Transfer Gossip 10

15 Sep 2009 | James Gordon

With attention now firmly focused on the play-offs, gossip surrounding the big clubs has subsided. However, with the season well and truly over for everybody else, what rumours are doing the rounds this week?

Chris Thorman, Hull to rugby union
Former Giants favourite Chris Thorman has denied that he will be joining Huddersfield’s West Yorkshire rivals Bradford Bulls. The 28-year-old utility back, who has been released by Hull FC, said he was looking at his options but was not setting his sights on Odsal. Thorman said: “I have a few options, including rugby union, but it won’t be Bradford.” (Source: Huddersfield Examiner)

Brian Noble, Wigan to Celtic
Rumours of Brian Noble making a shock move to Wales, which first surfaced in July, are no longer being dismissed. He conceded publicly for the first time last week that his departure from Wigan when his contract expires at the end of this season is now inevitable and the willingness of the most successful British coach in decades to join the Crusaders will send a strong message that the game remains serious about securing a long-term future in south Wales despite this year's tribulations. (Source: The Guardian)

Iestyn Harris, Featherstone to Celtic
The latest speculation is that the former Wales dual-code international Iestyn Harris may be tempted back south to work with Noble, with whom he has retained a close friendship since their days together at Bradford. (Source: The Guardian)

Shad Royston, Halifax to Celtic
Celtic Crusaders are keeping tabs on Halifax utility player Shad Royston as they look to re-build for the 2010 season. Royston, who prefers to play at full back but has featured at centre and in the back row for Fax, is out of contract at the end of the season and has previously played for Batley and Doncaster. (Source: The People)

Kieran Foran, Manly to NZ Warriors
The Warriors are distancing themselves from speculation the National Rugby League club will make a move for Manly's young New Zealand playmaker Kieran Foran. The Auckland-born Foran made an impressive start to his career this season with some strong performances for the Sea Eagles but Scurrah says he hasn't been earmarked as a replacement for retiring halfback Stacey Jones. (Source: Radio New Zealand)

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Comments

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1. Roo Moore (at 10:01:05 on 15 Sep 2009) wrote:

Heard that Royston wont be the only lower league star heading to Crusaders. They have been linked with Andy Ellis from Barrow.

2. mark_p (at 18:57:26 on 15 Sep 2009) wrote:

will be disappointed if Wigan replace a proven coach like Noble with an Aussie clubs Assistant coach in Michael Mcguire as the rumours suggest

3. Ivor Herd (at 08:41:35 on 16 Sep 2009) wrote:

Tangi Ropati from Sheffield to Harlequins, Paul White from Salford to Halifax.

4. jim carter (at 14:18:00 on 16 Sep 2009) wrote:

Bradford are close to signing Israel Folou.
buying out his contract and also moi moi is headed to odsal

5. Keith (at 13:13:46 on 17 Sep 2009) wrote:

Chris Bridge to Harlequins RL

6. PAUL FROM SHEFFIELD (at 13:23:18 on 18 Sep 2009) wrote:

Tangi Ropati allowed to talk to Harlequins, and Kyle Woods offered 3 year deal at Huddersfield Giants, both players agents in talks.

Also Stuart Dickens from Fev to Celtic.

7. jim carter (at 17:15:46 on 18 Sep 2009) wrote:

Israel Folau has signed for bradford on a four year deal. £180,000 a year

moi moi has signed for 2 years
l'estrange is french so bulls have enough quota spots
brett kearney is not signing his 3 year deal.

8. Keith (at 18:14:08 on 18 Sep 2009) wrote:

Jamie Thackray moving from Hull FC to Harlequins.

9. John Iverson (at 21:54:13 on 18 Sep 2009) wrote:

Is Jim Carter for real???.. I would love these signings.. but maybe the USA will admit not going to the moon, or that the Twin Towers was an inside job, before we would get them...

10. Josie (at 13:55:20 on 19 Sep 2009) wrote:

Hull FC release Jamie Thackray to allow him to move to Harlequins next year.

