MIXED MESSAGES: Samoan international Logovi’i Mulipola reportedly agreed to join FC Grenoble, which was announced on Sunday, but pulled out of the move for family reasons. It was then revealed today that the prop will be a Newcastle Falcons player for at least the next two seasons after extending his contract with the Kingston Park club. FULL STORY
BORROW: Cornish Pirates have confirmed that their Auckland-born prop Marlen Walker has signed for Wasps on a short-term loan deal. FULL STORY
NEW DEAL: England winger Marland Yarde is close to signing a contract extension with Sale Sharks, according to The Rugby Paper
RUMOUR: Speedster Teddy Thomas is apparently on the lookout for a new club with reports in France claiming he will not have his current contract extended by Racing 92. The France international has been previously linked with Harlequins. FULL STORY
NO GO: Pat Lam has shot down reports that Bristol Bears will look to keep Saracens pair Max Malins and Ben Earl beyond their agreed upon season-long loans. FULL STORY
