STAYING: Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension to 2024, the Irish province confirmed on Tuesday. FULL STORY
TARGET: Wales and Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is on a single-year deal with the WRU and the Ospreys with reports suggesting a number of Japanese clubs are desperate to sign the 36-year-old. They are reportedly willing to offer the second-row more than £1.5 million over two seasons.
RUMOUR: Wales full-back Liam Williams isn’t actually out of contract at the Scarlets, but there is continuing speculation a move to Cardiff could be on the cards after WalesOnline revealed he had held talks back in November.
STAYING: Veteran scrum-half Danny Care is set to play on for a 17th season at Harlequins after winning the Gallagher Premiership last season. FULL STORY
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