Bristol recruit one of their own to beef up second row stocks
Proud Bristolian Josh Caulfield is returning to Bristol Bears and Prem Rugby after one season in the Champ at Ealing Trailfinders.
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The best XV of Gallagher PREM signings ahead of the 2026/2027 season
Between now and the end of the year, all (fingers crossed on Fehi Fineanganofo) of these players will be arriving at their new clu…
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Rising star No.10 among seven offseason departures for Highlanders
The Highlanders have announced their offseason departures following the 2026 season, with a group of seven headlined by rising pla…
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Felipe Contepomi says Los Pumas playmaker set to make Italy switch
Montpellier’s Domingo Miotti is looking to change national teams, as announced by Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.
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Munster confirm double deal for Test props
Munster have signed former England tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from USA Perpignan on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
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For hire: Free agents XV includes some of the biggest names in rugby
The start of July marks the date when players who have been released by their clubs officially become free agents.
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Harlequins sign one-cap Wallaby prop from Western Force
Versatile Super Rugby prop Harry Johnson-Holmes has come on board ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Exeter bolster their second-row stocks with addition of Champ Rugby winner
Exeter Chiefs have signed Obinna Nkwocha from Champ Rugby winners Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season.
130kg, 6'8 giant among three new signings unveiled by PREM champions Northampton
Northampton Saints have handed full-time contracts to three triallists ahead of the 2026/27 PREM season, further underlining their…
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Blues extend 'exceptional young talent' Payton Spencer on long-term deal
Newly capped Maori All Black Payton Spencer has committed to the Blues for another three seasons.
Gloucester announce 'exciting' new deal with Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks
Gloucester have become the latest Gallagher PREM club to announce a new multi-year international development partnership - joining…
'An opportunity I simply couldn’t turn down': Ashley Beck goes full-time with Wales
Ashley Beck has been named as the full-time attack coach for the Wales Women’s national side ahead of the upcoming WXV Global Se…
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Tamati Ellison signing sees former All Blacks coaches reunite at Blues
Maori All Blacks coach Tamati Ellison has joined Jason Holland's coaching group at the Blues for the 2027 season.
Joey Carbery has officially returned to Irish rugby
Leinster Rugby have officially confirmed the return of former Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery to the province - one of the worst kep…
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The increasing South African twang to one of Europe's sleeping rugby giants
The legendary Stejarii will be competing in their 10th Rugby World Cup in 2027, and to make their passionate supporters proud, Dav…
Highlanders sign Moana Pasifika No.10 Patrick Pellegrini
The Highlanders have won the race for Tonga's star No.10 Patrick Pellegrini, signing the playmaker on a two-year deal.
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Chiefs announce shock departure of All Black Samipeni Finau
An All Black since 2023, the bruising blindside flanker played 75 games for the Chiefs, 33 for Waikato and 12 for the national tea…
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Wallabies hopeful James Ramm joins New Zealand NPC side before Force move
Ramm will play for Northland before linking up with the Force, who announced on February 24 that the winger was returning to Austr…
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Nigel Davies lands permanent Scarlets role after conducting review
Nigel Davies has been appointed Scarlets' permanent director of rugby on a two-year deal after overseeing the club on an interim b…
England Player of the Year Joe Heyes signs long-term Leicester deal
Heyes, 27, has enjoyed a stellar season for club and country, and was voted England Rugby Player of the Year at the recent Rugby A…
Kiwi forwards coach Aaron Dundon swaps Ireland for Wales
Scarlets have hired the vastly-experienced Aaron Dundon as the region's lead forwards coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
PREM Rugby
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Fissler Confidential: Ellis Genge to exit English rugby?
England and Lions loosehead Ellis Genge is being lined up for a lucrative move to the Top 14 or Japan Rugby League One following t…
Scarlets pluck another loose forward from Crusaders
Cullen Grace has called time on his Crusaders career after seven seasons at Rugby Park, making the move north to join Scarlets.
Three-Test Wallaby returns to Highlanders after Top 14 stint
The Highlanders have announced the signing of Jermaine Ainsley, who has already played 38 games for the club between 2022 and '24,…
Newcastle Red Bulls swoop for ex-Blitz Bok Werner Kok
Ulster winger Werner Kok has signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls, which could be a sign that the Gallagher PREM outfit…
PREM Rugby
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Former Bok hopeful Darrien Landsberg to join Exeter to kickstart Test career
Exeter Chiefs are poised to signal Black Knight Entertainment’s takeover at Sandy Park by announcing the arrival of Zimbabwe-bor…
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Western Force lure Chiefs prop Reuben O’Neill to Perth
The Western Force have added front-row depth in the form of Chiefs 51-cap Chiefs prop Reuben O'Neill.
Munster sign Australian playmaker to 'add balance to the squad'
Munster Rugby have confirmed the signing of Australian Will Harrison from Japanese side Kinetsu Liners on a one-year deal.
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Reds snag Tigers and Blues assistants to finalise Cotter's coaching ticket
The Queensland Reds have confirmed Vern Cotter's coaching ticket, with Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath joining the Kiwi at Ballymore…
Proud Warrior Dobie commits to long-term deal at Scotstoun
Scotland scrum-half/wing Jamie Dobie has signed a long-term contract extension with Glasgow Warriors.
Ex-Wallaby Top 14 winger set to return to rugby league
Former Wallaby winger Suliasi Vunivalu, who has been released by La Rochelle, is poised to switch back to rugby league and has bee…
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Harlequins turn to Super Rugby champions for latest appointment
Harlequins have recruited Brad Cooper as their new attack coach ahead of next season, just days after guiding the Hurricanes to th…
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'I'm very content': Crusaders captain David Havili announces departure
David Havili's time in red and black has come to an end after one of the most successful Super Rugby careers in the competition's …
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Huw Jones: Leaving Glasgow 'a difficult decision, but also an easy decision'
Huw Jones has admitted that leaving Glasgow was a wrench but says the history and stature of Toulon made it an ultimately straight…
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Stuart McCloskey commits to Ulster after standout season
The Ireland centre has penned a new one-year deal, extending his stay with the Irish province until 2028.
All Blacks call-up Fehi Fineanganofo casts major doubt on Newcastle Red Bulls move
Fehi Fineanganofo has cast major doubt over his impending move to the Newcastle Red Bulls following his recent selection for the A…
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