Pro D2
Analysis
The 39 internationals signed by Pro D2 clubs for the 2024/25 season
From the favourites for promotion to the Top 14, Agen, Brive or Provence, to the only promoted team, Stade Nicois, all clubs have …
Rugby Transfers
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Racing statement: Nolann Le Garrec signs for La Rochelle
The 22-year-old, who made his club first-team breakthrough in the 2020/21 campaign, has since gone on to be capped on five occasio…
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Western Force sign Auckland forward to play ‘street fighter’ role
New Zealand-born backrower Vaiolini Ekuasi has signed with the Western Force for 2025 with the club eager to add “street fighter…
All Blacks lock Josh Lord to stay in New Zealand
Towering All Blacks and Chiefs second row Josh Lord is set to stay put in New Zealand.
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Gallagher Premiership
Analysis
Every Premiership club's signing to watch ahead of next season
Preseason is well underway for clubs in the Gallagher Premiership, with the new season just over a month away.
Montpellier sign Rebels halfback Ryan Louwrens
Montpellier have just made South African scrum-half Ryan Louwrens their 15th new signing ahead of the new season, as Mohed Altrad�…
Gallagher Premiership
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Gloucester eye France back row Ibrahim Diallo
Gloucester, who finished ninth in the Premiership last season, are one of the clubs that have registered an interest in signing Ra…
Canon Eagles swoop for Bath fullback and ex-Leinster lock
Japan Rugby League One side Canon Eagles have bolstered their squad with the signings of two experienced players in South African …
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Northampton name new CEO less than six weeks after vacancy arose
The reigning Gallagher Premiership champions ultimately didn’t have to look very far to recruit Darbon’s successor as Chapman …
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Vaea Fifita explains why he has signed Scarlets contract extension
There had been rumours that the forward, who switched his country allegiance and represented Tonga at last year’s Rugby World Cu…
Stormers recruit free agent Dave Ewers following his Ulster release
The 33-year-old blindside flanker, who was a member of the Exeter Chiefs side that won the Champions Cup/Premiership double in 202…
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RFU statement: The exit of Aled Walters as head of England S&C
The Welshman, who was a Rugby World Cup winner with South Africa in 2019, was recruited by Borthwick for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Ben Lam quits union for rugby league with immediate effect
The 33-year-old, who was out of contract after finishing up at Montpellier, had been rumoured to be staying in the Top 14, with Ca…
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The Rassie Erasmus verdict on the Siya Kolisi to Sharks speculation
It was last Friday when RugbyPass exclusively reported that the double Rugby World Cup-winning captain would be leaving Racing 92 …
Ulster and IRFU clear up URC side's CEO situation
Ulster and the IRFU have confirmed that CEO Hugh McCaughey will remain in his role until the end of 2025.
The NFL loophole that could help Rees-Zammit bag a Chiefs roster spot
Louis Rees-Zammit's bid for a spot on the Kansas City Chiefs roster could be influenced by his status as a normal NFL player rathe…
United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
The Vincent Tshituka twist in Siya Kolisi's Parisian escape
Siya Kolisi’s imminent return to the Sharks is set to encourage a host of French clubs to pursue a move for Vincent Tshituka, wh…
United Rugby Championship
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'I panicked': Rabah Slimani lifts lid on Leinster transfer
When Rabah Slimani announced on Instagram on June 29 that he was leaving Clermont after seven seasons, it came as a surprise.
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England legend Mike Catt joins Waratahs' new-look coaching group
The NSW Waratahs have made some more headline-grabbing moves in the off-season.
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‘Tough’ Wallabies squad member rewarded by Force after breakout season
Wallabies squad member Hamish Stewart has been rewarded by the Western Force for a breakout season in Super Rugby Pacific.
Dalton Papali'i signs long-term extension with New Zealand Rugby
Blues loose forward and All Black Dalton Papali'i has signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby that will keep him in the country u…
Western Force sign ‘explosive’ New Zealand-born Australia U20s centre
The Western Force have added an exciting talent to their ranks for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season.
United Rugby Championship
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Siya Kolisi to sign for Sharks after shock Racing 92 exit
Siya Kolisi is this week set to seal a return to his former club, the Sharks, after holding more talks with French giants Racing 9…
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TJ Perenara reveals contract bump that saw Japan deal beat NZR
Veteran All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara has gone into further detail about his imminent move to Japan Rugby League One.
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Fiji centre Inia Tabuavou the latest to exit Racing 92
Fijian Drua this week confirmed the signing of Flying Fijians and Racing 92 centre Inia Tabuavou on a two-year contract for 2025 a…
SA Rugby statement: The Siya Kolisi club contract buy-out
RugbyPass reported on Friday that Kolisi had held showdown talks with the Parisian club and wants to head home to South Africa aft…
Bordeaux statement: The signing of assistant Shaun Sowerby
The 46-year-old, who won his only South Africa cap in 2002 versus Samoa, carved out a playing career in France after exiting the S…
Ex-Ireland assistant Mike Catt linked with a Super Rugby role
It was last December when it was confirmed by the IRFU that the 2003 Rugby World Cup winner with England would be stepping away as…
Championship World Cup star transfers to Moana Pasifika
Coventry Rugby have confirmed that Tonga international Pat Pellegrini has signed for Super Rugby outfit Moana Pasifika.
Wallaby Lukhan Salakaia-Loto finds familiar home at Reds
Another chip from the Rebels' demise has fallen, with Wallaby forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto making the move back to Queensland.
France wing Arthur Retiere quits European champions for Top 14 rivals
Former France wing Arthur Retiere has swapped Top 14 champions Toulouse for last season's beaten finalists Bordeaux-Begles.
Ollie Devoto's move down three divisions is confirmed
National League Two West outfit Taunton have confirmed the signing of former England centre Ollie Devoto, as reported by RugbyPas…
Former Springbok Coenie Oosthuizen forced to retire
Former South Africa loosehead prop Coenie Oosthuizen has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds.
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Edinburgh statement: The signing of Matt Scott for the third time
The Scotland midfielder had been a free agent since finishing up at Leicester Tigers at the end of the 2023/24 season.
TOP 14
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Siya Kolisi set for sensational Racing 92 exit
The 33-year-old is one of the world’s highest-paid players, earning around €1million a season, and only joined Racing after sk…
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All Black TJ Perenara to leave New Zealand after announcing Japan move
Rugby World Cup winner TJ Perenara will leave the Hurricanes, All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby at the end of 2024.
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