Rumour Milltag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//2812013-05-23T11:13:58ZThe latest speculation and rumour from the world of rugbyMovable Type 3.34Gareth Delve to Japan?tag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.316942013-05-23T11:11:45Z2013-05-23T11:13:58ZReports in the Australian press claim Gareth Delve will continue his career in Japan when he leaves the Melbourne Rebels at the end of the season. The Rebels confirmed on Wednesday that when Delve's contract comes to an end at...Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.comGareth Delve will continue his career in Japan when he leaves the Melbourne Rebels at the end of the season.
The Rebels confirmed on Wednesday that when Delve's contract comes to an end at the end of the current Super Rugby campaign, he will depart to pastures new. There were some suggestions Delve would move back to Wales, but the Herald Sun claims Japan is likely to be his next port of call. ]]>
Worcester turn to Carl Hogg?tag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.316392013-05-14T13:38:57Z2013-05-14T13:40:57ZAccording to widespread reports, new Worcester Warriors boss Dean Ryan will appoint Gloucester's Carl Hogg as his new forwards coach. Ryan worked with Hogg while he was at the Cherry and Whites and according to Worcester News, the Warriors have...Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Worcester Warriors boss Dean Ryan will appoint Gloucester's Carl Hogg as his new forwards coach.
Ryan worked with Hogg while he was at the Cherry and Whites and according to Worcester News, the Warriors have made contact with Gloucester. If Hogg agrees to a switch to Sixways, then he will link up with Worcester's new attack coach Shane Howarth. ]]>
Exeter Chiefs tee up Fetu'u Vainikolotag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.315922013-05-07T11:50:26Z2013-05-07T11:52:04ZExeter Chiefs are on the verge of signing Connacht flyer Fetu'u Vainikolo according to reports in the Rugby Paper. The winger, according to the newspaper, recently turned down London Irish's advances and seems set for Sandy Park....Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Exeter Chiefs are on the verge of signing Connacht flyer Fetu'u Vainikolo according to reports in the Rugby Paper. The winger, according to the newspaper, recently turned down London Irish's advances and seems set for Sandy Park. ]]>
Grenoble close in on Olly Barkleytag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.315772013-05-04T12:24:25Z2013-05-04T12:26:09ZTop 14 side Grenoble are close to securing the signing of former Bath back Olly Barkley from Racing Metro. The 23-cap England international joined Metro earlier this season as a medical joker and ESPNscrum understands he is set to prolong...Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Grenoble are close to securing the signing of former Bath back Olly Barkley from Racing Metro.
The 23-cap England international joined Metro earlier this season as a medical joker and ESPNscrum understands he is set to prolong his stay in France with Grenoble his expected destination. ]]>
Kelly Brook gives Danny Cipriani ultimatumtag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.315402013-04-29T08:16:06Z2013-04-29T08:17:45ZMartin Williamson
Reports in the weekend press say that Kelly Brook has told boyfriend Danny Cipriani to sort his life out or they`re finished. The news comes days after Cipriani was hit by a bus while crossing road in Leeds after a pub crawl with team-mates.
A close friend of Brook said: “Kelly has told Danny that he needs to sort himself out if their relationship is going to work. Kelly feels quite protective over him and is always wanting to look after him. But her friends are warning her she could get hurt.”
Perhaps more surprisingly give his track record, a friend of Cipriani was quoted as saying: “He hates drinking and hates the big rugby nights out. He only went because if he’s not there then he gets slammed for not being a team player. The whole drinking culture is not him and that is why the incident on Wednesday is so frustrating.”
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Clermont eye Halfpennytag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.315352013-04-28T07:54:33Z2013-04-28T08:03:04ZClermont Auvergne have reportedly set their sights on signing Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny. The Rugby Paper claims the French giants will make a move for the 24-year-old at the end of the next season when his current contract with PRO12...Graham Jenkinsgraham jenkins
Clermont Auvergne have reportedly set their sights on signing Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny.
The Rugby Paper claims the French giants will make a move for the 24-year-old at the end of the next season when his current contract with PRO12 side Cardiff Blues expires. The newspaper suggests that Clermont see Halfpenny as the perfect replacement for current fullback - and another Wales international - Lee Byrne whose contract runs until next season.]]>
Jonathan Thomas' Ospreys days numbered?tag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.315112013-04-23T08:30:44Z2013-04-23T08:34:20ZVeteran Ospreys back-rower Jonathan Thomas is reportedly wanted by clubs both in the Top 14 and the Aviva Premiership. Thomas has a year left on his current deal but according to reports in the South Wales Evening Post, both Stade...Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Ospreys back-rower Jonathan Thomas is reportedly wanted by clubs both in the Top 14 and the Aviva Premiership.
Thomas has a year left on his current deal but according to reports in the South Wales Evening Post, both Stade Francais and Bayonne are keen on the flanker's services and the Ospreys could let him leave. ]]>
Falcons circling Fraser McKenzie?tag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.314982013-04-21T11:36:07Z2013-04-21T11:38:44ZReports in the Rugby Paper claim the Newcastle Falcons are keen on recruiting Sale's Fraser McKenzie ahead of next season. Falcons boss Dean Richards has already bolstered his squad with the likes of Mike Blair, Rory Clegg and Adam Powell...Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Rugby Paper claim the Newcastle Falcons are keen on recruiting Sale's Fraser McKenzie ahead of next season.
