SIGNED: Powerhouse Duane Ratu Willemsen, a 20-year-old cousin of Leicester Tigers winger Nemani Nadolo, has joined Gallagher Premiership rivals Northampton on a senior academy contract deal after arriving in England last week following a recent stint in Australian rugby league. FULL STORY
THROWBACK: England and Leicester Tigers legend Martin Johnson revealed on the ‘Building Jerusalem’ documentary that he was called by Newcastle Falcons when the game went professional in 1996. Despite their big-money offer, the second-row was settled where he was in the midlands.
LOAN: Bath duo Will Butt and Tom Doughty have joined Coventry Rugby on loan. FULL STORY