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Topic: Championship 2023-2024 signings and departures
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Subject: Championship 2023-2024 signings and departures
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 16:03
Could this thread be pinned to the top please

Thought I'd start it



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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 16:06
Doncaster have so far re-signed 6 players

George Roberts Hooker
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts    Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Maliq Holden Wing        


Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 17:23
Ealing have announced the signing of Billy Twelvetrees. A player with a famous name, who was world class in his day, but I have to wonder what role he can play at his age (34)? While he has experience at 10/12/13, would Ealing not be better off with young players who they can develop? Perhaps it is seen as more of a player/coach type role. We will see.


Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 17:53
He began his adult career at Leicester Lions, surprised he didn't want to return to where it all began...............................................Hug


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 18:13
Cov sign Cardiff Met tighthead Eliot Salt.

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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 18:14
Originally posted by tigerburnie tigerburnie wrote:

He began his adult career at Leicester Lions, surprised he didn't want to return to where it all began...............................................Hug
That was Billy Two Rivers wasn't it?


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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 18:41
The year we just missed out on promotion from Nat2 North.


Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2023 at 22:27
Blues

Signed James Fish from Saints - hooker
Re-signed Maisey & Grimoldby - fly halfs
Re-sgined Day

Leavers
Uru - France who will be a loss for Blues
Holsey, Rylands, Royston all 3 were squad players


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2023 at 13:17
Tom Dodd, Cov to Edinburgh.
Louis Brown, Cov to Newcastle 
Josh Bainbridge,  Cov to Newcastle. 
Several other leavers as yet not confirmed where to.


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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2023 at 20:10
George Simpson, Winger, re-signs for Donny


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 01 May 2023 at 17:57
Connor Davidson loose head staying at Donny

Along with...

George Roberts Hooker
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing




Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 01 May 2023 at 20:40
Originally posted by gerg_861 gerg_861 wrote:

Ealing have announced the signing of Billy Twelvetrees. A player with a famous name, who was world class in his day, but I have to wonder what role he can play at his age (34)? While he has experience at 10/12/13, would Ealing not be better off with young players who they can develop? Perhaps it is seen as more of a player/coach type role. We will see.


As he played a number of games for Gloucester in the Premiership and in Europe, I am sure he will contribute on the field for Ealing - however, I have to agree that he may well be looking at the transition into coaching.

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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 02 May 2023 at 16:20
Backrower Jordy Reid returning to Ealing after a few years at Gloucester. Apparently he's shaving off his trademark dreadlocks. :(


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 02 May 2023 at 19:13
Cov extensions announced so far:
Will Chudley
James Tyas
Fin Ogden
Tom Ball
Pat Pellegrini 
Ollie Andrews 
Suva Ma'asi
Will Rigg
Lucas Titherington
Will Lane
Tobi Wilson
George Smith


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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 02 May 2023 at 20:34
Originally posted by gerg_861 gerg_861 wrote:

Backrower Jordy Reid returning to Ealing after a few years at Gloucester. Apparently he's shaving off his trademark dreadlocks. :(

He and Billy '36' shaved their heads for charity a couple of weeks ago...


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 03 May 2023 at 16:38
Paddy Ryan back to Cov.
Just couldn't keep away. Big smile


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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 03 May 2023 at 17:33
Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff staying at Donny

Along with...

Connor Davidson LH
George Roberts Hooker
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing


Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 03 May 2023 at 19:49
Originally posted by KnightsBoy KnightsBoy wrote:

<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff staying at Donny<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">
<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Along with...<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">
<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Connor Davidson LH<span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">George Roberts Hooker</span><div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Alex Dolly Scrum Half<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Sam Olver Fly half<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Joe Margetts Centre<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Connor Edwards Centre<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Maliq Holden Wing   <div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">George Simpson Wing


Remarkably similar to your previous post.

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Posted By: *Stalwart
Date Posted: 03 May 2023 at 21:11
John Stevens (back row) and Jack Andrew (prop) re-sign for Pirates.

