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
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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
Springboks' No.1 status in world rankings coming under increased threat
The Springboks have been number one since mid-November last year, when they replaced Ireland, and entered the year with a clear tw…
Jon Newcombe
20 Jul 2025, 2:00
Yet more British and Irish Lions miss out on the Top 14
A day after George North's Provence saw their season come to a close in the Pro D2 playoffs, more British and Irish Lions in the f…
Josh Raisey
31 May 2025, 2:01
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
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
Pro D2 flexes with an jaw-dropping season attendance record
PRO D2 has recorded the highest attendance figures in its history, with more than 1.43 million spectators passing through the gate…
Ian Cameron
17 May 2025, 6:33
Analysis
Women's REC Analysis: Spain remain top of the food chain
Spain claimed another Women’s Rugby Europe Championship (REC) title after successfully winning all of their matches. But how did…
Francisco Isaac
21 Apr 2025, 1:20
Lyn Jones steps down as head coach of the Netherlands
Lyn Jones has stepped down from his role as head coach of the Netherlands after failing to lead the team into the next stage of Wo…
Jon Newcombe
15 Apr 2025, 10:19
Courtney Lawes 'has every chance of a Lions call-up'
CA Brive head coach Pierre-Henry Broncan and assistant Saïd Hirèche were full of praise for Courtney Lawes ahead of last Fridayâ…
Francisco Isaac
13 Apr 2025, 3:29
England A's Jamie Shillcock agrees Pro D2 move with Premiership lock
Leicester Tigers utility back Jamie Shillcock is set to join the Pro D2's Brive next season on a two-year deal, as reported by Rug…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2025, 7:59
USA to welcome England to finish huge home series for men and women
USA Rugby have announced their biggest-ever home event schedule which will take place later this year, with the men's and women's …
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2025, 8:00
John Cooney to swap Ulster for France's second division
Ulster scrum-half John Cooney has signed a two-year deal with French Pro D2 outfit Brive ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
17 Mar 2025, 9:32
Rugby Europe saves biggest shock for final weekend as World Cup hopes dashed
The biggest surprises of the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship 2025 were saved for the final weekend, as Belgium knocked out the N…
Francisco Isaac
17 Mar 2025, 3:21
