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Rugby Rumours: Welsh lock in demand, Springbok influence, Lewington on the up and Zebo's French quest.

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Scrum-half Rhys Webb has decided to switch to French side Toulon ahead of the next summer placing doubt on his future with Wales.

Rugby Rumours: Finn's French fling, Brad's exit, Goneva gone, the Bristol budget

Racing 92 have confirmed that South Africa international Patrick Lambie has signed a four-year deal with the Top 14 club.

SA Saint, Webb in Top14, Shields up and Fotuali'i's full-house

Fiji pair Vuidravuwalu Waisea and Josaia Raisuqe have been arrested on Sunday early morning following an incident in a nightclub in Paris.

New Zealand international Malakai Fekitoa has confirmed his decision to move to France to join the Top 14 club Toulon.

Rugby Rumours: Russell's French tussle, Kriel in demand, May's move and Eagle to Saint

Toulon's outgoing head coach Richard Cockerill is not mourning over Leigh Halfpenny's departure to New Zealand to join the British and Irish Lions as the Top 14 club lost the 2016-17 finals to Clermont by 22-16 at Stade de France on Sunday.

Northampton Saints have confirmed the departure of France international Louis Picamoles from the Aviva Premiership club.

Fofana moves coastal, Japan awaits Parling, Province switch and Brothers are back

Rugby Rumours: Robbie looks North, Picamoles returns, More Montpellier procurement and NCA front rowers

French club Toulon have confirmed the exit of head coach Mike Ford with Richard Cockerill taking in charge of the team.

Rugby Rumours: Dual Vakatawa, Bath entice Halfpenny, Racing for Ryan and No.8s at Glaws

Top 14 club Montpellier have confirmed the addition of Ian Vass and Richie Gray in their coaching panel for the next season of Top 14.

Ireland international Dave Foley is set to make his debut in Top 14 next season after signing a deal with French club Pau.

French club Montpellier wants France's Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) to compensate the losses occurred following the postponement of their Top 14 game against Racing 92 scheduled on Saturday.

World Rugby on Thursday revealed the global calendar for the period post 2019 World Cup, which has seen increased fixtures between tier one and tier two teams.

Rugby Rumours: O'Conner's exit, Goosen's return, Plisson pushed and Gray brothers