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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 05 May 2023 at 10:41
Cov-types are eagerly awaiting what the club is billing 'Four Signings Friday'.

Probably just re-signings, but fingers crossed... Big smile

Edit: As expected, it's four re-signings:
Will Biggs
Ollie Betteridge
Evan Mitchell
Louis James.



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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 05 May 2023 at 18:11
Ben Murphy 2nd Row also staying at Donny

Along with...

Connor Davidson LH
George Roberts Hooker
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing
Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff


Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 07 May 2023 at 21:06
Blues sign Cameron King from London Scottish No. 8


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 09 May 2023 at 15:40
Andrew Foster TH also staying at Donny

Along with...

Connor Davidson LH
George Roberts Hooker
Ben Murphy 2nd Row
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing
Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff



Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 09 May 2023 at 17:44
Signing on for a further season at Pirates;
John Stevens 
Jack Andrew
Joe Elderkin
Will Trewin
Steele Barker
Will Gibson.


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 10 May 2023 at 17:58
Right-centre Will Wand re-signs at Cov.

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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 06:08
Harry Davey Wing/Centre/Fullback also staying at Donny

Along with...

Connor Davidson LH
Andrew Foster TH
George Roberts Hooker
Ben Murphy 2nd Row
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing
Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 06:11
It was announced yesterday in an interview in the Yorkshire Post that 21 players are leaving Donny,  as of today John Kelly who is joining Newcastle is the only leaver we know is leaving.


Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 07:59
Cambriani of Ampthill is going to Zebre Parma.
Lovely place to work as a rugby player.


Posted By: Stoatgobbler
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 10:35
Originally posted by Paul10 Paul10 wrote:

Cambriani of Ampthill is going to Zebre Parma.
Lovely place to work as a rugby player.


He's aligning himself with the Italy set up and hopes to win an international cap. Or maybe several.


Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 10:42
Yep
Good luck to him.
It will be interesting to see how he gets on.



Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 13:00
Ealing is announcing their leavers for the year today. End of an Era as the last of the players who won promotion from Nat 1 move on.

* Hooker Alun Walker leaves after 9 seasons with Ealing. He was the teams first professional era centurion and ends with 70 tries. I understand that he is leaving professional rugby for a potential coaching role. Great guy.

* Front rower Will Davis leaves after 7 years at Ealing (across two spells). He also is a Centurion for Ealing. He is retiring from playing, but joining as a coach with the Academy.

Front rower Lewis Thiede leaves after 'only' 5 years (across two spells). His next steps are unknown.

Probably more to come later today.


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 17:02
Cov sign Ryan Hutler from Jersey.

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Posted By: *Stalwart
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 17:21
Marlen Walker (prop) and Arwel Robson (10) sign for another season at The Pirates.

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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 20:00
The rest of the notable Ealing releases are:

* Hooker Shaun Malton - He was a frequent starter, and we now have a real lack of experience at Hooker from next year unless someone is brought in. Cam Terry is promising form the Academy, but raw.

* Jack Digby - One of several exciting South Africans signed last year, he was the only one that stuck around for a second year. He developed quite a bit, and played an important role at 8 after Rayn Smid was lost to a season ending injury half way through the year. A promising young player, and real loss. This forces Uzokwe to be our back up 8. Not a terrible option.

* Max Northcoate-Green - Highly touted back row joining from Exeter, but had horrendous injury luck. He leaves after two years.

* Jack Grant - Young Australian scrum half, he looked electric in a handful of cup run outs. Unfortunately, he suffered a nasty leg injury that ended his season and he went home, not to return. Neither of our Aussie signings this year worked out long term. This leaves Ealing thin at scrum half.

* Adam Korczyk - Huge Australian second row joined in 2019, but only made 12 appearances due to terrible injury luck. Ealing do have plenty of second rowers.

* Peter Robb - Ulster centre, looked physically impressive, but once again derailed by injuries.


Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 22:01
Originally posted by gerg_861 gerg_861 wrote:

The rest of the notable Ealing releases are:

* Hooker Shaun Malton - He was a frequent starter, and we now have a real lack of experience at Hooker from next year unless someone is brought in. Cam Terry is promising form the Academy, but raw.

* Jack Digby - One of several exciting South Africans signed last year, he was the only one that stuck around for a second year. He developed quite a bit, and played an important role at 8 after Rayn Smid was lost to a season ending injury half way through the year. A promising young player, and real loss. This forces Uzokwe to be our back up 8. Not a terrible option.

* Max Northcoate-Green - Highly touted back row joining from Exeter, but had horrendous injury luck. He leaves after two years.

* Jack Grant - Young Australian scrum half, he looked electric in a handful of cup run outs. Unfortunately, he suffered a nasty leg injury that ended his season and he went home, not to return. Neither of our Aussie signings this year worked out long term. This leaves Ealing thin at scrum half.

* Adam Korczyk - Huge Australian second row joined in 2019, but only made 12 appearances due to terrible injury luck. Ealing do have plenty of second rowers.

* Peter Robb - Ulster centre, looked physically impressive, but once again derailed by injuries.

Plenty of local talent developed there.


Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 22:19
Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Cov sign Ryan Hutler from Jersey.

Former Blues winger and is a very good player.


Posted By: Greg
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 15:52
Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Cov sign Ryan Hutler from Jersey.

Former Blues winger and is a very good player.

A regular starter for Bedford and played very little for Jersey (correct me if I'm wrong - did he get injured?)


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 16:43
Originally posted by Greg Greg wrote:

Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Cov sign Ryan Hutler from Jersey.

Former Blues winger and is a very good player.

A regular starter for Bedford and played very little for Jersey (correct me if I'm wrong - did he get injured?)
Yes, he appeared to miss quite a lot of games while injured.


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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 16:56
Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Originally posted by Greg Greg wrote:

Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Cov sign Ryan Hutler from Jersey.

Former Blues winger and is a very good player.

A regular starter for Bedford and played very little for Jersey (correct me if I'm wrong - did he get injured?)
Yes, he appeared to miss quite a lot of games while injured.
Faster than someone really quick when fit tho. Brilliant signing by Cov imo.

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Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 17:28
Pirates announce 12 departures. I’m still processing the information as we’ve lost an entire back division and back row.


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 17:32
Originally posted by corporalcarrot corporalcarrot wrote:

Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Originally posted by Greg Greg wrote:

Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Cov sign Ryan Hutler from Jersey.

Former Blues winger and is a very good player.

A regular starter for Bedford and played very little for Jersey (correct me if I'm wrong - did he get injured?)
Yes, he appeared to miss quite a lot of games while injured.
Faster than someone really quick when fit tho. Brilliant signing by Cov imo.
From memory, yes you're correct.
It'll be good to have a winger in the Max Trimble (speed-wise) mould again.


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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 18:14
 Karl Garside TH also staying at Donny

Along with...

Connor Davidson LH
Andrew Foster TH
George Roberts Hooker
Ben Murphy 2nd Row
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Harry Davey Wing/Centre/Fullback
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing
Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff


Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 18:41
The Pirates leavers, a number of decent players there:

Four of those departing are forwards, namely backrowers Jarrard Hayler, Seb Nagle-Taylor and Bear Williams, and prop Hayden King.  As for the backs, fly-half Harry Bazalgette, scrum-half Tom Kessell, centres Rory Parata, Shae Tucker and Garyn Smith, full-back/wing AJ Cant, wing Robin Wedlake, and full-back Carwyn Penny are set to leave.


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 19:04
Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

The Pirates leavers, a number of decent players there:

Four of those departing are forwards, namely backrowers Jarrard Hayler, Seb Nagle-Taylor and Bear Williams, and prop Hayden King.  As for the backs, fly-half Harry Bazalgette, scrum-half Tom Kessell, centres Rory Parata, Shae Tucker and Garyn Smith, full-back/wing AJ Cant, wing Robin Wedlake, and full-back Carwyn Penny are set to leave.

