Latest reports suggest Bristol Bears are looking to add one of the top opensides flankers in the world to their squad next season.
Previously linked with a move to Ashton Gate in 2019, Pat Lam reportedly wants Justin Tipuric as part of his rebuild for the 2023/24 Premiership season.
The 88-cap Wales international has spent his entire professional career at Ospreys but is out of contract at the end of the season.
Tipuric, who also has one cap for the British and Irish Lions having been selected for the 2013, 2017 and 2021 tours, is also reportedly wanted by French Top 14 heavyweights Racing 92.
RUCK understands the Bears are still well within their salary cap allowance leaving them with room to go after big name players as Lam looks to build a squad which can compete following a disappointing season that sees them bottom of the Premiership.
With Tipuric having more than 60 caps for Wales he would still be eligible to play for his country if he moved away from the URC.
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Marland Yarde’s Premiership return
Reports in France suggest former England winger Marland Yarde, who is currently with Bayonne until the end of the season could sign with London Irish for the 2023/24 Premiership season.
Yarde played for the Barbarians in November but has been without a club side leaving, leaving Sale Sharks earlier in the season by mutual consent.
He had previously been looking at a move to Australia.
Rebels sign English lock
Last week, Tim Cardall joined the Rebels after playing four years for Premiership Rugby side, Wasps Rugby Football Club, where the twenty-six-year-old played 23 matches for the Coventry Club.
Head Coach Kevin Foote said: “It’s massive to have the quality of someone like Tim Cardall come down from top level English rugby and help cover for the loss of Matty Philip.
Bidding war for Moriarty
Wales international Ross Moriarty could return to the Premiership next season with Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints bidding for his services.
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