to join him at Bath even though he faces stiff opposition from two big-spending clubs in Japan. FULL STORY

Damian De Allende of South Africa during a press conference for the unveiling of the South African team to play New Zealand in the Semi Final of the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday - Photo mandatory by-line: Gareth Davies/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile: 0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - 21/10/2015 - SPORT - RUGBY UNION - RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 - South Africa Press Conference - Radison Blu Hotel, Guildford, Surrey, England.

RUMOUR: Sale Sharks are lining up a move for Exeter Chiefs speed merchant Tom O’Flaherty, according to The Rugby Paper. FULL STORY

RUMOUR: Bath have made an approach to sign England No 8 Nathan Hughes on loan from Bristol, according to the Mail Online. FULL STORY

Try Celebrations for Nathan Hughes of Bristol Bears of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate on 1 Jan. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

RUMOUR: The Rugby Paper believe London Irish have enquired about the plans of England No.8 Nathan Hughes, who last week made a short term switch to Championship outfit Hartpury. FULL STORY