Planet Rugby recaps five rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend, including persistent Cheslin Kolbe speculation and Davit Niniashvili and more.
Harlequins will not allow attack coach Nick Evans to be part of the England set-up for the Rugby World Cup, unless he takes a permanent role with the national team.
Planet Rugby delves into the past and looks at the moments of gamesmanship which have left a lasting impression, from the clever to the simply unedifying.
Jack Willis will not be eligible for England following the World Cup after signing a new deal with Toulouse, while there is an update on Manu Tuilagi’s contract situation.
Former England international and the all-time top try-scorer in the Premiership, Chris Ashton, will hang up his boots at the end of the 2022/23 season.
Leinster boss Leo Cullen has responded after Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Wigglesworth stated his side couldn’t compete due to a difference in budgets.
La Rochelle will take on Exeter Chiefs in the semi-finals of the Champions Cup after they defeated Saracens 24-10 in the last-eight at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
