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Top-tier French rugby union.
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Perpignan survive relegation for fifth straight year with emphatic 47-24 rout of Provence
USA Perpignan secured their Top 14 status for another season with a commanding 47-24 victory over Provence at Stade Maurice-David, extending their remarkable run of barrage play-off escapes to five consecutive years.
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Prem Player of the Year Tom Willis embraces Bordeaux return despite England exile
Saracens No.8 Tom Willis has been named Gallagher Premiership Player of the Year after topping the charts for carries, defenders beaten and off-loads, yet the 27-year-old will leave England's World Cup plans behind when he rejoins Bordeaux next season.
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France restructures third and fourth tiers of club rugby from 2027 in sweeping reforms
The Fédération Française de Rugby has approved a major overhaul of its domestic pyramid, expanding the Nationale to 16 teams and merging Nationale 2 with Fédérale 1 to create a 48-club fourth tier from the 2027/28 season.
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Former Fiji captain Nayacalevu among 10 players released as promoted Nissa rebuild for Pro D2
Nissa Rugby have confirmed 10 departures ahead of their return to the Pro D2, with ex-Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu headlining the exits after just 10 appearances during their Nationale title-winning campaign.
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Junior Kpoku signs permanently with Toulon, closing England's World Cup door
England U20 World Championship winner Junior Kpoku has committed his future to Toulon on a permanent deal, ending any realistic hope Steve Borthwick had of selecting the 20-year-old lock-flanker for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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France's most-capped active player Fickou confirms Racing 92 exit to join Toulon
Gaël Fickou has officially completed his transfer from Racing 92 to Toulon, a year before his contract was due to expire. The 98-cap France centre says a desire to rediscover his passion for the game — and reach his Test century ahead of the World Cup — drove the move.
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Anscombe leaves Bayonne after injury-hit season leaves Wales fly-half at career crossroads
Gareth Anscombe has confirmed he will leave Bayonne this summer after a single frustrating season in the Top 14 was derailed by a calf injury, a serious shin wound, and coaching upheaval at the club. The 35-year-old says he remains motivated to play on.
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Perenara returns to Barbarians jersey 13 years on as van der Merwe earns first call-up
TJ Perenara, 34, will pull on the Barbarians' black and white for the first time since a 43-19 win over Fiji at Twickenham in 2012, while Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe receives his maiden invitation to the famous invitational side.
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From Willis to Hogg: the 19 British and Irish players shaping the Top 14 play-offs
The Top 14 play-offs are set, and 19 British and Irish players are poised to influence who lifts the Bouclier de Brennus. From Jack Willis's barnstorming displays for Toulouse to Ali Price's cerebral control at Montpellier, the Home Nations contingent is central to the title race.
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Stuart Hogg starts for Montpellier against Lyon in first Top 14 appearance since January
Stuart Hogg returns to the starting XV for Montpellier in Saturday's final Top 14 round away to Lyon, his first start in five months after a thigh injury sustained in January. The 33-year-old's comeback coincides with Montpellier's push to secure second place and automatic semi-final qualification.
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Top 14 eyes Camp Nou's 105,000-capacity stadium for 2028 semi-finals
France's Ligue Nationale de Rugby is exploring the possibility of staging the 2028 Top 14 semi-finals at Barcelona's Camp Nou, which will reach a 105,000-seat capacity following renovations due for completion in September 2027.
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Bielle-Biarrey eyes sevens switch and LA28 Olympics amid UBB contract talks
France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey is exploring a move to the SVNS circuit with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in mind, according to RMC Sport. The 22-year-old is currently negotiating a contract extension with Union Bordeaux-Bègles, with any new deal expected to include provisions for sevens involvement.
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