FloRugby's Preseason Club Rugby Power Rankings For 2025/26 Season
FloRugby's Preseason Club Rugby Power Rankings For 2025/26 Season
FloRugby ranks all 51 clubs across URC, Top 14, Premiership, and Super Rugby Pacific in our definitive preseason power rankings for the 2025/26 season.
“Reaching for something in the distance, so close you can almost taste it.”
Yes, we have started our first Power Rankings of the 2025/26 season with a quote from the 2004 Natasha Bedingfield hit. You know what, we are not even one bit sorry, because here at FloRugby, we are over the moon to announce that we are now the official US broadcasters for the top four club rugby leagues plus the EPCR competitions!
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Now with that bit of naval gazing behind us, we felt it prim and proper to get our first power rankings of the season out before this weekend’s Top 14 round one kick-off.
Coming to you every week, our official Top-25 list will be released every Wednesday. Given our excitement at the imminent season, we decided to take a full dive into all 50 clubs that you will see on FloRugby this season!
So without further ado, here is our first FloRugby Power Ranking for the 2025/26 season.
1. Stade Toulousain – Top 14
Four Top 14 titles and two Investec Champions Cup crowns in the past five seasons see Antoine Dupont’s Stade Toulousain enter this season as our number one side. Losing their generational leader (Dupont) to a nasty injury, Les Rouge et Noir barely missed a beat. Slipping up at the semifinal stages of the Champions Cup to the eventual champions, Union Bordeaux-Bègles, was the only real blemish on their incredibly impressive season. Rebounding well to see off UBB in the Top 14 final, Ugo Mola’s side sent a stark reminder that they are still the number one force in club rugby.
2. Leinster Rugby - URC
Dumping a 10,000lb gorilla, or rather a Bull, off their back, Leinster Rugby’s trophyless drought came to an end with a long overdue URC title to end last season. Going some way to wiping away the bitter disappointment of their shock Champions Cup semifinal loss to the Northampton Saints, the URC title at the very least released the pressure valve a touch. Entering this season as the clear favourites to defend their URC crown and once again push deep in the Champions Cup, Leo Cullen’s side will know that continuing the us against the world narrative this season is imperative if they are to finally shut up their doubters.
3. Union Bordeaux-Bègles – Top 14
Sacré bleu! Yes, UBB fans, we can hear you from here! As the reigning Champions Cup winners, UBB certainly have a case to be the number one-ranked team heading into this season. Yet for us, both Toulouse and Leinster on paper have the stronger and deeper squads. Still, the margins are razor-thin and Yannick Bru’s side will no doubt be there or thereabouts come the business end of the season.
4. Crusaders – Super Rugby Pacific
Back in their rightful spot as the best team in Super Rugby, the Crusaders' bounce-back season almost felt inevitable. Now set to welcome back star flyhalf Richie Mo’unga, the young playmakers in the Crusaders squad will be striving to lay down another marker in 2026.
5. Bath Rugby – Prem Rugby
Completing a triple title-winning season in 2024/25, Bath Rugby are the heavy favourites to defend their Premiership title in 2026. More importantly, Johann van Graan’s side will know that to be considered a real player on the wider stage, success in the Champions Cup is non-negotiable. Dominating Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup was a good next step, and with Finn Russell pulling the strings, plus several top-quality signings, most notably Santiago Carreras, Bath have the quality to go toe-to-toe with just about anyone.
6. Stade Rochelais – Top 14
You should’ve killed me while you could! That is the sentiment that Ronan O’Gara’s two-time Investec Champions Cup side will be running through their mind all season. Now reloaded and back for more, Stade Rochelais look to be a frightening prospect. Adding star scrumhalf Nolann Le Garrec and world-class Georgian international fullback Davit Niniashvili immediately improves Les Maritimes in key positions where they got very old, very quickly last season. Add in a pair of highly touted and exciting youngsters in Semi Lagivala and Ugo Pacome and the Stade Rochelais backline could be an altogether different prospect this season. (Should rumours be believed, O’Gara might not be done with the additions as arguably the best inside centre in World Rugby in Italian international Tommaso Menoncello might be on the way to the French Atlantic).
7. Vodacom Bulls - URC
Another season, another Bulls final loss. Getting brutally outclassed in Dublin, the Bulls were overpowered by an international-laden Leinster outfit in the URC final. Immediately feeling the ramifications of another high-profile failure, head coach Jake White was shown the door. Taking his place in the hot seat, the highly touted Johan Ackermann was one of the biggest coaching signings this offseason. On the pitch, the addition of double World Cup-winning flyhalf Handre Pollard was a real coup and will instantly add a hard edge to the Bulls in the big moments. Joining Pollard in returning to Pretoria is fellow Springbok Jan Serfontein. Whilst the experienced duo will instantly add some much-needed big match nous. The return of electric winger Kurt-Lee Arendse will instantly make the Bulls' attack even more threatening. The key for the Bulls will be to ensure that they don’t have to hit the road again when the business end of the season rolls around.
8. Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific
Mirroring the team above, the Chiefs suffered yet another crushing final loss. This time it was to the Crusaders, and with head coach Clayton McMillan now departed, it is tough to see the Chiefs being better than they were a season ago. Alas, the sheer quality of their squad means they remain a top side in Super Rugby until proven otherwise.
