Edinburgh have added yet another back to their ranks for next season, Exeter Chiefs have retained Will Haydon-Wood amid interest from PREM rivals and Leicester Tigers have strengthened their coaching ranks for next season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Edinburgh<\/a> have added another back to their ranks for next season, with Ealing Trailfinders man Geordie Gwynn penning a three-year deal with the capital club.<\/p>\n 22-year-old Gwynn won 13 caps for Scotland U20s between 2023 and 2024, and has also become a key man for the CHAMP leaders since joining them in 2022.<\/p>\n His signature also follows the addition of Scotland-qualified back Riley Higgins<\/a> on a three-year deal, while Edinburgh have also retained the services of Mosese Tuipulotu for a further two years.<\/p>\n Commenting on the move, Gwynn said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to sign for Edinburgh. It\u2019ll be really nice to see some familiar faces, and I\u2019m looking forward to getting to know the rest of the players and staff.<\/p>\n \u201cPlaying in front of such passionate fans in a competitive league is something that I\u2019m really excited for. I believe Edinburgh is the perfect place for me to develop my game, continue improving, and I can\u2019t wait to get stuck in.\u201d<\/p>\n Ethan Hooker injury forces Sharks to make \u2018official request\u2019 to URC after Welsh winger\u2019s dogshot goes unpunished<\/a><\/p>\n Edinburgh head coach, Sean Everitt, added: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to welcome Geordie to Edinburgh this summer. He\u2019s an explosive, dynamic back who has impressed everyone who has watched him come through the age-grade ranks, and his performances with Scotland U20 showed he has the quality and temperament to compete at the highest level.<\/p>\n \u201cSix tries in 14 games this season is a solid return for a young winger still developing his game, and he\u2019s shown plenty of promise throughout the campaign. He further bolsters what is already an exciting and competitive back line, and at just 22, with the pathway he\u2019s already been through, we genuinely believe he has everything he needs to kick on and fulfil his potential here. We can\u2019t wait to get him involved.\u201d<\/p>\n Exeter Chiefs fend off PREM rivals for Haydon-Wood signature<\/p>\n Exeter Chiefs<\/a> have secured the future of Haydon-Wood for next season, with the versatile back signing on for next season.<\/p>\n His decision to remain in the English South West comes amid interest from at least two PREM rivals over his services, with Newcastle Red Bulls understood to be leading the hunt.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old joined Exeter from French side Massy Essonne in 2022\/23, and has since tallied over 50 appearances for the club.<\/p>\n Want more from Planet Rugby? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for world-class coverage you can trust.<\/p>\n Commenting on the news, Haydon-Wood said: \u201cI\u2019m excited to see what my future holds after re-signing at Exeter.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel like I have settled in the South West with the club being a very tight-knit group, and that is now translating into on-pitch performances this season.<\/p>\n \u201cBeing part of a team that is striving to win trophies was a huge part of the reason why I wanted to stay, along with getting to play alongside close mates \u2013 a major part of why I started playing the game in the first place.<\/p>\n \u201cHopefully, I can play a part in finishing this season in a memorable way and carry that into next year.\u201d<\/p>\n Also commenting, Exeter director of rugby, Rob Baxter, added: \u201cWill has shown this season that he can have an impact for us in pretty much any position in the backline, which is fantastic. It\u2019s really important for us in terms of the makeup of the match 23.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s had some good performances at 10 when we\u2019ve needed him to, but he\u2019s also covered really well at full-back as well as inside centre.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a very popular guy amongst the squad. An individual we feel is still growing as a competitor and as a player. He understands the club and how we want to play very well, so we\u2019re delighted to have him staying with us.\u201d<\/p>\n Ulster reveal nightmare injury list ahead of Munster showdown as Leinster sweat over key Ireland trio<\/a><\/p>\n Leicester Tigers tempt Aussie coach to East Midlands<\/p>\n