Transfers rumours

[munstermuffin]

Pau have surprised a few people over here this season - me included, and recorded a fine win away at Toulouse only a few weeks back, so yer man Foley could do well for himself.

Foley is a fine player. Am actually shocked no Irish province didn't go for him. That's if he goes as I haven't seen him. He's after surgery so isn't around training.

 

[munstermuffin]

Donnacha Ryan to Racing 99% done. ROG was big influence and the $$$ was too good it seems

 

[Groundhog]

Ah what the ****, we're ****ed.

 

[munstermuffin]

Ah what the ****, we're ****ed.

After firing a text to see. But if it's true I wish him the best

 

[munstermuffin]

On D Ryan. Response from the man himself to me.
"Paper never refused ink"

 

[Jockstap]

On D Ryan. Response from the man himself to me.
"Paper never refused ink"

He's Ireland's first choice lock for the first time in his career and he throws it away. Must say I'm shocked, of all people he's one of the last I thought would leave.

 

[munstermuffin]

He's Ireland's first choice lock for the first time in his career and he throws it away. Must say I'm shocked, of all people he's one of the last I thought would leave.

I'm of the belief its a big pay day with Racing vs a Munster contract. He wants a national deal. It's his last big payday. Yes he's a starter but remember at start of 6Nations he was 4th choice

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

Rassie Erasmus back to South Africa?

http://www.netwerk24.com/Sport/Rugby/rassie-se-u-draai-20170325

 

[munstermuffin]

Rassie Erasmus back to South Africa?

http://www.netwerk24.com/Sport/Rugby/rassie-se-u-draai-20170325

No truth in this Snoop. Poor Rassie blue in face denying it. They need to lift all interference before he will consider it

 

[JJFlash]

Sean Dougall might be on his way from Pau to Ulster thus reversing the recent trend of Irishmen heading for Pau.

 

[Groundhog]

Tis his native club. Good move for both parties I would say. Always liked him at Munster.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Multiple sources saying Fearns to Glous is now off and he is staying at Lyon.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Multiple sources saying Fearns to Glous is now off and he is staying at Lyon.

Could be to do with them apparently being very interested in Parisse.

 

[munstermuffin]

Sean Dougall might be on his way from Pau to Ulster thus reversing the recent trend of Irishmen heading for Pau.

A great dogged 7 who'll really improve Ulster.
On D. Ryan. Nothing signed yet but it getting very messy between Munster and IRFU. Big complaints are they aren't offering central contract.
Munster claiming it Bull as Heaslip is 4 days younger and got 3 years. Also argument is locks are alot more valuable than backrowers.
If Ryan goes it'll really hurt national team too.

 

[Jrex]

Tomas Francis back to Newport/ Blues to do whatever it is he does best

Flood to Worcester/ Newcastle, poor little tyke

 

[JJFlash]

Francis bacjk to Newport/ Blues to do whatever it is he does best

Flood to Worcester/ Newcastle, poor little tyke

Unless Wuss offer him silly money, he'll probably go to his uncle Deano.
He's never really been given lengthy game time at Toulouse, due mainly I believe, to the backs coach Jean-Baptiste Elissalde, who doesn't know his arse from his elbow and should be sacked at the end of the season!
Flood's best position for me is 10 but Elissalde has persevered with Doussain who despite having been in the French squad this season (and being dropped!) who hasn't come up to expectations. Flood has often played centre but the side is chopped and changed all the time with the likes of Fickou, Fritz and David in competion for places.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

His Uncle Deano? Flood has never played for Deano.

 

[BPM]

Francis bacjk to Newport/ Blues to do whatever it is he does best

Flood to Worcester/ Newcastle, poor little tyke

Worcester would be a decent move for Flood IMO. Shillcock looks like he has great potential, but I think he's too young to run the show on a full-time basis. Ryan Mills has done a decent job at 10 but is probably better as a 12, so Flood would fit in well.

 

[JJFlash]

His Uncle Deano? Flood has never played for Deano.

So what!

 

[BPM]

Multiple sources saying Fearns to Glous is now off and he is staying at Lyon.

That's a shame if it's true. I'm not fussed about Gloucester, but I'd like to see Fearns back in the AP and I'd be curious to see whether he has improved as much as it seems at Lyon.

I also think he's Eddie Jones' kind of player so I think he'd have a genuine chance of making the EPS.