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The three flyhalves Racing 92 are targeting to replace Finn Russell

Finn Russell is set to leave Racing 92 after next year's Rugby World Cup with the Scottish international's contract expiring.   Russell joined the Parisian club from the Glasgow Warriors in 2018...

5 uncapped players named in Wales' 35-player squad for the Autumn Nations Series

Wales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-player squad for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series.       Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric are back for international...

Springboks name 26-player training squad to prepare for year-end tour

The Springboks will begin their preparations for the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble.   The...

Grand slam winners return for France, eight uncapped players named in Autumn Nations Series Squad

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Cup.   France host Australia in their opening game on 5 November at the Stade de France before fronting...

England name 36-man squad for Autumn Nations Series

Eddie Jones has named the England squad who will continue their preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series matches.    The 36-player squad will meet on Monday for a five-day training...

Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup

All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year.     The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...

Wallabies Spring Tour squad announced

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 36-man squad for the upcoming End of Year Tour which will see the side take on five northern hemisphere nations, including the current top-two ranked sides in...

All Blacks winger George Bridge leaves the Crusaders

The Crusaders and Canterbury have confirmed the departure of All Blacks winger George Bridge.   Bridge, 27, has fell out of favour with the Crusaders and All Blacks this year and following the news...

WOMENS WORLD CUP: Saki Minami after Japan's opening game

Curtis Rona departs London Irish with immediate effect

  London Irish have confirmed that Curtis Rona will leave the club with immediate effect.   The former Wallabies back will pursue a playing opportunity in Japan, the club confirmed.   Rona...