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French club could be set to reunite Simmonds brothers
A family reunion for former England and Lions back-row Sam Simmonds and his younger brother Joe at Pau could be on the cards if ne…
Neil Fissler
19 May 2024, 6:39
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Neil Fissler
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Neil Fissler is an experienced Fleet Street hack with the Daily Star Sunday and then the Sunday Express and has been breaking most of rugby's biggest transfer stories for over 20 years for Rugby Times, The Rugby Paper and now RugbyPass. A respected historian who has written over 20 books.
Prop Schoeman eyed up for return to South Africa
Juan Schoeman could leave Bath at the end of the season and return home to South Africa, where he is wanted by the Lions, who are …
Neil Fissler
18 May 2024, 7:49
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Fissler Confidential: Jonny May's next club and Bok forced to retire
News is reaching Fissler Confidential Towers that May is one of several players released by Premiership clubs who are waiting to s…
Neil Fissler
18 May 2024, 3:45
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Stuart Hogg in talks with Gallagher Premiership club
Former Scotland captain and Lions star Stuart Hogg has spoken to Newcastle Falcons about a potential return to rugby just a season…
Neil Fissler
17 May 2024, 11:45
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Fissler Confidential: Ulster keen on NZ 10 as Shark departs English shores
The 22-year-old Irish-qualified Morgan has struggled to get a game for the Hurricanes this season, with All Black Brett Cameron es…
Neil Fissler
11 May 2024, 8:18
Munster line up Tom Farrell to replace Antoine Frisch
Munster are understood to have lined up Connacht’s long-serving former Ireland under-20 international outside centre Tom Farrell…
Neil Fissler
09 May 2024, 13:28
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15 more of the biggest transfer flops in rugby union history
After releasing the first part of our worst signings in rugby history series, we opened the doors for readers' suggestions to go a…
Neil Fissler
09 May 2024, 13:18
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Fissler Confidential: Wallaby medical and England prop faces axe
Exeter Chiefs will complete the signing of Hunter Paisami after the Wallaby centre underwent a medical Down Under ahead of the mov…
Neil Fissler
04 May 2024, 7:04
Leinster No.8 Max Deegan to switch provinces
Ulster are poised to steam the flow of players leaving Belfast after swooping on Champions Cup semi-finalists Leinster to land Ire…
Neil Fissler
03 May 2024, 13:57
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How much Toulon paid Munster for Antoine Frisch
Antoine Frisch will sign a four-year deal with Top 14 giants Toulon after they agreed a €300,000 (£257,524) transfer fee with M…
Neil Fissler
03 May 2024, 13:08
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SRU on verge of landing Mosese Tuipulotu from Tahs
Gregor Townsend is on the verge of luring NSW Waratahs inside centre Mosese Tuipulotu to Scotland to reunite with elder Sione, jus…
Neil Fissler
02 May 2024, 13:55
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Gloucester in talks with former England lock prospect
Gloucester have had talks with lock Elliott Stooke about making a return to Kingsholm when his contract with bitter West Country r…
Neil Fissler
02 May 2024, 11:56
Hacjivah Dayimani exits SA on back of Springboks snub
French giants Racing 92 are poised to make their fourth signing for next season, with Stormers back-row Hacjivah Dayimani on the v…
Neil Fissler
02 May 2024, 9:28
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Henry Slade and Exeter Chiefs smash stalemate with new deal
England outside centre Henry Slade has pledged his future to Exeter Chiefs by finally signing a new one-year contract with the opt…
Neil Fissler
02 May 2024, 8:17
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Fissler Confidential: Radwan eyed to replace exit-bound England wing
Gloucester are keeping tabs on Newcastle Falcons flyer Adam Radwan, but it is not a move that they are planning for next season. I…
Neil Fissler
27 Apr 2024, 6:28
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Ex-Springboks assistant Frans Ludeke a shock contender to land URC job
Kubota Spears boss Frans Ludeke has emerged as a shock contender to take over the reins at the financially troubled United Rugby C…
Neil Fissler
24 Apr 2024, 7:49
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Mark McCall launches centre search after serious Olly Hartley setback
The 22-year-old is set to miss the rest of 2024 after it was revealed he suffered ACL damage in the 46-24 victory in London, which…
Neil Fissler
24 Apr 2024, 6:20
Philippe Saint-Andre targeted for DoR role - report
Lyon have approached former France coach Philippe Saint-André to become Director of Rugby and work alongside current boss Fabien …
Neil Fissler
22 Apr 2024, 13:42
Johann Ackermann ready to walk out on club to make return
Johan Ackermann admits that he could return to South Africa at the end of the season despite having another year left to run on hi…
Neil Fissler
22 Apr 2024, 8:16
Former Leinster star set to join Castres staff
Castres head coach, former Ireland and Lions lock Jeremy Davidson, has turned to Chris Whitaker to fill his vacant attack coach jo…
Neil Fissler
22 Apr 2024, 6:36
