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Nonu headed to Toulon

All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu has signed a two-year deal with French Top 14 club Toulon.

All Blacks prepare for exodus

The New Zealand Rugby Union are expecting an exodus of top-level players following the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.

Racing Métro sign Carter

Dan Carter will become rugby's highest-paid player when he joins French Top 14 club Racing Métro after next year's World Cup.

Quins capture Horwill

Former Wallabies captain James Horwill will join English Premiership club Harlequins following the Rugby World Cup in 2015.

Force sign Japanese flyer

Japan wing Akihito Yamada has signed a one-year deal with Australian Super Rugby side, the Western Force. 

Slap on the wrist for Castro

Toulon prop Martin Castrogiovanni has received a suspended four-match ban and a €10,000 fine for his rant about Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill.

Baa-Baas, Pumas to clash

The Barbarians are set to face Argentina at Twickenham in November 2015 as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations.

Hansen extends All Blacks stay

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has signed a new contract until the end of the 2017 season, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed on Tuesday.

Blitzboks go back-to-back

South Africa will finish the year on top of the World Series standings after defeating New Zealand 26-17 in the Cup final at the PE Sevens.