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
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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
Pro D2 clubs fined for final whistle violence in France
The LNR's disciplinary committee has handed down sanctions to FC Grenoble Rugby and USA Perpignan following violent scenes at the …
Ian Cameron
03 Jul 2025, 8:26
Huge underdogs Montauban seal shock Pro D2 title and place in Top 14
In a sensational atmosphere in a fully packed Stade Ernest-Wallon on Saturday, Montauban lifted the Pro D2 crown, defeating FC Gre…
Francisco Isaac
07 Jun 2025, 11:03
Exclusive
Sam Davies: 'In Wales every mistake I made was put under the magnifying glass'
Rejuvenated and on course for Top 14 promotion with Grenoble, the Welsh pivot explains why leaving home rekindled his zest for rug…
Francisco Isaac
05 Jun 2025, 3:19
George North's Top 14 dream shattered after masterclass from Wales team-mate
FC Grenoble produced one of their best performances of the season, brushing a star-studded Provence to reach a true Pro D2 final, …
Francisco Isaac
30 May 2025, 3:14
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
Opinion
Fans flock to France’s ‘formidable’ ProD2 as English second tier plays catch-up
With former Test stars and record crowds, the ProD2 is a showcase for French rugby as the play-offs begin.
Gavin Mortimer
22 May 2025, 8:37
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
Analysis
The 17 UK and Irish players chasing Pro D2 play-off glory
Can you hear it? The bell ringing in the Pro D2 knockout stages? Yes, we’ve reached that time of year again, as fans of the six …
Francisco Isaac
18 May 2025, 4:57
Raffaele Storti's club future appears now to be finalised
Raffaele Storti’s future is close to being confirmed, with the Lobos wing set to change clubs this summer by joining Pro D2 lead…
Francisco Isaac
10 Apr 2025, 5:21
Sam Davies pens new Pro D2 deal despite English and Welsh interest
Former Wales fly-half Sam Davies has extended his stay with Pro D2 leaders Grenoble despite attracting interest from both the Gall…
Josh Raisey
08 Jan 2025, 6:15
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
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
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
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
