Ex-All Black Shaun Stevenson’s ‘bombshell’ move to Japan – report
One-Test All Black Shaun Stevenson is reportedly on the move with a New Zealand broadcaster dropping “a rugby bombshell” on Mo…
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Rugby Transfers
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Tug-of-war over Ulster's Jacob Stockdale appears to be won
Ulster are edging towards winning their tug-of-war with leading French sides Racing 92 and Lyon to keep Ireland winger Jacob Stock…
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England back-row Sam Underhill on French giant's Christmas wishlist
Former Champions Cup winners La Rochelle have put England back row Sam Underhill on their shopping list for next season despite hi…
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Mystery surrounds sudden exit of Waqa Nalaga from Fijian Drua
The Fijian Drua have announced that they have parted ways with 21-year-old centre Waqa Nalaga.
Former All Black Aidan Ross signs with Reds as Wallabies eligibility looms
Former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross will leave New Zealand’s shores after the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season to pursue an opportu…
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Fissler Confidential: Prem club's failed bid for Jordie Barrett
Veteran Springbok full-back Willie Le Roux is waiting to see if he can attract any lucrative offers before deciding if he will tak…
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Brumbies land services of Tongan international prop
The Brumbies have found a veteran powerhouse to bloster their front row stocks in the form of Tongan international prop Feao Fotua…
Two controversial France stars given extensions by Montpellier
Montpellier has confirmed contract extensions for two key members of its forward pack, Mohamed Haouas and Bastien Chalureau, both …
Courtney Lawes set to be joined by 129kg Premiership rival - report
Pro D2 outfit Brive have recruited Harlequins' 129kg lock Irne Herbst ahead of next season, according to a report in French outlet…
Gloucester sign Will Butler and immediately throw him into deep end
Gloucester have signed former Worcester Warriors centre Will Butler with immediate effect.
'Big, strong, athletic, physical': Chunya Munga signs new Saints deal
Northampton Saints lock Chunya Munga has signed a new deal with the club.
Nick David becomes eighth player to commit to Harlequins
Harlequins have continued their flurry of contract extensions by tying down winger Nick David.
Edinburgh fend off Premiership suitors with new Freddy Douglas deal
Teenage Scotland flanker Freddy Douglas has revealed why he has turned down Premiership high-fliers Bristol Bears to sign his firs…
Stephan Lewies signs new Quins deal after considering retirement
Former Harlequins captain Stephan Lewies has become the latest player to sign a contract extension at the club.
‘Now is the right time’: Ex-Wallaby Jordan Petaia to chase NFL dream
Former Wallabies back Jordan Petaia will follow in the footsteps of Louis Rees-Zammit by joining the NFL's International Player Pa…
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Ilona Maher signs for Bristol Bears
USA sevens star Ilona Maher has ended days of speculation by signing a contract with Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) club Bristo…
Ross Byrne stalls as 2 other Ireland stars on market in France
Out-of-favour Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne is keeping Top 14 big spenders Montpeiller waiting for a decision on the contract offer …
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Fissler Confidential: Willie le Roux will leave Bulls
Fissler Confidential reported last week that the two-time Rugby World Cup winner had been spotted in Bath where Johann van Graan i…
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle set to lose All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow
Tawera Kerr-Barlow is set to leave La Rochelle at the end of the season to join Stade Français on a two-year deal - according to …
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Premiership rivals enter tug of war over Bulls prop Mornay Smith
Gloucester are set to go head-to-head with West Country rivals Bristol Bears in the race to land Blue Bulls tighthead Mornay Smith…
Teddy Thomas the latest La Rochelle player to join Toulouse – report
The 31-year-old, who last featured at Test level in the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup, is currently bang in form for La Rochelle, the cl…
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Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar returns to Crusaders
Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar is returning to the Crusaders after signing on until 2026.
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Leicester explain their signing of ex-Wallabies forward Jed Holloway
The second-place Tigers play at Sale this Sunday and ahead of that game, they have confirmed the short term signing of Holloway wh…
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Munster make announcement on Denis Leamy's future amid coaching exodus
Munster defence coach Denis Leamy has signed a two-year contract extension with the province.
Saints 'disappointed' as Juarno Augustus becomes latest back-row to exit club
Northampton Saints No 8 Juarno Augustus is set to leave Franklin's Gardens at the end of the season after signing a three-year dea…
Saracens confirm the return of 'world-class' Liam Williams
Saracens have confirmed the signing of Wales full-back Liam Williams two years after he left the club, as reported by RugbyPass.…
Top 14 strugglers raid Moana Pasifika for Samoa hooker Sama Malolo
Samoa hooker Sama Malolo has enjoyed a well-travelled career since signing an academy contract with the Western Force seven years …
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United Rugby Championship
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Scottish Rugby set for huge Duhan van der Merwe shaped boost
Duhan van der Merwe is poised to give Scottish Rugby another boost by turning down a move to France when his contract runs out at …
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Saracens set to sign Liam Williams as Kubota Spears confirm exit
Saracens are poised to confirm that Wales and Lions winger Liam Williams is returning to the club after he was granted an early re…
Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: Willie le Roux rumours ignite after Bok star spotted
Springbok star Willie le Roux was seen in Bath this week, so does it mean that Johann van Graan is about to end his search for a n…
‘Right a few wrongs’: Ex-Wales flyer’s message of intent with Crusaders
Former Wales and Scarlets outside back Johnny McNicholl will continue to wear a red jersey after recommitting to the Crusaders for…
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English club target Liam Williams for Premiership return
An English club side have set their sights on bringing Wales and British & Irish Lions star Liam Williams back to the Gallagher Pr…
Black Ferns assistant coach makes ‘tough call’ before World Cup year
New Zealand assistant coach Mike Delany has made the “tough call” to resign less than a year out from the Rugby World Cup.
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Dan Kelly at centre of Leicester Tigers exit rumours again
Sale Sharks have been discussing a potential return to his native north-west for Leicester Tigers and England inside centre Dan Ke…
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Scottish teenage sensation Freddy Douglas already on Premiership radar
Scotland wonderkid Freddy Douglas, who won his first international cap against Portugal last weekend, is on the radar of Gallagher…
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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