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Lewis Chessum quits Leicester for Japan, eyes 2025/26 Prem return
The Boston-born 21-year-old, the younger brother of England and Leicester Tigers star Ollie, has made 12 appearances, all in the P…
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Rory Hutchinson pinpoints cause for return to form after new Saints deal
Northampton Saints' longest-serving player Rory Hutchinson has signed a new deal at Franklin's Gardens.
John Andrew joins Ireland international in signing new Ulster deal
Ulster hooker John Andrew has signed a new deal with the province alongside front-row team-mate Eric O'Sullivan.
Exeter confirm signing of Wallaby Tom Hooper
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Australia back-row Tom Hooper, as reported by RugbyPass.
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Springbok Cobus Reinach agrees South Africa homecoming
South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach has signed for the Stormers ahead of next season.
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Wales captain Jac Morgan signs new Ospreys deal
Club captain Jac Morgan has signed a new contract with Ospreys.
Chiefs' star Shaun Stevenson heads to Japan for brief sabbatical
Chiefs fullback and one Test All Black Shaun Stevenson has been granted a short-term sabbatical to Japan, to link up with the Kubo…
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Wandisile Simelane attracting interest from France, England and Japan
Wandisile Simelane and his man-of-the-match display against Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday could have secur…
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Tom Hooper casts Wallabies future in doubt with move to England
Under fire Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter is set to try and quell fan discontent by strengthening his squad for next season with th…
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Portugal star Manuel Cardoso Pinto set for Super Rugby Americas move
With a few weeks to go until the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship 2025, Portugal’s Manuel Cardoso Pinto is expected to leave hi…
Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: Ireland international is Premiership bound
The 29-year-old spent two years at The Stoop between 2014 and 2016, making six appearances before crossing the Irish Sea, where, t…
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United Rugby Championship
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Leinster prop Michael Milne on verge of joining Munster
Munster are closing in on a deal that will take Leinster loosehead Michael Milne to Limerick less than a year after they failed in…
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Maro Itoje ends his association with Roc Nation Sports
The England lock generated headlines in late 2020 with his decision to exit Stellar Group and hook up with musician Jay-Z’s spor…
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Kurtley Beale handed career lifeline despite ongoing injury layoff
A ruptured achilles tendon while playing in a Shute Shield fixture meant he didn't have the chance to pull on the Wallabies gold a…
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Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have a replacement for Teddy Thomas
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle confirm replacement for Teddy Thomas.
'Great story': Ex-England 7s Jamie Adamson secures Super Rugby deal
Having progressed to the Great Britain set-up, the 25-year-old last featured at the January 2024 HSBC event in Perth.
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D'arcy Rae: 'It was a bit of a mixed-up situation at Bath'
Edinburgh prop D’arcy Rae has set his sights on further Scotland recognition after fully committing to the “dark side” and s…
Connacht duo sign new contracts
Ireland Sevens international Shane Jennings has signed a new contract with Connacht alongside back-row Sean Jansen.
Sam Davies pens new Pro D2 deal despite English and Welsh interest
Former Wales fly-half Sam Davies has extended his stay with Pro D2 leaders Grenoble despite attracting interest from both the Gall…
Ioan Lloyd reportedly set to switch Welsh regions
Scarlets fly-half Ioan Lloyd is poised to join Welsh rivals Cardiff, WalesOnline have reported.
Sam Simmonds' Montpellier replacement a blow for Wallabies – report
With Simmonds set to join Lyon for the 2025/26 Top 14, the 2022 champions have been searching for a successor for the player they …
Teddy Iribaren has left La Rochelle with immediate effect
The veteran No9 had made just four Top 14 appearances this season, his last coming as a starter in the late November loss to Vanne…
Connacht confirm Mark Sexton exit, two player contract extensions
The Irish province didn’t say what offer the attack coach has accepted, but it is believed he will link up with Ulster where Ric…
Danny Care explains why he has signed for a 20th Harlequins season
The 38-year-old, who joined the Gallagher Premiership club from Leeds in 2006, retired from international rugby in March last year…
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Ex-England prop Perry Freshwater lines up new Top 14 role – report
L’Equipe have reported that scrum coach Freshwater, the ex-Leicester front-rower who won the 2009 Top 14 with Perpignan as a pla…
Jeremy Davidson steps away from Castres head coach role
Irishman Davidson had been told earlier this season that his contract would not be renewed at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
United Rugby Championship
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Regan Grace makes immediate switch to Cardiff ahead of Six Nations
Bath winger Regan Grace makes an immediate switch to URC side Cardiff ahead of the Guinness Six Nations.
Gallagher Premiership
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Exeter Chiefs face crisis as duo in same position head to door
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter faces a problem with at least two of his three front-line hookers looking set to leave Sandy Park wh…
Ollie Lawrence drops big hint over Bath future
England international Ollie Lawrence has hinted that Bath fans will see him wearing blue, black and white beyond the end of this s…
The motivation that convinced Nick Timoney to sign new Ulster deal
The 29-year-old back-rower generated interest abroad in his services for the 2025/26 season but has instead decided his future is …
Gallagher Premiership
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Warren Gatland's Wales to move on Prem scrum coach
Saints announced on Thursday afternoon that long-serving Ferguson, who didn't sign a contract extension last year, would be leavin…
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Northampton explain why they are releasing assistant Matt Ferguson
The former England women’s assistant helped the Saints to win the league title last June under Phil Dowson but he will now depar…
Bristol confirm Harry Byrne signing
Ireland international fly half Harry Byrne will join Bristol Bears on a three-month loan deal from Leinster as injury cover for AJ…
South African born Scotland international inks new deal
Edinburgh won’t be getting rid of South African born prop Pierre Schoeman anytime soon, with the Scotland international signing …
'One of the deadliest wingers in rugby' has decided his future
It was in early December when RugbyPass reported that Ulster were likely to win the race to retain Stockdale, who had been sounded…
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Allan Dell has exited Glasgow with immediate effect
The South Africa-born 32-year-old managed just 12 appearances in two and a half years at Scotstoun after joining from London Irish…
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