Our weekly 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: Exeter Chiefs second-row Sam Skinner has been put top of the shopping list of a pair of Premiership clubs according to the latest reports. FULL STORY
AVAILABLE: Montpellier boss Philippe Saint-André has responded to reports that England and Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford could join Montpellier next summer. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam is interested in bringing Mako Vunipola to Ashton Gate, according to The Rugby Paper. FULL STORY
NEWS: Wallabies stalwart Dane Haylett-Petty has been forced to call time on his career after a lengthy battle with concussion. FULL STORY
SIGNED: Cardiff have confirmed they will bring in Wales international number eight Taulupe Faletau from Bath in the summer. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Bath prop Lewis Boyce is wanted by his old club Harlequins, according to The Rugby Paper. FULL STORY
DONE: Ospreys flanker Olly Cracknell has been released, bringing an end to his time at the region after six years. FULL STORY
BACK TO WORK: Former Sale boss Steve Diamond was spotted by Blindside spies twice in the West Country over the last week, where it is believed he has had meetings with Bath and Worcester Warriors. FULL STORY
REPORT: South Africa playmaker Faf de Klerk is hoping to leave Sale Sharks as the South Africa exodus from the AJ Bell Stadium with a move to Japan favoured, according to The Rugby Paper. It's suggested that some players haven’t fully bought into Alex Sanderson’s new-age coaching style and are looking to leave the club. FULL STORY
BACK: Former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt will return to coaching after agreeing to join the Blues as a support coach ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season. FULL STORY