Wouldn't mind one or two of these at Donny


Posted By: *Stalwart
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 19:18
Originally posted by KnightsBoy KnightsBoy wrote:

Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

The Pirates leavers, a number of decent players there:

Four of those departing are forwards, namely backrowers Jarrard Hayler, Seb Nagle-Taylor and Bear Williams, and prop Hayden King.  As for the backs, fly-half Harry Bazalgette, scrum-half Tom Kessell, centres Rory Parata, Shae Tucker and Garyn Smith, full-back/wing AJ Cant, wing Robin Wedlake, and full-back Carwyn Penny are set to leave.

Wouldn't mind one or two of these at Donny

AJ is on his way!


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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 19:22
Originally posted by *Stalwart *Stalwart wrote:

Originally posted by KnightsBoy KnightsBoy wrote:

Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

The Pirates leavers, a number of decent players there:

Four of those departing are forwards, namely backrowers Jarrard Hayler, Seb Nagle-Taylor and Bear Williams, and prop Hayden King.  As for the backs, fly-half Harry Bazalgette, scrum-half Tom Kessell, centres Rory Parata, Shae Tucker and Garyn Smith, full-back/wing AJ Cant, wing Robin Wedlake, and full-back Carwyn Penny are set to leave.

Wouldn't mind one or two of these at Donny

If correct that's quite a signing
 

AJ is on his way!


Posted By: FHLH
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 23:15
There must be a Wasps XV in the leavers here and Premiership / Academies 

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Posted By: HookerPaul
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 08:02
They will need more than XV to compete in the Championship.  Will be surprised if it happens with all the shenanigans going on.


Posted By: FHLH
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 09:55
Originally posted by HookerPaul HookerPaul wrote:

They will need more than XV to compete in the Championship.  Will be surprised if it happens with all the shenanigans going on.

Yes I know, about 40

But if you look at leaving ex Wasps./Worcester, Premiership culls, Championship leavers on this thread plus imports the target is achievable. 

I don't think players are a problem, manager, pitch, management fit for purpose and ongoing ££ might be. 

Who gets the Worcester / Wasps PRL funding balance? 


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Posted By: HookerPaul
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 11:10
Putting my sensible head on, rare occasion, I would suggest that players, agents and other staff may be very wary of signing anything with Wasps until there are cast iron guarantees from RFU and other relevant parties as to where they will be based and, from the club, that they would get paid during the second half of next season.
As for any funding they may wish to attract/apply for, surely this should go to pay off some of their massive debt.  All they should be entitled to should be the pittance that RFU consider sufficient to run a Championship squad.
If they are in the Championship next season then it needs to be on a level playing field, no special treatment because they have a name.


Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 11:26
I think Dalaglio shouting out loud everywhere that Wasps are too big a brand to be relegated should give you an idea of how he will be manoeuvring behind the scenes of the PRL/RFU. There will be rules stretched way beyond reason to accommodate their privileged stars, that is of course if he has time dodging being made bankrupt himself over his unpaid tax bill.


Posted By: HookerPaul
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 11:59
Exactly.  All they currently have is a brand.  Remember Woolworths? Big brand.  Gone.  Think they still exist in the States under Wallmart.  Now theirs a thought.....USA Wasps anyone?


Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 12:03
Woolworths still exists in South Africa. Wasps would fit well with Bulls and Cheetahs!


Posted By: tulip
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 12:06
Woolworths are Australia’s biggest supermarket chain


Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 12:32
Originally posted by HookerPaul HookerPaul wrote:

Putting my sensible head on, rare occasion, I would suggest that players, agents and other staff may be very wary of signing anything with Wasps until there are cast iron guarantees from RFU and other relevant parties as to where they will be based and, from the club, that they would get paid during the second half of next season.
As for any funding they may wish to attract/apply for, surely this should go to pay off some of their massive debt.  All they should be entitled to should be the pittance that RFU consider sufficient to run a Championship squad.
If they are in the Championship next season then it needs to be on a level playing field, no special treatment because they have a name.

