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Breaking
No UK return for ex-England and Lions centre Jonathan Joseph
Former England international Jonathan Joseph is close to extending his stay with the historical club French Biarritz Olympique, en…
Francisco Isaac 11 Nov 2024, 15:51 
International
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Club secure England star as battle commences for giant teammate
Exeter Chiefs are going all out to agree on a new contract with England outside centre Henry Slade, who was recently one of 17 pla…
Neil Fissler 09 Nov 2024, 9:17 
United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
Premiership giants to battle Montpellier for Leinster’s Ross Byrne
The 29-year-old Byrne has slipped down the pecking order with Leo Cullen’s runaway United Rugby Championship leaders, this seaso…
Neil Fissler 08 Nov 2024, 11:07 
Japan Rugby League One
Australia U20s captain Toby Macpherson makes Japan switch on loan
Australia U20s captain Toby Macpherson has completed a loan move to Japan for the 2024/25 season.
Finn Morton 08 Nov 2024, 5:20
United Rugby Championship
‘I’m relieved’ – Sione Tuipulotu pens new Glasgow deal, explains why
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has handed Glasgow and national coach Gregor Townsend a major fillip by resisting the overtures o…
Bryn Palmer 07 Nov 2024, 17:14 
TOP 14
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, 14:33 
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Harlequins’ Will Evans may be next to quit English rugby
Will Evans could become the latest player to quit Premiership side Harlequins when his contract at the Twickenham Stoop runs out a…
Neil Fissler 07 Nov 2024, 12:35
United Rugby Championship
Wales lock Adam Beard set to leave the Ospreys
Adam Beard is poised to confirm that he is leaving Ospreys at the end of the season and is on the brink of confirming that he is s…
Neil Fissler 07 Nov 2024, 10:28 
Super Rugby Pacific
All Blacks Sevens star signs with Super Rugby Pacific giants
Breakout Olympics star Fehi Fineanganofo has put pen to paper on a multi-year deal with the Hurricanes for the 2025 and 2026 seaso…
Finn Morton 07 Nov 2024, 6:19
Super Rugby Pacific
Report: All Blacks snub Ricky Riccitelli signs with Top 14 club
Having missed selection for both the All Blacks and All Blacks XV, Super Rugby Pacific champion hooker Ricky Riccitelli has report…
Ned Lester 06 Nov 2024, 2:50
Super Rugby Pacific
Seilala Mapusua has secured new job eight months after Samoa exit
Despite coming within a whisker of ambushing England in their final pool match in Lille at Rugby World Cup 2023, Mapusua learned t…
Liam Heagney 05 Nov 2024, 19:40
Sevens
Ex-All Black Liam Barry named Australia Men’s 7s head coach
Rugby Australia has confirmed the appointment of Liam Barry as the new head coach for the Australian Men’s Sevens team.
Ian Cameron 04 Nov 2024, 11:33
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Exeter pipped to the post for highly rated Nathan Jibulu
Sale Sharks look set to pip Exeter Chiefs in the race to deal Premiership rivals Harlequins another transfer blow by signing Engla…
Neil Fissler 03 Nov 2024, 15:29
United Rugby Championship
South African URC side deny explosive Duhan van der Merwe rumours
The Stormers have denied that they have joined a clutch of Top 14 clubs who are hoping to sign Scotland and Lions ace Duhan van de…
Neil Fissler 03 Nov 2024, 14:14
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Wild Owen Farrell transfer rumours
Sometimes, the rumour mill comes up trumps with a link that is too far-fetched to be true, and this week, it is a return to the Pr…
Neil Fissler 02 Nov 2024, 13:10
Super Rugby Pacific
Hurricanes sign NPC winner Tjay Clarke for 2025 Super Rugby season
Tjay Clarke has taken a significant step forward by signing with the Hurricanes for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Finn Morton 01 Nov 2024, 23:51
Super Rugby Pacific
Newly crowned NPC champion coach joins Tana Umaga at Moana Pasifika
Newly crowned champion coach Alando Soakai has taken up an opportunity with Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific.
Finn Morton 01 Nov 2024, 3:39
Super Rugby Pacific
‘Gifted’ ex-All Blacks XV enforcer makes stunning move to NRL
Former All Blacks XV and Maori All Blacks hooker Tyrone Thompson has made the move to the NRL.
Finn Morton 01 Nov 2024, 1:06
Gallagher Premiership
Struggling Exeter sack Omar Mouneimne and explain why
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that defence coach Omar Mouneimne has paid the penalty for their calamitous start to the new season a…
Neil Fissler 31 Oct 2024, 17:59
United Rugby Championship
Rugby needs football-like transfer system says SA Rugby boss
Rugby union’s future might depend on adopting a transfer system more akin to football- that’s according to SA Rugby chief executiv…
Ian Cameron 31 Oct 2024, 17:50
United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
Clear favourite emerges for Munster job amid Graham Rowntree exit
Rowntree left Munster after leading them to a fourth defeat in the opening six games of the United Rugby Championship season again…
Neil Fissler 31 Oct 2024, 13:32
Super Rugby Pacific
The Tasman Mako’s Defender of the Year re-signs with Super Rugby side
Former New Zealand Under 20 prop Ryan Coxon will return to the Western Force next season.
Finn Morton 30 Oct 2024, 2:02
United Rugby Championship
Leinster raid Cardiff to bolster Leo Cullen’s staff
It was August 1 when the Irish province advertised the vacancy, a recruitment opening that had O’Donnell taking to LinkedIn to e…
Liam Heagney 29 Oct 2024, 15:23
Sevens
Black Ferns Sevens great Kelly Brazier signs with Aupiki club
Four-time world champion Kelly Brazier has signed with Chiefs Manawa for 2025.
Finn Morton 29 Oct 2024, 3:47
Super Rugby Pacific
Ex-Wallaby’s brother: Former Australia U20 star joins Queensland Reds
Sunshine Coast product Mason Gordon has signed with the Queensland Reds on a one-year deal.
Finn Morton 29 Oct 2024, 3:02
Super Rugby Pacific
Western Force sign young outside back who scored two tries against Wales
Former Australian Schoolboys Rugby team member Mac Grealy has signed a two-year deal with the Western Force.
Finn Morton 29 Oct 2024, 2:12
TOP 14
Toulouse fend off rivals to keep Ange Capuozzo with huge multi-year deal
Toulouse have secured one of the most exciting attacking assets with news that Ange Capuozzo has agreed to a four-year contract ex…
Ian Cameron 28 Oct 2024, 17:38
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
URC side on verge of SOS call to Johan Ackermann
A URC side are considering making an emergency save our season call to Johan Ackermann to help beleaguered boss John Dobson after …
Neil Fissler 27 Oct 2024, 16:44
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Gloucester circling Sharks back-row James Venter
Gloucester are closing in on signing South African blindside flanker James Venter from United Rugby championship outfit the Sharks…
Neil Fissler 27 Oct 2024, 14:53
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Chase is on for England pair, Pollard’s huge offer
England wingers Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Roebuck are both out of contract at the end of the season and appear on the wanted list…
Neil Fissler 26 Oct 2024, 11:57
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…
Ian Cameron 25 Oct 2024, 18:54
International
Exclusive
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…
Neil Fissler 25 Oct 2024, 15:33
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.…
Ian Cameron 25 Oct 2024, 12:23
TOP 14
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…
Neil Fissler 25 Oct 2024, 11:29
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.
Finn Morton 25 Oct 2024, 3:02
Gallagher Premiership
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…
Josh Raisey 23 Oct 2024, 18:51
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