Rugby Transfer Rumour Round-Up: Earle, Foden, Kuridrani, North, Veainu

Round-up of rugby transfer rumours. All the latest online speculation linking players with moves. Please remember these are internet rumours, gathered in one place for your convenience, not RUCK stories.

Leicester Tigers are in advanced talks to sign Wallaby hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau in December. It's reported that the 77-cap Australian is close to joining the Tigers after the autumn internationals. FULL STORY

- Mail Online

Bristol chief Pat Lam is targeting two more Premiership stars, Leicester hooker Harry Thacker and London Irish full-back Harry Ransom, ahead of their impending return to the Aviva Premiership next season. FULL STORY

- The Rugby Paper

Northampton Saints full-back and Former England man Ben Foden is looking likely to move across the channel when his contract at Franklin’s Gardens expires in the summer. FULL STORY

- Numerous

Northampton Saints are tracking Leicester Tigers impressive full-back Telusa Veainu, who is out of contract at the end of the season. FULL STORY

- The Rugby Paper

The Welsh Rugby Union have opened talks with George North to return to Wales when his contract expires at Northampton expires in the summer.

- Numerous

Sale Sharks are waiting for Tevita Kuridrani to be granted a UK work permit before they unveil him as their latest marquee signing.

- The Rugby Paper

Ulster are preparing a bid to tempt Wasps front-rower, Marty Moore, to return home to Ireland at the end of the season.

- The Rugby Paper

Saracens flyer Nathan Earle – who is struggling for game time at Allianz Park – could make the switch to London rivals Harlequins at the end of the season to replace Marland Yarde. FULL STORY.

- The Times

Harlequins centre Jamie Roberts, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is considering an offer from Japan.

- Numerous