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Semi Radradra eyes return for Fiji in the Nations Championship
Shizuoka Blue Revs wing Semi Radradra is keen to return to the Test match arena with Fiji set for a daunting summer schedule in the inaugural Nations Championship. The well-travelled former NRL star, 33, last represented his country in 2024 with one appearance during their Autumn Nations Series. Radradra’s last Test match was Fiji’s historic 24-19 triumph against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in which he was sent off. The former Bristol Bears flyer could make his long-await

Mark Pickering
Mar 262 min read


French club confirms talks with Yokohama’s Faf de Klerk
Top 14’s basement outfit Perpignan have confirmed that they have held talks with Yokohama Canon Eagles scrum-half Faf de Klerk. The Catalan club's president François Rivière and general manager Bruno Rolland revealed on the 100% USAP radio show that the Springboks stalwart is on their wanted list for the 2026/2027 season. Rivière said that the 34-year-old, who is currently in his homeland recovering from an ankle injury, is someone they have spoken to and remain in contact wi

Mark Pickering
Feb 42 min read


Springboks stalwart Faf de Klerk linked with France move
Yokohama Canon Eagles scrum-half Faf de Klerk is being targeted by Top 14 basement outfit Perpignan according to French media outlet Rugby Scope. The two-time World Cup winner, 34, is currently on the sidelines in South Africa with an ankle injury and has been de-registered by his club to free up an international spot for new signing, ex-All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman. Rugby Scope reports that the former Sale Sharks man recently took part in an online video call with the 2003

Mark Pickering
Jan 192 min read


Antoine Dupont reunites with Naoto Saito at Osaka's World Expo
France captain Antoine Dupont was reunited with his Toulouse teammate Naoto Saito at the World Expo in Osaka on Monday. The injured Paris...

Mark Pickering
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Wales fans urge clubs to swoop for Japanese free agent
Wales fans have urged their club sides to approach Japanese international Shuhei Takeuchi who is a free agent after leaving League One...

Mark Pickering
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Joseph Manu and Nathan Hughes join Racing 92
Ex-Toyota Verblitz wing Joseph Manu and former Black Rams Tokyo number eight Nathan Hughes have both joined France's Top 14 giants Racing...

Mark Pickering
Jul 9, 20252 min read


RugbyJP.com Gossip Column
Welcome to the latest edition of RugbyJP.com ’s Gossip Column where we share exclusive news, transfer details and more. Please credit...

Mark Pickering
Jun 13, 20253 min read


All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu, 42, rejoins Toulon
Double World Cup winner Ma'a Nonu has made a stunning return to France’s Top 14 giants Toulon. The All Blacks legend, who turns 43 in...

Mark Pickering
Feb 25, 20251 min read
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