Ex-Crusaders assistant coach Tamati Ellison joins All Blacks full-time
Another former member of the Crusaders’ coaching staff has agreed to a full-time role with the All Blacks.
Finn Morton
10 Oct 2024, 18:24
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Sale Sharks No.8 Du Preez opens talks with Top 14 big boys
Top 14 pace setters Bordeaux Begles have made the recruitment of a new No.8 a priority for next season, and they have revived thei…
Neil Fissler
10 Oct 2024, 10:01
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Scotland's Alex Craig heading to Scarlets exit and back to roots
Scotland lock Alex Craig is heading towards the Scarlets exit door as he edges closer to joining Glasgow Warriors in a move that w…
Neil Fissler
10 Oct 2024, 7:00
Dowson’s delight at re-signing 'game-breaker' Tommy Freeman
The news come hot on the heels of the announcement that back row forward Tom Pearson had put pen-to-paper on a new deal and Phil D…
Jon Newcombe
10 Oct 2024, 3:02
Rugby World Cup ‘the goal’ as Wallaroo Cecilia Smith joins Western Force
With next year’s Rugby World Cup in England less than a year away, Wallaroos centre Cecilia Smith has decided to head out west.
Finn Morton
09 Oct 2024, 22:14
Dominic Gardiner tipped to have ‘very important’ role in Crusaders’ future
Former New Zealand U20s forward Dominic Gardiner has re-committed to the Crusaders through to 2027.
Finn Morton
09 Oct 2024, 21:23
Former Australia U20 backrower re-signs with Reds after breakout season
Former Australia Under 20s backrower John Bryant has re-signed with the Queensland Rugby Union for another two years.
Finn Morton
09 Oct 2024, 19:20
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Exeter have sounded out Nic White about a deal to return to Chiefs
RugbyPass understand that the Chiefs, who have lost their opening three Gallagher Premiership games, have enquired about White aft…
Neil Fissler
09 Oct 2024, 10:24
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Tommy Freeman the latest England player to agree new Northampton deal
The Oxford-born 23-year-old was released from the Leicester Tigers academy when he was 16 and moved across the East Midlands to jo…
Neil Fissler
09 Oct 2024, 7:13
Northampton statement: Tom Pearson contract extension agreed
It was Monday when RugbyPass reported that the one-cap back-rower, who is currently in England training ahead of the Autumn Nation…
Liam Heagney
09 Oct 2024, 3:22
Bristol sign a Bears old boy as cover for injured Heward, Naulago
Noah Heward and Siva Naulago have both been sidelined and the director of rugby has reacted by offering the newly capped USA inter…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2024, 7:14
Fijian Drua's Iosefo Masi rumoured to replace Semi Radradra at Lyon
The 26-year-old had his first major break with the Fiji sevens side, helping them to win a Rugby World Cup and a gold medal at the…
Francisco Isaac
08 Oct 2024, 4:16
Dynaboars statement: Signing of Springboks winger Kurt Lee Arendse
The 28-year-old South African will play in the fourth season of Japan Rugby League One which kicks off in December.
Matt McILraith
08 Oct 2024, 3:07
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The Jack Willis news Steve Borthwick doesn't want to hear
The Reading-born 27-year-old is under contract until next June, but there is an option for another year which needs to be activate…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 9:00
Tom Pearson's Saints future set to be resolved
The Cherry and Whites, who suffered their second defeat in the first three games of the new season at Sale Sharks last Friday, wer…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 5:10
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Exeter's Joe Hawkins sought for potential URC and Wales return
The Swansea-born 22-year-old scored one try in 28 appearances for Ospreys, his hometown club. after making his Pro 14 debut in a 2…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 4:14
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Leicester Tigers eye reunion with Wales star as Pollard doubts persist
The 30-year-old Pollard, who has won 80 caps for his country, played for the Bulls, Red Hurricanes Osaka and Montpellier before ar…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 2:59
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Fissler Confidential: Sam Simmonds' future in France
He is in the second and final year of his contract with Montpellier but is believed to have an option for a third season.
