Rugby Transfer Rumour Round-Up: All the latest speculation

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.

Bath want to sign Exeter's Will Chudley, London Irish's Joe Cokanasiga and Worcester's Jackson Willison - The Rugby Paper: FULL STORY

Cardiff Blues will inform the Welsh Rugby Union they have withdrawn from the race to sign George North. Blues chief executive Richard Holland says North is a “quality player” but they want to strengthen their pack. - BBC

Gloucester are poised to pinch giant back Matt Banahan away from local rivals Bath next summer. Bristol was also being linked with the 31-year-old, who can play at wing, centre or full-back, but it was reported today that the Cherry & Whites have won the race to sign him. - Numerous: FULL STORY

Former England and Saracens winger David Strettle was connected with an unlikely move to Bristol Rugby next summer earlier this year, but rumours have resurfaced after he revealed his future is still not decided. - Bristol Post

Italy winger Leonardo Sarto is set to ditch the Pro14 for the Aviva Premiership when his contract with Glasgow Warriors expires at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has received significant interest from Premiership clubs with The Rugby Paper revealing that Bath boss Todd Blackadder is keen to bring him to the Rec. - The Rugby Paper

Former England number eight and Exeter fan favourite Thomas Waldrom is set to depart the Premiership at the end of the season when his contract expires. It's been widely reported that the 34-year-old is ready to move home to New Zealand after appearing to rule out a contract extension at Sandy Park. - Numerous

In his weekly column, Neil Fissler has reported that Newcastle boss Dean Richards, who is in the last six months of his contract at Kingston Park, is under serious consideration to replace Jim Mallinder at Franklin’s Gardens. - The Rugby Paper: FULL STORY

Alex Cuthbert will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of this season and could be heading for a fresh start outside of Wales. He's been linked with either a switch to Gloucester or a big money move to France. - Wales Online