Carlos Spencer makes shock switch with Irish club rugby role
In a move that has set the cat among the pigeons in Irish domestic rugby, AIL club Terenure College RFC have announced former New …
Rugby Transfers
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Wales fly-half Sam Costelow to stay at Scarlets
Scarlets’ Wales international Sam Costelow has become the latest player to commit his future to the region after signing a new c…
Santiago Cordero 1 of 7 players confirmed to be exiting Connacht
Connacht have confirmed that three more players, including Puma winger Santiago Cordero, will be leaving Galway when their contrac…
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'They have my number': Freddie Burns on potential Prem suitor
Never one to miss the opportunity for a quip, Freddie Burns has set the hares racing with a cheeky comment to the Japanese news si…
France fly-half Anthony Belleau explains why he's signed for Saints
France international fly-half Anthony Belleau admits he has always wanted to play outside his homeland after agreeing to join Cham…
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Crusaders lock in rising star Macca Springer for the long haul
Young speedster Macca Springer will remain in Crusaders colours until at least 2028, thanks to a new deal with his home club.
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Gareth Anscombe turns down interest from Prem rivals for Top 14 switch
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester at the end of the season to join Bayonne in the Top 14.
Dave Kilcoyne becomes the latest Munster great to bow out
Munster and Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the season.
Edinburgh raid English clubs for Scottish-qualified wings in bumper day of business
Edinburgh have signed 20-year-old Leicester Tigers wing Malelili Satala ahead of next season on a two-year deal.
Sale Sharks' Springbok contingent set to shrink next season
South Africa back-row Jean-Luc du Preez will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.
Temo Mayanavanua set for Champions Cup swan song after confirming exit
Northampton Saints lock Temo Mayanavanua will leave the club at the end of the season, where he is poised to sign for the Fijian D…
Freddie Burns' message to prompt transfer scramble?
Out-of-contract Freddie Burns has confirmed that this season will be his last at the newly-crowned Japanese Second Division champi…
Jake Gordon knocks back overseas interest to chase home World Cup
Jake Gordon has turned his attention to retaining the Wallabies' No.9 jumper for the much-anticipated three-Test series against th…
'I feel like I’m just getting started': All Black Sam Darry locked in long-term
Towering Blues lock Sam Darry will remain in Auckland for at least another three seasons, thanks to a new contract announced by th…
Leigh Halfpenny visits Pro D2 facilities as Harlequins exit approaches
Harlequins full-back Leigh Halfpenny took advantage of his recent weekend off during the European semi-finals to visit Beziers' tr…
Callum Chick's move to 'rugby town' Northampton motivated by England ambition
Northampton have completed the signing of Newcastle captain and No.8 Callum Chick ahead of the 2025/26 season.
New All Black Pasilio Tosi lands three-year contract extension
Rising star Pasilio Tosi has locked in his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, signing a long-term deal to…
Bok Ben-Jason Dixon is having a weird stand-off with the Stormers
The Ben-Jason Dixon saga has been dominating the headlines, but there may be more to the ‘stand-off’ between the player and fr…
Lions flanker Ruhan Straeuli suffers career ending injury
Lions loose forward Ruhan Straeuli has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 26 after suffering a career-ending neck i…
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Zebre Parma lock in Italy U20s star Francesco Ruffolo
Zebre Parma have confirmed the signing of second row Francesco Ruffolo ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Cardiff fly-half Tinus de Beer leaves Welsh capital for URC rivals
Dragons RFC have confirmed the signing of fly-half Tinus de Beer from Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
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Fissler Confidential: The latest twist in Leicester Tigers' desperate search
Deposed Premiership champions Northampton Saints are set to finalise a deal to bring Clermont Auvergne fly-half Anthony Belleau to…
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Exeter Chiefs statement: Rob Hunter
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the sacking of head coach Rob Hunter following their record Gallagher Premiership loss to Gloucester.
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United Rugby Championship
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Hamish Watson accepts harsh truth after extending Edinburgh deal
Hamish Watson insists he is not ready to hand over his Edinburgh No.7 jersey to young pretender Freddy Douglas just yet and will s…
Troubled Exeter Chiefs sign 6'8 Italy lock Andrea Zambonin
Exeter Chiefs will have a third Italian international in their ranks next season after signing Zebre lock Andrea Zambonin, whose c…
Taha Kemara reveals club future just hours after season-ending injury confirmed
Crusaders playmaker Taha Kemara has re-signed with the club until the end of 2028, just hours after it was confirmed he will miss …
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Worcester Warriors rebuild: Nick Schonert among 6 stars on wishlist
Worcester Warriors are still keen on signing Nick Schonert when they return to the Championship next season, despite the tighthead…
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‘Hunger to keep improving’: Blues re-sign rising star Xavi Taele
The Blues have re-signed “one of the most promising young backs” in New Zealand, with Xavi Taele committing to a one-year exte…
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Glasgow's Mann seals Premiership move to replace exiting England No.8
Gloucester have signed Glasgow Warriors No.8 Jack Mann ahead of next season.
Springbok Deon Fourie dispels retirement fears with new Stormers deal
South African utility forward Deon Fourie will extend his professional career into its third decade after signing a one-year contr…
Two-Test All Black Folau Fakatava re-signs with Highlanders
Folau Fakatava will remain in Highlanders colours until at least the 2027 season after signing a new contract with the club and Ne…
'Cheslin-esque' teenager tipped for Boks is one of five Stormers deals
Junior Springboks JC Mars and Kyle Smith have signed contract extensions with the Stormers.
Jake Ball performs retirement U-turn by sealing Wales return
Wales lock Jake Ball has signed for the Scarlets ahead of next season, reversing his decision to retire.
Gallagher Premiership
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Stu Townsend to leave Exeter after agreeing terms with rival Prem club
Harlequins have agreed terms with Exeter Chiefs' long-serving scrum-half Stu Townsend, who will move to the capital when his contr…
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Gallagher Premiership
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Northampton's fly-half search extends to France after Benson knock-back
Northampton Saints have emerged as shock front-runners to land Clermont Auvergne fly-half Anthony Belleau.
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Ex-MLR and Hurricanes lock among three re-signed by Waratahs
With an eye to the future, the NSW Waratahs have re-signed three players for another two years.
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