Maro Itoje and Jamie George are set to sign 'enhanced hybrid contracts' with the RFU, replacing the previous system of match fees that topped out at £23,000 per game. RG Snyman's potential move to Leinster has been described as a high risk-high reward one, given his serious injury record. Despite this, Donal Lenihan has stated that Snyman would be a 'brilliant signing for Leinster'. Andy Farrell's potential appointment as the Lions coach in Australia in 2025 has also been met with approval, with David Nucifora stating they would be 'more than comfortable' with the decision.
RG Snyman would be a 'brilliant signing for Leinster' - Donal Lenihan https://t.co/kYQF6DauqI
🙌 Another day and another twist in the RG Snyman transfer saga. 🤔 Reports suggest the star second-row could be staying in Ireland after all. 👇 https://t.co/08q6DQMXvF
Memes aside, Snyman's potential move is a high risk-high reward one for Leinster. On one hand, you get someone with a serious injury record who will put test rugby first. On the other you get a serious player who could be the final piece leading to silverware.
RG Snyman reportedly off to Munster’s arch rivals 😱 https://t.co/AvqdI8Bfo7
Maro Itoje is set to hand England a major boost by signing a new multi-million rand contract extension with Saracens after financial aid from the RFU. https://t.co/iuoDLQ5QB4
Maro Itoje and Jamie George are set to commit to England and Saracens, becoming the first two players to sign the RFU’s new “hybrid contracts” rather than moving to France Read the full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/vN7H4mw6xA
The transfer saga around RG Snyman has taken a fresh twist, with the Springbok lock now set to remain in Ireland despite earlier links with a move to Bath. https://t.co/E388RM9llq
🚨 BREAKING: RG SNYMAN SET TO SIGN FOR LEINSTER! That’s going to upset a few people! #BKTURC
The Irish Times has reported the RG Snyman will move to Leinster after his Munster contract ends. #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/NcNp4nbbJs
As part of the new Professional Game Partnership the RFU will pay a guaranteed sum of £150,000 a year to around 25 top England players instead of match fees to those who play Tests. With image rights payments, those topped out at £23,000 per game -via @willgkelleher
Maro Itoje and Jamie George will be signing contract extensions at Saracens after a historic financial intervention by the Rugby Football Union, who have offered the pair new ‘enhanced hybrid contracts’ to remain in England via @GavinMairs @TelegraphSport
💫 NEW: The Telegraph have reported that Maro Itoje is set to sign a contract extension with Saracens. It has been heavily rumoured that multiple Top 14 clubs have been interested in luring Itoje away from the Premiership but seemingly, he will remain in England. #GallagherPrem
Exclusive: Maro Itoje to stay at Saracens – and in Steve Borthwick's plans ✍️ @GavinMairs #TelegraphRugby
Andy Farrell given the green light to coach the 🦁 in 🇦🇺 in 2025 if chosen after signing new two-year extension to 🇮🇪 deal. David Nucifora: 'We’d be ecstatic if Andy was named coach of the Lions. We’d be more than comfortable with how we deal with it.' https://t.co/msMHqYNLy8
Fijian Bill Mata looks on his way out of Edinburgh at the end of season. Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt, who wants to keep him,confirms interest from other clubs. Bristol Bears among them. “Players (like Bill) that are world class demand a big pay cheque and that is fair,”he said