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Raffaele Storti's club future appears now to be finalised

Raffaele Storti’s future is close to being confirmed, with the Lobos wing set to change clubs this summer by joining Pro D2 lead…

Francisco Isaac

10 Apr 2025, 5:21

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

Sam Davies pens new Pro D2 deal despite English and Welsh interest

Former Wales fly-half Sam Davies has extended his stay with Pro D2 leaders Grenoble despite attracting interest from both the Gall…

Josh Raisey

08 Jan 2025, 6:15

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 …

Idriss Chaplain

04 Jan 2025, 2:28

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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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

05 Oct 2024, 1:51

Interview

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…

Liam Heagney

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

04 Sep 2024, 6:22

Analysis

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

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

Pau sign ex-England prop Harry Williams

Pau have announced the signing of former England tighthead prop Harry Williams, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey

19 Jul 2024, 3:42

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Harry Williams to reunite with Exeter teammate after Montpellier exit

Former England tighthead Harry Williams has joined his former Exeter Chiefs team-mate Joe Simmonds at Top 14 outfit Pau less than …

Neil Fissler

16 Jul 2024, 3:02

Stade Francais unveil huge overhaul with 12 exits and 9 signings

Just days after having their hopes of a Top 14 title dashed at the hands of Bordeaux-Begles in the semi-finals, Stade Francais hav…

Josh Raisey

26 Jun 2024, 3:35