Nigel Davies lands permanent Scarlets role after conducting review
Nigel Davies has been appointed Scarlets' permanent director of rugby on a two-year deal after overseeing the club on an interim b…
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England Player of the Year Joe Heyes signs long-term Leicester deal
Heyes, 27, has enjoyed a stellar season for club and country, and was voted England Rugby Player of the Year at the recent Rugby A…
Kiwi forwards coach Aaron Dundon swaps Ireland for Wales
Scarlets have hired the vastly-experienced Aaron Dundon as the region's lead forwards coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Fissler Confidential: Ellis Genge to exit English rugby?
England and Lions loosehead Ellis Genge is being lined up for a lucrative move to the Top 14 or Japan Rugby League One following t…
Scarlets pluck another loose forward from Crusaders
Cullen Grace has called time on his Crusaders career after seven seasons at Rugby Park, making the move north to join Scarlets.
Three-Test Wallaby returns to Highlanders after Top 14 stint
The Highlanders have announced the signing of Jermaine Ainsley, who has already played 38 games for the club between 2022 and '24,…
Newcastle Red Bulls swoop for ex-Blitz Bok Werner Kok
Ulster winger Werner Kok has signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls, which could be a sign that the Gallagher PREM outfit…
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Former Bok hopeful Darrien Landsberg to join Exeter to kickstart Test career
Exeter Chiefs are poised to signal Black Knight Entertainment’s takeover at Sandy Park by announcing the arrival of Zimbabwe-bor…
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Western Force lure Chiefs prop Reuben O’Neill to Perth
The Western Force have added front-row depth in the form of Chiefs 51-cap Chiefs prop Reuben O'Neill.
Munster sign Australian playmaker to 'add balance to the squad'
Munster Rugby have confirmed the signing of Australian Will Harrison from Japanese side Kinetsu Liners on a one-year deal.
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Reds snag Tigers and Blues assistants to finalise Cotter's coaching ticket
The Queensland Reds have confirmed Vern Cotter's coaching ticket, with Peter Hewat and Craig McGrath joining the Kiwi at Ballymore…
Proud Warrior Dobie commits to long-term deal at Scotstoun
Scotland scrum-half/wing Jamie Dobie has signed a long-term contract extension with Glasgow Warriors.
Ex-Wallaby Top 14 winger set to return to rugby league
Former Wallaby winger Suliasi Vunivalu, who has been released by La Rochelle, is poised to switch back to rugby league and has bee…
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Harlequins turn to Super Rugby champions for latest appointment
Harlequins have recruited Brad Cooper as their new attack coach ahead of next season, just days after guiding the Hurricanes to th…
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'I'm very content': Crusaders captain David Havili announces departure
David Havili's time in red and black has come to an end after one of the most successful Super Rugby careers in the competition's …
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Huw Jones: Leaving Glasgow 'a difficult decision, but also an easy decision'
Huw Jones has admitted that leaving Glasgow was a wrench but says the history and stature of Toulon made it an ultimately straight…
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Stuart McCloskey commits to Ulster after standout season
The Ireland centre has penned a new one-year deal, extending his stay with the Irish province until 2028.
All Blacks call-up Fehi Fineanganofo casts major doubt on Newcastle Red Bulls move
Fehi Fineanganofo has cast major doubt over his impending move to the Newcastle Red Bulls following his recent selection for the A…
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Leo Cullen to leave Leinster with recruitment process underway
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced that he will leave the club at the end of his contract next season.
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Bristol Bears sign Ellie Kildunne in ‘huge statement of intent’
Red Roses fullback Ellie Kildunne has signed with Bristol Bears ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women’s Rugby season.
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Northampton Saints are set for a pre-Gallagher PREM Final boost with the news that they are on the verge of holding off a bid from…
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Ireland U20 Grand Slam winners on list of Munster departures
Munster have announced the departure of four senior backs and three academy players.
Reds re-sign young props after breakout Super Rugby campaigns
Bloomfield and Blake are coming off breakout Super Rugby Pacific campaigns, having logged career-highs for minutes in a single sea…
Reds sign 136-game Super Rugby veteran after seven Brumbies seasons
Eight-Test Wallabies lock Cadeyrn Neville is returning to Ballymore after finishing up with the ACT Brumbies.
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Rob Baxter keeps lips sealed amid swirling rumours of new deal
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says that reports that Wallabies back-row Tom Hooper has signed a one-year extension to his contract…
Springbok Grant Williams' new club confirmed as 19-cap All Black joins him
Japan Rugby League One champions Kobelco Kobe Steelers have moved quickly to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, c…
Irish-qualified 16-cap England star among two incoming Munster signings
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan is closing in on making two more signings ahead of next season with Australian playmaker Will …
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Scarlets keep hold of another Wales international
Scarlets have continued their retention drive ahead of next season by securing Wales tighthead Harri O’Connor on a new contract.…
Leo Cullen on Leinster player exodus: 'He's probably been in a bit of a hole'
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has addressed the much-talked-about exit of James Lowe from the province, as well a number of other…
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Highlanders continue re-signing spree with two ex-U20 stars and Pumas lock
The Highlanders' 2027 squad is coming together, with three new re-signings following the five that were announced last week.
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Force land aspiring Aussie playmaker as Reds sign another Wallaby lock
Welsh club Ospreys have continued to raid Australian talent, while an emerging playmaker will head west to escape a Super Rugby Pa…
Joe Launchbury remains in rugby post-retirement with eye-catching new role
A few weeks after his stellar playing career officially came to an end, ex-England lock Joe Launchbury has been unveiled as the he…
Veteran ex-England wing Semesa Rokoduguni extends career by another season
Rokoduguni, who scored three tries in 12 appearances in the last Elior Champ campaign, will turn 39 on the eve of the 2026/27 seas…
Six teenagers extend at O'Gara's La Rochelle, including English-qualified prop and 147kg Australian
La Rochelle have turned their attention to the future after their season came to an abrupt end on Sunday, securing six of their ac…
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Puma Eduardo Bello headlines Ulster's list of three new signings
Ulster have completed a triple recruitment boost ahead of the new season, with Argentina international Eduardo Bello headlining a …
Blues confirm signing of one-Test Wallaby winger Darby Lancaster
The Blues have confirmed the signing of one-time Wallaby Darby Lancaster for the 2027 season.
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