Former Scotland lock Ben Toolis announces immediate retirement
Former Scotland and Edinburgh lock Ben Toolis has announced his immediate retirement from rugby.
Rugby Transfers
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Ex-Bath lock Levi Douglas seals Pro D2 move after Japan stint
Pro D2 outfit Biarritz have signed former Bath and Wasps lock Levi Douglas as a medical joker.
Exeter Chiefs make Martin Moloney decision after pre-season trial
Martin Moloney's pre-season trial at Exeter Chiefs has proven to be successful with the club signing him ahead of the new season.
Playmaker re-signs as Crusaders look to ‘prove’ themselves after poor season
Rivez Reihana has recommitted to the Crusaders until the end of 2026.
All Blacks legend’s son commits to Blues for 2025 Super Rugby campaign
The Blues have signed Payton Spencer, the son of legendary All Black Carlos, for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Former All Black signs with Western Force for 2025 Super Rugby season
One-Test All Black Matt Proctor will move to Perth after a stint with the Melbourne Rebels in 2024.
International
Exclusive
Warren Gatland racing to recruit Exeter's Zack Wimbush for Wales
Hong Kong-born Wimbush, who is on apprenticeship terms at Sandy Park and celebrates his 21st birthday next month, qualifies for bo…
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Doncaster recruit Bath duo on a season-long Championship loan
The Knights, who open their campaign at home to Ampthill on September 21, have already recruited big for the upcoming second-tier …
Exclusive
Doncaster set to announce Telusa Veainu signing
Doncaster Knights appear to have come to an agreement with Telusa Veainu after it looked as though the deal to take the Tongan int…
Lyon resigned to losing Davit Niniashvili to Top 14 rivals - report
Lyon have accepted that they are likely to lose Georgia fullback Davit Niniashvili at the end of the season, with La Rochelle emer…
Sharks confirm Siya Kolisi return after Racing 92 exit
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has signed for the Sharks, marking his return to the club after spending last season with Racing …
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Moana Pasifika sign former Hurricanes first five-eighth
Moana Pasifika have signed Wellington Lions and former Hurricanes first five-eighth Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season.
Waratahs sign six new players for 2025 including Hurricanes lock
NSW Waratahs have bolstered their star-studded squad for next season with six new signings touching down at Daceyville.
International
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: England coach contenders and D-Mac Top 14-bound
Nick Easter has emerged as a strong contender to be England’s new defence coach after continuing to impress working with the USA…
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End of Toby Booth era confirmed as Ospreys name 2025/26 coaching team
Friday’s shake up emerged with three weeks still to go before the Welsh regional side begins its new URC campaign with a Septemb…
England statement: Steve Borthwick recruits Gloucester's Dan Tobin
The appointment of Tobin follows the recent departures of head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters, who has joined Andy Farr…
International
Analysis
The 81 Welsh rugby players overseas and the clubs employing them
With playing budgets and squad numbers having been significantly reduced at the four Welsh regions, there has been something of an…
Interview
Coventry's talent ID pipeline proves finishing school for Prem talent
Despite being in charge for under three years and still being under 40, Coventry Rugby head coach Alex Rae already has an outstand…
TOP 14
Exclusive
Fissler Extra: Danny Care's future in focus as Ben Youngs takes new job
Veteran Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is getting ready for his 20th season in professional rugby, but don’t rule him out of c…
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Exeter land Pumas lock Franco Molina as Dafydd Jenkins replacement
Exeter Chiefs have landed Argentina lock Franco Molina as a replacement for Wales skipper Dafydd Jenkins, who will miss the start …
The Gloucester reaction to the latest Zach Mercer exit speculation
The 27-year-old back-rower is under contract at Kingsholm until the summer of 2027, but it emerged last weekend that Toulon have p…
Harlequins sign World Cup winger and double Olympian Rodrigo Isgro
Reigning World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year Rodrigo Isgro has been signed by Harlequins ahead of the start of the 2024/25…
Ampthill unveil Premiership and Champions Cup winner as first signing
Championship side Ampthill have unveiled former Saracens prop, Richard Barrington, as their first signing ahead of the start of th…
After weeks of stalemate Siya Kolisi to Sharks is back on
Siya Kolisi’s on-off return to the Sharks is firmly back on again after American businessman Vincent Mai stepped in and offered …
United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
The reality of Tadhg Furlong's IRFU contract negotiations
Tadhg Furlong is in the final year of his contract and will soon have to decide his future. This decision will have a profound eff…
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Snubbed England No.8 Zach Mercer signs for Toulon - report
Gloucester No.8 Zach Mercer is set for a return to France after agreeing a deal to move to Toulon - it is being reported.
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: George Ford's swansong, England to lose another coach?
Ford will celebrate his 32nd birthday next March and is now in the final year of his contract with Sale Sharks.
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Argentina prop Lucio Sordoni on his way to Top 14 as a medical joker
Racing 92 have announced the signing of Argentina tighthead Lucio Sordoni as a medical joker with the new Top 14 season set to get…
Ex-Wales Sevens international Ryan Conbeer switches regions
The Ospreys have announced the signing of winger Ryan Conbeer from the Scarlets on a short-term deal.
Johan Ackermann drops big hint on future with podcast admission
Johan Ackermann admits that he wants to move back to South Africa when his contract with Japanese outfit Urayasu D-Rocks runs out …
Sione Vailanu pens new Glasgow deal with return from injury imminent
Glasgow Warriors No.8 Sione Vailanu has signed a new deal with the United Rugby Championship winners.
TOP 14
Analysis
Top 14 Foreign Legion: All 213 overseas players by club and country
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Ni…
Hadleigh Parkes back in New Zealand, named on weekend NPC bench
The soon to be 37-year-old finished up finished a four-season stint earlier this year in Japan League One, spending two years with…
Flyhalf Tane Edmed signs contract extension with NSW Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs have retained a key player for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign with flyhalf Tane Edmed signing a contr…
England players react to 'shock' Felix Jones, Aled Walters exits
Steve Borthwick’s preparations for the autumn have been hit by the loss of two highly-rated members of his management team who h…
Scottish RU statement: The two-year signing of David Nucifora
The 62-year-old posted to his LinkedIn account on his final work day in Dublin that he would be staying involved in rugby.
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