French Top 14

French boss slams ‘out of shape’ Siya

Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has criticised Bok captain Siya Kolisi for a lack of form and conditioning at the tail of this season.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: TNT television Sport Rugby pundit Stuart Hogg looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Newcastle Falcons and Exeter Chiefs at Kingston Park on November 26, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Scotland icon to make shock return

Former backline star Stuart Hogg is reportedly set to sign for Montpellier in July as a medical joker after a retirement U-turn.

Willemse slapped with hefty suspension

SA-born France lock Paul Willemse has received a lengthy ban for a dangerous hit in a Challenge Cup round of 16 clash between Montpellier and Ulster last week.

Cork , Ireland - 3 February 2024; Fineen Wycherley of Munster breaks away from Chay Fihaki of Crusaders during the international rugby friendly match between Munster and Crusaders at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Club World Cup gets the green light

European bosses are believed to have signed an agreement for the Club Rugby World Cup in June 2028, with domestic leagues reportedly agreeing to accommodate it.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Joe Marler and Kyle Sinckler of England celebrate victory following the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Duo to end England careers with French move

England forwards Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam will join Toulon on three-year deals next season, the French club’s president Bernard Lemaitre has revealed.

Tuilagi hits Test pause with French move

Centre Manu Tuilagi will leave Sale at the end of the season to join Bayonne on a two-year deal, the clubs announced on Tuesday, ruling him out for England duty.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 05: Nick Tompkins of Wales is tackled by Rieko Ioane (L) and Sevu Reece during the Autumn International match between Wales and New Zealand All Blacks at the Principality Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

All Blacks flyer on French club’s radar

Top 14 giants Montpellier is reportedly keen to secure the services of one of New Zealand rugby’s premier backline threats.

NANTERRE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 24: Rory Kockott of Stade Francais controls the ball during the Top 14 match between Racing 92 and Stade Francais at Paris La Defense Arena on February 24, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)

Watch: Saffa scrumhalf comes short at ruck

Veteran halfback Rory Kockott is manhandled by New Zealand lock Veikoso Poloniati during a clash between Stade Francais and Racing 92 in the French Top 14.

Photo: David Davies/PA/Backpagepix England's Courtney Lawes and Maro Itoje dejected following the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi final match at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis. Picture date: Saturday October 21, 2023.

England star to end career in France

Former England captain Courtney Lawes will leave Premiership leaders Northampton at the end of the season to join Brive due to a “transformational offer” from the French side.

Jan Serfontein. South Africa Springbok training and Captain's Run ahead of the Rugby Championship test match against the All Blacks tomorrow night. Friday 15 September 2017. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / ww.photosport.nz

Bok star snubs Bulls for French club

Jan Serfontein has reportedly decided to extend his contract with Montpellier, pouring cold water on a potential return home for the veteran Springbok centre.