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The Big Name Signings In The PROD2 This Season

France's second division competition kicks off on Thursday with the two sides who were relegated from the Top 14, Bayonne and Agen, kicking the season off.   While the PROD2 is not France's...

25 of the worst rugby jerseys EVER

There have been some fantastic rugby jerseys over the years, however, not all jerseys are hits.   We take a look at some of the worst EVER.   EDINBURGH - 2007/08   PERPIGNAN - 2009/10   MELBOURNE...

Exeter sign two new forwards ahead of the 2021/22 season

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their pack ahead of the new season adding prop Sam Nixon and Lock Ryan McCauley.   Tighthead prop joins from French Top 14 side Bayonne while McCauley has joined...

Lalakai Foketi re-signs with NSW Waratahs

The NSW Waratahs have continued to shape their roster ahead of the 2022 season, locking in the services of Lalakai Foketi for a further season.     The talented Waratahs centre, currently...

A history of penalty shootouts in rugby

Saturday's Top 14 Access Match produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout.    While knock out games in football will often go to penalty shootouts, the...

TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Biarritz Olympique Vs Bayonne

Watch: Steffon Armitage slots the match winning kick for Biarritz in a penalty shootout

Not since the 2009 Champions Cup semi-final between Leicester Tigers and Cardiff has a top-flight European match or any top-flight match gone to a penalty shootout.   However, on Saturday that all...

The sorry stats behind Agen's 0-26 Top 14 season

Agen will be playing their rugby in France's second division next season after a truly horrendous 2020/21 season.   The PRO D2 bound side made waves ahead of the season, snapping up the signings...

HIGHLIGHTS: Bayonne v Stade Francais

Wallaby lock saves Pau from Top 14 relegation in dramatic fashion

Wallaby lock Matt Philip, who will return to Australia, scored twice in Pau's final Top 14 game of the season on Saturday to help his side to 41-25 win over Montpellier.   Capped nine times...