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The reality of Tadhg Furlong's IRFU contract negotiations
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Rugby Transfers
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Snubbed England No.8 Zach Mercer signs for Toulon - report
Gloucester No.8 Zach Mercer is set for a return to France after agreeing a deal to move to Toulon - it is being reported.
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Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: George Ford's swansong, England to lose another coach?
Ford will celebrate his 32nd birthday next March and is now in the final year of his contract with Sale Sharks.
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Argentina prop Lucio Sordoni on his way to Top 14 as a medical joker
Racing 92 have announced the signing of Argentina tighthead Lucio Sordoni as a medical joker with the new Top 14 season set to get…
Ex-Wales Sevens international Ryan Conbeer switches regions
The Ospreys have announced the signing of winger Ryan Conbeer from the Scarlets on a short-term deal.
Johan Ackermann drops big hint on future with podcast admission
Johan Ackermann admits that he wants to move back to South Africa when his contract with Japanese outfit Urayasu D-Rocks runs out …
Sione Vailanu pens new Glasgow deal with return from injury imminent
Glasgow Warriors No.8 Sione Vailanu has signed a new deal with the United Rugby Championship winners.
TOP 14
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Top 14 Foreign Legion: All 213 overseas players by club and country
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Ni…
Hadleigh Parkes back in New Zealand, named on weekend NPC bench
The soon to be 37-year-old finished up finished a four-season stint earlier this year in Japan League One, spending two years with…
Flyhalf Tane Edmed signs contract extension with NSW Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs have retained a key player for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign with flyhalf Tane Edmed signing a contr…
England players react to 'shock' Felix Jones, Aled Walters exits
Steve Borthwick’s preparations for the autumn have been hit by the loss of two highly-rated members of his management team who h…
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Scottish RU statement: The two-year signing of David Nucifora
The 62-year-old posted to his LinkedIn account on his final work day in Dublin that he would be staying involved in rugby.
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs with surprise club after second Olympic gold
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will head overseas to continue her decorated rugby union career.
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John Manenti leaves Australia Sevens for San Diego head coach role in MLR
World-renowned rugby sevens coach John Manenti is set to leave Australia’s shores after accepting an offer to coach San Diego Le…
Michael Cheika's Leicester Tigers sign Ben Volavola
Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Fiji international Ben Volavola for the 2024/25 season - as first reported by Rugby…
Maro Itoje to 'take the reins' at Saracens
Saracens have announced England second row star Maro Itoje as the new club captain for the upcoming 2024/25 season.
International
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Fissler Confidential: The possible sting in the tail for Felix Jones amid shock exit
Racing 92 are the latest club to be linked with a move for Gloucester and England back row Zach Mercer, who is out of contract at …
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Pro D2
Analysis
Pro D2's Foreign Legion: All 238 overseas players by club and country
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes …
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Ex-Falcons boss Alex Codling joins Gareth Steenson in new IRFU gig
Former Newcastle Falcons head coach Alex Codling has been appointed as the new forwards coach for the Ireland women’s rugby team…
Ex-All Black Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes another dramatic defection
Former All Black and current Warriors player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has confirmed that he will be making another dramatic career defe…
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In demand French rising star Leo Barre signs huge new deal - report
France fullback Leo Barre has signed a new deal with Stade Francais to keep him in Paris until 2029, according to French outlet M…
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All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter signs with Super Rugby Pacific club
HSBC SVNS Series sensation Leroy Carter has left the All Blacks Sevens to pursue an opportunity in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Wallaby Jordan Petaia on brink of NFL code switch
Jordan Petaia, once touted as one of the best talents in Australian rugby, is at the centre of a tug-of-war between the NFL and We…
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TOP 14
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Plot twist in Paris as Siya Kolisi deal on verge of collapse
Siya Kolisi’s much-anticipated return to the Sharks could be on the brink of collapse after talks between the South African club…
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Queensland Reds re-sign experienced prop Sef Fa’agase for 2025 season
The Queensland Rugby Union have announced that veteran prop Sef Fa’agase has re-signed with the Reds on a new one-year deal.
NSW Waratahs sign Wallaby Isaac Kailea for 2025 Super Rugby season
Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs have announced that Wallaby Isaac Kailea will play for the Sydney-based Super Rugby Pacific c…
Saracens swoop for former Italy No9 Callum Braley as injury cover
Saracens have signed former Italy scrumhalf Callum Braley on a short-term deal for the next three months.
Exeter latest on recruitment, 'touch and go' Jenkins/Slade update
Rob Baxter has insisted that his Exeter recruitment drive hasn’t ended despite Tuesday’s confirmation of the signings of midfi…
Wallaby Sam Talakai agrees URC switch after Rebels' demise
United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors have signed former Melbourne Rebels tighthead prop Sam Talakai ahead of the upc…
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Premiership club confirms signing of Stormers prop Kwenzo Blose
Blose was on the 15-strong list of end-of-season leavers unveiled by the John Dobson-coached URC franchise in June and having sinc…
Exeter confirm midfield signing despite Super Rugby injury setback
Chiefs fans will have to wait a while before the Super Rugby Pacific recruit is available for selection as he arrived in England w…
Ulster statement: The trialling of Ireland Olympian Zac Ward
The forward enjoyed a productive season with his country on the HSBC SVNS circuit and was then involved in a sixth-place finish at…
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Promotion hopefuls Doncaster miss out on Premiership target
Ambitious RFU Championship outfit Doncaster Knights have pulled off some impressive signings this summer but they have missed out …
Edinburgh explain signing Scott Mathie, new role for Rob Chrystie
The Free Jacks retained their champion status with a 20-11 win over Seattle in San Diego in the early August final, and it has now…
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Released Bristol prop Jay Tyack has confirmed a Championship return
It was May 7 when the tighthead was named in the 17-strong list of players that were departing Ashton Gate following the end of th…
Gallagher Premiership
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Ben Volavola set to become the fourth 2024/25 Leicester signing
The 33-year-old is a former Australia U20s cap who has been looking for a new club since being one of 36 players released by Agen …
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