Falcons boss Dean Richards has already bolstered his squad with the likes of Mike Blair, Rory Clegg and Adam Powell ahead of next season and could add the 25-year-old Scotsman to his ranks. ]]>
Bristol close in on Sean Holleytag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.314942013-04-21T08:19:39Z2013-04-21T08:21:13ZBristol's director of rugby Andy Robinson has chosen Sean Holley to be his new head coach, according to the Rugby Paper. Ex-Ospreys coach Holley has been working as a television pundit since leaving the region 14 months ago and spurned...Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Bristol's director of rugby Andy Robinson has chosen Sean Holley to be his new head coach, according to the Rugby Paper.
Ex-Ospreys coach Holley has been working as a television pundit since leaving the region 14 months ago and spurned advances from Conancht and Worcester to take the post at Bristol, according to the newspaper. ]]>
Union clubs targeting league's Ryan Atkinstag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.314782013-04-19T08:43:15Z2013-04-19T08:45:28ZBoth Gloucester and London Irish are keen on recruiting rugby league star Ryan Atkins, according to reports in The Sun. Atkins has excelled for Warrington this term and has scored 124 tries in 202 Super League appearances....Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Gloucester and London Irish are keen on recruiting rugby league star Ryan Atkins, according to reports in The Sun. Atkins has excelled for Warrington this term and has scored 124 tries in 202 Super League appearances. ]]>
Scarlets close in on John Barclaytag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.314752013-04-19T07:38:49Z2013-04-19T07:40:56ZReports in the Welsh press claim the Scarlets are keen on recruiting Glasgow Warriors flanker John Barclay ahead of next season. If the move goes through, Barclay will bring a wealth of experience to their back-row....Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Scarlets are keen on recruiting Glasgow Warriors flanker John Barclay ahead of next season. If the move goes through, Barclay will bring a wealth of experience to their back-row. ]]>
Sale Sharks circling Dan Bowden?tag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.314542013-04-15T15:10:45Z2013-04-15T15:13:12ZReports in the Rugby Paper claim that Sale are interested in recruiting Dan Bowden from the Leicester Tigers. Bowden has made just seven appearances for the Tigers in the Aviva Premiership, after joining them from London Irish pre-season, and he...Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Rugby Paper claim that Sale are interested in recruitingDan Bowden from the Leicester Tigers. Bowden has made just seven appearances for the Tigers in the Aviva Premiership, after joining them from London Irish pre-season, and he could be open to a move north. ]]>
Smit lined up as Sharks chief?tag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.314172013-04-10T08:42:17Z2013-04-10T08:47:47ZFormer Sharks captain John Smit has been tipped to become the new chief executive of the Super Rugby franchise. Smit, who also led South Africa to the 2007 Rugby World Cup crown, is currently playing with English Premiership side Saracens...Graham Jenkinsgraham jenkinsJohn Smit has been tipped to become the new chief executive of the Super Rugby franchise.
Smit, who also led South Africa to the 2007 Rugby World Cup crown, is currently playing with English Premiership side Saracens with earlier reports having linked him with a move to French club Toulon next season.
But The Mercury newspaper reports that the Sharks have negotiated his release from an agreement with Toulon so that he can take over from the current chief executive Brian van Zyl who is due to retire in February.
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Edwards in line to replace Kidneytag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.314002013-04-07T10:29:39Z2013-04-07T11:41:29ZWales defence coach Shaun Edwards is reportedly a strong contender to take over from Declan Kidney as the Ireland head coach. The Mail on Sunday reports that the former rugby league player feels he is under-paid and not been properly...Jeremy InsonJon Hungin
Shaun Edwards is reportedly a strong contender to take over from Declan Kidney as the Ireland head coach.
The Mail on Sunday reports that the former rugby league player feels he is under-paid and not been properly rewarded for his part in Wales’ success in recent years. He is also said to be upset that he was not included as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team for this year’s Lions tour.
Edwards has been with Wales since 2008 and helped them to Six Nations grand slams in 2008 and 2012. He was part of the Lions coaching team on the 2009 tour to South Africa and was assistant coach when London Wasps won the Heineken Cup in 2004 and 2007.
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Saints close in on pair of Kiwistag:blogs.espnscrum.com,2013:/Rumour-Mill//281.313792013-04-03T09:23:39Z2013-04-03T09:26:01ZNorthampton Saints have signed Otago duo Glenn Dickson and Rob Verbakel ahead of next season, according to reports in New Zealand. Dickson can play across the back line and is also an accurate goal kicker - he has reportedly penned...Tom Hamiltonwww.espnscrum.com
Northampton Saints have signed Otago duo Glenn Dickson and Rob Verbakel ahead of next season, according to reports in New Zealand.
Dickson can play across the back line and is also an accurate goal kicker - he has reportedly penned a two-year contract with the Saints. He is set to be joined at the Aviva Premiership club by second-row Verbakel who has previously played for the Glasgow Warriors. ]]>
