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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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
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
2025/26 EPRC Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures announced
Reigning Investec Champions Cup holders Union Bordeaux Bègles will begin their title defence with a tough away fixture in South A…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jul 2025, 4:38
2025/26 Champions Cup draw produces repeat of last year's final
The draw for the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup draw took place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin on Tuesday.
Jon Newcombe
01 Jul 2025, 6:45
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
Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe dies aged 30
Fiji Sevens international and Castres wing Josaia Raisuqe has died at the age of 30 following a road accident on the way to traini…
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 1:47
Two banned but Castres player's hit on Wallaby thrown out
The EPCR has confirmed disciplinary outcomes from the weekend’s European quarter-finals, with two players suspended and a citing…
Ian Cameron
17 Apr 2025, 11:06
England star injured as Northampton book trip to Dublin with win over Castres
George Furbank made an aborted comeback as Northampton set-up a repeat of last season’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final agains…
PA
12 Apr 2025, 12:03
England star to make long-awaited Saints comeback from bench
George Furbank is set to play his first game since fracturing an arm against the Bulls in mid-December.
Jon Newcombe
11 Apr 2025, 5:20
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'There appears little prospect of change at the top in Europe. That should be a concern to all’
Europe's elite tournament needs more uncertainty rather than another shakedown towards an inevitable Leinster-Toulouse final.
Mick Cleary
09 Apr 2025, 9:06
Saints could be handed shock George Furbank boost
Northampton director of rugby, Phil Dowson, has refused to rule out George Furbank for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup quarter…
Jon Newcombe
08 Apr 2025, 8:22
Potential Champions Cup semi-final venues confirmed
EPCR have confirmed the four venues that could be used to host the semi-finals for the Investec Champions Cup next month.
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 5:43
