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Leinster confirm worst kept secret signing of Rabah Slimani

Leinster have ended weeks of speculation by signing former France tighthead prop Rabah Slimani from ASM Clermont Auvergne.

Neil Fissler

15 Jul 2024, 3:34

Leinster and La Rochelle to renew rivalry as Champions Cup pools named

A new chapter in the rivalry between Leinster and La Rochelle is set to be written next season after both sides were drawn in the …

Josh Raisey

02 Jul 2024, 4:07

Oyonnax ramp up recruitment drive by signing URC golden boot winner

Oyonnax have swiftly followed the signing of Scotland prop Oli Kebble by announcing a deal for Bulls fly-half Chris Smith.

Josh Raisey

25 Jun 2024, 7:31

Recently relegated Oyonnax scoop versatile Scotland prop

ProD2-bound Oyonnax have signed Scotland prop Oli Kebble from Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey

25 Jun 2024, 4:01

Analysis

French rugby's blockbuster TV deal leaves rival leagues in the dust

New figures reveal that the French Top 14 has significantly widened the revenue gap with other domestic rugby competitions, thanks…

Ian Cameron

23 May 2024, 8:40

Freakish Eben Etzebeth stats and other European semi-final feats

The European semi-finals in both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup provided a tonne of fascinating statistics for …

Ian Cameron

06 May 2024, 7:39

Opinion

It's the same old South African story for the Sharks

The line outside the South African Food Stand inside the Stoop was already 20 deep an hour and a half before kick-off. The space i…

Daniel Gallan

04 May 2024, 7:41

Sharks bite Clermont to secure place in Challenge Cup final

The Sharks booked their place in the Challenge Cup final after striking with a late try to topple Clermont 32-21 at The Stoop.

PA

04 May 2024, 7:20

Sharks name 7 World Cup-winning Springboks in XV to face Clermont

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has named seven World Cup-winning South Africa internationals in his starting XV to face ASM Clerm…

Josh Raisey

03 May 2024, 5:42

Crackdown underway after French players targeted with vile abuse

The French players union Provale has launched a platform enabling rugby players to report online abuse in response to growing numb…

Ian Cameron

20 Apr 2024, 3:07

Sharks' semi-final to be staged in England - Plumtree

Sharks head coach John Plumtree said many sacrifices were made behind the scenes as his team secured a Challenge Cup semifinal.

Warren Fortune

14 Apr 2024, 5:33

'Something a 12 year old would do': Ulster centre takes aim at Ireland great

Ulster rugby star Stuart McCloskey criticised former player Stephen Ferris for his social media post about the current crop of pla…

Ian Cameron

14 Apr 2024, 5:17

Edinburgh and Ulster out of Challenge Cup following quarter-final defeats

Edinburgh exited the EPCR Challenge Cup after suffering a 36-30 quarter-final defeat against the Sharks in Durban.

PA

13 Apr 2024, 7:23

Relegation-threatened Oyonnax raid Top 14 with four signings

Oyonnax may be staring down the barrel of automatic relegation from the Top 14 at the end of the season, but that has not stopped …

Josh Raisey

11 Apr 2024, 7:30

Ulster reveal injury to Springbok Steven Kitshoff

Ulster have revealed that departing loosehead Steven Kitshoff sustained an ankle injury in the Challenge Cup victory over Montpell…

Josh Raisey

10 Apr 2024, 7:59

Referees for the Champions and Challenge Cup quarters confirmed

The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has confirmed the selection of referees for this coming weekend's quarter-final matche…

Ian Cameron

08 Apr 2024, 9:08