RUMOUR | New favourite to sign Nick Tompkins emerges

Sunday, 26 April 2020 at 12:46

bySteven Smith

Cardiff Blues' bid to land new Wales star Nick Tompkins has hit another hurdle, according to reports.

The Rugby Paper claim Dragons boss Dean Ryan is prepared to jump in after the Blues' offer to Tompkins stalled over the terms of the contract.

Saracens only want to loan out the centre while the Blues and Scarlets had wanted to sign Tompkins permanently.

It's also been suggested that London Irish enquired about signing the centre on a season-long loan, but failed with that attempt.

New Dragons boss Ryan has brought a fresh ambition to Rodney Parade and is already on the brink of signing Jonah Holmes from Leicester Tigers.

LIST | The 5 Most Ridiculous Purchases Ever Made By Rugby Players

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Here's a look at the seven most ridiculous purchases ever made by rugby stars down the years...

1. Jonah Lomu's wagon

Known for his extravagant collection of cars, but we're going with this one.

The custom wagon is fitted with state-of-the-art speakers which can reach 163 decibels, was used by Jonah in his world record attempt back in 2000 for the loudest car.

2. James Haskell's JCB

Although he just borrowed this, Haskell's love of JCB's are well known. Driving them to training regularly with England and Wasps, the former international flanker is hopeful he'll be able to buy his own one day.

3. Mike Tindall - Racehorse

Monbeg Dude was bought accidentally by Tindall when he bid £12,000 for him at Cheltenham in 2010 (thinking someone would out bid him). Tindall managed to convince fellow players at the time James Simpson-Daniel and Nicky Robinson to contribute.

The horse went onto win the Welsh Grand National, a grade 1 win at Cheltenham and came third in the Grand National in 2015. .

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4. Callum Braley

Never one to follow trends, but instead start his own, Italy scrum-half Callum Braley has Pumba the Micro Pig. The two-year-old pet loves going for walks on his lead, chomping on banana chips and cuddles on the sofa.