TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Ashton, Burns, Cole, Lawrence, Odogwu & more

Transfer Rumours
Monday, 25 January 2021 at 21:02
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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.

TRANSFER:
Worcester Warriors have signed experienced former England wing Chris Ashton, one of the Gallagher Premiership’s most prolific try-scorers. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: New Leicester director of rugby Steve Borthwick is in the process of a clear out, starting with Jordan Taufua who is set to join Lyon, and could even move to France before the end of the season. South Africa flanker Marco van Staden, who plays for the Bulls, has been identified as a potential replacement. FULL STORY
England powerhouse centreis a transfer target for Newcastle Falcons in 2022, according to
NEW CONTRACT: Wasps have confirmed that speedster Paolo Odogwu has extended his contract with the club.
RUMOUR: Leicester Tiger have reportedly opened talks with Freddie Burns over a possible shock return to Welford Road, according to the Mail Online.
RUMOUR: Newcastle are understood to be keen on signing London Irish No 10 Theo Brophy-Clews.
NEW CONTRACT: With over 200 club appearances between them, Harlequins academy products James and Ross Chisholm have recommited their futures to Harlequins.
RUMOUR: The Rugby Paper has today reported that Tigers have agreed a new deal with long-serving prop Dan Cole.
RUMOUR: Bath are being heavily linked with Stormers back row Jaco Coetzee, who’s starred for Western Province in this season’s Currie Cup. The highly-rated 24-year-old was injured last night playing for WP and had to be stretchered from the field in his side’s loss to the Sharks. FULL STORY
TRANSFER: Doncaster Knights have strengthened their second row options ahead of Saturday’s Trailfinders Challenge Cup game against Ealing by signing Jerry Sexton, who is the brother of Ireland international Johnny.
RUMOUR: Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor is in talks with Sale Sharks about returning to his former club, according to The Rugby Paper.
NEW DEAL: The Ospreys have announced that 36-year-old fly-half Stephen Myler has committed to another season at the Liberty Stadium outfit. FULL STORY

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