If they are in the Championship next season it will be entirely due to them having special treatment.


Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 12:40
Originally posted by WEvans WEvans wrote:

Originally posted by HookerPaul HookerPaul wrote:

Putting my sensible head on, rare occasion, I would suggest that players, agents and other staff may be very wary of signing anything with Wasps until there are cast iron guarantees from RFU and other relevant parties as to where they will be based and, from the club, that they would get paid during the second half of next season.
As for any funding they may wish to attract/apply for, surely this should go to pay off some of their massive debt.  All they should be entitled to should be the pittance that RFU consider sufficient to run a Championship squad.
If they are in the Championship next season then it needs to be on a level playing field, no special treatment because they have a name.

I think that we should all keep in mind that Wasps has many, many passionate rugby fans, who have no fault in what their club's management did. That doesn't mean the club should get special treatment, but we should keep in mind that those fans have been through a rough time.
 

If they are in the Championship next season it will be entirely due to them having special treatment.


Posted By: HookerPaul
Date Posted: 13 May 2023 at 13:43
Totally agree Greg. Not the fans fault.  I would hate to be in their position.


Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 14 May 2023 at 12:13
Originally posted by HookerPaul HookerPaul wrote:

Totally agree Greg. Not the fans fault.  I would hate to be in their position.

I have sympathy for many of their fans although not for the deluded ones who are still blind to the behaviour of their past and present owners (just take a look at their online forum) but you can't give Championship places to a club just because their supporters have had a hard time.


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 14 May 2023 at 14:33
This used to be the 'signings' thread...

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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 15 May 2023 at 19:29
 Evan Mintern 2nd Row also staying at Donny

Along with...

Connor Davidson LH
Andrew Foster TH
Karl Garside TH
George Roberts Hooker
Ben Murphy 2nd Row
Ehizode Ehize 2nd Row
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Harry Davey Wing/Centre/Fullback
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing
Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 16 May 2023 at 18:17
Cov sign back-row Jack Bartlett from Glaws.

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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 17 May 2023 at 10:39
Ealing fullback David Johnston is retiring after joining the club in 2018. Unfortunately, a serious injury ended his season in December, and following further medical advice, he'll be ending his playing career. He'll be joining the coaching staff at Ealing however, so he should still be around. DJ was a major player in Ealing's success over the past few seasons, and his leadership on the pitch was clearly missed in the second half of the season, contributing to some of the mid-season wobbles that Ealing experienced after a flying start.


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 17 May 2023 at 19:08
Jack Metcalf Fullback/Centre/Wing also staying at Donny

Along with...

Connor Davidson LH
Andrew Foster TH
Karl Garside TH
George Roberts Hooker
Ben Murphy 2nd Row
Ehizode Ehize 2nd Row
Evan Mintern 2nd Row
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Harry Davey Wing/Centre/Fullback
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing
Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff



Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 17 May 2023 at 20:49
Pirates centre Shae Tucker is moving to London to pursue his accounting career and is joining Blackheath. In Nat1 he will be seriously impressive.


Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 18 May 2023 at 14:23
Jersey Reds a bit behind on personnel announcements, but starting today. End-of-season departures now confirmed - there are 10 moving on, which is about a quarter of the squad, the lowest %age in recent years.

Details here - https://tinyurl.com/my8dxuer" rel="nofollow - LINK


Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 18 May 2023 at 14:46
Cambridge has an SGM next week, I suspect the club will be making some squad announcements then.

I understand that the players involved already know.


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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 18 May 2023 at 16:11
Jersey end of season departures  https://www.jerseyreds.je/news_article/reds-confirm-end-of-season-departures/" rel="nofollow - Reds confirm end-of-season departures - Jersey Reds




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Posted By: Pistacio
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 10:51
am i right in thinking Martin Sigren has gone? anyone know where to?


