Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24

[Scrumhead]

TBH, I think Mata is a bit of a strange signing. Even more so if the Telegraph’s numbers are right.

I could be wrong, but I have the feeling his best days are behind him and Bristol is one last pay day. Seems to me they could have spent money a bit better.

[Puja]

I could be wrong, but I have the feeling his best days are behind him and Bristol is one last pay day. Seems to me they could have spent money a bit better.

This could've been written word-for-word of McGinty two seasons ago...

Puja

[Mikey Brown]

TBH, I think Mata is a bit of a strange signing. Even more so if the Telegraph’s numbers are right.

I could be wrong, but I have the feeling his best days are behind him and Bristol is one last pay day. Seems to me they could have spent money a bit better.

Yeah, particularly odd given Bradbury seemed to settle in really well and was playing his best rugby for years. Mata can still do magic things, but it seems much less frequent.

[Puja]

Mata now out injured until November anyway.

Puja

[Mellsblue]

All that debating and it didn’t even Mata.

[jimKRFC]

Mata now out injured until November anyway.

Puja

Mata, Luatua and Harding all out at present. Had to have a "tbc" back rower on the bench for the Newport friendly tonight...

[FKAS]

Telusa Vienau has signed for Doncaster Knights for next season having been released by Sale at the end of last season.

[FKAS]

Rumours of Will Spencer to Saints on injury dispensation and that they are looking for an additional tighthead (one of 7 teams across the URC, Top14 and Prem according to Fissler).

[Adam_P]

Ethan Grayson joins Falcons. I was a bit miffed that Saints let him go as he was starting to look like a decent option at 12, so think Falcons have got a good one there

[Puja]

Ethan Grayson joins Falcons. I was a bit miffed that Saints let him go as he was starting to look like a decent option at 12, so think Falcons have got a good one there

Only a short-term contract till the end of the year, interestingly - the press release has it talking about him returning to San Diego for the new season in January. I suspect that Legion can and will be bought off if he turns out to become a Newcastle regular, though.

Puja

[FKAS]

Ethan Grayson joins Falcons. I was a bit miffed that Saints let him go as he was starting to look like a decent option at 12, so think Falcons have got a good one there

Only a short-term contract till the end of the year, interestingly - the press release has it talking about him returning to San Diego for the new season in January. I suspect that Legion can and will be bought off if he turns out to become a Newcastle regular, though.

Puja

Keiran Wilkinson is out for 3 months with injury so Falcons need 10 cover.

[Puja]

Ethan Grayson joins Falcons. I was a bit miffed that Saints let him go as he was starting to look like a decent option at 12, so think Falcons have got a good one there

Only a short-term contract till the end of the year, interestingly - the press release has it talking about him returning to San Diego for the new season in January. I suspect that Legion can and will be bought off if he turns out to become a Newcastle regular, though.

Puja

Keiran Wilkinson is out for 3 months with injury so Falcons need 10 cover.

Ooft. Poor sod has no luck at all.

Puja

[FKAS]

Only a short-term contract till the end of the year, interestingly - the press release has it talking about him returning to San Diego for the new season in January. I suspect that Legion can and will be bought off if he turns out to become a Newcastle regular, though.

Puja

Keiran Wilkinson is out for 3 months with injury so Falcons need 10 cover.

Ooft. Poor sod has no luck at all.

Puja

I know. I still expect him to be a great signing for Falcons though.

[jimKRFC]

Shock transfer news!!

Melksham Rugby announce the signing of Viliami Hakalo.

With 10 caps for the Tonga national team between 2006 and 2016, Viliami has showcased his talent on the world stage, scoring 22 points, including 3 tries, 2 conversions, and 1 penalty kick.

Viliami brings incredible experience and leadership to our squad. He’s also made his mark at club level, playing for Nottingham and the renowned Saracens.

[Puja]

Shock transfer news!!

Melksham Rugby announce the signing of Viliami Hakalo.

With 10 caps for the Tonga national team between 2006 and 2016, Viliami has showcased his talent on the world stage, scoring 22 points, including 3 tries, 2 conversions, and 1 penalty kick.

Viliami brings incredible experience and leadership to our squad. He’s also made his mark at club level, playing for Nottingham and the renowned Saracens.

Wild. I doubt he'll be dropping down to the 2nd XV very often, so I'm unlikely to play him though.

Puja