Etzebeth’s return another boost for Springboks
Another piece of the Springboks puzzle presented itself with the successful return to competitive rugby of the influential and imposing giant Eben Etzebeth, who... Read more
South African success in France is born from a love of the environment
As appearing in IOL Sport An old Bishops boy, Eric Melville, arrived in France as a 19 year old and became the first South... Read more
Stade cancel Toulon friendly as players with COVID-19 are suffering with lung damage
Just a couple of weeks before the Pro14 season starts, Stade Francais have been forced to cancel a friendly with Toulon.
Stade snap up Veainu and Grobler
Leicester Tigers were unable to keep Telusa Veainu and he will continue his career at Stade Francais, along with Gerbrandt Grobler.
Laidlaw signs for Japan’s Shining Arcs
Shining Arcs will have Greig Laidlaw, Liam Gill and Anaru Rangi in their squad when the Top League season gets under way in 2021.
Rodda makes Lyon move after Reds exit
Lyon have confirmed the signing of towering lock Izack Rodda, who refused to take a pay cut to remain in his homeland.
Reinach joins Montpellier on three-year deal
Playmaker Cobus Reinach has been confirmed as a Montpellier player five months after revealing he will leave Northampton Saints.
Coronavirus: Top 14 campaign curtailed, no champions or relegation
The 2019-20 professional rugby season in France will not be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bouthier signs Montpellier contract extension
Anthony Bouthier has extended his stay with Montpellier a year after joining the Top 14 club.
Smith denies speculation over Highlanders return
Ben Smith says he will be no more than a spectator when the Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way next month.
Coronavirus: European rugby finals planned for October amid potential Champions Cup changes
European Professional Club Rugby will make "every effort" to finish this season while also planning for the future.
Racing 92 land Wallabies duo Beale and Jones
Kurtley Beale and Luke Jones are returning to Europe to join top 14 heavyweights Racing 92 next year.
Fall makes Montpellier exit
Benjamin Fall has left Montpellier after six years with the club and is unsure where he will be playing next season.
Clerc predicting ‘fantastic’ 2020-21 Top 14 season
Former France wing Vincent Clerc is expecting next season to be a thriller after the 2019-20 campaign was cut short.
Coronavirus: Top 14 to be abandoned, Champions Cup delayed until September
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Top 14 is to be abandoned for 2019-20 with continental rugby postponed for four months.
Coronavirus: French federation postpones all rugby union
French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte said the sport is suspended indefinitely as coronavirus spreads throughout the country.