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
Opinion
‘It's not money that guarantees success, it’s attitude’ – Racing U-turn should act as warning to Newcastle
Racing 92's move away from 'galáctico' signings shows recruiting top players on big salaries is not a recipe for long-term succes…
Gavin Mortimer
25 Aug 2025, 4:14
Report: URC expansion mooted with sixth nation involved
Telegraph Sport are reporting that the United Rugby Championship could widen its geographical reach by taking in America.
Jon Newcombe
19 Aug 2025, 8:57
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
Opinion
Fourteen of the very best Top 14 U22 talents to follow in 2025/26
Amazing young talents and the Top 14 - a perfect marriage that has given the rugby world some of its most thrilling superstars.
Francisco Isaac
10 Aug 2025, 1:15
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
Opinion
The top five signings ahead of the new URC season
The new United Rugby Championship will begin on Friday, September 26, when the Stormers host Leinster in Cape Town.Â
Josh Raisey
05 Aug 2025, 2:30
How group of spoiled Racing 92 players drove Stuart Lancaster 'insane'
Stuart Lancaster has lifted the lid on the culture clash that pushed him to breaking point during his time with Racing 92 in Franc…
Ian Cameron
03 Aug 2025, 4:09
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
Taniela Tupou joins Lion as two of six internationals signed by Racing 92
Former England lock Jonny Hill has signed for Top 14 giants Racing 92 on a three-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.Â
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2025, 3:57
Zebre Parma sign Italy qualified fly-half Martin Roger Farias
Zebre Parma have confirmed the signing of Martin Roger Farias on a one-year deal ahead of the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship se…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2025, 3:19
'Brainiest' name in rugby handed big chance with URC club
Zebre have signed former Italy U20 and 7s international Albert Einstein Batista for the 2025/26 season.
Jon Newcombe
09 Jun 2025, 8:41
Huge signing pays off as Leinster recruit lands top URC award
Leinster and South Africa lock RG Snyman has been named the United Rugby Championship players' player of the season.
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 3:03
