Vannes take home Pro D2 to return to Top 14 next season
One year after facing relegation, RC Vannes will get to rejoin the Top 14 for another season, as the Brittany-based club overcame …
Francisco Isaac
06 Jun 2026, 11:10
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Top 14 sizing up games at 105,000 seater mega-stadium
The Top 14 might be heading to the mythical Camp Nou, with the Ligue Nationale de Rugby analysing the possibility of the FC Barcel…
Francisco Isaac
05 Jun 2026, 11:14
The Pro D2 club standing between Mako Vunipola and French glory
RC Vannes or Provence Rugby. One final, one prize, and only one will walk away as ProD2 champions with a seat at the Top14 table. …
Francisco Isaac
04 Jun 2026, 3:18
Opinion
'Take a bow Paul Gustard, the Englishman who has masterminded the astonishing resurrection of Stade Français'
Paul Gustard's stint at Harlequins ended prematurely but in Paris he has transformed a dysfunctional club into Top 14 contenders.
Gavin Mortimer
01 Jun 2026, 5:22
Analysis
Arguably rugby's most gifted nation tops Pro D2 try-scoring charts
With the Pro D2 knockouts in full swing, we still have time to dive deep into what happened in the regular season, specifically wh…
Francisco Isaac
30 May 2026, 0:54
Best-supported Pro D2 outfit beats crowd average of four PREM clubs
France's second division, Pro D2, is celebrating another groundbreaking season with average attendances for the regular season up …
Jon Newcombe
19 May 2026, 8:01
The 14 British and Irish players to feature in the Pro D2 play-offs
It's (finally) decision time in Pro D2! The regular season is over, and RC Vannes, US Colomiers, Provence Rugby, Valence Romans, U…
Francisco Isaac
17 May 2026, 1:00
Exclusive
Stade Francais bring former PREM hooker into coaching setup
After hanging up his boots in 2013, Richmond has gained a wealth of experience in club and international rugby, either as a full-t…
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2026, 7:06
Eight major France-based rugby players who have effectively become free agents
The 2025/26 Top 14 season is approaching its conclusion, and with it comes a period of uncertainty for a number of players whose c…
Francisco Isaac
03 May 2026, 1:29
Four ex-England players among 10 biggest Top 14 and Pro D2 departures
From cult heroes to unfinished business, the Top 14 and Pro D2 are waving goodbye to some familiar faces as a busy summer of exits…
Francisco Isaac
02 May 2026, 1:15
'Welsh Lomu' George North to retire at the end of the season
Due to injuries and age catching up with him, North has only appeared four times for Provence in his second season at the French P…
Jon Newcombe
29 Apr 2026, 0:42
French rugby amend one law and propose two further changes
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby, in collaboration with the French rugby union, have decided to make two changes for the future, while…
Francisco Isaac
27 Apr 2026, 5:28
LNR report reveals eye-watering Toulouse budget
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has published its official report for the 2024/2025 season, covering Top 14 and Pro D2 club bud…
Francisco Isaac
17 Apr 2026, 2:29
Forgotten Lion's last-gasp try sees Dragons bag shock win in Paris
Wyn Jones’ last-gasp try sent Dragons into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 36-31 win over Stade Francais.At the start of…
PA
05 Apr 2026, 7:39
French flanker cops monster 19-week ban for 'brutality' just weeks after 7-week ban
Provence flanker Guillaume Piazzoli has been handed a 19-week ban after pleading guilty to an act of foul play during Provence’s…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2026, 8:34
Exclusive
Richard Cockerill set for shock return to French rugby
Richard Cockerill has become the shock favourite to become Brive’s new head coach after they failed to lure Joe El-Abd away from…
Neil Fissler
30 Jan 2026, 2:35
