Confirmed Transfers

[Welsh Exile]

Rogers to Ospreys done.

 

[big ginger 8]

Ed Byrne --> Leinster on loan as injury cover.

Ironically he's just back from longterm injury himself.

 

[Geordie]

Now confirmed about Benjamin Elizalde to Newcastle

 

[TRF_Olyy]

https://www.salesharks.com/2026/04/15/sharks-to-sign-winger-opoku-fordjour/

We've signed Asher's brother from Coventry,

Looks to be tearing it up in the championship so well worth taking a punt on

 

[Geordie]

Cam Neild confirmed going back to Manchester as head coach of Northwich

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

https://www.salesharks.com/2026/04/15/sharks-to-sign-winger-opoku-fordjour/

We've signed Asher's brother from Coventry,

Looks to be tearing it up in the championship so well worth taking a punt on

Didn’t realise he was only 22 tbh, thought he was more like 25/26. Agree he’s well worth the punt; looks like a proper freak athlete.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Joe Launchbury to retire from pro rugby at the end of the season.

They forgot MOTM vs Australia at the 2015 RWC.

With all seriousness he’s had a hell of a career. Hope he does well post-game.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Joe Launchbury to retire from pro rugby at the end of the season.
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They forgot MOTM vs Australia at the 2015 RWC.

With all seriousness he’s had a hell of a career. Hope he does well post-game.

Career kind of petered out but top class for a very long time.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Yeah, I never liked seeing Launchbury or Lawes in an England team.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Sale sign JJ Scheepers

I be honest, I know nothing about him
28 years old played in South Africa, Italy, Mexico and South Korea but even then doesn't seem to have played more than 10 games in a season

Doesn't make sense from a EQP point of view, surely a champ lock with a similar profile?

Plus point for Sale Xavier Roe seems a done deal would be a great signing that for a Quirke replacement

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Yeah, pointless signing - 4th? 5th? choice shouldn't be non-EQP
Sounds like he's spent most of his career playing semi-pro, and isn't even a full time lock so we've not got yet another 6 who can cover lock

Pointless

 

[Brown Bottle]

I don't think I've ever come across a 28 year old "professional" rugby player who has played so little top level rugby.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Yeah, pointless signing - 4th? 5th? choice shouldn't be non-EQP
Sounds like he's spent most of his career playing semi-pro, and isn't even a full time lock so we've not got yet another 6 who can cover lock

Pointless

Do you think it’s time for a change in coaches/ management? Or not yet.

Sales season has been blighted by injuries but the rugby sale have played has been terrible. The only team worse for attack this season is possibly England. Great defence at times but they are never going to win games kicking good possession away.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Not yet, but i'm edging closer that way - we've played some....ok rugby, at times, especially earlier in the season
I'm hoping the steadfast kicking game is a response to the crazy amount of injuries and thinking a simple gameplan is the way to go with how mishmash the side is, but that's probably wishful thinking

Think Sanderson made the playoffs three times in his first three years, so he has some credit in the bank for this season - if it's still garbage next season then it's time for a change

 

[Brown Bottle]

The only team worse for attack this season is possibly England.

Rude. Are Quins now completely under the radar?

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

The only team worse for attack this season is possibly England.

Rude. Are Quins now completely under the radar?

(Having not watching many quins games this season) I like to think Quins play like that school boy team that just chuck the ball to their best player and hope he scores (Mr Marcus Smith).

But that is just a guess as I haven’t watched them enough.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Not yet, but i'm edging closer that way - we've played some....ok rugby, at times, especially earlier in the season
I'm hoping the steadfast kicking game is a response to the crazy amount of injuries and thinking a simple gameplan is the way to go with how mishmash the side is, but that's probably wishful thinking

Think Sanderson made the playoffs three times in his first three years, so he has some credit in the bank for this season - if it's still garbage next season then it's time for a change

He really needs some media training as well, as I think he messed up a lot of negotiations early in the season.
All for character, but his comments were really naive.

But I think Orange told him off and he learned his lesson from it. Going to be a big test for him, though make or break for him

 

[Geordie]

Do you think it’s time for a change in coaches/ management? Or not yet.

Sales season has been blighted by injuries but the rugby sale have played has been terrible. The only team worse for attack this season is possibly England. Great defence at times but they are never going to win games kicking good possession away.

((Cough Cough) AHem....i can think of one

 

[Geordie]

Twin Props Callum and Connor Hancock leaving us for Doncaster next season. No surprise there.

 

[Saintjay]

James Pater signed a new contract with Saints. One for the future.

Only concern is he looks like he needs a sandwich more than Sam Prendergast

 

[Quel Carreleur]

James Pater signed a new contract with Saints. One for the future.

Only concern is he looks like he needs a sandwich more than Sam Prendergast

Good player.
He's young still, plenty of time for him to discover the delights of a breakfast bap

 

[Geordie]

Falcons new Coaching set up
https://www.newcastleredbulls.com/e...31vU9ps9s23PdVJcWN_aem_662x64Yr03mGxWEdGJM_wA

Effective Next season
Sporting General Manager: Neil McIlroy
Head Coach (Rugby Matters): Next Season: Dan McFarland
Forwards Coach: Next Season Micky Ward
Attack Coach: Next Season: Stephen Jones
Defence Coach: Next Season: Calum MacRae
Skills & Transition Coach: Lee Dickson
Coaching co-ordinator and Transition Coach.: Mark Laycock
S&C: Tim Payne
Lineout Coach: Scott Macleod - Leaving Summer

 

[davten]

Adam Scott has extended his stay with Newcastle Red Bulls, signing a one-year contract extension.

 

[Geordie]

Adam Scott has extended his stay with Newcastle Red Bulls, signing a one-year contract extension.

Yeah ive seen that. I like it, means all the young lads are kept on. We've got some very good locks for next season and beyond.

 

[davten]

Newcastle Red Bull centre Cameron Hutchinson has signed a deal to remain at the club for another year.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Saints sign a back row from Ealing. Guessing he’s a squad player.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Probably because Pollock is going to R360

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Saints sign a back row from Ealing. Guessing he’s a squad player.

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Sam Graham replacement

Captain Ealing a few times and seems highly rated a good high upside low risk signing saints seem to do well from

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

James O’Connor and Perese confirmed leaving Tigers end of season

 

[davten]

Oli Spencer has extended his stay at Newcastle Red Bulls, with the academy graduate signing a new two-year deal.