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‘I’m loving it’: why so many English players feel the pull of French rugby

The former Quins prop Will Collier tells Robert Kitosn he is revelling in Castres fans’ passion and other benefits of life in southern France

The Guardian - UK

Farrell, Tuilagi Add English Beef To Start Of Top 14 Season

France's Top 14, with its seemingly bottomless resources, has always attracted the finest cuts of world rugby talent but the arrival of Owen Farrell, the epitome of English 'rosbif', at Racing 92 comes across as more substantial than most.

International Business Times

Henry Arundell exclusive: I don't regret choosing France over England return... it's the best learning curve

Former London Irish star is flourishing in the Top 14 under Stuart Lancaster, comparing the Racing 92 boss to NFL icon Bill Belichick

Evening Standard

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French connections: the forces driving English rugby’s Top 14 exodus

England internationals are flocking to France – and it’s a win-win situation for the players and the clubs

The Guardian - UK

Cheslin Kolbe: ‘People getting stabbed and killed … that was normality’

The double World Cup winner talks to Donald McRae about childhood, global glory and the gangland violence in Cape Town he is trying to tackle

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick says English rugby has ‘turned corner’ after naming George as captain

Steve Borthwick is increasingly resigned to Owen Farrell going to France but has named seven uncapped players for the Six Nations, including Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell will be available for 2024 Lions tour if he moves to Racing 92

Farrell is considering a lucrative move to the Top 14 having spent his entire club career at Saracens

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If Farrell hops across Channel RFU must realise the world has moved on

The inflexible rules on eligibility for England need to be relaxed with more empathy needed towards best players and loyal servants

The Guardian - UK

Saracens will fight to keep Farrell amid Racing 92 ‘speculation’, insists McCall

‘Having Owen Farrell in your team is what everybody would want,’ said Saracens’ director of rugby, who warned about the Top 14’s financial strength

The Guardian - UK

All the Welsh players playing in France next season as Alun Wyn Jones becomes World Cup joker

There's a number of Welsh players plying their trade in France right now

Wales Online

The Rhys Webb interview: The real reason I quit Wales, the 'terrible' deal I was offered and why I had to put my family first

Following his move to Biarritz Rhys Webb tells WalesOnline the true reasons behind his decision to quit international rugby

Wales Online

Iain Henderson contract decision a massive boost for Ulster rugby

The 31-year-old was linked with a move to the Top 14

Belfast Live

Wales international Davies gets jolting news from new club as reassurance offered

An announcement on Tuesday night stated the club had been relegated to the third tier because of financial management issues

Wales Online

Manu Tuilagi's 23st nephew blows people away and he's about to face Wales

All eyes were on the teenager as he helped Perpignan avoid relegation from the Top 14

Wales Online

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Wales Online

Sunday rugby news as Welsh region demand compensation for losing star and Cardiff chase Scotland international

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The National (Scotland)

Record against Scots has no relevance as Dan Biggar prepares for Glasgow

Dan Biggar was uncharacteristically stroppy when he spoke to the press during the lead-up to his last game against Scottish opposition.

AFP

La Rochelle stunned as Brive relegated from Top 14

Paris (AFP) - La Rochelle slumped to a 42-31 defeat against Montpellier in the Top 14 on Saturday, just a week before they meet Leinster in the Champions Cup final, while Brive were relegated.

Wales Online

Henry Thomas axed by club for choosing Wales as he reveals call that's turned life upside down

Henry Thomas has sacrificed the security of a lucrative contract in France to throw his lot in with Wales

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The Independent UK

Marcus Smith not yet ready to fly Harlequins nest for overseas adventure

Smith’s Quins contract expires in June 2024.

Wales Online

Wales playmaker set to leave the Dragons with French club leading the chase

Sam Davies is heading for the Rodney Parade exit door but he has many suitors

AFP

Ex-All Black Bridge's Montpellier 'on the up' before Top 14 final rerun

Paris (AFP) - Former New Zealand winger George Bridge said his Montpellier side are "on the up" before hosting Castres on Saturday in a rerun of last season's French Top 14 final.

Evening Standard

England must take ‘best No8s’ Zach Mercer and Sam Simmonds to World Cup, says Philippe Saint-Andre

Philippe Saint-Andre has tipped Zach Mercer and Sam Simmonds to go to the World Cup with England.

The Independent UK

Jack Willis’ England future in doubt as he signs three-year deal at Toulouse

Willis has made his short-term move to the Top 14 permanent.

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears sign versatile and 'dynamic' former England youth hooker for 2023/24

Bristol Bears have been tracking the 24-year-old's movements since he was forced to leave Wasps earlier this season

The Guardian - UK

Toulouse’s Jack Willis optimistic on his post-World Cup England chances

Jack Willis is hopeful he can continue to represent England after the World Cup as the openside flanker closes in on a new contract with Toulouse in the Top 14

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