STAYING: Wales wing Alex Cuthbert has signed a new deal that will keep him at the Ospreys until beyond the next World Cup. FULL STORY
CONCLUSION: Tigers hero Freddie Burns, who has one more year left to run on his contract with Leicester, could become a target to finish his career in Japan. FULL STORY
STAYING: Montpellier Number 8 Zach Mercer has pledged to see out the final year of his contract with Montpellier, firmly closing the door on a return to the Premiership and Eddie Jones’ England squad. FULL STORY
DEPARTURE: One and done. Loose forward Pablo Matera won’t be back for a second year at the Crusaders. FULL STORY
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