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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
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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
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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…
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
Jimmy Gopperth shows he has still got it at the age of 41
It was the summer of 2023, having finished up at Leicester Tigers, when the Kiwi opted to try his luck in the French Pro D2.
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2024, 1:57
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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 …
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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
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
Jimmy Gopperth: 500 games and another milestone to come?
Evergreen fly-half Jimmy Gopperth is still going strong as he approaches his 41st birthday, having clocked up his 500th profession…
Jon Newcombe
22 May 2024, 10:14
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French club could be set to reunite Simmonds brothers
A family reunion for former England and Lions back-row Sam Simmonds and his younger brother Joe at Pau could be on the cards if ne…
Neil Fissler
19 May 2024, 3:39
Wallaby Ned Hanigan the latest Test star to join Top 14-chasing outfit
Australian and New South Wales Waratahs forward Ned Hanigan has signed for ambitious Pro D2 outfit Provence ahead of next season, …
Josh Raisey
16 May 2024, 3:42
