Confirmed Transfers

[Geordie]

A pal whos a regional development coach for the falcons has said hes heard Eddie Jones name mentioned.

 

[Geordie]

Whilst its sad to see Dimes go (if true) I can understand this decision by the club. We need to be signing the players for next season now, so Red Bull will want their new man whoever that will be in place to be making the choices.

That actually makes sense but brutal at the same time.

 

[davten]

That actually makes sense but brutal at the same time.

Totally agree Geordie, I actually like Dimes and I would give him the chance, to see what he could do.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I heard Phil Dowsons name mentioned online. Not sure of he’d move with his family etc all settled down the shire.

 

[Duck a l'Orange]

Newcastle has announced that Alan Dickens is taking over as Head Coach. Neil McIlroy will be "Sporting General Manager". John Fletcher is Academy and Pathways Director.

I really hope Dimes knew in advance and had a chance to line up another job. Hopefully Dickens has already had input as well, or this could be a rocky transition at a critical time.

 

[Geordie]

Never heard of McIlroy? Is he a Red Bulls man? Fletch we know well...does that mean Mark Laycock is gone aswell?

EDit So McIllroy has been at Clermont for nearly 20 years...ok he knows his stuff.

 

[Geordie]

And Townsend is consulting 30 days a year apparently.

 

[Reiser99]

If this was sprung on Dimes the it's a shitty move, even for Red Bull.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Saints sign hooker due to injuries.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Langdon out long term?
Lions hangover year was probably his best bet to try and cement a spot in the England side, shame

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Langdon out long term?
Lions hangover year was probably his best bet to try and cement a spot in the England side, shame

Langdon out (he had an operation a month or so ago), Craig Wright injured and R Smith only back recently from a long term injury so need cover.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

No idea at all. Im furious. The guy deserved the chance to work on what he started. Hes brought desire and honesty since he came here. How can he be expected to change things so quickly.

Here’s what I wrote on a different thread a few months back. This is just the first manifestation.

It's great news that the Falcons look to have had their future secured and are likely to become competitive.

But big business isn't a charity. They will do what they want, how they want, when they want. If they decide to spit you out they won't blink. Enjoy the ride, but this isn't local businessman made good, it's a purely commercial transaction.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Fin signs a new deal like we knew he would. He was never going to the stinky tigers.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Should've gone back to Worcester
#Spineless #MoneyGrabber

 

[Which Tyler]

Surely some mistake - he's nailed on for R360!

 

[BMatt]

Surely some mistake - he's nailed on for R360!

It can only mean that Northampton will leave the Premiership and join R360!

 

[Which Tyler]

Good point, well made - for some reason I had neglected to realise that possibility

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Lee Radford announced as new Scotland defence coach

Radford currently works for Northampton Saints where he has been their defence coach for two years, winning the Gallagher PREM in 2024 and reaching the final of the Investec Champions Cup this year. He will continue to work with Saints this season, combining his role with Scottish Rugby, before...

scottishrugby.org

 

[Saintjay]

It can only mean that Northampton will leave the Premiership and join R360!

There's not much in it between Miami, Lisbon and the Costa Del Eastern District in Northampton.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Rob du Preez leaving Sale at the end of the season
Very sad about that

Going to Bayonne


Would imagine we'll have another crack at Marchant, to replace him - would likely need another 10 as well, though, as Curtis hasn't kicked on and Davies is very young