Neil Fissler
05 Oct 2024, 6:22
Sevens flyer Corey Toole pens new Super deal
ACT Brumbies have confirmed a one-year contract extension for flyer Corey Toole, securing his services until the end of the 2025 s…
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2024, 4:14
Glasgow announce imminent Richie Gray exit with final game approaching
Glasgow Warriors have announced that Scotland lock Richie Gray will leave the club at the end of November to pursue a move abroad.
Josh Raisey
04 Oct 2024, 8:19
Former Wallaby James O’Connor signs with Crusaders in bombshell move
Former Wallaby and Queenslander Reds playmaker James O’Connor has completed a remarkable career move across the ditch after sign…
Finn Morton
03 Oct 2024, 18:29
Exeter confirm their signing of 'valuable asset' Franco Molina
The second row has just completed his first involvement in The Rugby Championship, making six appearances for Los Pumas – three …
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2024, 6:00
Agustin Creevy keeps career alive at 39 with move to URC
Argentina's most-capped player of all-time Agustin Creevy has joined Italian United Rugby Championship outfit Benetton on a one-ye…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2024, 7:48
Report: Crusaders to sign former Wallabies playmaker
The post-Richie Mo'unga era got off to a poor start for the Crusaders in 2024 but the club are looking to remedy that with the for…
Ned Lester
01 Oct 2024, 17:23
Western Force sign ‘extremely physical’ former Highlanders midfielder
The Western Force have added more quality to their ranks by signing Sio Tomkinson for 2025.
Finn Morton
30 Sep 2024, 22:41
Hope for ‘transformational impact’ as USA Sevens make big coaching call
USA Rugby have made a significant announcement ahead of the 2024/25 HSBC SVNS Series season.
Finn Morton
30 Sep 2024, 21:48
Zebre name immediate replacement as NZ coach exits for 'family reasons'
Zebre Parma has announced that David Sisi will retire as a player and assume the role of lineout coach for the next two seasons.
Ian Cameron
30 Sep 2024, 11:33
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Ireland No.8 Jack Conan eyed by Top 14 giants Racing 92
Ireland and Lions star Jack Conan is on the radar of Top 14 strugglers Racing 92 as they step up attempts to replace departed Spri…
Neil Fissler
30 Sep 2024, 8:35
Stade Francais sack Karim Ghezal just 4 games into Top 14 season
Karim Ghezal has left his role as head coach of Stade Francais, less than 48 hours after last season’s Top 14 semi-finalists sli…
James Harrington
30 Sep 2024, 8:15
'Junkyard Dog' Ryan re-signs, braces for selection battle with Rebels' discards
Instant Queensland Reds hit Tim Ryan has re-signed with the Super Rugby club for two years and the Junkyard Dog is ready to scrap …
AAP
29 Sep 2024, 20:33
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Johnny Sexton to make dramatic return to Ireland set-up?
Sexton called time on an illustrious playing career after Ireland were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup in October 2023 and was …
Neil Fissler
28 Sep 2024, 8:28
Fissler Confidential: Premiership club set to go to market early
The Cherry and Whites defeated Bristol Bears 44-41 in a classic west country derby on Friday night and are in the market to sign a…
Neil Fissler
28 Sep 2024, 7:59
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Makazole Mapimpi transfer story: Sharks take action
The 34-year-old, who in 2019 became the first South African to score a try in a Rugby World Cup final, has been linked with a swit…
Neil Fissler
26 Sep 2024, 10:06
Northampton make emergency double signing as injury cover
Northampton Saints have signed second-rows Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury on short-term deals.
Josh Raisey
26 Sep 2024, 8:31
Steve Borthwick names Joe El-Abd as his new England defence coach
It was August 24 when it emerged that Felix Jones wanted to quit as Borthwick’s assistant despite only being in the role since t…
Liam Heagney
26 Sep 2024, 7:00
All Black Leicester Fainga’anuku set to return to New Zealand in 2026
Leicester Fainga’anuku will return to New Zealand in 2026 after penning a two-year deal with the Crusaders.
Finn Morton
25 Sep 2024, 16:42
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