Blow for La Rochelle as Tolu Latu cops ban ahead of Leinster match
The 31-year-old was cited by officials in France following a 50th minute yellow card in last Sunday’s Top 14 win over Toulouse.
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Boost for Owen Farrell just days after he was labelled Top 14 flop
Midi Olympique, the biweekly rugby newspaper, listed the former England skipper at No1 when explaining its top 10 of underwhelming…
Connacht duo sign new contracts
Ireland Sevens international Shane Jennings has signed a new contract with Connacht alongside back-row Sean Jansen.
The Stuart Lancaster verdict on Camille Chat's sudden Racing exit
The long-serving hooker fell foul of the club last month when he allegedly turned up drunk at their training centre a few days aft…
Italy delivered Louis Lynagh injury hammer blow ahead of Six Nations
Benetton have revealed that Italy winger Louis Lynagh has undergone surgery on a knee injury he suffered in his side's recent vict…
Premiership Rugby buoyed by bumper Xmas crowds and TV figures
The Gallagher Premiership enjoyed a record-breaking festive period with six sold-out fixtures and more people watching on TV at ho…
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Sam Davies pens new Pro D2 deal despite English and Welsh interest
Former Wales fly-half Sam Davies has extended his stay with Pro D2 leaders Grenoble despite attracting interest from both the Gall…
Should Tom Willis start for England in the Six Nations?
The Saracens number eight has been in irrepressible domestic form, but does he suit Steve Borthwick's game plan?
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Exeter explain England reason why Feyi-Waboso op has been delayed
England’s opening Guinness Six Nations game is against Ireland on February 1 and the 22-year-old would miss the entire tournamen…
Gallagher Premiership
Interview
Ex-Springbok coach Gary Gold on the 'hurt' of losing his job at Bath
Plenty of water has flowed under Pulteney Bridge in Bath since Gary Gold dramatically left his position as director of rugby in De…
Theo Dan update included in Saracens' eight-player injury bulletin
This Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup trip to Munster is his club’s final fixture before Steve Borthwick’s January 14 annou…
Ioan Lloyd reportedly set to switch Welsh regions
Scarlets fly-half Ioan Lloyd is poised to join Welsh rivals Cardiff, WalesOnline have reported.
Sam Simmonds' Montpellier replacement a blow for Wallabies – report
With Simmonds set to join Lyon for the 2025/26 Top 14, the 2022 champions have been searching for a successor for the player they …
Camille Chat breaks silence on his immediate effect Racing 92 exit
The former France hooker allegedly turned up drunk at the club’s training centre last month on the Monday after he had started a…
Fit-again Scotland duo set for late charge for Six Nations squad
Edinburgh hope Argentina star Emiliano Boffelli can still play a major role in their bid for a URC play-off place and the knockout…
Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
One breakout player from each NZ Super Rugby Pacific team for 2025
In 2024, Super Rugby fans were treated to many breakthrough players from the New Zealand franchises. We saw Chiefs loose forward W…
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Ex-England flyhalf says All Blacks scared of playing Springboks at Eden Park
Former England flyhalf Andy Goode has suggested that the All Blacks have deliberately avoided playing the Springboks at Eden Park …
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Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke in line for Scotland call up
Senior sources have confirmed that Burke is a serious consideration for the upcoming Scotland squad being named early next week fo…
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Stormers defence coach gives important injury update
The Stormers host the Sale Sharks on Saturday, in a Champions Cup Round Three match.
Racing 92 confirm the immediate effect exit of Camille Chat
Last capped in the 2021 Six Nations, the 29-year-old hooker has been released by the Parisians even though they still have a dozen…
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Two Exeter Chiefs players booked in for surgery after ACL injuries
Winger Olly Woodburn and tighthead Ehren Painter are the latest players to be sidelined with long-term issues, while discussions o…
Teddy Iribaren has left La Rochelle with immediate effect
The veteran No9 had made just four Top 14 appearances this season, his last coming as a starter in the late November loss to Vanne…
What rookie Tom Lynagh makes of getting 'targeted quite a lot'
The son of the legendary Michael Lynagh has four Test caps to his credit but missed out on the recent Autumn Nations Series.
Six players Rassie Erasmus must hand Springbok debuts to in 2025
If fielding 51 South Africa players in 2024, including 12 debutants, was not already staggering enough, there are plenty more play…
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Leinster issue latest update on the fitness of Tadhg Furlong
The Ireland tighthead, who missed his country’s entire four-match Autumn Nations Series, has featured just twice this season for…
Money not everything in Toulouse ‘paradise’ as rivals try to rein in champions
Rivals may be envious of Toulouse's budget but the French and European champions' success is not just about money.
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Wales prop Leon Brown announces immediate retirement aged 28
Wales and Dragons tighthead prop Leon Brown has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby after undergoing three …
Connacht confirm Mark Sexton exit, two player contract extensions
The Irish province didn’t say what offer the attack coach has accepted, but it is believed he will link up with Ulster where Ric…
Six Nations
Exclusive
'Best forward in the country': Dallaglio calls for new England captain
Tom Willis should not only start for England in their Six Nations opener against Ireland but captain the team.
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Danny Care explains why he has signed for a 20th Harlequins season
The 38-year-old, who joined the Gallagher Premiership club from Leeds in 2006, retired from international rugby in March last year…
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Italy's Six Nations plans dealt blow as Mirco Spagnolo cops ban
Italy and Benetton loosehead prop Mirco Spagnolo will miss the opening two rounds of the Guinness Six Nations after receiving a fi…
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Gloucester respond to complaints over Russian flag
Gloucester Rugby have removed international flags from capped players' shirts moving forward following complaints from their fans …
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England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out for entire Six Nations
Feyi-Waboso is to undergo surgery on the joint damaged against Sale on December 21 that will rule him out for around three months,…
Confirmed: Charles Ollivon will miss the entire Six Nations for France
The Toulon skipper lasted just minutes of his team’s league win over Racing 92 and fears that his season was prematurely over ha…
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'My Grandma could squat more': Ex-England S&C coach names the most 'rugby strong' star
Having been part of the England set-up for a decade, former strength and conditioning coordinator Tom Tombleson worked with a huge…
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Ex-England prop Perry Freshwater lines up new Top 14 role – report
L’Equipe have reported that scrum coach Freshwater, the ex-Leicester front-rower who won the 2009 Top 14 with Perpignan as a pla…
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