SIGNED: Highly rated flanker Sam Lewis has joined Bristol Bears, the club confirm. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Northampton Saints have put Newcastle Falcons and England hooker Jamie Blamire on their shopping list if he doesn’t agree to a new contract to remain at Kingston Park. (The Rugby Paper) FULL STORY
ARRIVED: Argentina forward Pablo Matera has traded Super Rugby Pacific for the second division of Japan’s Rugby League One competition next season.(Rugby Pass) FULL STORY
REPLACEMENT: Northampton Saints are close to agreeing to a deal for Worcester Warriors youngster Fin Smith to move to Franklin’s Gardens next summer to replace Dan Biggar.