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 11:23
https://www.drfc.co.uk/doncaster-knights-2022-23-leavers/%20" rel="nofollow - https://www.drfc.co.uk/doncaster-knights-2022-23-leavers/

Donny announce 20 players leaving 


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 11:24
Originally posted by Pistacio Pistacio wrote:

am i right in thinking Martin Sigren has gone? anyone know where to?

Martin is leaving Donny, where too is usually the signing club that announces


Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 17:28
Originally posted by KnightsBoy KnightsBoy wrote:

https://www.drfc.co.uk/doncaster-knights-2022-23-leavers/%20" rel="nofollow - https://www.drfc.co.uk/doncaster-knights-2022-23-leavers/

Donny announce 20 players leaving 

A lot of players there and quite a few good ones!


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 19:28
Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Originally posted by KnightsBoy KnightsBoy wrote:

https://www.drfc.co.uk/doncaster-knights-2022-23-leavers/%20" rel="nofollow - https://www.drfc.co.uk/doncaster-knights-2022-23-leavers/

Donny announce 20 players leaving 

A lot of players there and quite a few good ones!

John Kelly is the only destination we know about, as reported Falcons bagged him.
Rumour as it that one forward is going to the smoke and another forward over the water



Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 15:21
Cov sign back-rower Matt Kvesic from Zebre Parma.

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Posted By: Old Gold
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 15:39
Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Cov sign back-rower Matt Kvesic from Zebre Parma.

That is some signing. 


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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 16:29
Originally posted by Kimbo Kimbo wrote:

Cov sign back-rower Matt Kvesic from Zebre Parma.
Brilliant signing to replace Josh - Cov the team to beat next season.

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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 19:06
I was also thinking are they signing up Wasps supporters as there is an opportunity there to turn their 2,500 crowds starting with a 3 or 4.


Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 19:09
Blues Luke Frost (Followers player of the year) re-signs for next season.


Posted By: Roseyandjim
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 21:06
Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

I was also thinking are they signing up Wasps supporters as there is an opportunity there to turn there 2,500 crowds starting with a 3 or 4.

From what I have seen, there seems to have been very little conversion from Wasps (or Worcester), which given the exciting rugby on display, is very surprising. 

I do appreciate people have their own teams for reasons, of course. 


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 22:28
Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

I was also thinking are they signing up Wasps supporters as there is an opportunity there to turn there 2,500 crowds starting with a 3 or 4.
Apparently ST sales are well up on this time last year, but doubt there are many Wasps fans among them as most of those appear to have been travelling from where they belong, or from Brum.
I would imagine many are lapsed Cov regulars and occasionals of which there are probably thousands.
I'm a lapsed ST holder btw having not had one last season for the first time in I don't know how long. There was little point as I was out of the country for about 70 percent of the season.
Not sure if I'll be in it for much of next season either which is a shame as for the first time in years I'm thinking Cov might do quite well Confused
Now back to signings, as the thread should be! Wink


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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 25 May 2023 at 17:35
Cov sign that well known spelling conundrum and second row Obinna Nkwocha from Saracens.

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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 25 May 2023 at 20:08
Blues retain Conway loosehead 


Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 26 May 2023 at 17:53
Blues make public Le Bourgeois was on a 2 year contract.

Dimen, Hughes and Barrett leave with I believe one heading Knights way.


Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 26 May 2023 at 17:57
Richmond make the DoR redundant  https://www.richmondfc.co.uk/news/club-statement-2782206.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.richmondfc.co.uk/news/club-statement-2782206.html


Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 26 May 2023 at 19:18
I had the privilege of coaching with Steve Hill when he was head coach for Oxford University. It was only for a day and we were working with the Ealing U16's at Iffley Rd. It was a master class in coaching ( from him ) and his enthusiasm  and knowledge were outstanding. 
I have watched Richmond play many times against most other Championship teams and I believe he eeks out everything from the part time players.
He is a brilliant coach and will be missed at Richmond. He deserves  a post at a rugby club befitting his ability.