11. jim carter (at 13:29:34 on 20 Sep 2009) wrote:

listen john inverson

i work for the nrl in australia in the transfer department.
all the transfers in the nrl go through me mate.
i can only give you my surename. Johnston.
ther is a guy who does the same thing in your european super league.
everything i have told you is true so watch out mate

12. Doug (at 15:50:10 on 20 Sep 2009) wrote:

***Brad Fittler going to Harlequins***

Brad Fittler may not be heading to Wigan after all, with reports indicating that he is preparing to fly into London over the coming weeks, but his final destination being Twickenham not Wigan

13. John O'Connor (at 22:40:16 on 20 Sep 2009) wrote:

CC do do a lot worse than sign the Barrow winger Nixon...he is a very good player.

14. John Iverson (at 13:34:50 on 21 Sep 2009) wrote:

Well thanks mate, I await with bated breath..Din't mean to stroppy, just seemed a bit far fetched for us to sign these players. Anyway.Thanks again.

15. Mark Fullilove (at 13:45:06 on 21 Sep 2009) wrote:

In response to Jim Carter: Heath L'Estrange would still count on Bradford's quota regardless of whether he was French or Australian. They only have six spots available (five Aus/NZ, one non-fed).

As they have L'Estrange, Menzies, Nero and Hall on the quota, they only have two spots available. Brett Kearney is the one strongly linked - and which Bradford have confirmed their interest in - so that would take them to five.

Israel Folau will not goto them, purely because he would cost too much; Moi Moi is also linked with a move to Warrington.

And also, if you are an NRL Official, I would be deeply disappointed if you chose to post all this stuff on websites.

16. Jim Carter (at 18:45:47 on 21 Sep 2009) wrote:

Mark Fullilove....
are you questioning my position...

warrington have no quota spots left.
kearney ha signed a 1 year extension at cronulla.
this will be announced in 10 days

17. Mark Fullilove (at 00:10:36 on 22 Sep 2009) wrote:

Jim: Stop feeling as though everyone is out to get you. I merely questioned your information - as I'm sure you'll agree any journalist should do - because you said things weren't technically correct. I was merely clarifying your information. But also as I said, I'm sure your employer - if that is correct - would not agree to you posting privileged and also sensitive information such as this on the Internet, whilst also posting your surname in the process.

18. Tim Burgess (at 04:14:11 on 22 Sep 2009) wrote:

Jim, have you heard rumours about who NZ Warriors are signings

19. Jim carter (at 16:07:17 on 22 Sep 2009) wrote:

just giving you some hints to whats going on in you european super leaue next year.
Tim : the warriors are looking at corey parker from the broncos

Mark :: what my employers dont know wont hurt em.

20. William (at 20:26:45 on 22 Sep 2009) wrote:

Scott Moore to Harlequins.

21. Tim Burgess (at 04:30:45 on 23 Sep 2009) wrote:

Jim, thanks for that information. If the Bulls sign Israel Folau it will be one of the biggest signings ever for ESL.

22. John Iverson (at 17:10:23 on 06 Oct 2009) wrote:

Sorry Mr.Carter, but Mr.kearney has signed for the Bull's. It was a nice dream whilst it lasted..but life goes on....

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Stats

Wigan	vs	Bradford
Round: 27 Fri 3 Sep 20:00
Harlequins	vs	Warrington
Round: 27 Fri 3 Sep 20:00
Hull FC	vs	Leeds
Round: 27 Sat 4 Sep 16:30
St. Helens	vs	Castleford
Round: 27 Sat 4 Sep 18:45
Crusaders	vs	Hull K R
Round: 27 Sat 4 Sep 18:45
Catalans	vs	Huddersfield
Round: 27 Sat 4 Sep 18:30

Hull K R	18 - 38	Wigan
New Craven Park Sun 22nd August
Huddersfield	52 - 4	Salford
The Galpharm Stadium Sun 22nd August
Bradford	38 - 28	Wakefield
Grattan Stadium Sun 22nd August
Castleford	40 - 28	Harlequins
The Jungle Sun 22nd August
Crusaders	10 - 36	St Helens
Racecourse Sat 21st August
Warrington	36 - 18	Hull
Halliwell Jones Stadium Fri 20th August

