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
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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
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
The 14 oldest superstars gearing up for the 2025/26 Top 14 season
The adage ‘Old is Gold’ is a well-worn cliché, but in the Top 14, experience can still be a decisive edge.
Francisco Isaac
07 Aug 2025, 8:01
Opinion
The top five signings ahead of the new Top 14 season
No sooner has the Top 14 finished than a new season is just about to start, as is the nature of the toughest league in the world.Â…
Josh Raisey
06 Aug 2025, 2:30
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
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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
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
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
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
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
