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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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
Rugby Europe saves biggest shock for final weekend as World Cup hopes dashed
The biggest surprises of the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship 2025 were saved for the final weekend, as Belgium knocked out the N…
Francisco Isaac
17 Mar 2025, 3:21
Switzerland thrashed again as REC pool stages wrapped up
And it's a wrap-up in the pool stage of the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship 2025, with Georgia and Portugal confirming a home ch…
Francisco Isaac
16 Feb 2025, 9:32
No shocks as four REC sides qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027
Georgia, Romania, Spain, and Portugal are heading to Australia in 2027, with all four European nations having won their second set…
Francisco Isaac
09 Feb 2025, 11:35
Four teams could qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 this weekend
Four teams stand just one win away from securing direct qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027, with the semi-finalists of this ye…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2025, 9:35
The chain of events that will trigger new rankings low for Wales
There could be significant movement in the world rankings following this weekend's matches.
Jon Newcombe
04 Feb 2025, 3:14
Georgia obliterate Switzerland, Spain on verge of World Cup berth
Georgia, Romania, Portugal and Spain kicked their Men’s Rugby World Cup qualification hopes in great fashion, claiming bonus-poi…
Francisco Isaac
02 Feb 2025, 7:01
Analysis
The big Rugby Europe Championship preview: A race to the land Down Under
Outwith the Six Nations spotlight, emerging nations jostle for position in another thrilling REC - with the added carrot of Rugby …
Francisco Isaac
30 Jan 2025, 0:25
Every country in the world where you can be paid to play rugby
The men’s Rugby World Cup expansion has pushed developing nations to pursue a semi-professionalisation of their club competition…
Francisco Isaac
26 Dec 2024, 1:00
Analysis
Twenty-two emerging nations U21 rugby players to watch in 2025
With 2025 just around the corner, it’s time to shed light on rugby's future rising stars, and we picked 22 promising U21s for yo…
Francisco Isaac
25 Dec 2024, 1:02
Gloucester beaten by Top 14 newcomers Vannes in France
.After beating Edinburgh in their tournament opener, the west country club conceded three early tries against the Top 14 newcomers…
PA
14 Dec 2024, 13:25
Interview
Sleeping giants Germany plot path to re-write their rugby history
Not long after, Germany still under coach Mike Ford’s guidance, lost its place in the Rugby Europe Championship, due an agonisin…
Denis Frank
14 Nov 2024, 5:57
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
05 Oct 2024, 1:51
Analysis
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
Interview
'The Bingham Cup is a safe space for people to be themselves'
The Bingham Cup is upon us once again, this time taking place in the stunning surroundings of Rome. For those uninitiated, the IGR…
Jack Tunney
23 May 2024, 9:12
