TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Dan Biggar, Courtney Lawes, Manu Tuilagi, Sergio Parisse...
Rugby NewsSunday, 06 June 2021 at 09:24
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.
RUMOUR: Ospreys are set to sign Exeter Chiefs hooker Elvis Taione according to The Rugby Paper.
STAYING: Despite interest from Worcester, Tom Wood will continue playing at Franklin’s Gardens for Saints next season after signing an extension to his contract. FULL STORY
COURTING: Reports in France suggest Sergio Parisse has emerged as a shock transfer target for Harlequins with a one-year contract reportedly on the table. The legendary Italy No.8 is set to be out of contract with Toulon next month.
RUMOUR: European Champions Toulouse are looking to make a double swoop on Northampton Saints to take Lions pair Dan Biggar and Courtney Lawes to the Top 14 next season. FULL STORY
NOPE: England centre Manu Tuilagi has revealed he won't be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing despite taking up salsa during his injury lay-off.
INTERNATIONAL: Former Wales centre Scott Williams is 'not finished' has held talks with multiple Premiership clubs, including London Irish and Worcester Warriors, since being released by Ospreys. FULL STORY
ONE MORE YEAR: Despite turning 38 next month scrum half Richard Wigglesworth is reported to be in the final stages of agreeing a new one-year contract extension with his current club Leicester Tigers.
CALL-UP: Five of Sale's Premiership title-chasing side have been named in South Africa's preliminary 46-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions. FULL STORY
YOUNG GUN: Exeter Chiefs centre Barrie Karea has signed with French side Cognac Saint-Jean-d'Angély FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Reports in France suggest Montpellier are interested in signing George Ford at the end of next season as Springbok Handre Pollard's replacement with the best paid player in the world set to leave in 2022.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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