Blindside – rugby transfers

Freshwater tempted by Montpellier

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former England loosehead Perry Freshwater, below, is in advanced talks about a switch to join the Montpellier coaching staff […]

Falcons losing Carreras to France

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Newcastle Falcons have suffered a blow for next season after Argentina winger Mateo Carreras completed a move to Bayonne […]

Andrew pads up at ECB

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former England fly-half Rob Andrew is taking on a major role in English cricket after being appointed as the […]

Sale let league boys in

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks answered an emergency cry for help from England’s rugby league team preparing for their second Test match […]

Campbell training with Fury

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Glasgow Warriors and Jersey Reds lock Nick Campbell, the current Scottish heavyweight boxing champion, has been in a […]

Dickens in jeopardy

ON THE BLINDSIDEBY NEILFISSLER LEICESTER are reportedly looking for a new backs and attack coach despite only appointing Alan Dickens to the role at the […]

Castres in move for Collier

ON THE BLINDSIDE Castres Olympique have moved to lure long-serving Harlequins tighthead prop Will Collier, who was called into Steve Borthwick’s summer training camp in […]

Bath lock Elliott Stooke

Stooke in line for return to Rec

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Former Bath lock Elliott Stooke, below, could return to The Rec next month from […]

Ten out of ten for Grayson

ON THE BLINDSIDE Former Northampton Saints boss Paul Grayson has been hailed for his work with Wigan Warriors scrum-half and place-kicker Harry Smith following the […]

Rhys Carre - Wales

Saracens keep eye on Carre

ON THE BLINDSIDE Premiership Champions Saracens could re-sign out-of-favour Wales loosehead Rhys Carre for next season. Carre, 25, made eight appearances after joining Sarries following […]

Regan Grace

Grace aiming to get back in game

ON THE BLINDSIDE Regan Grace looks set to stay in Rugby Union after turning down approaches from several Super League clubs, including Grand Finalists Wigan […]

Sutherland on way to Oyonnax

ON THE BLINDSIDE Scotland and Lions star Rory Sutherland has joined Top 14 new boys Oyonnax, who have had a tough introduction to life in […]

Skivington looks ahead

ON THE BLINDSIDE Gloucester boss George Skivington has already started shopping for the 2024/2025 campaign despite this new season only getting underway. The Cherry and […]

Banking analysis causes uproar

Santander, the Spanish-owned British banking giants, has caused fury among leading Championship clubs after producing a report to attract investment for stricken Jersey Reds. According […]

Cornish Pirates dual-registered prop Alfie Petch, of Exeter Chiefs

Biarritz offer deal to Petch

Former Exeter and Northampton tighthead Alfie Petch is heading to France after joining Biarritz as a medical joker on a contract until the end of […]

Leicester’s new launch

Leicester have announced that they will launch their first-ever Down Syndrome rugby team later this month to mark awareness month for the genetic disorder. Tigers […]

Madigan takes his skills to Blackrock

ON THE BLINDSIDE Former Bristol Bears fly-half Ian Madigan is starting a coaching career at his former club, Blackrock College, after announcing his retirement after […]

That’s my girl, says Els

ON THE BLINDSIDE SAMANTHA Els, the daughter of golfing legend Ernie, became the first member of the famous sporting family to pull on a Springbok […]

Grayson is helping out Smith

ON THE BLIND SIDE FORMER Northampton Saints boss Paul Grayson has been spotted at Wigan Warriors Robin Park training base working with scrum half and […]

Jonny doesn’t quite hit mark

ON THE BLINDSIDE Jonny Wilkinson’s shirt from England’s 2003 World Cup Final win failed to match expectations at a recent sale of memorabilia held by […]

Chelsea still eyeing Twickers

ON THE BLINDSIDE Chelsea are continuing to have talks with the RFU about using Twickenham during the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, which stepped up a […]

I owe it all to Clive…

ON THE BLINDSIDE Lawrence Dallaglio admits he has Sir Clive Woodward to thank for his World Cup winners medal. Dallaglio, speaking on William Hill’s podcast […]

Bristol set to revive big match

Bristol are looking to revive plans to play a ‘big match’ across the Severn Bridge in Cardiff ’s Principality Stadium next season. The Bears were […]

Moore agrees Saints deal

Northampton Saints have handed former London Irish back row Izzy Moore a short-term contract after he joined the club on trial. The former England U20 […]

Neild on road to Scotland

Cover: Cam Neild Former Sale and Worcester flanker Cameron Neild is moving back to Scotland on a short-term deal at Edinburgh. Neild, who had a […]