Analysis
ProD2 season preview: New coaches, new ambition in France's second tier
Eight of the 16 sides in French rugby’s ProD2 head into the 2025/26 campaign under new management.
James Harrington
28 Aug 2025, 3:52
{{item.n}}
ADVERTISEMENT
Article Results
Country by country guide to the Pro D2 Foreign Legion
We are just a few weeks away from the first round of the 2025/2026 Pro D2, with Vannes, Provence, Grenoble, Colomiers, Oyonnax and…
Francisco Isaac
15 Aug 2025, 2:00
Analysis
Former Scotland star and 2 ex-Leinster players among Pro D2 free agents list
With the 2024/25 Pro D2 season drawing to a close, clubs have begun announcing contract extensions and departures as they look to …
Francisco Isaac
25 May 2025, 3:15
Bob Skinstad and Andrew Mehrtens face backlash in Beziers
AS Béziers-Hérault have found themselves mired in controversy following their failure to qualify for the Pro D2 play-offs, with …
Francisco Isaac
23 May 2025, 1:04
Opinion
Ten of the best players to recruit from France’s ‘perfect’ ProD2
With Premiership and URC teams forced to think laterally in recruitment, which players from France's second tier might they target…
Sam Larner
19 May 2025, 7:52
Top 14-chasing Beziers sign Uruguayan Olympian
Pro D2 outfit Beziers have signed Uruguay full-back Baltazar Amaya ahead of next season on a two-year deal.
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2025, 7:32
Interview
'I still have a lot of ambition': Cam Dodson keeping Scotland dream alive
On the latest leg of his whirlwind rugby career, Cam Dodson is aiming for promotion to the Top 14 with Béziers.
Joe Harvey
10 Jan 2025, 11:44
Gloucester beaten by Top 14 newcomers Vannes in France
.After beating Edinburgh in their tournament opener, the west country club conceded three early tries against the Top 14 newcomers…
PA
14 Dec 2024, 13:25
Bob Skinstad hails being part of 'sleeping giant' club takeover
The 48-year-old had been chasing a takeover for a number of years with fellow investors, who include retired All Blacks No10 Andre…
Liam Heagney
13 Nov 2024, 1:36
Opinion
Can star-studded trio reawaken sleeping giant Béziers?
An ex-All Black, former Springbok and ex-F1 team boss are poised to take over the storied French club.
James Harrington
16 Oct 2024, 1:13
Heavy-hitters: Every Pro D2 team by height, weight and age
The upcoming Pro D2 season sees some absolute giants across the league, with the French second flight rivalling the Top 14, URC an…
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2024, 1:51
Tim Nanai-Williams secures a second Pro D2 medical joker lifeline
Overlooked by his country for 2023 Rugby World Cup squad selection, the 35-year-old originally joined the Pro D2 outfit last Septe…
Liam Heagney
25 Sep 2024, 9:46
Analysis
Pro D2's Foreign Legion: All 238 overseas players by club and country
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes …
Francisco Isaac
25 Aug 2024, 3:24
Andrew Mehrtens is looking to buy into a French Pro D2 club – report
The new Pro D2 season gets underway with an opening round presenting Beziers with a trip along the Mediterranean coast to play Nic…
Liam Heagney
14 Aug 2024, 3:44
Exclusive
Portuguese playmaker nearing Pro D2 switch
Hugo Aubry is in talks to join Pro D2 side AS Béziers-Hérault ahead of next season, leaving now-relegated Rouen Normandie, and i…
Francisco Isaac
26 Jun 2024, 1:22
Son of Romania legend wanted by 3 French clubs
Taylor Gontineac has left now-relegated Pro D2 side Rouen Normandie and is currently pondering his next step, as three clubs are l…
Francisco Isaac
23 May 2024, 3:43
