Struggling Exeter sack Omar Mouneimne and explain why
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that defence coach Omar Mouneimne has paid the penalty for their calamitous start to the new season a…
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Rugby Transfers
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Rugby needs football-like transfer system says SA Rugby boss
Rugby union's future might depend on adopting a transfer system more akin to football- that's according to SA Rugby chief executiv…
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United Rugby Championship
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Clear favourite emerges for Munster job amid Graham Rowntree exit
Rowntree left Munster after leading them to a fourth defeat in the opening six games of the United Rugby Championship season again…
The Tasman Mako’s Defender of the Year re-signs with Super Rugby side
Former New Zealand Under 20 prop Ryan Coxon will return to the Western Force next season.
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Leinster raid Cardiff to bolster Leo Cullen's staff
It was August 1 when the Irish province advertised the vacancy, a recruitment opening that had O’Donnell taking to LinkedIn to e…
Black Ferns Sevens great Kelly Brazier signs with Aupiki club
Four-time world champion Kelly Brazier has signed with Chiefs Manawa for 2025.
Ex-Wallaby’s brother: Former Australia U20 star joins Queensland Reds
Sunshine Coast product Mason Gordon has signed with the Queensland Reds on a one-year deal.
Western Force sign young outside back who scored two tries against Wales
Former Australian Schoolboys Rugby team member Mac Grealy has signed a two-year deal with the Western Force.
Toulouse fend off rivals to keep Ange Capuozzo with huge multi-year deal
Toulouse have secured one of the most exciting attacking assets with news that Ange Capuozzo has agreed to a four-year contract ex…
Gallagher Premiership
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URC side on verge of SOS call to Johan Ackermann
A URC side are considering making an emergency save our season call to Johan Ackermann to help beleaguered boss John Dobson after …
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Gallagher Premiership
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Gloucester circling Sharks back-row James Venter
Gloucester are closing in on signing South African blindside flanker James Venter from United Rugby championship outfit the Sharks…
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Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: Chase is on for England pair, Pollard's huge offer
England wingers Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Roebuck are both out of contract at the end of the season and appear on the wanted list…
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Ilona Maher on verge of major step towards 15s Rugby World Cup
Ilona Maher is reportedly in talks to join a club in Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) - marking a significant step toward her amb…
International
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17 England players receive their first RFU hybrid contracts
England have finally ended months of uncertainty by offering players the first 17 of 25 hybrid central contracts just a week befor…
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IRFU bring back Lynne Cantwell after 'phenomenal' stint in South Africa
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced the appointment of Lynne Cantwell as Head of Women's Strategy for Irish Rugby.…
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Ireland centre Bundee Aki in talks with Toulon
Toulon have launched an ambitious attempt to lure Ireland and Lions inside centre Bundee Aki to the Cote d’Azur when his contrac…
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Reds sign Wallaroo with potential to be world’s ‘best tighthead prop’
World-class prop Eva Karpani will don a Queensland Reds jersey moving forward after committing to the Super Rugby Women’s side.
Saracens make emergency signing after losing Louie Johnson until 2025
Saracens have signed former Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons fly-half Tim Swiel on a short-term deal as cover for Louie Johnson, w…
New hooker on board at Gloucester after raid on Pirates
Gloucester have bolstered their depleted hooker stocks by signing Morgan Nelson from Cornish Pirates.
Wales centre Scott Williams on verge of new club after Scarlets exit
Former Wales centre Scott Williams has been training with Dragons after leaving the Scarlets over the summer.
Trial period ends with short-term deal for Munster centre
Munster have handed centre Bryan Fitzgerald a three-month contract extension after joining the club on trial over the summer.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs Super Rugby Aupiki deal
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will get the opportunity to play alongside her niece Kerri Johnson having signed a deal with Blues Women …
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Sale Sharks bring in ex-Ireland U20 hooker to fix crisis
Sale Sharks have signed hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal that will run until the end of the season.
Bok prospect George Cronje retires at 23 - report
Former Junior Springbok captain and Sharks loose forward George Cronje has reportedly retired from professional rugby at the age o…
Hurricanes lock in two backs including ex-New Zealand U20s star
The Hurricanes have announced the re-signings of talented outside backs Harry Godfrey and Ngatungane Punivai for at least the next…
Ross Byrne linked with shock move to Top 14
Leinster and Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne has been linked with a potential move to France’s Top 14 this summer. Reports in French…
Rumours of a huge move for one of rugby's biggest names
Semi Radradra could be set to leave Lyon mid-season with rumours suggesting the Fijian centre is set to join a Japanese franchise.
Stephen Varney exits Gloucester with immediate effect
Italy international Stephen Varney has signed for French Top 14 side Vannes with immediate effect, as first reported by RugbyPass …
Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: England and Scotland centres' future in play
With the Gallagher Premiership club tight on the salary cap, he has yet to reach an agreement amid links with Glasgow and Scotland…
Glasgow Warriors address Sione Tuipulotu's future at club
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has addressed reports this week that Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu is being pursued by …
Olympic medallist signs with Drua after two-try debut for Flying Fijians
Paris Olympics silver medallist Ponipate Loganimasi has signed with the Fijian Drua for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Jack Willis is about to all but end his England career
The 27-year-old, who was a member of the all-conquering Toulouse squad that won the Top 14 and Investec Champions Cup double last …
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International
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The 2 Premiership clubs targeting ex-All Black Hoskins Sotutu
The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, who won the last of his 14 Test caps against England at Twickenham in November 20…
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Crusaders set to benefit ‘for years to come’ as All Blacks XV rep re-signs
All Blacks XV backrower Christian Lio-Willie is determined to help the Crusaders improve after re-signing with the fallen giants.
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Reds re-sign young 126kg prop who broke Taniela Tupou’s bench press record
Former Australia Under-20s prop Massimo De Lutiis will remain with the Reds for an extra season.
Stade Francais statement: The promotion of assistant Paul Gustard
The 48-year-old Gustard, who exited Quins in early 2021, got back on track as an assistant at Benetton for their 2021/22 season an…
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