Oyonnax ramp up recruitment drive by signing URC golden boot winner
Oyonnax have swiftly followed the signing of Scotland prop Oli Kebble by announcing a deal for Bulls fly-half Chris Smith.
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 7:31
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Recently relegated Oyonnax scoop versatile Scotland prop
ProD2-bound Oyonnax have signed Scotland prop Oli Kebble from Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2024, 4:01
Analysis
French rugby's blockbuster TV deal leaves rival leagues in the dust
New figures reveal that the French Top 14 has significantly widened the revenue gap with other domestic rugby competitions, thanks…
Ian Cameron
23 May 2024, 8:40
Jimmy Gopperth: 500 games and another milestone to come?
Evergreen fly-half Jimmy Gopperth is still going strong as he approaches his 41st birthday, having clocked up his 500th profession…
Jon Newcombe
22 May 2024, 10:14
Wallaby Ned Hanigan the latest Test star to join Top 14-chasing outfit
Australian and New South Wales Waratahs forward Ned Hanigan has signed for ambitious Pro D2 outfit Provence ahead of next season, …
Josh Raisey
16 May 2024, 3:42
Jimmy Gopperth signs new deal with promotion-chasing Provence aged 40
Veteran fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has signed a one-year contract extension with Provence in France's Pro D2 at the age of 40.
Josh Raisey
17 Apr 2024, 6:56
Relegation-threatened Oyonnax raid Top 14 with four signings
Oyonnax may be staring down the barrel of automatic relegation from the Top 14 at the end of the season, but that has not stopped …
Josh Raisey
11 Apr 2024, 7:30
Watch: Toulouse No9 bags four tries in first game without Dupont
Antoine Dupont made quite a statement in his final match for Toulouse against Bayonne at the beginning of the month before he team…
Josh Raisey
19 Feb 2024, 8:18
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Rivals hope to pounce as Courtney Lawes to Brive deal not fully done
The 34-year-old Lawes, who won 105 Test caps with England, retired from international rugby after the recent Rugby World Cup in Fr…
Neil Fissler
06 Feb 2024, 6:09
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Jimmy Gopperth: 'I've been blown away by the quality of the Pro D2'
For Gopperth – who turns 41 next June – the cross-Channel adventure has been invigorating for the New Zealander who played a d…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2024, 1:30
Interest in Lawes grows as he visits another French club - report
After visiting Pro D2 outfit Provence last week, England great Courtney Lawes has been again scouting a potential club next season…
Josh Raisey
11 Jan 2024, 1:45
Watch - Major late blunder gifts France winger easiest try of his career
France and Bordeaux-Begles winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey may only be 20 years of age, but he will be hard pushed to score an easier …
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2023, 6:23
French ProD2 outfit confirm signing of Wales great George North
Provence Rugby have ended weeks of speculation by confirming the signing of Wales great George North ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2023, 4:49
Oyonnax's Kiwi full-back Tony Ensor has retired with immediate effect
Former Highlanders full-back Tony Ensor has retired with immediate effect following an injury picked up in a Top 14 match in Augus…
Liam Heagney
29 Nov 2023, 6:47
Bernard Laporte's return to rugby starts on a bum note
Former France head coach and controversial figure Bernard Laporte's return to the coaching scene as director of rugby at Montpelli…
Ian Cameron
26 Nov 2023, 3:30
Pro D2 club makes signing George North its top priority – report
Wales’ George North reportedly visited a French tier-two team in midweek with a view to signing for the 2024/25 season.
Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2023, 8:43
