Rugby transfer rumours and news: Bristol Bears and London Irish chase lock, Gloucester target props
Rugby's biggest stars continue to move around the world. Director of rugby is looking to build his squads ahead of the 2023/24 season. Bristol Bears and London Irish are interested in signing a lock. Gloucester target props.
Finn Russell is considering a move to Bath over a new contract at Racing 92. The Scottish international will decide this week. Racing are already looking for a replacement for Russell. Exeter Chiefs' Joe Simmonds is high on their list. Gareth Anscombe is also an option for the Parisian side.
Gloucester are interested in signing Will Stuart from Bath Rugby Club. Cardiff Rugby want to sign Welsh international tighthead Dillon Lewis. Bath have already signed South African international Thomas du Toit. Bristol Bears and London Irish are chasing lock.
Steve Borthwick is set to be appointed as head coach of the England national team. It will cost the RFU £1m to buy him out of his contract at Leicester Tigers. Leicester are planning to promote defence coach Kevin Sinfield to the head coaching job at Welford Road. Bortwick wanted to bring Aled Walters with him but he will have to wait out his contractual obligations with Leicester.
Gloucester Rugby have signed hooker George McGuigan on a long-term deal from Newcastle Falcons. McGuigans will provide immediate cover for Jack Singleton who has undergone surgery after suffering a double leg injury in Gloucester's win over Northampton Saints.
Jamie George and Elliot Daly have signed for Saracens. George has made 263 appearances for the club since joining the academy at the age of 14. Daly has 56 England caps and five British and Irish Lions caps. He has played for Wasps since moving from London Wasp.
Bristol Bears have agreed to release Luke Morahan from his contract and he will leave for Top 14 side Bayonne on December 28th. Australian international has scored 47 tries in 107 appearances for the Bears. His final game will be against Harlequins at Twickenham on Tuesday, December 27th, if selected. London Irish are chasing lock, Gloucester target props.
Bristol Bears and London Irish are chasing Fergus Lee-Warner, Bath's in form lock. London also interested in international winger Joe Cokanasiga. Gloucester target props.
Gloucester Rugby rumoured to be interested in signing Cardiff Rugby's rising star centre Max Llewellyn. Lllewyn will leave the club in the summer.
Saints' rising star Ollie Sleightholme has signed a new contract to stay at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Sleightholmes has scored 25 tries in 53 appearances for Northampton. He won both the Try of the Season and Young Player of The Season awards at the end of 2020/21 season.
Jamie Blamire has signed a new contract extension with Newcastle Falcons. The Cumbrian hooker has been with the club since the age of 16. He has scored 15 tries in 74 appearances and six tries for England.
