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South African Nick Schonert set to embark on new Test career
The former Junior Springbok has pledged his allegiance to Germany.
Jon Newcombe
16 Dec 2025, 6:35
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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
Exeter Chiefs' Challenge Cup visit to France ends on sour note
Exeter succumbed to a late fightback from Racing 92 after Greg Fisilau had been sent to the sin-bin as the French side snatched a …
PA
14 Dec 2025, 8:03
Exeter rotate massively for Paris trip with frontline stars rested
Having comfortably begun their European Challenge Cup campaign with a bonus-point 42-12 win against the Cheetahs, Exeter Chiefs bo…
Jon Newcombe
12 Dec 2025, 3:58
Racing 92 hooker banned for 'brutality' after shocking headbutt
Racing 92's Janick Tarrit has unsurprisingly received a five-match ban for his wanton headbutt on Toulouse's Efraín Elías in the…
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2025, 5:33
'Frustrated' Rob Baxter accepts harsh truth before Racing 92 clash
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he will be ringing the changes, resting his international stars and sending a second str…
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 2:58
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
Ulster score 61 in European Challenge Cup romp over Racing 92
Ulster scored nine tries in a 61-7 European Challenge Cup demolition of Racing 92 at Affidea Stadium.
PA
05 Dec 2025, 14:43
'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
Frederic Michalak to quit rugby union for surprising NRL gig
Racing 92 assistant coach Frederic Michalak will leave the club at the end of the season in order to make a switch to rugby league…
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2025, 6:11
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
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Fissler Confidential: Joey Carbery move, England rookie PREM swap?
Former Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery could be on the move when his contract runs out next summer, with his name already circulatin…
Neil Fissler
14 Sep 2025, 1:17
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
Racing 92 owner levels scathing rebuke at Owen Farrell in French press
Jacky Lorenzetti has launched a stinging attack on Owen Farrell, accusing the former England captain of dishonesty in the manner o…
Ian Cameron
30 Aug 2025, 5:04
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
