Ilona Maher on verge of major step towards 15s Rugby World Cup
Ilona Maher is reportedly in talks to join a club in Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) - marking a significant step toward her amb…
Rugby Transfers
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17 England players receive their first RFU hybrid contracts
England have finally ended months of uncertainty by offering players the first 17 of 25 hybrid central contracts just a week befor…
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IRFU bring back Lynne Cantwell after 'phenomenal' stint in South Africa
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced the appointment of Lynne Cantwell as Head of Women's Strategy for Irish Rugby.…
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Ireland centre Bundee Aki in talks with Toulon
Toulon have launched an ambitious attempt to lure Ireland and Lions inside centre Bundee Aki to the Cote d’Azur when his contrac…
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Reds sign Wallaroo with potential to be world’s ‘best tighthead prop’
World-class prop Eva Karpani will don a Queensland Reds jersey moving forward after committing to the Super Rugby Women’s side.
Saracens make emergency signing after losing Louie Johnson until 2025
Saracens have signed former Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons fly-half Tim Swiel on a short-term deal as cover for Louie Johnson, w…
New hooker on board at Gloucester after raid on Pirates
Gloucester have bolstered their depleted hooker stocks by signing Morgan Nelson from Cornish Pirates.
Wales centre Scott Williams on verge of new club after Scarlets exit
Former Wales centre Scott Williams has been training with Dragons after leaving the Scarlets over the summer.
Trial period ends with short-term deal for Munster centre
Munster have handed centre Bryan Fitzgerald a three-month contract extension after joining the club on trial over the summer.
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs Super Rugby Aupiki deal
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will get the opportunity to play alongside her niece Kerri Johnson having signed a deal with Blues Women …
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Sale Sharks bring in ex-Ireland U20 hooker to fix crisis
Sale Sharks have signed hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal that will run until the end of the season.
Bok prospect George Cronje retires at 23 - report
Former Junior Springbok captain and Sharks loose forward George Cronje has reportedly retired from professional rugby at the age o…
Hurricanes lock in two backs including ex-New Zealand U20s star
The Hurricanes have announced the re-signings of talented outside backs Harry Godfrey and Ngatungane Punivai for at least the next…
Ross Byrne linked with shock move to Top 14
Leinster and Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne has been linked with a potential move to France’s Top 14 this summer. Reports in French…
Rumours of a huge move for one of rugby's biggest names
Semi Radradra could be set to leave Lyon mid-season with rumours suggesting the Fijian centre is set to join a Japanese franchise.
Stephen Varney exits Gloucester with immediate effect
Italy international Stephen Varney has signed for French Top 14 side Vannes with immediate effect, as first reported by RugbyPass …
Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: England and Scotland centres' future in play
With the Gallagher Premiership club tight on the salary cap, he has yet to reach an agreement amid links with Glasgow and Scotland…
Glasgow Warriors address Sione Tuipulotu's future at club
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has addressed reports this week that Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu is being pursued by …
Olympic medallist signs with Drua after two-try debut for Flying Fijians
Paris Olympics silver medallist Ponipate Loganimasi has signed with the Fijian Drua for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Jack Willis is about to all but end his England career
The 27-year-old, who was a member of the all-conquering Toulouse squad that won the Top 14 and Investec Champions Cup double last …
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International
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The 2 Premiership clubs targeting ex-All Black Hoskins Sotutu
The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, who won the last of his 14 Test caps against England at Twickenham in November 20…
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Crusaders set to benefit ‘for years to come’ as All Blacks XV rep re-signs
All Blacks XV backrower Christian Lio-Willie is determined to help the Crusaders improve after re-signing with the fallen giants.
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Reds re-sign young 126kg prop who broke Taniela Tupou’s bench press record
Former Australia Under-20s prop Massimo De Lutiis will remain with the Reds for an extra season.
Stade Francais statement: The promotion of assistant Paul Gustard
The 48-year-old Gustard, who exited Quins in early 2021, got back on track as an assistant at Benetton for their 2021/22 season an…
Gallagher Premiership
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Gloucester's Stephen Varney set for immediate effect Top 14 switch
George Skivington is well-stocked for scrum-halves after adding Wales international Tomos Williams to their ranks from United Rugb…
Gallagher Premiership
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Two Premiership clubs in the hunt to sign Glasgow's Sione Tuipulotu
The 27-year-old, who hails from the Melbourne suburbs, is also being courted by several French clubs. Top 14 strugglers Stade Fran…
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Exeter sign a 'big, mobile front row forward' from South Africa
Exeter director of rugby Baxter had spoken in recent weeks about the possibility of bolstering his squad and the latest adjustment…
Wales lock Ben Carter commits to Dragons in 'statement' deal
Wales lock and Dragons academy product Ben Carter has signed a new long-term deal with the club.
Hurricanes sign outside back who scored four tries in one NPC game
Fresh off a standout season with North Harbour in the NPC, dynamic outside back Kade Banks has penned a deal with the Hurricanes.
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Richie Gray to team up with host of World Cup winners in Japan move
Scotland lock Richie Gray has signed for Japan Rugby League One's Toyota Verblitz ahead of the new season, which begins in Decembe…
Borthwick moves Wigglesworth in England coaching reshuffle
Richard Wigglesworth has been installed as Steve Borthwick’s number two in England’s finalised coaching team for the upcoming …
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TOP 14
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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…
Gallagher Premiership
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George Ford the latest England star targeted by French clubs
George Ford is the latest England international targetted for a move to France after Clermont Auvergne launched a bid to take him …
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Edinburgh respond to Duhan van der Merwe exit revelations
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt admits the club are “desperate” to keep Duhan van der Merwe after RugbyPass reveale…
Gallagher Premiership
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Fissler Confidential: Prem rival's failed £800k bid for Marcus Smith
Bristol Bears failed in a bid to sign England fly-half Marcus Smith despite offering him an eye-watering £800,000 a year to move …
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United Rugby Championship
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Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle lead race for Duhan van der Merwe
La Rochelle hope to end their search for a new explosive winger by making a move to take Scotland and Lions ace Duhan van der Merw…
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