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Top-tier French rugby union.
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O'Gara in talks to extend La Rochelle contract until 2031 and end Leinster speculation
Ronan O'Gara is in negotiations to extend his La Rochelle deal until 2031, according to French outlet Sud Ouest. A new contract would effectively end speculation linking the 49-year-old with the vacant Leinster head coach role.
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Obano ends England career prospects with surprise move to Pau in Top 14
Bath loosehead Beno Obano has agreed to join Top 14 side Pau when his contract expires next July, ending his England eligibility. The 31-year-old, who returned to Steve Borthwick's squad this summer, had been courted by Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Bègles before opting for Pau.
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Bordeaux Bègles target Springbok loosehead Mchunu as front-row rebuild gathers pace
Stormers loosehead Ntuthuko Mchunu, 27, has emerged as a transfer target for Top 14 side Bordeaux Bègles, who are assembling a shortlist of front-row signings for next summer. Bath prop Beno Obano is also on their radar.
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French rugby's €126.5m windfall: Toulouse lead the way as LNR redistributes record funds
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby has distributed €126.5m across the 30 clubs in the Top 14 and Pro D2, with Toulouse collecting the largest single share on the back of their title win and national team contributions.
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Toulouse flanker Francois Cros set to end 18-year association with move to Lyon
France international Francois Cros is reportedly heading to Lyon on a three-year deal after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, ending a career-long stint at Toulouse where he started all eight of the club's finals since 2019.
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Poirot confirms knee injury and reveals this will be his final professional season
Bordeaux-Bèglès and France loosehead Jefferson Poirot will miss six to eight weeks after spraining his knee, putting his Champions Cup opener in doubt. The 33-year-old also confirmed this will be his last season in professional rugby.
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Bielle-Biarrey closes in on two-year Bordeaux extension with 2027 World Cup in his sights
Louis Bielle-Biarrey is nearing a contract extension that will keep him at Bordeaux-Bègles until 2029, with the 23-year-old France winger citing the 2027 Rugby World Cup as his ultimate ambition.
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Provence Rugby lead Pro D2 spending with €20m budget as division totals €176.5m
French second division rugby kicks off this Thursday with Provence Rugby holding the largest budget at €20m, according to figures published by Midi Olympique. The 16-club division's combined spend stands at €176.5m, down roughly €5m from last season following RC Vannes' promotion to the Top 14.
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Chile's Lucas Berti signs two-year deal with Grenoble after Montpellier exit
Scrum-half Lucas Berti, a key figure in Chile's 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification campaign, has joined ProD2 side FC Grenoble on a two-season contract after leaving Montpellier without making a Top 14 appearance.
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Tupou scores two tries as Wallabies demolish Japan 56-17 in Townsville
Taniela Tupou crossed for a first-half double as Australia ran in eight tries against Japan in Townsville, with the tighthead scoring in consecutive Tests for the first time since 2021. Commentator and ex-Wallaby Morgan Turinui had flagged Tupou's imposing presence even during the pre-match warm-up.
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Sale Sharks revive Papier pursuit as Jantjies eyes Stormers escape from Bayonne
Sale Sharks have renewed their bid to sign Bulls scrum-half Embrose Papier in the final year of his contract, while Herschel Jantjies could be offered a route back to South Africa as Bayonne's director of rugby signals he is open to letting the Springbok leave.
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Tupou's historic double powers Wallabies to 56-17 rout of Japan in Townsville
Taniela Tupou scored twice as Australia demolished Japan 56-17 in Townsville, triggering a historic moment: for only the second time ever, all three Wallabies starting front-rowers crossed the try line in the same Test.
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Castres lose marquee signing Papali'i to ruptured Achilles on second day of pre-season
All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali'i has undergone surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered during Castres pre-season training, ruling him out for a minimum of six months and costing the Top 14 club their headline summer signing for the first half of the season.
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Dupont understudy Paul Graou set for France debut against Japan in Tokyo
Toulouse scrum-half Paul Graou will come off the bench for France against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday, becoming the only debutant in Fabien Galthié's squad for round three of the Nations Championship.
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Kuruvoli handed four-game ban for kicking Genge in Fiji's 73-8 rout by England
Fijian halfback Simione Kuruvoli has been suspended for four games after a disciplinary committee found him guilty of physical abuse for kicking Ellis Genge during Fiji's 73-8 defeat to England, with his eight-game entry-point ban halved after he accepted guilt and showed remorse.
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Olympic gold medallist Grandidier-Nkanang scores twice on emotional France debut in Brisbane
Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang fought back tears after scoring two tries on his France debut against Australia at Suncorp Stadium, helping Les Bleus secure their first win in Brisbane since the early 1970s in the inaugural Nations Championship.
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Lions seal JP du Preez return as Stormers chase De Allende and Petaia heads to Japan
The Lions have agreed a deal to re-sign towering lock JP du Preez from Japan's Red Hurricanes, while the Stormers are in talks to bring Springbok centre Damian de Allende back to Cape Town. Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia is also set for a move to Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan.
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La Rochelle target Chiefs tighthead Sione Ahio to fill void left by retired Uini Atonio
French club La Rochelle are reportedly closing in on a two-year deal for Chiefs tighthead Sione Ahio, 25, as they seek a successor to Uini Atonio, who retired following a heart attack in January.
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Jalibert named at fullback despite calf doubt as France reshuffle for Australia test
France head coach Fabien Galthié has made seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Australia in Brisbane, with Matthieu Jalibert selected at an unfamiliar fullback role despite a calf injury that leaves his participation uncertain.
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Tupou brings French scrum secrets back to Brisbane to face his Racing 92 teammates
Taniela Tupou says a season with Racing 92 in Paris transformed his game and his mindset, teaching him the 'freestyle' tricks of the French scrum ahead of Saturday's Test against France at Suncorp Stadium.
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