Harlequins raid BUCS Super Rugby for rising star
Harlequins have dipped into the university rugby pathway by securing the services of Roma Zheng, a rising star of the BUCS Super R…
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Lyon confirm the exit of three players, including Lima Sopoaga
Former All Blacks utility Lima Sopoaga is on the lookout for a new club after Lyon confirmed that last Sunday’s play-off defeat …
‘A new chapter and challenge’: Springbok Cheslin Kolbe signs for new club
Rugby World Cup winning Springbok Cheslin Kolbe has officially signed for Suntory Sungoliath in the Japanese Rugby League One comp…
'I'm really excited': Rebels sign Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
The Melbourne Rebels have officially confirmed Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has signed with the Super Rugby Pacific club …
Fainga'anuku's Toulon move confirmed but his All Black ambitions remain
Crusaders wing and All Black Leicester Fainga'anuku's move to Toulon next season has been confirmed, with the 23-year-old set to j…
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Wallaby midfielder commits to Rugby Australia for two more years
He returned to Australia in 2018, linking up with his home state and the NSW Waratahs where he has developed into a leader and reg…
Stade Francais’ nine new signings include All Black Brad Weber
Stade Francais have included All Blacks scrum-half Brad Weber in its nine-strong list of new signings for the 2023/24 Top 14 seaso…
Jimmy Gopperth to play on aged 40 after French move confirmed
Provence have confirmed as true last week’s speculation that a deal was struck to sign Jimmy Gopperth, allowing the Kiwi to cont…
Axed Waratahs coach lands role with Crusaders as Robertson's successor
Barely two years after being sacked by NSW midway through the Waratahs' Super Rugby season from hell, Rob Penney has landed firmly…
Stormers line up 3 Kolbe alternatives as Bok's future looks decided
Since the conclusion of the United Rugby Championship last month, the Stormers have been hard at work trying to boost their roster…
Ex-Bok and a Lion the final pieces in Scarlets' coaching ticket
The Scarlets have confirmed their coaching lineup for the upcoming 2023-24 season, featuring some notable additions to the team.
Jimmy Gopperth set to play at 40 after finding new club - report
Jimmy Gopperth is reportedly set to play professional club rugby at the age of 40.
Saints back row latest to head to France
Young Northampton Saints back rower Karl Wilkins has left the side following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season - the Gallagher …
Why All Black Sam Whitelock chose to play in France after the World Cup
Veteran All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will quit rugby in New Zealand to join the French Top 14 club Pau after this year's World Cu…
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Telusa Veainu 'absolutely buzzing' to be back in the Premiership
Telusa Veainu is back in the Premiership three years after quitting Leicester Tigers for France.
Sale statement: The exit of Coenie Oosthuizen
Sale have got back to work following their post-Gallagher Premiership trip to Marbella by confirming that former Springboks prop C…
‘I’m stoked to re-sign’: Ricky Riccitelli to remain with Blues
Ricky Riccitelli has officially re-signed with the Blues for another two years.
Exeter’s Joe Simmonds has named his new Top 14 club
Double-winning Exeter skipper Joe Simmonds has been unveiled as a new signing by Pau ahead of the 2023/24 Top 14 season.
Hurricanes announce new head coach for 2024 onward
The 45-year-old will take up his new role at the conclusion of the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season and following the departure…
Wallaby prop Robertson signs new deal with unique clause
Tom Robertson will not let sport end his educational dreams, with the Wallabies prop negotiating a study sabbatical into his new …
Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie makes decision over future
Former Australia coach Dave Rennie has been appointed boss of Japanese rugby club Kobe Steelers and will take over from the 2023/…
Wayne Smith takes up new role with Black Ferns and All Blacks
New Zealand Rugby announced on Friday that rugby guru Smith will be “support the respective head coaches and enhancing the quali…
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All Blacks winger decides to leave New Zealand Rugby – report
All Blacks and Crusaders winger Leicester Fainga’anuku is set to head overseas at the end of the year after deciding not to re-s…
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Coventry have just added 'some serious Saracens bulk' to their pack
Ambitious Championship club Coventry have followed Monday’s recruitment of ex-England back-rower Matt Kvesic by securing the ser…
Leicester confirm the signing of two of Dan McKellar's old Brumbies
Incoming Leicester boss Dan McKellar has confirmed the signing of two players he previously worked with at the Brumbies, Exeter’…
‘I have high hopes’: Sevens star Darby Lancaster signs with Rebels
The Rebels have pulled off a coup by luring young Sevens ace Darby Lancaster to Melbourne on a two-year Super Rugby Pacific deal…
Rebels lock in pair of Junior Wallabies reps including brother of Wallaby prospest
Mason, who at 20 is two years younger, has signed a new deal while fellow Australian U20's representative David Vaihu has also re-…
‘Hunger to play for the All Blacks’: Crusaders confirm Aumua signing
The Crusaders have officially announced the signing of Moana Pasifika centre Levi Aumua on a two-year deal from 2024.
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Tyla Nathan-Wong granted release from Black Ferns Sevens contract
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to p…
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Doncaster confirm 20 leavers, including Chile skipper Martin Sigren
Mid-table Championship club Doncaster have confirmed the exit of 20 players following the end of the 2022/23 season, including Mar…
London Irish half-back becomes the 10th 2023/24 Newcastle signing
New coach Alex Codling’s recruitment drive at Newcastle has taken another step, the Falcons confirming on Tuesday that they have…
'The market is probably not the best at the moment, especially for a 34-year-old winger'
Maitland was about to prepare his departure speech for the club’s leavers’ event on April 28 before being handed a one-year ex…
Mapletoft takes over England U20s
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has officially announced the appointment of Mark Mapletoft as the new England men's U20 head coach.…
Ex-England flanker Matt Kvesic joins Coventry Rugby
Coventry Rugby have confirmed the signing of highly-experienced England international forward Matt Kvesic.
No SA return for Bok prospect Juarno Augustus
Northampton Saints have secured the services of their influential South African No.8, Juarno Augustus, who has signed a new contra…
Moana Pasifika head coach Aaron Mauger to step down
During his tenure, Mauger has expressed his deep appreciation for the team, describing it as a privilege to be part of the Moana P…
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