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

The move signals Edinburgh’s push to build a core led by players who know the club.

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

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

Nick Schonert Opens Door to Germany Selection for 2026 Rugby Europe Championship

Lions Seal 2026 Return of Springbok Prop Boan Venter From Edinburgh