PREM clubs on alert as Top 14 consider salary cap rule change
French clubs could be set to gain another major advantage in the transfer market, with the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) set to v…
Neil Fissler
11 Nov 2026, 5:36
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Marcus Smith brushes off sin-binning to shine as Harlequins impound Vannes
Marcus Smith shrugged off a first half sin bin to help Harlequins to a 57-19 bonus point win over Vannes in Pool Three of the Euro…
PA
18 Oct 2026, 7:50
'Munster statement: Why Anthony Foley 10th anniversary match isn't at Thomond Park'
Heineken Cup-winning captain Foley's life and contribution to Munster Rugby will be remembered through a series of tributes on wha…
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2026, 7:32
Struggling Harlequins get Los Pumas star back as 1 of 4 changes for Vannes
Harlequins have welcomed back Argentina international Rodrigo Isgró as one of four changes to their starting XV for Sunday's EPCR…
Ian Cameron
16 Oct 2026, 5:57
What the future holds with Premier Sports' EPCR deal entering its final year
In what could be their final season as rights holders, the broadcaster's coverage of the Champions Cup kicks off on Friday night a…
Jon Newcombe
14 Oct 2026, 4:20
Racing 92 star still in hospital after traffic accident as France prop has 'period of recovery at home'
Racing 92 have provided an update on centre Paul Costes following his traffic accident last week, revealing the 23-year-old remain…
Josh Raisey
13 Oct 2026, 6:12
New partnership delivers first Rugby World Cup hopeful to Champ club
Spencer Jones, a 29-year-old centre, has joined the Archers, who are in the lower reaches of the embryonic league table, having wo…
Jon Newcombe
06 Oct 2026, 0:26
Full list of winners at French rugby awards as Jack Willis retains title
Overlooked England international Jack Willis has been named Top 14 Player of the Year for the second consecutive year at La Nuit d…
Francisco Isaac
28 Sep 2026, 23:45
Waisea Nayacalevu makes drastic position switch on debut for new club
Former Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu will make his debut for Rugby Olympique de Grasse, but in an unusual role: at no.8 for the F…
Francisco Isaac
20 Sep 2026, 4:41
Ex-Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams does retirement u-turn
The 36-year-old, who won 32 caps for Wales, made the decision to hang up his boots ahead of last season's play-offs.
Jon Newcombe
18 Sep 2026, 3:32
English Champ breaks away from PREM and aligns with France
Champ Rugby has moved with the times and adopted the Top 14 try bonus system to reflect the growing trend of high-scoring matches.
Jon Newcombe
14 Sep 2026, 7:54
Club-by-club Top 14 salary cap figures revealed for 2026/27 season
With the Top14 already underway, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby has released the salary cap figures for each club for the 2026/2…
Francisco Isaac
09 Sep 2026, 5:25
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RC Vannes: The beating heart of Bretagne set on joining the French elite
The first Breton club to win promotion to the Top 14 two years ago, Vannes are determined to make their new stay in the premier di…
Francisco Isaac
08 Sep 2026, 0:00
Opinion
Top 14 season 2026-27 preview: Which teams are tooled up to stop another Toulouse title?
The French top tier has flexed over the past two seasons, but Toulouse have been the one constant. Will the champions make history…
James Harrington
02 Sep 2026, 1:38
French rugby clubs handed massive cash windfall running to over 100 million
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has announced the distribution of €126.5m among the 30 clubs competing in the Top 14 and Pro …
Francisco Isaac
27 Aug 2026, 8:22
Report: Average Pro D2 budget hits €11 million
With the Pro D2 starting this Thursday, French media outlet Midi Olympique has revealed the budgets of each one of the 16 sides co…
Francisco Isaac
25 Aug 2026, 6:01
