SW RUGBY Bath back Woodburn winging way to Chiefs

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Created on Thursday, 29 January 2015 07:12

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Exeter Chiefs have strengthened their back-three options ahead of the 2015/16 season with the capture of try-scoring winger Olly Woodburn from Aviva Premiership rivals Bath Rugby.

The 23-year-old Keynsham born back is one of two new arrivals confirmed by head coach Rob Baxter today, joining England and British Lions lock Geoff Parling in agreeing terms on a two-year deal with the Sandy Park outfit.

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Created on Monday, 26 January 2015 15:00

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Hooker Ross McMillan has transferred to promotion-chasing Bristol Rugby from Premiership side Northampton Saints on an 18-month deal.

The 27-year-old, who made 43 Saints appearances, joined his new Bristol team-mates at training today as the blues prepare for Sunday’s Championship trip to Penzance to play Cornish Pirates (1500).

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CHIEFS Parling to begin "new chapter" at Exeter

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Created on Thursday, 29 January 2015 07:09

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Geoff Parling is ready to start a new chapter of his playing career after today agreeing terms on a two-year contract with Exeter Chiefs.

The England and British Lions forward is Rob Baxter’s first major signing ahead of the 2015/16 season and joins Chiefs from Aviva Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.

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RUGBY UNION Henson summer switch to Bristol Rugby

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Created on Friday, 23 January 2015 11:00

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Gavin Henson has agreed to join Bristol Rugby on a one-year deal ahead of the 2015-16 season.

The 32 year old Glamorgan-born Welsh back is set to make a summer switch to Bristol from high flying Aviva Premiership outfit Bath Rugby where he has made eight appearances so far this term.

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GLOUCESTER RUGBY New front row signed-on

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Created on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 06:30

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Gloucester Rugby have added to next season's front row options by signing Harlequins' Paul Doran-Jones, Aurillac's Paddy McAllister and Ospreys' Nicky Thomas.

The 2015-16 season will have a different structure than usual due to Rugby World Cup 2015. There will be no breaks in the fixture calendar once the Aviva Premiership kicks off so strength in depth will be even more important than usual.

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BATH RUGBY Day extends stay

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Created on Tuesday, 20 January 2015 11:56

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Welsh second row forward Dominic Day has renewed his contract with Bath Rugby.

Former Llanelli forward Day, 29, joined Bath from Scarlets on a three-year deal in 2012 and is fast approaching his 80th appearance in blue, black and white.

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