Rugby Rumours: Steffon Armitage, SBW, Willie Le Roux and Mike Ford

Steffon's return:

Reports in France say Steffon Armitage is ready for a return to the Aviva Premiership.

Armitage has been a stalwart in a fluctuating Toulon squad, but will need to be bought out of the final year of his lucrative deal.

With Mourad Boujellal adding 'I am ready to let him leave but that has a price, and it's expensive'

SBW in the final stages:

Toulon boss Boudjellal was in Paris this weekend to meet Sonny Bill along with his agent.

French papers are describing a "fabulous comeback" for the New Zealander.

Wasps for Willie:

The 26 year-old South African international WIllie Le Roux has been approached by Premiership heavyweights' Wasps.

Le Roux will be seen as a replacement for Charles Piutau who joins Ulster at the end of the season.

Bath push Ford out:

It's now common knowledge that Bath head coach Mike Ford will be leaving the club after a disappointing season.

But TRU has heard through the grapevine that Bath's form this season isn't the only reason for his departure...

Ex- South African head coach Heyneke Meyer is reportedly next in line to coach at the Rec.