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James Lowe to Leave Leinster for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath

Reports say the two-year move follows a breakdown in contract talks over a reduced one-year offer and a smaller IRFU PONI top-up, ending his realistic route back into Ireland’s 2027 plans.

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Ross Byrne Nears Early Exit From Gloucester

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Callum Hunter-Hill Signs One-Year Extension to Stay at Edinburgh Through 2027-28

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3mo ago

Ireland See Off Wales 27–17 To Keep Six Nations Hopes Alive, Set Up Triple Crown Bid

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5mo ago

Aphiwe Dyantyi Signs Short-Term Deal With France’s Narbonne

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5mo ago

Munster Sign Springbok Hooker Marnus van der Merwe on Two-Year Deal From 2026/27

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5mo ago

Northampton Saints Extend Anthony Belleau's Contract Beyond This Season

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6mo ago

Cam Roigard Commits to New Zealand Rugby Through 2029

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6mo ago

Mark McCall to Step Down at Season’s End as Saracens Name Brendan Venter Next Director of Rugby

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6mo ago

Sale's Hyron Andrews Handed Four-Week Ban After Champions Cup Tackle

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6mo ago

Stormers Tie Down Evan Roos on New Deal Through 2028

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World Cup Winner Jean Kleyn to Leave Munster for Gloucester in 2026/27

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6mo ago

Louis Rees‑Zammit Signs Long‑Term Deal to Stay at Bristol Bears

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7mo ago

Hoskins Sotutu to Join Newcastle Red Bulls on Three-Year Deal After 2026 Season

Career Progression

James Lowe to Leave Leinster for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath

Ross Byrne Nears Early Exit From Gloucester

Callum Hunter-Hill Signs One-Year Extension to Stay at Edinburgh Through 2027-28

Valladolid Draw Sets Tough SVNS Pools as World Championship Resumes

Bulls Mainstay David Kriel to Join La Rochelle in July

Bath Sign Springbok Dan du Preez on Two-Year Deal for 2026/27

Marco van Staden Set for 100th Bulls Appearance in Stormers Derby

Crusaders Forwards Trade Punches at Training as Coach Downplays Clash

Gloucester Sign Centre Phil Cokanasiga for 2026/27 Season

Ireland See Off Wales 27–17 To Keep Six Nations Hopes Alive, Set Up Triple Crown Bid

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Career Progression

Aphiwe Dyantyi Signs Short-Term Deal With France’s Narbonne

Munster Sign Springbok Hooker Marnus van der Merwe on Two-Year Deal From 2026/27

Northampton Saints Extend Anthony Belleau's Contract Beyond This Season

Cam Roigard Commits to New Zealand Rugby Through 2029

Mark McCall to Step Down at Season’s End as Saracens Name Brendan Venter Next Director of Rugby

Sale's Hyron Andrews Handed Four-Week Ban After Champions Cup Tackle

Stormers Tie Down Evan Roos on New Deal Through 2028

World Cup Winner Jean Kleyn to Leave Munster for Gloucester in 2026/27

Louis Rees‑Zammit Signs Long‑Term Deal to Stay at Bristol Bears

Hoskins Sotutu to Join Newcastle Red Bulls on Three-Year Deal After 2026 Season

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