CARDIFF SIGN TWO: Rigg and Roberts Arrive on Loan<\/p>\n
Cardiff Rugby\u00a0have bolstered their midfield by signing\u00a0Will Rigg\u00a0(from Exeter Chiefs) and\u00a0Osian Roberts\u00a0(from Sale Sharks) on short-term loan deals.<\/p>\n
The moves come as\u00a0injuries to Mason Grady, Harri Millard, Rory Jennings, and Elijah Evans\u00a0have left the squad short of centre options. Both Rigg and Roberts will provide valuable depth as Cardiff navigate a demanding early-season fixture list.<\/p>\n
BATLEY SIGNS: Lock Commits Future to Bristol Bears<\/p>\n
Bristol lock\u00a0Joe Batley\u00a0has signed a new contract, extending his stay in Bear Country.<\/p>\n
Since rejoining from\u00a0Worcester Warriors in 2022, the 29-year-old has made\u00a077 appearances\u00a0and was a standout performer in the\u00a02024\/25 Gallagher Premiership Team of the Season.<\/p>\n
Batley, who has also featured in\u00a0England A and senior training squads, continues to be a central figure in Bristol\u2019s pack under\u00a0Pat Lam.<\/p>\n
MANU RETURNS? Tuilagi Linked with Leicester Comeback<\/p>\n
Former England centre\u00a0Manu Tuilagi\u00a0has made a strong impression in\u00a0France\u2019s Top 14\u00a0since joining\u00a0Bayonne\u00a0in 2024.<\/p>\n
However, speculation is mounting that Tuilagi could\u00a0return to Leicester Tigers, where he might reunite with former teammate\u00a0Geoff Parling, now the club\u2019s head coach.<\/p>\n
Such a move would not only delight Tigers fans but could also\u00a0pave the way for an England recall, with\u00a0Steve Borthwick\u00a0reportedly still an admirer of Tuilagi\u2019s power and experience.<\/p>\n
FULL STORY: <\/a><\/p>\n NEW CONTENDER? Chandler Cunningham-South in deman<\/p>\n Gloucester\u00a0are understood to be the latest Gallagher Premiership club to express interest in\u00a0England star Chandler Cunningham-South, who is entering the final year of his contract with\u00a0Harlequins.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Sidcup-born forward, 22, has been one of Quins\u2019 standout young performers, capable of slotting in at both\u00a0lock\u00a0and\u00a0back row\u00a0\u2014 a versatility that\u2019s made him a hot commodity ahead of next season.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0RugbyPass,\u00a0Sale Sharks\u00a0were the first to make a move for Cunningham-South, and now the\u00a0Cherry and Whites\u00a0are believed to be keen to open talks of their own.<\/p>\n Quins\u00a0remain eager to keep hold of their rising star beyond this season, but with multiple Premiership rivals circling, a transfer battle could be on the cards.<\/p>\n FULL STORY: <\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n