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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The Johann van Graan verdict on Bath's shock loss to Stuart Hogg's Montpellier
Bath boss Johann van Graan lamented a costly combination of inaccuracy and unforced errors after his side's Investec Champions Cup…
Ian Cameron
18 Oct 2026, 5:10
Montpellier down Bath through Taofifenua double, Munster honour Foley
Donovan Taofifenua crossed in the corner to hand Montpellier the lead before he then intercepted Finn Russell’s pass to deliver …
PA
17 Oct 2026, 15:38
Double scrum-half boost for Bath as Spencer returns vs Montpellier
England international Spencer makes his first appearance of the season, having undergone shoulder surgery in the summer.
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2026, 3:59
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
Wallaby Rob Leota exits Bayonne with immediate effect
Australia back-row Rob Leota has left Bayonne with immediate effect just over a year after joining, the club have confirmed.
Josh Raisey
13 Oct 2026, 7:51
Glasgow's Franco Smith weighs in on rumoured revamp of Champions Cup
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes a proposed ‘elitist’ revamp of the European Champions Cup would have an adverse effec…
Bryn Palmer
02 Oct 2026, 10:00
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
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Noah Brown: Brive's 6ft 9ins, 124kg teen eligible for England and the Springboks and targeting Test rugby
Six months ago, the giant 19-year-old had no club and scant prospects. Now he's signed up in France and picquing the interest of R…
Jamie Lyall
28 Sep 2026, 8:22
Champions Cup refs revealed: Piardi's old rival handed opening night honour
The former playing rival and teammate of Italy's leading referee, Andrea Piardi, has been handed the honour of refereeing the firs…
Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 7:05
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
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
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
Opinion
ProD2 season 2026-27 preview: Club-by-club guide as French second tier kicks off
With squad overhauls and coaching changes, how will all 16 teams fare heading into a new campaign in France's second tier?
James Harrington
25 Aug 2026, 8:56
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
