France lose heavyweight for November showdown with Springboks
France and Toulouse second-row Emmanuel Meafou is set to be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a knee injury agains…
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2026, 8:06
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France enact special measures with 'protected player list' of 33 to target 2027 World Cup
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has reportedly enacted special measures with the Top 14 clubs for the first time to protect "33 …
Ben Smith
19 Sep 2026, 15:47
Dual eligible France-NZ lock given '20 to 40 per cent chance' of playing again
Former France U20s and ex-Hawke's Bay lock Patrick Tuifua was given "20 to 40 per cent" chance of ever playing rugby again after a…
Ben Smith
19 Sep 2026, 14:44
Opinion
‘Forget the Home Nations… ‘Protected’ France are the only team who can rival South Africa’
France, who will manage the workload of their top stars this season, look the best bet to challenge South Africa at RWC 2027.
Gavin Mortimer
17 Sep 2026, 5:51
'The French have to beat them in November'
Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs believes France must overcome South Africa in November if they are to remove what he sees as …
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2026, 7:36
World Rugby announce World Cup partner with priority tickets available
World Rugby have announced Visa as a Principal Partner for the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups in Australia, with the agreement als…
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 7:52
France name elite group of players to be protected by 9-Test cap
The 33 French internationals who'll benefit from a new initiative designed to reduce their playing time during the club season hav…
Francisco Isaac
14 Sep 2026, 6:32
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
Red Roses record try-scorer among the latest World Rugby Hall of Fame inductees
Red Roses record try-scorer Sue Day is among the latest five World Rugby Hall of Fame inductees.
Joe Harvey
09 Sep 2026, 3:07
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
Fiji appoint ex-All Blacks consultant in interim coaching role for PNC
Fiji Rugby have announced the appointment of David Ellis as the interim defence coach for the Flying Fijians ahead of the upcoming…
Finn Morton
31 Aug 2026, 22:07
'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 7:09
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
Analysis
Daddy of all Springboks: Deon Fourie to join list of world's oldest internationals
One month shy of his 40th birthday, versatile Stormers forward Deon Fourie is set to become the oldest player to play for the Spri…
Jon Newcombe
25 Aug 2026, 4:26
Opinion
Fifteen players under 22 to follow in this coming season’s Top 14
With another Top 14 about to begin, it’s time to turn on all systems and get you ready for another thrilling season that will ha…
Francisco Isaac
16 Aug 2026, 3:02
Analysis
Arrivals and exits: A country-by-country look at the Top 14's new signings
We stand on the doorstep of another exhilarating and fiercely contested Top 14 season, making it the perfect time to take a deep d…
Francisco Isaac
13 Aug 2026, 8:41
