2023-2024 transfers

[big ginger 8]

Zac Ward to join Senior Men’s team on trial basis | Ulster Rugby

The 25-year-old Ballynahinch forward played an important role in the Ireland Sevens success in recent years, culminating in a

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Had a very good Olympics, was basically our only player with a good mix of power and speed.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Ben Volavola joins Leicester Tigers

Ben Volavola has joined the Leicester Tigers senior men’s squad for the 2024/25 season.

www.leicestertigers.com

 

[BPM]

Quins sign Rodrigo Isgro: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/harlequins-sign-world-cup-winger-and-double-olympian-rodrigo-isgro/

Could be an interesting acquisition. With Murley out we were lacking depth on the wing so this is welcome news.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi rejoins Sharks from Racing 92

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi rejoins Durban-based Sharks after Racing 92 terminated his contract on Sunday.

www.bbc.com

confirmed kolisi is leaving but returning to sharks is just a rumor

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Supposedly paid his release fee out of his own pocket (or probably more likely: a sponsor did) because his new club c/wouldn't

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Is the French top 14 too much for the SA international players now? Not getting enough rest that they probably need being top internationals?

 

[Scotty]

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi rejoins Sharks from Racing 92

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi rejoins Durban-based Sharks after Racing 92 terminated his contract on Sunday.

www.bbc.com

confirmed kolisi is leaving but returning to sharks is just a rumor

Sharks confirmed

 

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Which Tyler]

Pairing with Rokoduguni on the other wing - the two of them shout make hay if they can get the ball cleanly

 

[TRF_Olyy]

We've confirmed Hyron Andrews and Willgriff John as members of our squad for the season - no mention of contract lengths or anything, their names just appeared in our squad list (which, annoyingly, doesn't differentiate between academy and senior squad)

 

[davten]

Was hoping Falcons could get a deal done for Willgriff John, due to Bello's injury.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

So we've signed two more locks due to injuries. Hopefully they hit the ground running as we started with a 7 at lock against Bath last week.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sharks sign hooker McElroy | Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have signed former Saracens, Leinster and Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal until the end of the 25/26 season. The 27-year-old had joined Ulster on a short-term deal in September but he will now join up with Alex Sanderson’s squad ahead of the round six trip to Bath. Sharks...

www.salesharks.com

Concerned about what this suggests about Taylor's injury, but we desperately need another senior hooker so I'm happy we've got someone, even if I've not heard of him before!

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Very highly rated 20s player who has never made the step up. Definitely a roll of the dice.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Graham Rowntree Departs Munster Rugby - Munster Rugby

Munster Rugby - Graham Rowntree Departs Munster Rugby

www.munsterrugby.ie

That's a surprise, wonder where he's going?
Ireland?
Would've said Tigers if they didn't land Cheika

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Graham Rowntree Departs Munster Rugby - Munster Rugby

Munster Rugby - Graham Rowntree Departs Munster Rugby

www.munsterrugby.ie

That's a surprise, wonder where he's going?
Ireland?
Would've said Tigers if they didn't land Cheika

Cheika is only on a one year deal


Yeah don't think it's us

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Baxter keeps talking about wanting to be a DOR type but he always ends up having to go to head coach.
Rowntree would plug that gap imo

 

[Scotty]

Graham Rowntree Departs Munster Rugby - Munster Rugby

Munster Rugby - Graham Rowntree Departs Munster Rugby

www.munsterrugby.ie

That's a surprise, wonder where he's going?
Ireland?
Would've said Tigers if they didn't land Cheika

I mean he's surely not been forced out mid season? Reading that he's been great for them, he must have a role to slot into?

Baxter keeps talking about wanting to be a DOR type but he always ends up having to go to head coach.
Rowntree would plug that gap imo

I mean I'd take him, especially this season but I can't see him wanting to come in as a Baxter understudy.

 

[Which Tyler]

Bath's extension season has started, with Louie Hennessey signing a "long term" deal

Hennessey extends contract at Bath Rugby | Bath Rugby

The club is pleased to confirm a contract extension for Louie Hennessey.

www.bathrugby.com

 

[Which Tyler]

Vilikesa Sela next up

Sela commits future to Bath Rugby | Bath Rugby

The club is pleased to confirm a contract extension for prop, Vilikesa Sela.

www.bathrugby.com