Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2022

[Rugbygramps]

Didn't Freddie confirm he's going back to Japan in a recent podcast?

I’m not sure it was Freddie but it was mentioned in a podcast and by New Zealand commentators

[Scott1]

Vern Cotter head coach of The Blues

[sam16111986]

Vern Cotter head coach of The Blues

Makes sense, he said he wanted to spend more time closer to his family when he left the Fiji job (who wanted him based in Europe). The NZRU have raided their Super Rugby teams for their head coaches, well the Crusaders, Blues and Hurricanes.

Rob Penney is in at the Crusaders, now Cotter at the Blues. It'll be interesting to see what the Hurricanes do, Boyd is back in NZ now, that would be interesting with the NZRU previously known for their caution in coaching appointments having the most exciting young talent whilst the Super Rugby sides are looking at some of the more experienced and well known names.

[speedski]

JJ leaving Bath for Biarritz (who’s fans are very angry with the management over the earlier announcement of Mohamed haouas - can’t blame them..)

[MurphysLaw]

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Saints have released their defence coach, which they apparently had.
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I wasn't sure they had one. He's been stealing a living for a while now. If they get rid of their scrum coach as well then we'll know they are seriously going for the top spot next season.
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They have appointed Lee Radford, formerly at Castleford, as defence coach. Bringing in the RL influence and no doubt hoping to replicate the 'Sinfield effect'.

[Robespierre]

Jonathan Joseph has signed a two-year contract with ProD2 Biarritz.

[Scott1]

Tana Umaga new Moana Pasifika coach

[wigworth]

Luke Cowan-Dickie to Sale. With him and Creevy Sale will be well stocked at hooker.

[sam16111986]

Luke Cowan-Dickie to Sale. With him and Creevy Sale will be well stocked at hooker.

Tommy Taylor as third choice isn't a bad option either.

[Scott1]

Luke Cowan-Dickie to Sale. With him and Creevy Sale will be well stocked at hooker.

Tommy Taylor as third choice isn't a bad option either.

Is that how far he's fallen? Or is he still not back to his best yet?

[sam16111986]

Luke Cowan-Dickie to Sale. With him and Creevy Sale will be well stocked at hooker.

Tommy Taylor as third choice isn't a bad option either.

Is that how far he's fallen? Or is he still not back to his best yet?

He made plenty of appearances (though mostly off the bench) last season but the season just finished he wasn't in the side much (5 starts and 12 appearances). The emergence of Ashman who looks like he'll be a regular international in the near future hampered his game time. The unexpected availability of two international hookers this off season isn't going to help him either though it might mean more game time during international windows.

[TigerFeetSteve]

Tommy Taylor as third choice isn't a bad option either.

Is that how far he's fallen? Or is he still not back to his best yet?

He made plenty of appearances (though mostly off the bench) last season but the season just finished he wasn't in the side much (5 starts and 12 appearances). The emergence of Ashman who looks like he'll be a regular international in the near future hampered his game time. The unexpected availability of two international hookers this off season isn't going to help him either though it might mean more game time during international windows.

That said I can't see LCD playing much before Christmas

[Rugbygramps]

Is that how far he's fallen? Or is he still not back to his best yet?

He made plenty of appearances (though mostly off the bench) last season but the season just finished he wasn't in the side much (5 starts and 12 appearances). The emergence of Ashman who looks like he'll be a regular international in the near future hampered his game time. The unexpected availability of two international hookers this off season isn't going to help him either though it might mean more game time during international windows.

That said I can't see LCD playing much before Christmas

Is he still injured. He’s not in the England squad or those listed as being with the squad to rehab

[TigerFeetSteve]

He made plenty of appearances (though mostly off the bench) last season but the season just finished he wasn't in the side much (5 starts and 12 appearances). The emergence of Ashman who looks like he'll be a regular international in the near future hampered his game time. The unexpected availability of two international hookers this off season isn't going to help him either though it might mean more game time during international windows.

That said I can't see LCD playing much before Christmas

Is he still injured. He’s not in the England squad or those listed as being with the squad to rehab

Yes he's still injured. However his injury won't have recovered till post the World Cup, the one's rehabbing with England have a chance of making the world cup

[Rugbygramps]

Georgian rugby club The Black Lions will compete in next seasons Challenge cup.
Great news for Georgia rugby following their u20s competitive performance in the recent tournament