Louis Bielle-Biarrey mega-deal could see multiple players axed
Others are looking to re-sign their star players — as is the case with Union Bordeaux Bègles and Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Francisco Isaac
13 Apr 2026, 6:19
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Ulster send Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle packing in first Challenge Cup quarter
Zac Ward scored a brace of tries as Ulster booked their place in the Investec Challenge Cup semi-finals with a dominant 41-24 win …
PA
10 Apr 2026, 14:33
Ireland rookie's recall 1 of 3 changes for Ulster ahead of La Rochelle
Ulster have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle.
Ian Cameron
09 Apr 2026, 6:52
Match officials announced for EPCR quarter-finals
Irish official Andrew Brace has been handed the first of the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals, after EPCR, the competition's …
Jon Newcombe
06 Apr 2026, 8:55
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Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round of 16
All eight home sides prevailed in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16, but there was nothing routine about it.
Josh Raisey
06 Apr 2026, 4:23
Confirmed: Who plays who in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals
Home advantage ruled as the Round of 16 concluded, confirming the eight sides that will contest the quarter-finals of this seasonâ…
Ian Cameron
05 Apr 2026, 12:11
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle survive Newcastle Red Bulls fightback
La Rochelle held off a fightback from Newcastle to book their place in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 26-18 win at a wind…
PA
04 Apr 2026, 14:42
Jones plotting to repeat Euro history against old team mate O'Gara
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Stephen Jones went on two British and Irish Lions tours with La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara, but n…
Neil Fissler
01 Apr 2026, 7:52
Grand Slam winner's son signs first pro deal with O'Gara's La Rochelle
Sacha Élissalde, son of former Toulouse and France scrum-half Jean-Baptiste, has signed his first pro deal with Ronan O'Gara's La…
Josh Raisey
31 Mar 2026, 4:09
Skelton replacement one of two South Africans targeted by La Rochelle
La Rochelle are plotting a double move for South Africans to strengthen their squad ahead of next season after suffering a major i…
Neil Fissler
30 Mar 2026, 23:41
Western Force lose barnstorming No.8 Vaiolini Ekuasi to Top 14
Top 14 outfit US Montauban have announced the signing of rising Western Force star Vaiolini Ekuasi ahead of next season.
Ned Lester
30 Mar 2026, 21:58
Faletau, Radwan and Baird among over 20 internationals registered to EPCR
The return of Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau is one of a number of eye-cathcing EPCR registrations ahead of the knockout stages of Eur…
Ian Cameron
30 Mar 2026, 3:46
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle season in tatters after catastrophic triple whammy
La Rochelle’s season suffered a major blow on Saturday as three key players were injured during the 26-15 defeat to Bayonne, lea…
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2026, 4:52
Rugby journalist assaulted in France: LNR and club issue statement
There were ugly scenes at what had been a great contest between Stade Aurillacois and Biarritz Olympique on Saturday, as fans of t…
Francisco Isaac
29 Mar 2026, 4:22
Jonny Gray leaves Bordeaux with immediate effect with new deal done
Scotland lock Jonny Gray has left European champions Bordeaux-Begles with immediate effect in order to join Top 14 strugglers Perp…
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2026, 4:59
Negotiations underway to bring Portugal star Nicolas Martins back to Top 14
Lobos superstar Nicolás Martins might be about to re-join the Top 14, as Racing 92 are looking to sign the utility forward, altho…
Francisco Isaac
24 Mar 2026, 8:46
