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
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Tournament regulars hand themselves Rugby World Cup lifeline
Namibia kept their dream of an eighth consecutive Rugby World Cup appearance alive with an 86-29 win over UAE in Kampala, securing…
Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2025, 1:49
Where to watch World Cup qualification playoffs, Women’s warm-ups and Classics
While the British & Irish Lions look to wrap up the series in Australia, there’s rugby to enjoy from across the globe from R…
Josh Bamber
26 Jul 2025, 1:19
The world rankings records that can be broken this weekend
While the leading international teams except Australia take a well-earned break following an action-packed schedule in July, there…
Jon Newcombe
25 Jul 2025, 6:00
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
Rugby Africa Cup title sees a return to the World Cup after 34-year wait
After 34 years without qualifying for a Rugby World Cup, Zimbabwe have finally done it, defeating Namibia in the 2025 Rugby Africa…
Francisco Isaac
19 Jul 2025, 9:30
Springboks' dominance of the world rankings comes under increased threat
Unless they lose to Italy in one of the biggest upsets in recent rugby history, South Africa are guaranteed to retain the number o…
Jon Newcombe
10 Jul 2025, 1:00
Pro D2 clubs fined for final whistle violence in France
The LNR's disciplinary committee has handed down sanctions to FC Grenoble Rugby and USA Perpignan following violent scenes at the …
Ian Cameron
03 Jul 2025, 8:26
Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy blow Namibia away in Windhoek
Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy opened their summer tour to Africa in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 73–6 win over Namibia at the Hag…
Francisco Isaac
27 Jun 2025, 8:30
Paolo Odogwu set for Italy return against Namibia with three debutants
Paolo Odogwu is set to make his first appearance for Italy since the 2023 World Cup on Friday when Gonzalo Quesada's side take on …
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2025, 7:30
World Cup hopefuls lose head coach on eve of qualification campaign
Namibia's hopes of making it to an eighth straight Rugby World Cup have been dealt a blow by the loss of head coach Chrysander Bot…
Jon Newcombe
20 Jun 2025, 1:25
Huge underdogs Montauban seal shock Pro D2 title and place in Top 14
In a sensational atmosphere in a fully packed Stade Ernest-Wallon on Saturday, Montauban lifted the Pro D2 crown, defeating FC Gre…
Francisco Isaac
07 Jun 2025, 11:03
Exclusive
Sam Davies: 'In Wales every mistake I made was put under the magnifying glass'
Rejuvenated and on course for Top 14 promotion with Grenoble, the Welsh pivot explains why leaving home rekindled his zest for rug…
Francisco Isaac
05 Jun 2025, 3:19
George North's Top 14 dream shattered after masterclass from Wales team-mate
FC Grenoble produced one of their best performances of the season, brushing a star-studded Provence to reach a true Pro D2 final, …
Francisco Isaac
30 May 2025, 3:14
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
