PREM + URC TRANSFER SPECIAL | Morgan, Lawes, Furbank, Kolbe, Kolisi | Rugby Paper Roundup

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup…

It’s transfer special time! Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by renowned rugby columnist Paul Williams to pick their five best signings in both the Gallagher Prem and United Rugby Championship ahead of the new season.

We start in the Premiership, where some huge names are on the move and several clubs have made serious statements of intent.

🏉 Jac Morgan — Ospreys to Gloucester

Is this the best signing of the summer? Gloucester are getting the Wales captain and British & Irish Lions tourist at just 26, with Morgan joining fellow major recruits Dewi Lake and Jean Kleyn at Kingsholm.

We discuss what Morgan adds to Gloucester, whether he can transform their pack and what his departure says about the continued uncertainty surrounding Welsh rugby.

🦈 Courtney Lawes — Brive to Sale Sharks

One of English rugby’s modern greats is coming home.

At 37, Lawes brings 105 England caps, enormous experience and proven leadership to a Sale side desperate to turn years of contention into silverware.

But can he still dominate at Premiership level — and could an extraordinary push for the 2027 Rugby World Cup really be on?

🎭 George Furbank — Northampton Saints to Harlequins

One of the most intriguing tactical moves of the summer.