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
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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
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
Benetton lose Pumas prop Thomas Gallo to Top 14
Lyon have signed Argentina tighthead prop Thomas Gallo from Benetton ahead of next season on a four-year deal.
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2026, 5:22
Emotional club statement confirms Ned Hanigan forced to end career
Former Wallaby back-row Ned Hanigan has been forced to retire from the game - Provence Ruby have confirmed in a statement.
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2026, 3:04
Analysis
Forgotten Ireland star leads way as Pro D2's 'foreign tries' skyrocket
The Pro D2 has crossed into the second half of the season and a record has already fallen: the number of tries scored by foreign, …
Francisco Isaac
25 Jan 2026, 7:30
Opinion
Why some in the FFR are mooting the Top 14 cuts clubs to aid the national cause
Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Gavin Mortimer
16 Dec 2025, 1:10
Big Kiwi signing helps Newcastle Red Bulls to Challenge Cup win
Late tries from Tom Christie and Oli Spencer gave Newcastle a 23-14 victory over Lyon in the European Challenge Cup.
PA
07 Dec 2025, 5:40
'We didn’t feel it was right' - Newcastle Red Bulls explain Christian Wade call
Newcastle Red Bulls have named their team for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener away to Lyon, with head coach Alan Dickens cl…
Ian Cameron
05 Dec 2025, 6:49
'It's about time' - Jimmy Gopperth hangs up boots after 526 games
Jimmy Gopperth has announced his retirement at the age of 42, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 23-year career spanning 52…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2025, 6:47
108kg ex-England No.8 goes toe-to-toe with Louis Bielle-Biarrey in foot race
There are few players, if any, in world rugby that are quicker than France and Bordeaux-Begles wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2025, 9:16
Analysis
Top 14 season preview: More Test stars head to France but can anyone topple Toulouse?
France's top-flight campaign kicks off this weekend with at least 11 of the 14 clubs holding play-off ambitions.
James Harrington
04 Sep 2025, 0:48
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
Eye-watering Toulouse budget dwarfs European champions'
French outlet Midi Olympique have published the overall budgets of each of the 14 sides in the Top 14, with Toulouse, Lyon and S…
Francisco Isaac
27 Aug 2025, 8:25
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
Country by country guide to the Top 14 Foreign Legion
The Top 14’s engines are already purring, and with a new season comes a heavy load of overseas talent ready to take the stage.
Francisco Isaac
14 Aug 2025, 6:50
