2023-2024 transfers

[Reiser99]

Re-signing rather than a transfer, but Johann Van Graan signs on at Bath until the end of 2029/30!

I have to say, I was sceptical of his signing; but so far, he's proven much better than I expected, and has gathered a good coaching crew around him, and appears to actually listen to them, and his medical staff.

Johann van Graan commits long-term future to Bath | Bath Rugby

We are delighted to announce Head of Rugby Johann van Graan has signed a new contract, committing his long-term future to Bath until the end of the 2029/30 campaign.

www.bathrugby.com

29/30 is huge though.

 

[Reiser99]

Actually at first I thought it was like 7/8/9 years, but now it's more like 4/5/6, which doesn't seem as long. Where has this decade gone?

 

[irisht]

Frisch: Munster to Toulon

 

[munstermuffin]

Frisch: Munster to Toulon

And 1 of biggest payouts of modern time.

Max Deegan to Ulster. Was told by Leinster they aren't renewing or offering a deal so made deal easier is the word.

 

[munstermuffin]

There we go! Makes sense Farrell comes to us and O'Conor goes West! We probably get the slightly raw end of that deal, but I do rate Tom Farrell quite highly

Farrell was out the door regardless. Was going to retire before we came enquiring

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Steenson leaving Exeter at the end of the season - sounds like he might be joining the Ulster coaching staff

 

[Everyday EggChaser]

***i Lamositele to Quins apparently, with Collier confirmed to Castres

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Kieran Wilkinson has signed for Falcons

Decent pickup for them,
Wonder how many more ex-Sale academy Dimes will be targeting

 

[TRF_Olyy]

LONG-SERVING JAMES TO LEAVE SHARKS | Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks can confirm that homegrown centre Sam James will leave the club this summer after playing almost 250 games for the club. Lifelong Sharks fan Sam, 29, joined Sale in 2012 and made his first team debut a year later, seven years after he was a ball boy for the club at Edgeley Park. […]

www.salesharks.com

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

So the rumours are true, hopefully we can get some life back into him and he can help our young LHs to develop some more (although they are playing better than he is right now).

 

[Which Tyler]

Not sure if these are academy graduates, or extending their stay in the academy. I'd guess the former, they all seem to be 20/21; but with the imposed academy shrinkage, it could be that that's who we're renewing.

Nine Academy players renew at Bath Rugby | Bath Rugby

The club is pleased to confirm nine Bath Rugby Academy players have renewed their contracts, committing their futures to the Blue, Black and White.

www.bathrugby.com

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Some more saints signings.




And some players let go


Callum Braley
Joel Matavesi
Kayde Sylvester
Geordie Irvine
George Patten
Aston Gradwick-Light
Mathew Arden
Nick Tarr

 

[Which Tyler]

Fly-half Linegar earns first professional contract with Bath Rugby | Bath Rugby

England U18 fly-half James Linegar has signed his first professional contract with Bath Rugby after a standout season for both club and country.

www.bathrugby.com

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Another really really promising Newcastle academy product goes elsewhere

Got themselves a really good player there

 

[Welsh Exile]

Another really really promising Newcastle academy product goes elsewhere

Got themselves a really good player there

I've been half keeping an eye on him. Definitely potential but watching him it seems harsh judging his performances as Newcastle aren't great. Bit like watching Scarlets.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

He will be at Exeter in a couple of seasons

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Be interesting to see where he ends up, if he expected to/wanted to see out his career at Gloucester I imagine he's wanting to stay in the area - Bristol announcing a new player at midday?

lol @ "starting to see the results"


Edit: Just noticed the Bristol tweet was actually from yesterday, and was about them announcing the Australia game. No idea about May then, if Gloucester have released him you've gotta think he's asking for a decent chunk of change.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Be interesting to see where he ends up, if he expected to/wanted to see out his career at Gloucester I imagine he's wanting to stay in the area - Bristol announcing a new player at midday?

lol @ "starting to see the results"


Edit: Just noticed the Bristol tweet was actually from yesterday, and was about them announcing the Australia game. No idea about May then, if Gloucester have released him you've gotta think he's asking for a decent chunk of change.

Sarries, he wants to win something.
But given his track record I think we can expect Sarries to win nothing for the next couple years

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sarries, he wants to win something.

Would they want him, though?
Be better off keeping Maitland on an extra year

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Surely he should go Japan for 2 years to cash in.