Georgia star Tedo Abzhandadze to swap French clubs after early release
It is a done deal. Tedo Abzhandadze will move to Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne, joining his fellow Georgian teammates Luka Nio…
Francisco Isaac
15 May 2024, 6:52
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Jale Vatabua to exit Pau after 12 years - report
Fiji international Jale Vatabua is reported to be leaving Pau after 12 seasons at the Top 14 side.
Ian Cameron
12 May 2024, 12:36
James Coughlan poised to take charge at Biarritz – report
Olympique are a very different club these days from their Top 14 title-winning heyday of the mid-noughties, an era accompanied by …
Liam Heagney
10 May 2024, 5:21
Analysis
How agents have helped emerging nations talent triumph
Rugby agents have opened doors and fuelled big moves for talented athletes from diverse and less heralded international background…
Francisco Isaac
19 Apr 2024, 6:45
Jimmy Gopperth signs new deal with promotion-chasing Provence aged 40
Veteran fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has signed a one-year contract extension with Provence in France's Pro D2 at the age of 40.
Josh Raisey
17 Apr 2024, 9:56
Analysis
The ProD2: Rugby's land of opportunity
The French second tier provides a vital platform for emerging nations talent to flourish.
Francisco Isaac
15 Apr 2024, 12:57
Ex-All Black Reihana dismissed as part of coaching reshuffle in France
Former All Black Bruce Reihana has been let go by Pro D2 outfit Brive, with the side sitting in ninth place in France's second div…
Josh Raisey
08 Apr 2024, 5:33
Analysis
Storm clouds gather over Biarritz with owner poised to bail out
With multi-millionaire owner Louis-Vincent Gave about to walk away, the future of the five-time French champions is in doubt
James Harrington
28 Mar 2024, 7:07
Career lifeline in France for George Tilsley after his Agen sacking
Following four seasons at Perpignan, the 32-year-old versatile back was signed by Toulouse last summer, but he never got to play f…
Liam Heagney
27 Mar 2024, 6:12
Exclusive
Courtney Lawes is due in France on Friday to seal his Pro D2 move
The soon-to-be 35-year-old retired from international rugby after winning his 105th England Test cap at the recent Rugby World Cup…
Neil Fissler
20 Feb 2024, 7:59
Exclusive
Rivals hope to pounce as Courtney Lawes to Brive deal not fully done
The 34-year-old Lawes, who won 105 Test caps with England, retired from international rugby after the recent Rugby World Cup in Fr…
Neil Fissler
06 Feb 2024, 9:09
Exclusive
Jimmy Gopperth: 'I've been blown away by the quality of the Pro D2'
For Gopperth – who turns 41 next June – the cross-Channel adventure has been invigorating for the New Zealander who played a d…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2024, 4:30
Interest in Lawes grows as he visits another French club - report
After visiting Pro D2 outfit Provence last week, England great Courtney Lawes has been again scouting a potential club next season…
Josh Raisey
11 Jan 2024, 4:45
Pro D2 club makes signing George North its top priority – report
Wales’ George North reportedly visited a French tier-two team in midweek with a view to signing for the 2024/25 season.
Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2023, 11:43
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…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 13:33
LNR statement: Grenoble demoted, hit with a points deduction
Grenoble have been relegated to Federale 1 just days after they lost 33-19 at home to Perpignan in the play-off to reach the 2023/…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 13:11
Oyonnax take decision on the future of medical joker Chris Farrell
Former Ireland midfielder Chris Farrell has secured a contract extension at the promotion-chasing Oyonnax, having originally joine…
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 4:25
Another New Zealander in disciplinary trouble at a Pro D2 club
A week after it emerged that ex-Super Rugby player Jonathan Ruru had reportedly played his last match for Provence in the Pro D2, …
Liam Heagney
06 Apr 2023, 12:23
Ex-Blues player reportedly set to be sacked by French Pro D2 club
Former Super Rugby player Jonathan Ruru has reportedly played his last match for Provence in the French Pro D2.
Liam Heagney
30 Mar 2023, 10:46
Ex-All Black Francis Saili in limbo as new French season kicks off
Former All Blacks midfielder Francis Saili is facing having to play for Biarritz in this season's Pro D2 after rumoured Top 14 mov…
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 9:08
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