Tag Archives: Top 14

One of Canada’s top front row prospects is heading to France. Matt Tierney, the starting tighthead prop for the national u20 side that recently finished second at the Junior World Trophy in Portugal, has signed a one year academy contract with Pau. “While I was in Portugal I got a …

Pro d2 club Bayonne have confirmed the departure of Head Coach Patricio Noriega. The former 25 time capped Puma and 24 time capped Wallaby will not continue on at the club following relegation from the Top 14 to the second division. Bayonne finished on equal competition points with the 2013 champions …

The most capped Pumas forward of all time, Mario Ledemsa has joined the Wallabies training staff led by Michael Cheika for the upcoming Rugby Championship. The former hooker of four Rugby World Cups is to coach Australia against Argentina and to also go to the World Cup. An official confirmation is expected …

Hidden behind the anticipation for the Rugby World Cup in September is the start of the new professional club season in Europe. With many teams already returning to preseason training, the majority of contracts have been wrapped up. Further signings are expected to be minimal until the end of the World …

The recent controversy of Rodrigo Capó Ortega pulling out of playing for his native Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup has seen French club Castres criticized by members of the press. Calls of the Top 14 harming the global game and for the club to be punished were made on …

French second division champions Pau have confirmed the arrival of Argentine Santiago Fernández on a two-year deal. The 32 time capped former Puma is to join the club from Bayonne who finished 13th this past season in the Top 14 and were consequently relegated. The 29 year old Fernández has …

Argentina’s first ever professional team continues to take shape with leading second-rower Tomás Lavanini having been the latest player to sign. The 22 year old joins the Argentine Super Rugby franchise from Racing 92 whom he started for in the Top 14 play-offs. Lavanini joins Matías Alemanno, Guido Petti and Juan …

The French Barbarians side for the second of two matches against Los Pumas has been named. Following Saturday’s 29-22 victory in Rosario the touring French are looking to secure a series victory this Friday at La Plata Rugby Club in the capital of Buenos Aires province. Retaining his place at …

The French press is reporting that Toulon utility back Juan Martín Hernández has is leaving the club to take up a contract with the UAR. The yet to be confirmed transfer has been circulating on French sources but is yet to be confirmed either by the UAR or the player himself. …

France’s 2013 champions Castres have confirmed the arrival of uncapped Argentine tighthead prop Lucas Martínez. The 26 year old joins the south-western French club as a medical joker to provide cover for the club during the Rugby World Cup. His contract will last from July 01 to November 01. Also …