Abi Tierney ‘a major coup for Welsh rugby’ after becoming WRU chief executive
Previous CEO Steve Phillips resigned in January amid allegations of a “toxic culture” at the organisation.
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Rugby Transfers
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Five Junior Wallabies stars join former All Blacks duo at Reds
After announcing the signing of two All Blacks props, another five Junior Wallabies have committed to the Reds.
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Leicester bolster scrum and Ospreys defence with new coach signings
Leicester Tigers and Ospreys have bolstered their respective coaching teams ahead of the 2023/24 season, the Gallagher Premiership…
All Black prop eligible for Wallabies switch after signing deal with Reds
Former Blues prop Alex Hodgman, 27, and ex-Hurricane Jeff Toomaga-Allen, 32, will head to Ballymore in 2024 and for Hodgman the po…
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Coventry sign promising young prop from Ealing
Coventry Rugby boss Alex Rae has fitted another piece into his squad jigsaw with the signing on a season-long loan of Ealing prop …
Bath flyhalf Searle to play for 2 French clubs next season
Biarritz Olympique has officially secured the services of Billy Searle, the former Wasps and Worcester Warriors playmaker, for the…
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Jamie Joseph returns to Highlanders in newly created role
Japan coach Jamie Joseph will return to the Highlanders in a newly created role from next season, as confirmed by the club on Thur…
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Short-lived retirement for Rory Kockott as he signs for Top 14 club
Former France international Rory Kockott has ended his short-lived retirement to take up a short-term contract at Stade Francais.
Why prop Harry Hoopert decided to leave Reds for Western Force
Queenslander Harry Hoopert has become the latest player to head west with the promising prop signing with the Force until the end …
Junior Wallabies enforcer returns ‘home’ after signing with Reds
Junior Wallabies prop Massimo De Lutiis will return “home” to Queensland next season after signing a deal with the Reds ahead …
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Ex-Fiji coach Cotter gets Rugby World Cup lifeline
Former Fiji coach Vern Cotter has been thrown a late Rugby World Cup lifeline by Romania, who have confirmed he is joining the 'Oa…
Danny Cipriani set for six figure reality TV payday - reports
Former England rugby player Danny Cipriani has been announced as a contestant on this year's I'm A Celebrity reality show, accordi…
Ex-Scotland flanker Gary Graham to join former Falcons teammate in French third flight
Former Scotland flanker Gary Graham has signed a two-season deal with Carcassonne in France third flight competion, with an option…
Bulls boss Jake White names four new assistant coaches for 2023/24
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has shaken up his club’s coaching ticket, recruiting four new assistants for the 2023/24 seas…
Cardiff reveal new head coach Matt Sherratt
Cardiff have appointed Matt Sherratt as their new head coach, promoting him from his role as backs and attack coach.
Toulon land replacement for Wallaby Jake Gordon who exits without playing
Toulon have this Thursday confirmed the arrival of a new World Cup joker, experienced scrumhalf Michael Young.
Domingo Miotti tears up Glasgow Warriors deal after French offer
Glasgow have allowed Domingo Miotti to join French Top 14 side Oyonnax Rugby – just over a month after the fly-half agreed a con…
Tom Collins names his new club after leaving Northampton
Seasoned Gallagher Premiership player Tom Collins has signed for Championship club Ealing Trailfinders following his release from …
International
Interview
Silvia Turani: 'Premiership Women's Rugby a big opportunity for Italy'
“I've learned a lot,” Turani said. “The intensity, the physicality that you have to face every week is outstanding. “And a…
Cardiff sign stand-off Tinus de Beer
Cardiff has announced the signing of South African fly-half Tinus de Beer for the upcoming 2023-24 season.
Bristol sign one of Cheika's 'outstanding' Argentina back-rowers
Having reportedly missed out on signing Argentina back row Juan Martin Gonzalez Samso, who joined Saracens earlier this week, Bris…
Negri pens lengthy deal that will keep him in Italy until 2028
Benetton have confirmed the contract extension of Italian back row Sebastian Negri, who will be playing his rugby in Treviso until…
Dragons RFC sign Los Pumas prop Martinez
Dragons RFC has announced the signing of Argentina international prop Rodrigo Martinez. The 25-year-old powerful loosehead had pre…
IRFU statement: Ireland recruit new women’s coach from England
Ireland have turned to England to try and improve the flagging fortunes of their women’s national team, recruiting Scott Bemand …
Toulon pull the plug on their short-term deal with Jake Gordon
Out-of-favour Wallabies scrum-half Jake Gordon won’t play for Toulon in the Top 14 as World Cup cover after he failed a medical …
Saracens statement: The signing of another ex-London Irish player
Mark McCall has bolstered his title-winning Saracens squad with the recruitment of yet another player from the financially collaps…
Eddie Jones to go round 3-player rule in bid to re-call Wallaby from France
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones is reportedly planning to exploit a loophole in the overseas player selection rules to recall a f…
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Owen Franks the latest All Black to answer French SOS
Former All Blacks tighthead and two-time Rugby World Cup winner Owen Franks is set to sign with Toulouse as a World Cup joker. Acc…
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Springbok star Libbok snubs French move
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok has turned down an opportunity to further his career in France and opted to extend his contract wit…
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Kiwi fly-half Ihaia West has named his new Top 14 club
Former Maori All Blacks fly-half Ihaia West has taken up an offer to rejoin La Rochelle following a one-season stint at Top 14 riv…
Racing 92 sign ex-Wales prop as World Cup joker
Former Scarlets player and Wales prop, WillGriff John, has made a significant move to French club Racing 92, where he will provide…
Ex-Exeter No9 Jack Maunder has signed a Super Rugby Pacific deal
Released Exeter scrum-half Jack Maunder has secured a Super Rugby Pacific deal to give his career a new lease of life.
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Anscombe reveals how Eddie Jones' pep talk influenced Japanese move
Gareth Anscombe has spoken about his excitement over a new rugby challenge in Japan but insists he aims to continue his internatio…
Carl Fearns secures third-tier deal in France to prolong his career
One-time England prospect Carl Fearns has secured a deal to prolong his career back in France following his end-of-season release …
Wales playmaker Gareth Anscombe signs for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath
After leaving Ospreys, Gareth Anscombe has officially found a new club. The Wales outside-half has signed a deal with Tokyo Suntor…
'He had other options’: Reds confirm Brad Thorn’s replacement
Self-described "skinny rugby league winger" Les Kiss has been lured home in a coaching move that the Queensland Reds anticipate …
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