Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24
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Re: Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24
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.
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.
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This could've been written word-for-word of McGinty two seasons ago...
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Re: Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24
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.
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Mata now out injured until November anyway.
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Re: Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24
All that debating and it didn’t even Mata.
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Re: Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24
Telusa Vienau has signed for Doncaster Knights for next season having been released by Sale at the end of last season.
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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).
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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
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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.
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Re: Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24
Keiran Wilkinson is out for 3 months with injury so Falcons need 10 cover.Puja wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:55 amOnly 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.
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Ooft. Poor sod has no luck at all.FKAS wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:04 pmKeiran Wilkinson is out for 3 months with injury so Falcons need 10 cover.Puja wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:55 amOnly 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.
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Re: Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24
I know. I still expect him to be a great signing for Falcons though.Puja wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:24 pmOoft. Poor sod has no luck at all.FKAS wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:04 pmKeiran Wilkinson is out for 3 months with injury so Falcons need 10 cover.Puja wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:55 am
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.
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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.
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.
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Wild. I doubt he'll be dropping down to the 2nd XV very often, so I'm unlikely to play him though.jimKRFC wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:02 pm 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.
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Re: Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24
Saints have signed Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury on short term deals to cover injuries in the second row. Definitely needed.
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I had been under the impression that Spencer had called it quits, so I'm quite chuffed to find he's actually had a season pottering about as squad cover for Soyaux-Angouleme. Hopefully he's in good nick and won't immediately add to your injuries in the second row.
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Must be pretty bad for Saints to sign two locks on short term deals though signing a back up for Spencer is probably wise. Poor bloke has had no luck.
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Gavin Thornbury is a pretty good lock. Large, powerful and athletic - he might have had a few Ireland caps but for some unfortunate injuries. Still only 30.