RUCK RUGBY takes a look at all the latest transfer stories with their rugby Transfer Round-Up
Rugby Transfer Round-Up:
Bristol confirm departures
Pat Lam appears to be in the midst of a midseason salary cap juggling act as Bristol Bears confirm the departure of tighthead prop Jake Armstrong.
The moves comes a week after Welsh flanker Dan Thomas was sent out on loan to URC side the Scarlets for two weeks.
Read the full story from Bristol Live here.
10 Wasps find new clubs:
French Top 14 side Perpignan have confirmed the signing of Brad Shields after he was released from Wasps. The England international, who won six caps under Eddie Jones, joins with immediate effect. FULL STORY
Powerhouse prop Biyi Alo had been pictured training with Racing 92 and on Thursday evening, an image was posted on their social media along with the message ‘welcome Biyi’.
Meanwhile Harlequins announced the signing of former the Wasps winger Josh Bassett, who joins the Club with immediate effect until the end of the season as further cover for their backline.
Centre Paolo Odogwu and prop Vincent Koch have joined Stade Francais. FULL STORY
Saracens have confirmed the re-signing of Robin Hislop on a short-term deal. FULL STORY
John Ryan, who was let go by Munster at the end of last season having played 197 times for them, is in contention to play against Ulster on Saturday after agreeing to rejoin the Irish province a short-term contract.
23-year-old Will Porter, represented Wasps 58 times, is back at Bristol Bears while American Cam Dodson has joined French side Aurillac.
And finally, Exeter Chiefs have today bolstered their options in the front-row with the signing of Dan Frost on a short-term deal. FULL STORY