Three-Test Wallaby returns to Highlanders after Top 14 stint
The Highlanders have announced the signing of Jermaine Ainsley, who has already played 38 games for the club between 2022 and '24,…
Ned Lester
25 Jun 2026, 19:02
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French heatwave could see Top 14 Final played at record temperatures
The Top 14 Final in Paris could be played at record-breaking temperatures this Saturday night as France continues to be gripped by…
Ian Cameron
25 Jun 2026, 8:57
Arguably England's 2 best back-rows to lock horns in Top 14 Final
Stade Toulousain and Montpellier HR are just a few days away from finding out which of the two will take the Top 14 trophy home, w…
Francisco Isaac
25 Jun 2026, 5:50
Ex-Wallaby Top 14 winger set to return to rugby league
Former Wallaby winger Suliasi Vunivalu, who has been released by La Rochelle, is poised to switch back to rugby league and has bee…
Neil Fissler
23 Jun 2026, 5:19
Analysis
The naughty step: The most carded club sides in rugby
Before you scroll down in your quest to find out which club had a deep love affair with the yellow and red card, let’s kick off …
Francisco Isaac
19 Jun 2026, 9:01
Highlanders continue re-signing spree with two ex-U20 stars and Pumas lock
The Highlanders' 2027 squad is coming together, with three new re-signings following the five that were announced last week.
Ned Lester
18 Jun 2026, 1:07
Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks named in Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year
Super Rugby Pacific has named its inaugural Team of the Year, headlined by Player of the Year (POTY) Quinn Tupaea and the man who …
Ned Lester
17 Jun 2026, 16:34
Analysis
Why the renaissance man Billy Vunipola is Montpellier's inspiration
An England and Saracens legend, Billy Vunipola has had his ups and downs in his career but an Indian summer in Montpellier have se…
Gavin Mortimer
17 Jun 2026, 12:22
Six teenagers extend at O'Gara's La Rochelle, including English-qualified prop and 147kg Australian
La Rochelle have turned their attention to the future after their season came to an abrupt end on Sunday, securing six of their ac…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 3:13
Vannes mark return to Top 14 with deal for Pumas veteran
Vannes have signed Argentina lock Matías Alemanno on a two-year deal after securing their return to the Top 14.
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 3:14
Highlanders begin off-season with five re-signings
The Highlanders haven't wasted any time in ticking into off-season mode, announcing five re-signings as the club's fresh-faced pot…
Ned Lester
15 Jun 2026, 16:07
Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
Top 14 escape artists Perpignan live to fight another day
Relief for Perpignan and disappointment for Philippe Saint-Andre's Provence as the Catalan club retain their place in the Top 14.
Francisco Isaac
14 Jun 2026, 23:04
Steve Borthwick's potential World Cup plans dented with latest Top 14 deal
Any hopes England may have had of adding one of their brightest young prospects to next year's World Cup squad have all but expire…
Josh Raisey
10 Jun 2026, 8:49
98-cap international confirmed as Huw Jones' centre partner in waiting
Gael Fickou's transfer from Racing 92 to Toulon has finally been confirmed, two months after the move was first reported in the Fr…
Jon Newcombe
10 Jun 2026, 8:06
'Didn’t turn out the way I’d imagined': Anscombe hits career crossroad
Gareth Anscombe has admitted that his sole season in France "didn't turn out the way I'd imagined" after it was confirmed he will …
Josh Raisey
10 Jun 2026, 4:06
