Confirmed Transfers

[TRF_Olyy]

Ashman --> Edinburgh




Frustrating but I think was always inevitable - signing him to a long term contract as his first senior deal was a good bit of business as Edinburgh have had to buy out the final two years of his contract

Very annoyed we've lost Langdon now, though

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Ashman --> Edinburgh




Frustrating but I think was always inevitable - signing him to a long term contract as his first senior deal was a good bit of business as Edinburgh have had to buy out the final two years of his contract

Very annoyed we've lost Langdon now, though

Losing Ashman, Langdon and Dolly is pretty crazy

 

[Tooting Carmen]

Hopefully the WRU let him play at the WC so everyone is happy, well, everyone except Ospreys.

Wales rugby: WRU investigate eligibility of Joe Hawkins and Will Rowlands

Professional Rugby Board chairman Malcolm Wall says the international eligibility of Joe Hawkins and Will Rowlands is under review by the Welsh Rugby Union.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Reiser99]

Wales rugby: WRU investigate eligibility of Joe Hawkins and Will Rowlands

Professional Rugby Board chairman Malcolm Wall says the international eligibility of Joe Hawkins and Will Rowlands is under review by the Welsh Rugby Union.

www.bbc.co.uk

Considering the bad blood over contracts and the eligibility rule I think the WRU needs to be wary of trying to find loopholes for players. Undermines the system and leaves others feeling like favouritism is shown.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Now that's a move I don't think anyone expected!

Bath upto the cap with their injury replacements so can't bring Ewels back into their active squad so he's going on loan until the end of June

In line to make his debut in the Currie cup this Friday

 

[Geordie]

Not a transfer, but Will Welch to retire at the end of the season. Huge servant to Falcons rugby through the years.

Big changes happening here.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Prolongation Jack Willis 2026 ! - Stade Toulousain

C'est officiel, notre troisième ligne anglais reste au Stade et s'engage pour 3 nouvelles saisons (dont 2 en option).

www.stadetoulousain.fr

Jack Willis extends at Toulouse for three more seasons

 

[Geordie]

So thats him out of contention for England ....unless...the rule is bisbanded.

 

[Everyday EggChaser]

Dillon Lewis and Jarrod Evans confirmed by Quins.

 

[Stade Rochelais]

So thats him out of contention for England ....unless...the rule is bisbanded.

Frankly when you play at Stade Toulousain, you must be automatically selected with England.

We talk with Leinster about the two best clubs in Europe.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Nah no exceptions for me

Pearson can fill the void

 

[Geordie]

Pearson is certainly pushing himself for a spot.

So does that Mean Jack should not be considered for the World Cup then?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

So does that Mean Jack should not be considered for the World Cup then?

Bit of a weird grey area, isn't it?
I've not heard talk of any of the other players who have signed for French clubs not being available, so I'd imagine he is available - not sure what the rules are over the summer re: training camps/warm up games/international windows etc.
Will he have to be in Toulouse doing pre-season and be released back to England to do RWC training camps?

 

[Geordie]

Personally i dont think he should.

Had he been coming back to the prem...then yes because the wasps situation wasnt his fault.

HOWEVER now...he is aware of the ban to foreign based English players.....but has willingly signed the 3 year contract.

So he should not be available for the World Cup. .

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Yeah, I'm kinda thinking the same way - he's been given special dispensation this season due to Wasps misfortunes, but he knows the rules

Not gonna be annoyed if he's there, obviously, but could understand if he's not (though I think he will be)

 

[Geordie]

AS said above however...If Pearson continues as he is...Willis might struggle for a place anyway!

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

AS said above however...If Pearson continues as he is...Willis might struggle for a place anyway!

Even without Pearson in the mix I don't think that Willis cracks Borthwick's 1st choice 23. Think he'd go 6. Lawes 7. T. Curry 8. Mercer/Dombrandt 20. Ludlam.

I don't think that Borthwick will see this as a great loss at all tbh.

 

[will311293]

It's difficult because I don't blame jack for getting his contract post Wasps but at same time if no one has room then no one has room and not much he can do. Also suppose he has to balance financial decision. Make serious cash in France guaranteed or come back to UK on smaller contract (probably due to salary caps for clubs) and bank on England cash which isn't a definite. Young family that has just settled in france too, reckon its been a fairly straight forward decision for him.

 

[will311293]

Also rumours from Pudsey the kitman (wasps stalwart), we are expecting news next week.
Sounds like it could be ground for sure, could even be a coach... doubt any players yet but 3 months until new season doesn't leave long.

I realise it's not Prem but no where else to go.... haha

 

[Stade Rochelais]

There is a rumor, Maro Itoje would go to RC Toulon.

England are losing their best players....