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Posted By: Halliford
Date Posted: 26 May 2023 at 22:22
Originally posted by No 7 No 7 wrote:

I had the privilege of coaching with Steve Hill when he was head coach for Oxford University. It was only for a day and we were working with the Ealing U16's at Iffley Rd. It was a master class in coaching ( from him ) and his enthusiasm  and knowledge were outstanding. 
I have watched Richmond play many times against most other Championship teams and I believe he eeks out everything from the part time players.
He is a brilliant coach and will be missed at Richmond. He deserves  a post at a rugby club befitting his ability.

Hear, hear! He is also a seriously good thinker about our game. It was his drive that got us 14 team Leagues, not 12. He is also supportive in private ways with coaches and players.


Posted By: BlueButHappyReturns
Date Posted: 27 May 2023 at 20:36
Originally posted by The Blues The Blues wrote:

Blues make public Le Bourgeois was on a 2 year contract.

Dimen, Hughes and Barrett leave with I believe one heading Knights way.
A shame about Hughes if this is true. Been our best/most consistent Hooker since PC.
His throw is on a par for Bedford (not a commendation) but is our best around the park since Jacob Fields was back in the day. I expect him to be saying goodbye shortly.


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Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 29 May 2023 at 10:38
Ampthill sign a welsh back rower

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/young-wales-international-axed-scarlets-27005898" rel="nofollow - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/young-wales-international-axed-scarlets-27005898



Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 29 May 2023 at 17:30
Blues sign Jack (26) loose head from Edinburgh, former Leicester tigers academy, Nottingham, Ampthill and has been loadned to Coventry and Irish.


Posted By: Paul10
Date Posted: 30 May 2023 at 15:02
Lloyd Williams confirms he is joining Ealing.


Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 30 May 2023 at 21:32
Originally posted by Paul10 Paul10 wrote:

Lloyd Williams confirms he is joining Ealing.
I heard this in confidence a couple weeks ago, and am excited. Craig Hampson is a fine scrum half, but Lloyd has 32 Wales caps, and should be on a other level.


Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 31 May 2023 at 19:53
Knights first new signing

The club are ecstatic to announce Doncaster Knights Academy second/back row Adam Hopkinson has signed a first
team deal ahead of the 23/24 season



Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2023 at 18:58
Blues re-sign leagues top try scorer - wing French


Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2023 at 17:06
Corrie Barrett Prop from Bedford to Doncaster

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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 17:11
Rhys Tait back row also joining at Donny

Squad so far....

Connor Davidson LH
Andrew Foster TH
Karl Garside TH
Corrie Barrett TH and LH
George Roberts Hooker
Ben Murphy 2nd Row
Ehizode Ehize 2nd Row
Evan Mintern 2nd Row
Adam Hopkinson 2nd Row/Back Row
Alex Dolly Scrum Half
Sam Olver Fly half
Joe Margetts Centre
Connor Edwards Centre
Harry Davey Wing/Centre/Fullback
Maliq Holden Wing   
George Simpson Wing
Jack Metcalf Fullback/Centre/Wing
Billy McBride Fullback/Standoff



Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 17:12
Rhys Tait makes a permanent move to the Knights after a successful loan spell last season.

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Posted By: maire23
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 19:03
Nottingham sign prop Jake Bridges from Coventry 


Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 21:13
Ealing have apparently signed ex Pirate Josh Caulfield from London Irish as the sword of Damacles hovers over the latest Premiership debacle.


Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 21:17
Originally posted by maire23 maire23 wrote:

Nottingham sign prop Jake Bridges from Coventry 
Never really made the breakthrough to a regular first team place unlike his contemporaries from the 2021 Academy; Ball, Betteridge(s), Mitchell, James etc.
Hopefully he'll find his feet at Lady Bay.
Good luck Jake.


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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 21:53
Blues keep Adamson


Posted By: maire23
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2023 at 12:42
Nottingham sign German international second row Sebastian Ferreira from Sao Miguel 



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