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
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Gael Fickou reportedly signs for Top 14 rivals, opening door for Racing 92 deals
France centre Gael Fickou has signed for Toulon on a two-year deal ahead of next season, according to French outlet L'Equipe.
Josh Raisey
14 Apr 2026, 8:29
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
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
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
Opinion
How 'Sir' Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French kickers
When Thomas Ramos stepped up and broke English hearts, the irony was not lost that Jonny Wilkinson inspired a generation of French…
Gavin Mortimer
24 Mar 2026, 6:50
France legend Serge Blanco takes huge step into new arena
Former France fullback Serge Blanco was elected mayor of Biarritz on Sunday night, winning 41.92 per cent of the vote to beat Maï…
Francisco Isaac
23 Mar 2026, 4:26
Toulouse boss condemns ugly scenes involving Romain Ntamack
Romain Ntamack made his return to action on Sunday, starting in Toulouse's 44-20 loss to Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14 having miss…
Josh Raisey
23 Mar 2026, 3:43
Snubbed France star Damian Penaud switches position for Bordeaux
Bordeaux-Bègles, in search of points in the fight for the Top 14 final stages, will field their international fly-half Matthieu J…
Willy Billiard
22 Mar 2026, 5:08
Will Skelton returns to face forgotten English playmaker
Saturday’s Top 14 clash between La Rochelle and Pau (9pm, part of the 19th round, will be defined by the return of two major fig…
Anthony Tallieu
21 Mar 2026, 7:36
Italy coach Andrea Moretti agrees Top 14 job ahead of next season
Bayonne have recruited Italy forwards coach Andrea Moretii on a two-year deal ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2026, 8:18
