Discarded Chiefs player secures move to Japan's Rugby League One
Former Exeter Chiefs inside centre Tamati Tua has secured a move to Japan Rugby League One Division One outfit Ricoh Black Rams To…
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Report: Joe Schmidt set for temporary return to Irish rugby
Schmidt's reputation as one of the finest minds in the game has remained largely intact, despite winning just 12 of his 30 Tests i…
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'The English are methodical': Stade Francais and Paul Gustard in fresh talks
The former Harlequins and Leicester Tigers boss joined Stade from Benetton in June 2022 as defence coach, a role he had previously…
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'I've got a lot to give': Dual international Henry Thomas signs new deal
Dual international prop Henry Thomas' stay at Scarlets will extend to a third season after the 34-year-old penned a new one-year d…
Ex-NRL flyer returns to Australia Sevens with LA Olympics in sight
Two-time Olympian Nathan Lawson will be back with the Australia Men’s Sevens program after a stint with NRL outfit the St George…
New NRL outfit lure back Zac Lomax but miss out on Aussie rugby union ace
Zac Lomax has vowed that the PNG Chiefs will shock the NRL when they enter the competition in 2028 after penning a three-year cont…
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Exeter raid West Country rivals to bolster front row stocks
Former England U20 international Archie McArthur has joined the Chiefs from Gloucester for the 2026/27 season.
Suntory Sungoliath confirm James Lowe as Cheslin Kolbe replacement
Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have confirmed that Ireland and Lions star James Lowe will be replacing Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe…
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Top 20 Gallagher PREM signings of the season: Part 2 - 10 to 1
In the second of a two-part series, we start the countdown to the 20 best signings made by Gallagher PREM clubs ahead of the 2026-…
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Fissler Confidential: James O'Connor deal close; French points-machine in big demand
James O’Connor is understood to be set to return to Western Force to finish his career where it began, when he became the younge…
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Olympian who joined Wallabies camp in 2025 signs new sevens deal
An Olympian who was once called into the Wallabies squad ahead of a Test against the All Blacks has just re-signed with the Austra…
Blues re-sign 'well-respected leader' Taufa Funaki
The Blues have locked down halfback Taufa Funaki on a new two-year deal in their latest off-season move.
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Recently retired Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny confirms club future
Leigh Halfpenny, who hung up his boots at the end of last season, will remain at Cardiff Arms Park next season after being appoint…
Ex-Tigers prop Ryan Bower lands specialist role with Gloucester
Gloucester have confirmed the appointment of Ryan Bower as their new scrum coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, a move first reporte…
Jorja Miller feels she's 'just scraping the surface' as she re-signs beyond Olympics
A superstar of both the Sevens and fifteens formats, Jorja Miller has extended her contract with New Zealand Rugby through to 2029…
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Top 20 Gallagher PREM signings of the season: Part 1
In the first of a two part series, we start the count down to the 20 best signings made by Gallagher PREM clubs ahead of the 2026-…
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‘Couldn’t turn down’: USA winger seals move to Top 14 powerhouse
USA Men’s Eagles winger Rufus McLean has left Major League Rugby side the Seattle Seawolves for an opportunity in France.
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Ioane Moananu secures Super Rugby return to New Zealand on two-year deal
Moananu enjoyed a breakout season with the Crusaders in 2025, starting six of 12 appearances for the club and scoring five tries a…
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Samoan international extends stay at Saracens
Prop Tietie Tuimauga has re-signed with Saracens for the 2026/27 season.
Code-hopping centre rejects chance to stay in Top 14 to move to Chiefs
Racing 92 inside centre Joey Manu is set to return to the NRL when his contract with the Top 14 giants runs out at the end of the …
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Discarded Newcastle duo could be handed PREM lifeline by Harlequins
So far, Quins have only added tight-heads Harry Johnson-Holmes and Sampie Swiegers, lock James Dun and full-back George Furbank to…
Newcastle Red Bulls agree to new signing u-turn
After careful consideration, Newcastle Red Bulls have agreed to release Joji Nasova from his contract for next season.
Six-Test Wallaby secures Super Rugby return with Queensland Reds
“His signing reflects our focus on strengthening our depth and ensuring our best athletes are playing their rugby here in Austra…
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Fissler Confidential: French superstar's future unclear, England ace to snub return?
French superstar Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who has been able to speak to rival clubs since July 1, has rejected Bordeaux’s opening o…
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Former All Blacks coach, Maori ABs captain headline Hurricanes departures
“Bailyn and Tevita, in particular, are half centurions and have made a huge contribution to the team over a number of years. We …
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All Blacks injury opens the door for Top 14 move for Hamish Watson
Top 14 outfit Castres have signed Scotland flanker Hamish Watson for the 2026/27 season to help cover the loss of Dalton Papali'i …
Georgian connection excites Rob Baxter as prop re-signs
Georgia international tight-head Bachuki Tchumbadze admits that he is delighted to have signed a one-year extension to his Exeter …
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Gloucester shop local for new scrum coach
The West Country cub has found a replacement for Trevor Woodman on their doorstep.
Scarlets' recruitment drive continues with former New Zealand U20 lock
Scarlets have continued their summer recruitment drive by completing the signing of former New Zealand U20 lock Tom Allen from Sup…
Dean Richards assembles all-Prem coaching ticket in Champ
Doncaster Knights director of rugby Dean Richards is pulling together an experienced coaching team to launch an assault on the Cha…
Ex-Japan coach Dan Bowden returns to the UK with URC outfit
Nearly 10 years since he hung up his playing boots and left Bath, Dan Bowden has returned to the UK as an assistant coach with Car…
Cam Millar finds new Super Rugby Pacific home after Highlanders exit
Millar has emerged as one of New Zealand's most promising playmakers throughout his four seasons with the Highlanders, and his 85 …
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Gloucester sign Champ tight-head as 'Proving Ground' bears fruit again
Coventry tight-head Eliot Salt is the latest player to make the step up to the Gallagher PREM after establishing himself in the Ch…
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Saracens sign 104kg cross-code 'Tongan Torpedo' from Champ Rugby
Saracens have signed former rugby league player Sione Va'enuku after the centre impressed during his two-season stay at Champ Rugb…
GB Sevens flyer lands UK club deal after Chiefs, NZ Universities stints
The quality of the Team GB sevens program is being put to good use in the home nations.
Report: La Rochelle find Uini Atonio successor in rising Chiefs powerhouse
The 25-year-old is listed at 120 kg and 185 cm, and helped the Chiefs to a competition-best 96.8 per cent success rate at scrum ti…
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