Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs with surprise club after second Olympic gold
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will head overseas to continue her decorated rugby union career.
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Rugby Transfers
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John Manenti leaves Australia Sevens for San Diego head coach role in MLR
World-renowned rugby sevens coach John Manenti is set to leave Australia’s shores after accepting an offer to coach San Diego Le…
Michael Cheika's Leicester Tigers sign Ben Volavola
Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Fiji international Ben Volavola for the 2024/25 season - as first reported by Rugby…
Maro Itoje to 'take the reins' at Saracens
Saracens have announced England second row star Maro Itoje as the new club captain for the upcoming 2024/25 season.
International
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Fissler Confidential: The possible sting in the tail for Felix Jones amid shock exit
Racing 92 are the latest club to be linked with a move for Gloucester and England back row Zach Mercer, who is out of contract at …
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Pro D2
Analysis
Pro D2's Foreign Legion: All 238 overseas players by club and country
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes …
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Ex-Falcons boss Alex Codling joins Gareth Steenson in new IRFU gig
Former Newcastle Falcons head coach Alex Codling has been appointed as the new forwards coach for the Ireland women’s rugby team…
Ex-All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes another dramatic defection
Former All Black and current Warriors player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has confirmed that he will be making another dramatic career defe…
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In demand French rising star Leo Barre signs huge new deal - report
France fullback Leo Barre has signed a new deal with Stade Francais to keep him in Paris until 2029, according to French outlet M…
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All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter signs with Super Rugby Pacific club
HSBC SVNS Series sensation Leroy Carter has left the All Blacks Sevens to pursue an opportunity in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Wallaby Jordan Petaia on brink of NFL code switch
Jordan Petaia, once touted as one of the best talents in Australian rugby, is at the centre of a tug-of-war between the NFL and We…
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TOP 14
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Plot twist in Paris as Siya Kolisi deal on verge of collapse
Siya Kolisi’s much-anticipated return to the Sharks could be on the brink of collapse after talks between the South African club…
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Queensland Reds re-sign experienced prop Sef Fa’agase for 2025 season
The Queensland Rugby Union have announced that veteran prop Sef Fa’agase has re-signed with the Reds on a new one-year deal.
NSW Waratahs sign Wallaby Isaac Kailea for 2025 Super Rugby season
Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs have announced that Wallaby Isaac Kailea will play for the Sydney-based Super Rugby Pacific c…
Saracens swoop for former Italy No9 Callum Braley as injury cover
Saracens have signed former Italy scrumhalf Callum Braley on a short-term deal for the next three months.
Exeter latest on recruitment, 'touch and go' Jenkins/Slade update
Rob Baxter has insisted that his Exeter recruitment drive hasn’t ended despite Tuesday’s confirmation of the signings of midfi…
Wallaby Sam Talakai agrees URC switch after Rebels' demise
United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors have signed former Melbourne Rebels tighthead prop Sam Talakai ahead of the upc…
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Premiership club confirms signing of Stormers prop Kwenzo Blose
Blose was on the 15-strong list of end-of-season leavers unveiled by the John Dobson-coached URC franchise in June and having sinc…
Exeter confirm midfield signing despite Super Rugby injury setback
Chiefs fans will have to wait a while before the Super Rugby Pacific recruit is available for selection as he arrived in England w…
Ulster statement: The trialling of Ireland Olympian Zac Ward
The forward enjoyed a productive season with his country on the HSBC SVNS circuit and was then involved in a sixth-place finish at…
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Promotion hopefuls Doncaster miss out on Premiership target
Ambitious RFU Championship outfit Doncaster Knights have pulled off some impressive signings this summer but they have missed out …
Edinburgh explain signing Scott Mathie, new role for Rob Chrystie
The Free Jacks retained their champion status with a 20-11 win over Seattle in San Diego in the early August final, and it has now…
Released Bristol prop Jay Tyack has confirmed a Championship return
It was May 7 when the tighthead was named in the 17-strong list of players that were departing Ashton Gate following the end of th…
Top 14 newcomers Vannes closing in on Uruguayan Olympian - report
Newly promoted Top 14 outfit Vannes are on the verge of signing Uruguay fullback Baltazar Amaya, according to French outlet Midi …
Gallagher Premiership
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Ben Volavola set to become the fourth 2024/25 Leicester signing
The 33-year-old is a former Australia U20s cap who has been looking for a new club since being one of 36 players released by Agen …
Pro D2
Analysis
The 39 internationals signed by Pro D2 clubs for the 2024/25 season
From the favourites for promotion to the Top 14, Agen, Brive or Provence, to the only promoted team, Stade Nicois, all clubs have …
Racing statement: Nolann Le Garrec signs for La Rochelle
The 22-year-old, who made his club first-team breakthrough in the 2020/21 campaign, has since gone on to be capped on five occasio…
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Western Force sign Auckland forward to play ‘street fighter’ role
New Zealand-born backrower Vaiolini Ekuasi has signed with the Western Force for 2025 with the club eager to add “street fighter…
All Blacks lock Josh Lord to stay in New Zealand
Towering All Blacks and Chiefs second row Josh Lord is set to stay put in New Zealand.
Gallagher Premiership
Analysis
Every Premiership club's signing to watch ahead of next season
Preseason is well underway for clubs in the Gallagher Premiership, with the new season just over a month away.
Montpellier sign Rebels halfback Ryan Louwrens
Montpellier have just made South African scrum-half Ryan Louwrens their 15th new signing ahead of the new season, as Mohed Altrad…
Gallagher Premiership
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Gloucester eye France back row Ibrahim Diallo
Gloucester, who finished ninth in the Premiership last season, are one of the clubs that have registered an interest in signing Ra…
Canon Eagles swoop for Bath fullback and ex-Leinster lock
Japan Rugby League One side Canon Eagles have bolstered their squad with the signings of two experienced players in South African …
Northampton name new CEO less than six weeks after vacancy arose
The reigning Gallagher Premiership champions ultimately didn’t have to look very far to recruit Darbon’s successor as Chapman …
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Vaea Fifita explains why he has signed Scarlets contract extension
There had been rumours that the forward, who switched his country allegiance and represented Tonga at last year’s Rugby World Cu…
Stormers recruit free agent Dave Ewers following his Ulster release
The 33-year-old blindside flanker, who was a member of the Exeter Chiefs side that won the Champions Cup/Premiership double in 202…
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