Samoan international extends stay at Saracens
Prop Tietie Tuimauga has re-signed with Saracens for the 2026/27 season.
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Code-hopping centre rejects chance to stay in Top 14 to move to Chiefs
Racing 92 inside centre Joey Manu is set to return to the NRL when his contract with the Top 14 giants runs out at the end of the …
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Discarded Newcastle duo could be handed PREM lifeline by Harlequins
So far, Quins have only added tight-heads Harry Johnson-Holmes and Sampie Swiegers, lock James Dun and full-back George Furbank to…
Newcastle Red Bulls agree to new signing u-turn
After careful consideration, Newcastle Red Bulls have agreed to release Joji Nasova from his contract for next season.
Six-Test Wallaby secures Super Rugby return with Queensland Reds
“His signing reflects our focus on strengthening our depth and ensuring our best athletes are playing their rugby here in Austra…
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Fissler Confidential: French superstar's future unclear, England ace to snub return?
French superstar Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who has been able to speak to rival clubs since July 1, has rejected Bordeaux’s opening o…
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Former All Blacks coach, Maori ABs captain headline Hurricanes departures
“Bailyn and Tevita, in particular, are half centurions and have made a huge contribution to the team over a number of years. We …
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All Blacks injury opens the door for Top 14 move for Hamish Watson
Top 14 outfit Castres have signed Scotland flanker Hamish Watson for the 2026/27 season to help cover the loss of Dalton Papali'i …
Georgian connection excites Rob Baxter as prop re-signs
Georgia international tight-head Bachuki Tchumbadze admits that he is delighted to have signed a one-year extension to his Exeter …
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Gloucester shop local for new scrum coach
The West Country cub has found a replacement for Trevor Woodman on their doorstep.
Scarlets' recruitment drive continues with former New Zealand U20 lock
Scarlets have continued their summer recruitment drive by completing the signing of former New Zealand U20 lock Tom Allen from Sup…
Dean Richards assembles all-Prem coaching ticket in Champ
Doncaster Knights director of rugby Dean Richards is pulling together an experienced coaching team to launch an assault on the Cha…
Ex-Japan coach Dan Bowden returns to the UK with URC outfit
Nearly 10 years since he hung up his playing boots and left Bath, Dan Bowden has returned to the UK as an assistant coach with Car…
Cam Millar finds new Super Rugby Pacific home after Highlanders exit
Millar has emerged as one of New Zealand's most promising playmakers throughout his four seasons with the Highlanders, and his 85 …
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Gloucester sign Champ tight-head as 'Proving Ground' bears fruit again
Coventry tight-head Eliot Salt is the latest player to make the step up to the Gallagher PREM after establishing himself in the Ch…
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Saracens sign 104kg cross-code 'Tongan Torpedo' from Champ Rugby
Saracens have signed former rugby league player Sione Va'enuku after the centre impressed during his two-season stay at Champ Rugb…
GB Sevens flyer lands UK club deal after Chiefs, NZ Universities stints
The quality of the Team GB sevens program is being put to good use in the home nations.
Report: La Rochelle find Uini Atonio successor in rising Chiefs powerhouse
The 25-year-old is listed at 120 kg and 185 cm, and helped the Chiefs to a competition-best 96.8 per cent success rate at scrum ti…
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Bristol recruit one of their own to beef up second row stocks
Proud Bristolian Josh Caulfield is returning to Bristol Bears and Prem Rugby after one season in the Champ at Ealing Trailfinders.
The best XV of Gallagher PREM signings ahead of the 2026/2027 season
Between now and the end of the year, all (fingers crossed on Fehi Fineanganofo) of these players will be arriving at their new clu…
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Rising star No.10 among seven offseason departures for Highlanders
The Highlanders have announced their offseason departures following the 2026 season, with a group of seven headlined by rising pla…
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Felipe Contepomi says Los Pumas playmaker set to make Italy switch
Montpellier’s Domingo Miotti is looking to change national teams, as announced by Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.
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Munster confirm double deal for Test props
Munster have signed former England tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from USA Perpignan on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
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For hire: Free agents XV includes some of the biggest names in rugby
The start of July marks the date when players who have been released by their clubs officially become free agents.
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Harlequins sign one-cap Wallaby prop from Western Force
Versatile Super Rugby prop Harry Johnson-Holmes has come on board ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Exeter bolster their second-row stocks with addition of Champ Rugby winner
Exeter Chiefs have signed Obinna Nkwocha from Champ Rugby winners Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season.
130kg, 6'8 giant among three new signings unveiled by PREM champions Northampton
Northampton Saints have handed full-time contracts to three triallists ahead of the 2026/27 PREM season, further underlining their…
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Blues extend 'exceptional young talent' Payton Spencer on long-term deal
Newly capped Maori All Black Payton Spencer has committed to the Blues for another three seasons.
Gloucester announce 'exciting' new deal with Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks
Gloucester have become the latest Gallagher PREM club to announce a new multi-year international development partnership - joining…
'An opportunity I simply couldn’t turn down': Ashley Beck goes full-time with Wales
Ashley Beck has been named as the full-time attack coach for the Wales Women’s national side ahead of the upcoming WXV Global Se…
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Tamati Ellison signing sees former All Blacks coaches reunite at Blues
Maori All Blacks coach Tamati Ellison has joined Jason Holland's coaching group at the Blues for the 2027 season.
Joey Carbery has officially returned to Irish rugby
Leinster Rugby have officially confirmed the return of former Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery to the province - one of the worst kep…
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World Rugby Nations Cup
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The increasing South African twang to one of Europe's sleeping rugby giants
The legendary Stejarii will be competing in their 10th Rugby World Cup in 2027, and to make their passionate supporters proud, Dav…
Highlanders sign Moana Pasifika No.10 Patrick Pellegrini
The Highlanders have won the race for Tonga's star No.10 Patrick Pellegrini, signing the playmaker on a two-year deal.
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Chiefs announce shock departure of All Black Samipeni Finau
An All Black since 2023, the bruising blindside flanker played 75 games for the Chiefs, 33 for Waikato and 12 for the national tea…
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Wallabies hopeful James Ramm joins New Zealand NPC side before Force move
Ramm will play for Northland before linking up with the Force, who announced on February 24 that the winger was returning to Austr…
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