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Payne to join Scarlets as coaching reshuffle continues
Former Ireland centre Jared Payne is set to join Scarlets as attack coach as part of a coaching reshuffle at the region.
Jon Newcombe
01 May 2023, 8:03
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Two internationals among 8 players to leave Bath
Bath have confirmed the departure of eight players, including Scotland international Darcy Rae, at the end of the season.
Ian Cameron
01 May 2023, 5:53
'Right time for me to move on': Rugby Australia boss quits
Despite the Rugby World Cup kicking off in France in less than four months, Marinos said he felt the timing was right for a change…
AAP
30 Apr 2023, 22:52
Black Fern Ruby Tui makes decision on her future after weighing up 'mighty' NRLW offer
Black Fern and World Cup hero Ruby Tui has made a decision on her playing future after taking a break since last November's World …
Ben Smith
30 Apr 2023, 19:41
Damian McKenzie becomes latest star to pen new NZR deal
Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie has become the latest All Black that the NZR have nailed down with a new deal.
Ian Cameron
30 Apr 2023, 4:02
Courtney Lawes to stay in England despite overseas offers
Despite rumours surrounding his future, Courtney Lawes has signed a new deal with Northampton Saints that will see him stay at Fra…
Ian Cameron
29 Apr 2023, 4:49
Saracens flanker Jackson Wray retiring at end of season
Saracens’ long-serving flanker Jackson Wray will retire from rugby at the end of the season.
PA
28 Apr 2023, 12:06
London Irish signing casts further doubt on Anthony Watson move
London Irish has secured the signing of Tom Collins from Northampton Saints for the upcoming 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership season.
Ian Cameron
28 Apr 2023, 4:47
Fiji Sevens gold getter Baber to leave Edinburgh
Gareth Baber, assistant attack coach for Edinburgh, will quit the URC side when his contract expires the following month and retur…
Ian Cameron
28 Apr 2023, 4:23
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Biyi Alo set to be Ealing Trailfinders' next impressive signing
Giant tighthead Biyi Alo is set to be Ealing Trailfinders' next significant acquisition as the London club's spate of impressive s…
Ian Cameron
28 Apr 2023, 3:54
Dave Walder to join Bristol Bears
Former Newcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder is set to join Bristol Bears as their senior backs and attack skills coach ahead o…
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 12:39
Overseas players should be available for England – RPA
Players based at overseas clubs should be available for England selection under a temporary lifting of the current restriction enf…
PA
27 Apr 2023, 12:22
Ealing sign former England centre Billy Twelvetrees
Ealing Trailfinders have secured the services of former England international centre Billy Twelvetrees from Gloucester.
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 11:25
Northampton confirm 7 more players leaving the club
Northampton Saints have confirmed the names of seven more players that are set to exit the club at the end of the 2022/23 campaign…
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 11:01
Glasgow raid Sharks for Henco Venter
Glasgow Warriors have raided fellow URC side the Cell C Sharks for back rower Henco Venter.
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 8:21
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Newcastle to raid Coventry again for defence coach
Newcastle Falcons look set to continue their raid on Championship high-flyers Coventry with James Scaysbrook strongly tipped to be…
Jon Newcombe
27 Apr 2023, 7:01
Leicester Tigers lose Eli Snyman to the URC
Leicester will lose the services of Eli Snyman at the end of the current season, with the South African lock returning to Benetton…
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 6:47
‘Interest from overseas’: Why Harry Wilson decided to stay in Australia
Backrower Harry Wilson has knocked back “interest from overseas clubs” to re-sign with the Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Au…
Finn Morton
26 Apr 2023, 18:25
Cardiff and Wales hooker announces retirement
Dacey made over 200 appearances for Cardiff after joining them from Pontypridd in 2010 and won eight caps for Wales between 2015 a…
PA
26 Apr 2023, 15:54
Newcastle add 102kg centre from Edinburgh
Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of Edinburgh centre Cameron Hutchison on a two-year deal ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2023, 5:30
Willie le Roux posts 'epic' farewell message to Toyota Verblitz
Veteran Springboks full-back Willie le Roux has brought the curtain down on his four-year stay in Japan, posting his Toyota Verbli…
Liam Heagney
26 Apr 2023, 2:35
Why Kiwi-born league star turned down the Wallabies despite dad's blessing
Nelson Asofa-Solomona had his late dad's blessing to play for the Wallabies but in the end said he couldn't leave the Storm.
AAP
25 Apr 2023, 16:59
Cowan-Dickie's Montpellier deal on knife edge after boozy night out
Luke Cowan-Dickie's much publicized move to Montpellier could be off after he allegedly failed to turn up for a medical due to a b…
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2023, 8:06
Wales pair Anscombe and Lydiate confirm Ospreys exits
Wales duo Gareth Anscombe and Dan Lydiate have confirmed their departure from the Ospreys after their contracts expire.
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2023, 5:53
Wales international Aaron Shingler calls time on career
Wales international Aaron Shingler has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.
PA
21 Apr 2023, 12:07
Ex-Scotland wing McGuigan to retire to pursue coaching
Former Scotland international and current Sale Sharks wing Byron McGuigan has announced that he will be retiring from playing prof…
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2023, 12:01
Two Wales players among 7 more Dragons departures
Wales pair Sam Davies and Rob Evans have been added to the list of nine players that will have departed the Dragons when all is sa…
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2023, 5:52
Gloucester reluctantly make decision to let Jordy Reid leave
Gloucester has announced that flanker Jordy Reid will depart the club at the end of the 2022-23 season. Reid joined the Cherry & W…
Ian Cameron
20 Apr 2023, 11:08
Glasgow allow Walter Fifita to ‘pursue career elsewhere’
Walter Fifita’s underwhelming spell at Glasgow is over after the winger was released from his contract by mutual consent.
PA
20 Apr 2023, 10:52
Anthony Watson could be too pricey for London Irish
Declan Kidney, the London Irish director of rugby, says trying to bring England wing Anthony Watson back to club could be signific…
Chris Jones
20 Apr 2023, 6:27
Franck Azema to leave Toulon - report
Franck Azéma is set to depart Toulon at the end of the current season, although the news has yet to be officially confirmed.
Ian Cameron
20 Apr 2023, 5:55
All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck signs with the Warriors from 2024
Blues and All Blacks midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will return to the NRL after signing a multi-year deal with the Warriors from …
Finn Morton
20 Apr 2023, 1:48
‘I’m excited to be back’: Western Force sign Wallaby Isi Naisarani
The Western Force's forward stocks have been given a big boost after signing Wallabies enforcer Isi Naisarani for the remainder of…
AAP
20 Apr 2023, 1:18
‘Very grateful’: Rebels re-sign all of their coaches before Crusaders clash
Underperforming Melbourne are convinced their Super Rugby Pacific fortunes are on the up by re-signing all of their coaches, inc…
AAP
19 Apr 2023, 23:13
Niko Jones, son of All Blacks legend, signs with American club Old Glory DC
Rising star Niko Jones, who is the son of legendary All Black Sir Michael Jones, has signed with Old Glory DC for the rest of the …
Finn Morton
19 Apr 2023, 21:07
‘A very talented athlete’: Sonny Bill’s sister Niall Williams switches codes
New Zealand rugby sevens star Niall Williams has followed brother Sonny Bill in hopping codes, joining Gold Coast for the upcomi…
AAP
19 Apr 2023, 20:23
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