Sunday's transfer gossip: Ford wanted, Ashton's career 'over'...

SIGNED: Northampton Saints have announced that former Ireland Under 20 international Conor Carey will join the Gallagher Premiership club with immediate effect. FULL STORY

RUMOUR: Leicester Tigers playmaker George Ford has been linked with a shock departure from Welford Road next summer, according to The Rugby Paper. FULL STORY

SIGNED: Gloucester Rugby Academy centre, Jack Reeves, has signed a two year loan deal with New England Free Jacks. FULL STORY

LEAVING? Sale Sharks have four players called Du Preez on their books but could have one fewer from the start of next season with lock JP out of contract this summer. FULL STORY

REPORT: Former England winger Chris Ashton’s rugby career could be over following his latest bust-up, according to Nik Simon from the Mail Online. FULL STORY

SIGNED: London Irish have signed Argentina winger Lucio Cinti Luna on an undisclosed deal. FULL STORY

RUMOUR: Bordeaux have put Billy & Mako Vunipola on their shopping list for next summer. Clermont Auvergne are also reportedly interested according to The Rugby Paper with talks thought to have begun. FULL STORY

RUMOUR: A number of Premiership clubs are chasing the signature of South Africa powerhouse Steven Kitshoff, according to The Rugby Paper/

RUMOUR: England Sevens star Dan Norton has attracted interest from Championship side Ampthill.

STILL GOING: All Blacks great Ma’a Nonu is returning to the United States for the next chapter of his storied playing career that will take him past the age of 40. FULL STORY