Johan Ackermann returns to SA in new coaching role
Former Springbok lock Johan Ackermann is set to return to South Africa after seven years abroad as he taks on a role as coaching c…
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Rugby Transfers
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Harlequins' contract spree continues
Harlequins flanker Will Evans has become the latest player to sign a new deal with the club.
Argentinian rising star Pedro Rubiolo agrees Premiership switch
Bristol Bears have signed Argentina lock Pedro Rubiolo from Newcastle Falcons ahead of next season.
Two props signed short term as Munster turn to home and South Africa
The Irish province, who got rid of head coach Graham Rowntree last month after just two wins in six league matches this season, ar…
Ulster confirm new deals for two Ireland internationals
Ulster have announced that captain Iain Henderson and hooker Rob Herring have signed new deals with the province.
All Black Harry Plummer ends World Cup hopes with Top 14 deal
ASM Clermont Auvergne have confirmed the signing of Blues and New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer ahead of next season.
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Junior Kpoku snubs England approach to extend Top 14 deal - report
The 19-year-old originally joined the Parisians in November last year from Exeter but was able to continue to play at age-grade le…
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Cassius Cleaves tipped to become 'elite winger' after new Quins deal
Harlequins winger Cassius Cleaves has said it was a "no-brainer" to sign a contract extension with the club.
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Ollie Sleightholme gives Northampton Saints and England contract boost
Ollie Sleightholme said playing for Northampton Saints and England is a dream come true as he penned a new contract that will keep…
‘World-class coach’ and Olympian James Stannard joins Force
Olympian James Stannard will embark on a new coaching journey after taking up a position with the Western Force.
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Olympian Moses Leo granted early release by NZR to join NRL giants
The Melbourne Storm have revealed that former All Blacks Sevens speedster Moses Leo will join the NRL giants early.
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Report: All Black Harry Pummer in talks with Top 14's Clermont
Recent All Black debutant and Super Rugby Pacific champion first five-eighth Harry Plummer is reportedly engaged in contract discu…
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International
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Fissler Confidential: Rugby Australia face losing centre star
Cash-strapped Rugby Australia are waiting for the new broadcast deal, but even then they might not be able to compete with clubs i…
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Dual NRL Premiership winner and ex-Wallaby signs with European giants
Wallabies winger Suliasi Vunivalu is leaving Australian rugby after committing to a deal with European powerhouse La Rochelle.
Scotland's Gregor Townsend confirms Tom Jordan Glasgow exit
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has confirmed that Glasgow fly-half Tom Jordan has accepted an offer to move to Bristol, as pe…
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Gallagher Premiership
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Gloucester set to sign 1-cap England centre Will Joseph
Gloucester are set to offer one cap England outside centre Will Joseph the chance to kick start his stalled career with a move to …
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Wales U20 centre Louie Hennessey extends Premiership stay
Bath centre Louie Hennessey has signed a new "long-term" contract with the club.
Autumn Nations Series
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Five clubs plot huge swoop for Scotland talisman Finn Russell
Five clubs from the Gallagher Premiership, the Top 14 and Japan are already on the starting line to open talks with Scotland and L…
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Munster confirm the signing of an Irish rugby legend's son
The Wood name has been synonymous with Irish rugby over the years, hooker Keith Wood following in the footsteps of his prop father…
United Rugby Championship
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Fast start to Scotland career leads to Premiership interest for Jordan
Bristol Bears want to end their search for a new fly-half by offering newly capped Scotland international Tom Jordan around £300,…
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No UK return for ex-England and Lions centre Jonathan Joseph
Former England international Jonathan Joseph is close to extending his stay with the historical club French Biarritz Olympique, en…
International
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Fissler Confidential: Club secure England star as battle commences for giant teammate
Exeter Chiefs are going all out to agree on a new contract with England outside centre Henry Slade, who was recently one of 17 pla…
United Rugby Championship
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Premiership giants to battle Montpellier for Leinster's Ross Byrne
The 29-year-old Byrne has slipped down the pecking order with Leo Cullen’s runaway United Rugby Championship leaders, this seaso…
Australia U20s captain Toby Macpherson makes Japan switch on loan
Australia U20s captain Toby Macpherson has completed a loan move to Japan for the 2024/25 season.
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'I'm relieved' - Sione Tuipulotu pens new Glasgow deal, explains why
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has handed Glasgow and national coach Gregor Townsend a major fillip by resisting the overtures o…
UK return off the cards for ex-England star Dan Robson
Former England scrum-half Dan Robson has moved a step closer to finishing his career in France after signing a one-year extension …
Gallagher Premiership
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Harlequins' Will Evans may be next to quit English rugby
Will Evans could become the latest player to quit Premiership side Harlequins when his contract at the Twickenham Stoop runs out a…
Wales lock Adam Beard set to leave the Ospreys
Adam Beard is poised to confirm that he is leaving Ospreys at the end of the season and is on the brink of confirming that he is s…
All Blacks Sevens star signs with Super Rugby Pacific giants
Breakout Olympics star Fehi Fineanganofo has put pen to paper on a multi-year deal with the Hurricanes for the 2025 and 2026 seaso…
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Report: All Blacks snub Ricky Riccitelli signs with Top 14 club
Having missed selection for both the All Blacks and All Blacks XV, Super Rugby Pacific champion hooker Ricky Riccitelli has report…
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Seilala Mapusua has secured new job eight months after Samoa exit
Despite coming within a whisker of ambushing England in their final pool match in Lille at Rugby World Cup 2023, Mapusua learned t…
Ex-All Black Liam Barry named Australia Men's 7s head coach
Rugby Australia has confirmed the appointment of Liam Barry as the new head coach for the Australian Men’s Sevens team.
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Gallagher Premiership
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Exeter pipped to the post for highly rated Nathan Jibulu
Sale Sharks look set to pip Exeter Chiefs in the race to deal Premiership rivals Harlequins another transfer blow by signing Engla…
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South African URC side deny explosive Duhan van der Merwe rumours
The Stormers have denied that they have joined a clutch of Top 14 clubs who are hoping to sign Scotland and Lions ace Duhan van de…
Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: Wild Owen Farrell transfer rumours
Sometimes, the rumour mill comes up trumps with a link that is too far-fetched to be true, and this week, it is a return to the Pr…
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Hurricanes sign NPC winner Tjay Clarke for 2025 Super Rugby season
Tjay Clarke has taken a significant step forward by signing with the Hurricanes for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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