Pos	Name	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Wigan	26	21	0	5	42
2	St Helens	26	19	0	7	38
3	Warrington	26	19	0	7	38
4	Leeds	26	16	1	9	33
5	Hull FC	26	16	0	10	32
6	Huddersfield	26	15	1	10	31
7	Hull K R	26	14	1	11	29
8	Castleford	26	11	0	15	22
9	Crusaders	26	11	0	15	22
10	Bradford	26	9	1	16	19
11	Wakefield	26	9	0	17	18
12	Harlequins	26	7	0	19	14
13	Salford	26	7	0	19	14
14	Catalans	26	6	0	20	12

Leigh	vs	Sheffield
Round: Play Offs Thu 2 Sep 19:30
Barrow	vs	Widnes
Round: Play Offs Sun 5 Sep 15:00
Featherstone	vs	Halifax
Round: Play Offs Thu 9 Sep 19:30
tbc	vs	tbc
Round: Final Sun 26 Sep

Whitehaven	26 - 12	Batley
Recreation Ground Sun 22nd August
Keighley	24 - 32	Widnes
Cougar Park Sun 22nd August
Featherstone	72 - 20	Barrow
Bigfellas Stadium Sun 22nd August
Toulouse	24 - 38	Halifax
Sat 21st August
Sheffield	29 - 28	Leigh
Don Valley Stadium Thu 19th August
Barrow	14 - 32	Widnes
Craven Park Wed 18th August

Pos	Name	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Featherstone	20	18	0	2	56
2	Halifax	20	16	0	4	50
3	Leigh	20	12	1	7	43
4	Barrow	20	12	1	7	39
5	Widnes	20	11	0	9	38
6	Sheffield	20	10	1	9	35
7	Batley	20	7	0	13	29
8	Toulouse	20	8	0	12	27
9	Dewsbury	20	6	0	14	26
10	Whitehaven	20	4	0	16	16
11	Keighley *	20	4	1	15	10

Blackpool	vs	Workington
Round: Play Offs Sun 5 Sep 15:30
Rochdale	vs	S Wales
Round: Play Offs Sun 5 Sep 15:00
Oldham	vs	York
Round: Play Offs Sun 12 Sep 15:00
tbc	vs	tbc
Round: Final Sun 26 Sep

London	18 - 48	Oldham
New River Stadium Fri 27th August
Hunslet	32 - 24	South
South Leeds Stadium Sun 22nd August
Rochdale	16 - 26	Blackpool
Spotland Stadium Sun 22nd August
Swinton	94 - 0	Gateshead
Sedgley Park Sun 22nd August
Doncaster	46 - 12	Workington
Keepoat Stadium Sun 22nd August
South	16 - 18	York
Sun 15th August

Pos	Name	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Hunslet	20	18	0	2	55
2	Oldham	20	17	0	3	52
3	York	20	12	0	8	39
4	Blackpool	20	15	0	5	38
5	Rochdale	20	10	0	10	37
6	South	20	9	0	11	34
7	Workington	20	8	1	11	33
8	Swinton	20	9	1	10	33
9	Doncaster	20	8	0	12	28
10	London	20	2	0	18	10
11	Gateshead	20	1	0	19	-2

Batley	25 - 24	Widnes
Bloomfield Road Sun 18th July
Keighley	18 - 48	Widnes
Cougar Park Sun 20th June
Leigh	4 - 25	Batley
Leigh Sports Village Thu 17th June
Hunslet	6 - 42	Leigh
South Leeds Stadium Sun 6th June
Batley	26 - 16	Sheffield
Mount Pleasant Sun 6th June
Keighley	32 - 6	York
Cougar Park Sun 6th June

Pos	Name	P	W	L	Pts
1	Dragons	23	16	7	205
2	Wests	23	15	8	37
3	Panthers	23	14	9	118
4	Titans	23	14	9	19
5	Roosters	23	13	10	39
6	Warriors	23	13	10	39
7	Sea Eagles	23	12	11	41
8	Raiders	23	12	11	4
9	Rabbitohs	23	11	12	31
10	Broncos	23	11	12	-25
11	Knights	23	10	13	-40
12	Eels	23	10	13	-64
13	Bulldogs	23	8	15	-51
14	Sharks	23	7	16	-217
15	Cowboys	23	5	18	-232
16	Storm	23	13	10	96