Transfer Round-Up: England star heads to France, Etzebeth leaves Toulon

SIGNED: Ospreys have announced that Wales hooker Scott Baldwin will rejoin the province with immediate effect. FULL STORY (Ospreys)

Croeso nôl @scottbaldwin2 🙌Welcome home Scott!

We're delighted to announce Hooker Scott Baldwin has re-signed for the Ospreys, joining with immediate effect

✍️ https://t.co/sEbazctWYU pic.twitter.com/6pDBIajpbV

— Ospreys (@ospreys) February 9, 2022

LANDMARK: NZ Rugby has announced a new contracting model for Black Ferns players, which will allow 29 players to leave behind their day jobs and focus on preparing for the World Cup in New Zealand later this year. FULL STORY

🤩 The 29 contracted players will be leaving behind their day jobs to focus their attention on rugby.#BlackFerns

— Black Ferns (@BlackFerns) February 13, 2022

STEP UP: England forwards coach Graham Rowntree is in line for a promotion with Munster at the end of the season. FULL STORY (The Rugby Paper)

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