LNR elect new chairman after rival concedes re-election defeat
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby has elected its new board, with Lyon OU president Yann Roubert succeeding René Bouscatel as LNR chai…
Francisco Isaac
13 Mar 2025, 7:31
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Wales back-row Ross Moriarty could be set for UK return
Welsh international Ross Moriarty is set to leave Brive after three years with the Pro D2 side, and his next destination could see…
Francisco Isaac
08 Feb 2025, 5:46
Ranked: The biggest stadiums in the Top 14
Faced with an ever-increasing demand for tickets, Stade Toulousain seems to be forced to expand Ernest-Wallon, as reported by …
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04 Jan 2025, 2:28
Courtney Lawes set to be joined by 129kg Premiership rival - report
Pro D2 outfit Brive have recruited Harlequins' 129kg lock Irne Herbst ahead of next season, according to a report in French outlet…
Josh Raisey
05 Dec 2024, 6:04
UK return off the cards for ex-England star Dan Robson
Former England scrum-half Dan Robson has moved a step closer to finishing his career in France after signing a one-year extension …
Neil Fissler
07 Nov 2024, 5:33
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The numbers behind Courtney Lawes' incredible impact on the Pro D2
With a quarter of the Pro D2 season already played, Courtney Lawes’ CA Brive sit in second place, just two points away from reac…
Francisco Isaac
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Major plot twist in Sam Simmonds club tug-of-war
Lyon are ready to throw a spanner in Pau’s plans to reunite former England No.8. Sam Simmonds with his younger brother Joe at th…
Neil Fissler
14 Oct 2024, 3:37
Heavy-hitters: Every Pro D2 team by height, weight and age
The upcoming Pro D2 season sees some absolute giants across the league, with the French second flight rivalling the Top 14, URC an…
Ian Cameron
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Joe Simmonds: 'My rugby at Exeter was not where I wanted it to be'
Signing a long-term contract extension at Top 14 side Pau wasn’t the best or most important life decision Joe Simmonds made rece…
James Harrington
29 Sep 2024, 4:15
Joe Simmonds won't be returning to England anytime soon
Joe Simmonds will be staying in France until the summer of 2028, at least after penning a three-year contract extension to remain …
Neil Fissler
19 Sep 2024, 6:54
Tom Franklin moves to Top 14 after agreeing early Western Force exit
Rrather than return to Perth for the 2025 Super Rugby season as originally contracted, he has instead arrived in France and will s…
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11 Sep 2024, 9:46
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Fissler Extra: Danny Care's future in focus as Ben Youngs takes new job
Veteran Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is getting ready for his 20th season in professional rugby, but don’t rule him out of c…
Neil Fissler
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Courtney Lawes' 52-minute Pro D2 debut ends with a win for Brive
The 35-year-old joined the second-tier side on a two-year deal from Northampton, whom he led to Gallagher Premiership title glory …
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2024, 2:00
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Top 14 Foreign Legion: All 213 overseas players by club and country
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Ni…
Ian Cameron
29 Aug 2024, 4:42
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Pro D2's Foreign Legion: All 238 overseas players by club and country
The 2024/2025 season of the French Pro D2 is about to start, and the number of international players keeps growing with the likes …
Francisco Isaac
25 Aug 2024, 3:24
Courtney Lawes enjoys debut Brive win over a Farrell-less Racing
Eleven weeks after skippering Northampton to glory in the Gallagher Premiership final over Bath, Lawes began his new adventure in …
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2024, 2:00
