Sharks flanker James Venter becomes the latest Premiership addition
Sharks flanker James Venter has signed for Gloucester ahead of next season, as originally reported by RugbyPass.
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Connacht's JJ Hanrahan confirms his latest move
His decision comes a week after it was confirmed that Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan will take over from Graham Rowntree, who vacate…
Top 14 giants sign 147kg 16-year-old from Australia
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have looked to the future by signing teenager Visesio Kite to their academy, according to various repor…
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Josh Iosefa-Scott backed for England honours after new Chiefs deal
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has backed Josh Iosefa-Scott to win a full England cap after the tighthead signed a new contract to …
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Ben Spencer commits to Bath in long-term deal
Bath captain Ben Spencer has signed a new three-year contract at the club, keeping him at the Rec until the summer of 2028.
Ben Spencer's understudy commits to Bath
Bath have announced that Tom Carr-Smith has penned a new deal at his boyhood club, but there is still no confirmation as to whethe…
Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu agrees move to South African rivals
The Stormers have signed loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu from the Sharks ahead of next season.
Wallaby Lukhan Salakaia-Loto signs long-term deal beyond World Cup
Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will remain in Australia beyond the upcoming Rugby World Cup on home soil.
Backrower re-signs with Western Force after stellar start in Super Rugby
Backrower Nick Champion de Crespigny has re-signed with the Western Force through until the end of 2028.
Western Force sign former Harlequins prop as injury cover
The Western Force have bolstered their squad by signing loosehead prop Tom Osborne as injury cover for this year’s Super Rugby P…
Exeter Chiefs confirm Marcus Street exit from club
Exeter Chiefs tighthead prop Marcus Street has agreed a move to Saracens for the 2025/26 season - as first reported by RugbyPass.
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Pro D2
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Stade Nicois add ex-Saracen and England U20 star as spending spree continues
Stade Nicois are continuing to add experience to their squad for a quick return to the Pro D2 next season after agreeing a deal th…
Big Joe McCarthy to stay in Irish Rugby after penning new deal
Leinster and Ireland lock Joe McCarthy has signed a new three-year contract with the Irish Rugby Union, taking him through until t…
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Bok star Handre Pollard's Bulls return confirmed
Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard is set to rejoin the Vodacom Bulls on a two-year deal beginning July 1.
Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: Lion to leave Scotland, what Exeter will pay Len Ikitau
Scotland and Lions openside Hamish Watson looks set to end his 14-year association with Edinburgh this summer and has been attract…
Caleb Muntz poised to join Top 14 hopefuls
The Fijian fly-half hasn't been short of offers from France, with Pro D2 outfit Provence favourites to land his signature.
England A star Richard Capstick turns down champions to stay at Chiefs
Exeter's recruitment drive continues with the re-signing of the versatile loose forward, who has been with the club since he was 1…
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Felix Jones to make shock Springboks return
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is getting the band back together again after announcing that Felix Jones is rejoining his coaching…
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Maori All Blacks and All Blacks XV flyer re-signs with Hurricanes
Maori All Blacks and All Blacks XV representative Bailyn Sullivan will remain in New Zealand’s windy capital for another season.
Munster statement: Clayton McMillan appointed new head coach
The Irish province had been searching for Graham Rowntree’s successor since their late October parting of the ways with the ex-E…
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Michael Cheika recruits former NRL winner at Leicester
Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika has recruited Eddie Jones' assistant coach at Japan David Kidwell until the end of the …
Rob Baxter confirms incoming raft of internationals at Exeter
Rob Baxter has all but confirmed that Exeter Chiefs will next week confirm a whole host of big-name arrivals at Sandy Park for nex…
Gloucester sign Ben Loader from Stormers
Gloucester have signed winger Ben Loader from the Stormers ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.
New Munster head coach all but confirmed
Munster look to be close to appointing their next boss after bookies suspended the market following a flurry of bets on Clayton Mc…
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United Rugby Championship
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URC champions Glasgow bracing for coach exit
Glasgow Warriors appear to have won their battle to keep boss Franco Smith at Scotstoun but look to be losing one of his loyal lie…
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Future England star Greg Fisilau signs new Chiefs deal
Exeter Chiefs have continued their good business heading into next season by tying down back-row Greg Fisilau to a new deal with t…
Pat Lam delighted to sign dual-threat Max Pepper
Former GB 7s ace Max Pepper has become the latest player to pledge his future away from Newcastle, with Bristol Bears confirming t…
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Exeter's Wallabies raid set to continue with two further signings
Exeter Chiefs are poised to sign two more Wallabies as Rob Baxter looks to plot a move away from the bottom of the Gallagher Premi…
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Diamond slams Max Pepper's loyalty as rising Newcastle star 'jumps ship'
Max Pepper, the former Great Britain sevens player, has delivered a major blow to Newcastle Falcons' bid to hang onto their young …
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'Natural fit' Ethan Grayson back for more at Newcastle
Ethan Grayson, Newcastle's drop goal hero in the precious Gallagher Premiership 24-18 win over Exeter, has signed a one-year deal …
Ma'a Nonu secures Top 14 return aged 42
All Black great Ma'a Nonu has joined his former side Toulon as a medical joker until the end of the season.
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Paul Gustard back on top after his French club fires boss
Paul Gustard has been handed sole control of first-team affairs at Stade Francais on the day it has been reported he is set to riv…
United Rugby Championship
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Ospreys sign Waisea Nayacalevu as he exits Sale mid-season
Ospreys have agreed an immediate deal with Sale Sharks to sign Fiji skipper Waisea Nayacalevu, who has flopped since moving to the…
Benetton part ways with head coach Marco Bortolami
Benetton Rugby and head coach Marco Bortolami have confirmed they will part ways at the conclusion of the current season.
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International
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Michael Cheika now favourite to take on Wales job
Michael Cheika has emerged as the clear favourite to become the next Wales coach when his contract with Leicester Tigers runs out …
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TOP 14
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Fissler Confidential: Ex-NRL superstar to link-up with Owen Farrell in new club
He will be playing alongside Owen Farrell, who, according to sources in France, will see out his contract because...
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