Irish-qualified ex-England U20 centre Piers O'Conor agrees URC switch
Bristol Bears centre Piers O'Conor has signed for Connacht in the United Rugby Championship ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 10:28
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Dragons sign 102kg Stormers centre on immediate deal
The Dragons have signed centre Chris Hollis from the Stormers on a short-term deal.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 8:40
Exclusive
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, 6:28
Aaron Cruden explains the reason why he turned down Ulster
The 2011 Rugby World Cup winner is currently a free agent having returned to New Zealand last year to play for Waikato in the NPC …
Liam Heagney
25 Apr, 10:37
Newly capped Scotland prop Alec Hepburn agrees URC switch
Scotland loosehead prop Alec Hepburn will bring his time at Exeter Chiefs to a close at the end of the season after agreeing to jo…
Josh Raisey
25 Apr, 10:28
Exeter Chiefs duo sign new deals
Exeter Chiefs have tied down their back three duo of Tommy Wyatt and Ben Hammersley, who have both signed new contracts.
Josh Raisey
24 Apr, 10:34
Exclusive
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, 7:49
Bristol confirm three new signings, including recruit from Leicester
A recent renaissance in results has fired the Bears into the end-of-season play-off positions, but they also believe they have rec…
Liam Heagney
24 Apr, 7:15
Regan Grace signs permanent deal with Bath
Bath have signed former Wales rugby league international Regan Grace on a permanent contract after completing his rehabilitation a…
Josh Raisey
24 Apr, 6:40
Exclusive
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, 6:20
'A surreal and strange feeling': Fraser Brown announces retirement
Fraser Brown declared himself “hugely proud” of his Scotland career as he announced his retirement from professional rugby.
PA
23 Apr, 12:14
Bath sign 5 to academy including son of Martin Offiah and U18 captain
Bath have confirmed the signing of five players to their senior academy, including Tyler Offiah, son of rugby league legend Martin…
Josh Raisey
23 Apr, 10:30
Exeter Chiefs statement: The immediate effect exit of Jonny Gray
It was last December when RugbyPass reported that the Scottish forward, a 2020 Heineken Champions Cup and Gallagher Premiership do…
Liam Heagney
23 Apr, 7:30
Bradbury has 'unfinished business' with Edinburgh after sealing return
Magnus Bradbury will make his return to Edinburgh at the end of the season after two years with Bristol Bears, signing for his for…
Josh Raisey
23 Apr, 5:31
'Part of me will always wonder what could have been': Ellis Jenkins
Former Wales captain Ellis Jenkins has said that he "will always wonder what could have been" if he had not suffered his career-th…
Josh Raisey
23 Apr, 4:51
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, 13:42
Bath sign GB 7s star Austin Emens
Bath have signed Great Britain 7s representative Austin Emens, who has come through the University of Bath's programme.
Josh Raisey
22 Apr, 12:31
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, 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, 6:36
Newcastle 'looking to build the team around' Spencer after new deal
Newcastle Falcons and England U20 centre Oli Spencer has signed a new two-year deal with the club.
Josh Raisey
22 Apr, 4:54
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Outlandish Maro Itoje rumour put to bed
You could have been forgiven for thinking April Fools Day is happening twice this year after far-fetched rumours reached Fissler C…
Neil Fissler
20 Apr, 6:57
Interview
Wales prop Nicky Smith on why he signed for Leicester Tigers
Wales prop Nicky Smith is looking to sign off on a high before leaving the Ospreys at the end of this season.
Simon Thomas
20 Apr, 5:08
Cardiff set for summer coaching reshuffle with exit confirmed
Matt Sherratt's backroom staff at Cardiff is set to change over the summer with backs coach Richie Rees set to depart to take up a…
Josh Raisey
19 Apr, 11:07
Gladiator Jodie Ounsley walks away from rugby
Jodie Ounsley is stepping away from rugby to pursue other opportunities after securing early release from her Exeter contract.
PA
19 Apr, 10:41
'Next Springboks fly-half' Feinberg-Mngomezulu signs new Stormers deal
Emerging Stormers talent Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has signed a new contract with the United Rugby Championship club, keeping him …
Josh Raisey
19 Apr, 4:48
Western Force sign ex-England hooker who will soon be Wallabies eligible
The Western Force's signing spree has continued with the capture of one-cap England international Nic Dolly for the 2025 Super Rug…
AAP
18 Apr, 23:55
14 rugby transfers to get excited about ahead of next season
Leinster's signing of Jordie Barrett from the Hurricanes is maybe the standout move in this season's flurry of rugby transfers.
Neil Fissler
18 Apr, 11:04
Falcons swoop for Sharks flanker Cameron Neild
Newcastle Falcons have swiftly replaced outgoing flanker Guy Pepper with Sale Sharks flanker Cameron Neild.
Josh Raisey
18 Apr, 10:25
Ali Price extends Edinburgh stay but hints at future move abroad
Scotland scrum-half Ali Price is not ruling out a move abroad in future but says signing a one-year extension to his contract with…
Bryn Palmer
18 Apr, 6:37
Disappointed Newcastle confirm Guy Pepper exit: 'Life goes on'
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that star flanker Guy Pepper will leave the club in the summer to join Gallagher Premiership riva…
Ian Cameron
18 Apr, 6:29
The URC reaction to Jordie Barrett signing for Leinster
Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster Rugby has been hailed as “awesome” and “brilliant” news for the BKT URC.
Simon Thomas
18 Apr, 4:50
Hurricanes re-sign pair of locks to extensions
The Hurricanes have re-signed locks Isaia Walker-Leawere and Caleb Delany on long-term deals.
Ben Smith
17 Apr, 23:01
Black Ferns Sevens star Tyla King set for return to NRLW with Dragons
Black Ferns Sevens playmaker Tyla King will return to the NRLW later this year after signing a two-year contract extension with th…
Finn Morton
17 Apr, 19:20
Exeter confirm the exit of South African back-rower Aidon Davis
It was 2022 when the soon-to-be 30-year-old agreed to move to the Gallagher Premiership from the Currie Cup Cheetahs.
Liam Heagney
17 Apr, 9:42
Montpellier explain giving troubled Mohamed Haouas 'a second chance’
It was last year when the 30-year-old had an impending three-year contract with Clermont ripped up following a court conviction fo…
Liam Heagney
17 Apr, 9:11
Interview
Diamond eyeing 'oven-ready' South African as he promises more signings
Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond is looking for “oven-ready” players as he continues a squad clearout at the Gallagher Pre…
Chris Jones
17 Apr, 8:53
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