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James O'Connor Returns to Western Force on One‑Year Deal

He will combine playing with coaching and mentoring duties to press his case for a place in Australia's 2027 World Cup squad.

Courtney Lawes Joins Sale Sharks on One-Year Deal, Ends England Retirement

Liam Williams Retires From Professional Rugby Citing Knee Injury

Newcastle Red Bulls Add Coventry Forward Allan Ferrie as 19th Signing

Hanro Liebenberg to Leave Leicester at Season’s End for Bulls Return

Alan Dickens Confirms Exit From Newcastle Red Bulls at Season’s End

Connacht Sign Bath Loosehead Francois van Wyk for Next Season

Jamie George Sets 2027 Retirement After Signing Final One-Year Saracens Deal

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

Nienaber Says Frawley Exit Not Official as Reports Link Him to Connacht

Gloucester Land Wales Captain Jac Morgan and Hooker Dewi Lake for 2026/27

Rieko Ioane Named on Bench for Leinster’s Champions Cup Opener vs Harlequins

Lions Hooker Jaco Visagie Retires Immediately After Neck Injury

Argentina Name 32-Man Squad for Five-Week Rugby Championship Tour

Louis Rees-Zammit Ends NFL Run to Rejoin Rugby