Oyonnax ramp up recruitment drive by signing URC golden boot winner
Oyonnax have swiftly followed the signing of Scotland prop Oli Kebble by announcing a deal for Bulls fly-half Chris Smith.
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 10:31
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'Invaluable' Alex Craig signs new Scarlets deal
Scarlets have confirmed that lock Alex Craig has signed a new deal with the club one year after joining.
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 9:33
Recently relegated Oyonnax scoop versatile Scotland prop
ProD2-bound Oyonnax have signed Scotland prop Oli Kebble from Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 7:01
Springboks name 3 uncapped players in experienced squad for Ireland
Rassie Erasmus has named his 39-player squad for the upcoming series against Ireland in July, with the uncapped Bulls duo of Johan…
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 6:24
Virimi Vakatawa leaves Bristol Bears after one season
Bristol Bears have confirmed the departure of former France centre Virimi Vakatawa after one season at Ashton Gate.
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 4:52
Joe Powell to join ex-Wallabies teammate in France's Pro D2
Former Australia scrum-half Joe Powell has signed a three-year deal with French outfit US Montauban ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2024, 12:12
Calls mount for Hoskins Sotutu allegiance switch with 3 possibilities
No sooner had Blues No8 Hoskins Sotutu failed to make Scott Robertson's first All Blacks squad on Monday than calls were rising fo…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2024, 11:41
Saracens confirm Rob Webber appointment
Saracens have confirmed the appointment of former England hooker Rob Webber as their new assistant forwards and transition coach a…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2024, 9:23
Regan Grace one of 3 uncapped players in final Wales squad
Warren Gatland has confirmed his 34-player Wales squad that will leave for Australia on June 26 ahead of a two-Test series against…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2024, 8:03
Ex-Scotland 10 makes previously unthinkable Duhan van der Merwe call
Former Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson has asserted that Glasgow Warriors winger Kyle Steyn is a better player than Duhan van de…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2024, 7:31
Analysis
Japan player ratings vs England | 2024 Lipovitan D Challenge Cup
Eddie Jones' inexperienced Japan side may have slumped to a 52-17 loss in Tokyo, but there were performances that would have pleas…
Josh Raisey
22 Jun 2024, 2:11
Stabbing suspect chased down by 1.9m, 106kg ex-Western Force flanker
Former Western Force and Sharks flanker Brynard Stander was at the heart of an incident in the northern suburbs of Perth recently …
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2024, 10:50
Racing owner gets personal in bizzare public criticism of Siya Kolisi
Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has accused Siya Kolisi of being "transparent" in their Top 14 semi-final defeat to Bordeaux-Begl…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2024, 9:15
Antoine Frisch one of 19 uncapped players in initial France squad
Fabien Galthie has named a 32-player initial France squad that will assemble at their Marcoussis training base this week, 19 of wh…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2024, 6:55
Warren Gatland makes new addition to Wales squad ahead of Springboks
Cardiff back row James Botham has been drafted into Warren Gatland's Wales squad ahead of their encounter with world champions Sou…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2024, 5:13
Springboks dominate URC team of season, but only two 2023 RWC winners
Seven South Africa internationals have made the United Rugby Championship team of the season, but only two players from the triump…
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2024, 11:31
3 potential venues named for URC final as Leinster miss ideal choice
The three potential venues for the United Rugby Championship final next week have been announced, and will depend on the results o…
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2024, 9:38
Bold RG Snyman call made as Munster change 4 for Glasgow semi-final
Munster have made four changes from the side that beat the Ospreys last week in the United Rugby Championship quarter-final for th…
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2024, 7:48
Leinster make one change for Bulls clash as Ireland star returns
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose is set to make his return from a shoulder injury on Saturday against the Bulls in the United Rugby C…
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2024, 7:25
Glasgow stick with same XV for Munster with one change on bench
Franco Smith has opted to stick with the same XV that triumphed over the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship quarter-final f…
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2024, 7:10
