In his weekly column, Neil Fissler has reported that Newcastle boss Dean Richards, who is in the last six months of his contract at Kingston Park, is under serious consideration to replace Jim Mallinder at Franklin’s Gardens. – The Rugby Paper: FULL STORY
Alex Cuthbert will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of this season and could be heading for a fresh start outside of Wales. He’s been linked with either a switch to Gloucester or a big money move to France. – Wales Online
