TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Atkinson to Bristol, Ward gets first coaching role...

Thursday, 22 April 2021 at 19:36

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byRugby Rucker

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: Rob Baxter looks to have completed his tighthead search having reportedly offered former Highlanders prop Josh Iosefa-Scott a contract at the defending Gallagher Premiership champions ahead of the 2021/22 season. FULL STORY

GONE: Edinburgh have announced the departure of scrum-half Nic Groom and hooker Sam Kitchen with immediate effect. FULL STORY

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The club have reached a mutual agreement to release Nic Groom and Sam Kitchen with immediate effect to pursue playing opportunities elsewhere, with their contracts not scheduled for renewal at the end of the season. We thank both players for their hard work and dedication.

8:30 AM · Apr 22, 2021

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EXIT: Leicester Tigers have agreed terms to release international hooker Jake Kerr early from his contract with the club.

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Leicester Tigers have agreed terms with Jake Kerr, allowing the front-rower an early release from his contract with the club. Head Coach Steve Borthwick has thanked Kerr for his contribution to the club.

7:49 AM · Apr 22, 2021

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APPOINTED: Bristol Bears Women have announce the appointment of Dave Ward as Head Coach ahead of the 2021/22 Allianz Premier 15s season. FULL STORY

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📝 #BristolBearsWomen are delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Ward as Head Coach ahead of the 2021/22 Allianz @Premier15s season. 🐻 Welcome to Bear Country, @Dave_Ward2! 🤝 Read more. 👇

6:00 PM · Apr 22, 2021

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RESPONSE: Senior figures at both Bristol Bears and Gloucester Rugby have put to bed rumours centre Mark Atkinson is set to switch clubs. FULL STORY

STAYING: Ireland legend Ronan O'Gara signed a new three-year contract with Top 14 club La Rochelle through to 2024. FULL STORY

TRIAL: London Irish have completed the signing of Vladimir Podrezov after a successful trial.

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✍️ | London Irish have completed the signing of @RugbyRussia international Vladimir Podrezov. The prop has agreed a short-term contract until the end of the 2020/21 season. Welcome, Vladimir! ☘️ Read more 👉 bit.ly/2Pch5ud #PrivetPodrezov

11:00 AM · Apr 22, 2021

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RUMOUR: Despite reports linking him with a move to France, Henry Thomas is now reportedly in talks to extend Bath contract. FULL STORY

DONE: Leinster prop Michael Bent has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season. FULL STORY

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Michael Bent announces retirement after nine years with Leinster irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/pr… via @IrishTimesSport

12:02 PM · Apr 22, 2021

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SIGNED: Powerful back-row forward Carl Fearns has joined Newcastle Falcons with immediate effect, signing until the end of the 2022-23 season. FULL STORY

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Stat bomb 💣💥

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16.4 - During his time in @top14rugby, Carl Fearns made 16.4 carries per 80 minutes, of the 758 players to play 500+ mins in that period (2016/17-2019/20), only Sisa Koyamaibole (19.4) averaged more. Falcon.

10:04 AM · Apr 21, 2021

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BORROWED: Dragons fly-half Arwel Robson has joined Cornish Pirates on loan. FULL STORY

GONE: Wasps are not in the market for a new fly-half to replace Lyon-bound Lima Sopoaga, head coach Lee Blackett confirmed. FULL STORY

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Wasps are losing one fly-half from their payroll this summer and have been linked with a former player - here's what Lee Blackett had to say coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wa…

6:33 PM · Apr 21, 2021

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HOMETIME: Benetton and Italy fullback Jayden Hayward will officially leave the club at the end of the season to return to Australia. FULL STORY