The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes of Courtney Lawes, George North, Chris Farrell, and Curwin Bosch having joined it.
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes of Courtney Lawes, George North, Chris Farrell, and Curwin Bosch having joined it.
Former Wallabies Quade Cooper and Will Genia begin their chase for the big prize in Japan on Sunday when their Kintetsu Liners tackle Munakata Sanix Blues in the first round of the Top League elimination series.
There's something about Agen - they have recruited and, on the whole, retained well which must mean they will do better than 13th in the Top 14.
There's something about Agen - they have recruited and, on the whole, retained well which must mean they will do better than 13th in the Top 14.
A total of 83 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action, with a strong Northampton side falling to bottom-dwelling Newcastle despite a big Kiwi influence.
Lima Sopoaga is already proving his considerable worth for Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership.
Steven Luatua is testimony to the exquisite skill that the Bristol Bears bring to some of their work but he will need to lead with the hard edge if his team is to challenge the top six in this season’s Gallagher Premiership.
Brad Shields’ Gallagher Premiership debut has ended in a broken cheekbone which now threatens his involvement in the November test series, including a possible match-up with the All Blacks.
The Guinness PRO14 season is underway, and already the heavy New Zealand influence is evident.