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.
Top 14 giants Montpellier is reportedly keen to secure the services of one of New Zealand rugby’s premier backline threats.
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.
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 has reportedly decided to extend his contract with Montpellier, pouring cold water on a potential return home for the veteran Springbok centre.
Top 14 club Bordeaux Begles have reportedly secured the services of a seasoned campaigner from the Sharks to boost their options in midfield.
Racing 92 have issued a veiled denial amidst intense speculation over England and Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell’s potential move to the French Top 14 club.
Handre Pollard kicked eight points as Leicester Tigers took advantage of Johann van Graan’s understrength Bath, while Dillyn Leyds scored in La Rochelle’s rout of Toulouse.
Henry Arundell has signed a two-year extension to his contract at French Top 14 club Racing 92, meaning the England winger cannot play at the Six Nations in 2024.
Leicester Tigers are hopeful that Jasper Wiese will commit his future to the Premiership club with the World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 set to snub a move to Stade Francais.
Two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Top 14 debut for Racing 92, head coach Stuart Lancaster said on Friday.