TRANSFER WRAP: Louis Rees-Zammit's new team revealed
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Louis Rees-Zammit will join Bristol Bears with immediate effect after the club secured the signature of the electrifying international star.
The 24-year-old, one of the world’s most exciting talents, made the switch to the NFL 18 months ago, joining the Kansas City Chiefs and then the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He makes his return to Rugby Union with Pat Lam’s Bears at Ashton Gate.
The British & Irish Lion and Wales international, who can operate across the back three, has scored 14 tries in 32 Test appearances for his country and was selected on the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa.
He scored 42 tries in 77 appearances for Gloucester before making his move across the pond in 2024.
‘Tom Christie will be departing the Crusaders at the end of the year to take up an opportunity with the Newcastle Falcons in the United Kingdom.
“We wish Tom all the best for his next chapter, and thank him for all he’s given to the jersey,” the Crusaders said in a statement.
The announcement follows just two days after the revelation that the Falcons have new owners.
The struggling Premiership outfit received a lifeline after a major company invested in full ownership of the club.
They also secured the signature of Argentina scrumhalf Simón Benítez Cruz on a two-year deal.
* Meanwhile, the Hurricanes confirmed that outside back Josh Moorby will return to the side on a two-year deal from next season.
Moorby returns following a season-long spell in France with Top 14 club Montpellier after having previously played for the Hurricanes between 2022 and 2024.
During that period, the 27-year-old made 38 appearances and scored 21 tries for the club.
“The Hurricanes are my rugby family,” Moorby said.
“They gave me my first chance at Super Rugby. I’m still grateful for that, and for this opportunity from Clark [Laidlaw] and management to be part of the Hurricanes again in 2026.
“I enjoyed my experience overseas, further developing my game and growing as a person. I’m excited to bring what I’ve learned over the past year onto the field in the upcoming season.”