9. Northampton Saints – PREM Rugby
Pulling off the upset of the season when they dumped Leinster out of the Champions Cup with a masterful semifinal performance, the Saints are back and should be even better this season. Adding Italian international Danilo Fischetti to their front row and giant South African lock JJ van der Mescht to their secondrow instantly makes the Saints back a more formidable beast. In the backline, highly touted French playmaker Anthony Belleau joins as the backup to Fin Smith in what could yet be a masterstroke as the Saints look to manage the game time of their star playmaker. When fully fit and firing, the Saints' attacking game is as good as any side on this list.
10. Munster Rugby - URC
Projecting a major bump in fortunes now that they actually have a head coach, the two-time European Champions will be out for blood this season. Saying goodbye to a handful of experienced campaigners, most notably Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray, is a significant hit. Yet, what many outside of the province underestimate is the sheer quality of young players coming through the system. Under the tutelage of new boss Clayton McMillan, expect Munster to play an up-tempo game without moving too far away from their dogged roots. In Tadhg Beirne, they have arguably the best player in the URC, whilst their halfback pairing of Craig Casey and Jack Crowley feels destined to take another big step forward this season.
11. Queensland Reds – Super Rugby Pacific
Stacked with in-form Wallabies, the Reds will want to close out the Les Kiss era with a bang in 2026. Across the board, the Queenslanders have enough firepower to compete with any side in Super Rugby. Crucially, they will need to focus on maintaining a consistent run in the regular season to avoid a trip to New Zealand early in the play-offs.
12. RC Toulon – Top 14
On paper, the three-time Champions Cup winners once again have a stacked squad that should compete in the knockout stages of both the Top 14 and Champions Cup. Had it not been for a late Thomas Ramos penalty, we could well have seen Toulon in a Champions Cup semifinal and then who knows. If RCT are to deliver on their potential, it will need to avoid the sustained slumps it endured last season. These multi-match stretches cost them dearly and need to be their focus this season. On the transfer front, Italian star Ignacio Brex and England number eight Zach Mercer were both clever pieces of business by the Côte d'Azur club.
13. Glasgow Warriors - URC
Relinquishing their URC crown with a thumping in Dublin at the hands of Leinster, the Warriors return this season a touch weaker overall. This drop is no small part down to the departure of star playmaker Tom Jordan who has cashed in with a big move to the Bristol Bears. In his place, Adam Hastings and new recruit Dan Lancaster will compete for the number ten shirt. Still, the Warriors have some world-class talent, in particular their British and Irish Lions Sione Tuipulotu, Huw Jones and Scott Cummings, plus another should-be Lion in Zander Fagerson. Franco Smith’s side will be a play-off side once again, but face a stiffer challenge in an ever increasingly competitive URC.
14. Hurricanes – Super Rugby Pacific
Jordie Barrett… Enough said? The return of the All Blacks superstar instantly takes the Hurricanes up a notch. On the whole, the Hurricanes proved that they can beat any team on their day. With Barrett back, expect those days to be more frequent.
15. Bayonne – Top 14
Building on their brilliant 2024/25 season, Bayonne have added a handful of strong recruits that should keep them in the hunt for the Top 14 play-offs once again this season. How they balance their return to the Champions Cup will go a long way to deciding how strong they can be at the end of the Top 14 season. In bringing in Wallabies backrow Rob Leota, Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies and Welsh international flyhalf Gareth Anscombe, Bayonne have added crucial top-quality depth.
16. Hollywoodbets Sharks – URC
On paper, the Sharks should be a top 10 side. Stacked with Springbok talent in every position, the Durban-based side has no excuses for their continued underperformance. Getting to a URC semifinal and not getting out of their pool in the Champions Cup was simply not good enough for this team. Now is the time for this Sharks side to take the leap and win a URC, or else one suspects changes are incoming.
17. DHL Stormers - URC
Reloading this off-season, the DHL Stormers should once again be contenders in the URC. For this to happen, it is imperative that their playmaking stars, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse, stay fit and in form. The transfer from the big offseason acquisition of Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu from the Sharks gives the Stormers a much-needed replacement for the retired Steven Kitshoff. Widely regarded as one of the most exciting front row prospects in South Africa, Mchunu will be chomping at the bit to take his career to the next level in the Cape. In addition to the loosehead, backrow Ruan Ackermann and veteran Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach add some much-needed depth to areas where the Stormers were a touch light last season.
18. Blues – Super Rugby Pacific
Shocking the Chiefs in the knockout stages was the highlight of the 2024 Super Rugby Champions season. Away from this, the Blues were a frustratingly inconsistent outfit. Predicting which Blues side would turn up each week was tougher than picking the Grand National winner. Heading into this season, the Auckland-based side once again has the firepower to be contenders.
19. ASM Clermont – Top 14
Headlining their offseason signings with an All Black flyhalf in Harry Plummer, Les Jaunards are backing consistency heading into this season. At times, Christophe Urios’s side felt on the verge of breaking out in a major way as contenders. Expecting to harness this potential, ASM are directly reflected by their young captain Baptiste Jauneau. The once-capped French international has at times been compared to Antoine Dupont and 21-years-old, and is at a key juncture where he needs to take a step forward. Should he do so alongside Plummer then we expect ASM to a threat for the Top 14 title.
20. Saracens – PREM Rugby
Back in a familiar pasture, the return of Owen Farrell to Saracens was the biggest offseason move heading into this season. Whilst he may be on the receiving end of Jackie Lorenzetti's curses, not even the Racing 92 owner can deny that his club was not the right place for Farrell. In returning their kingpin playmaker, the Saracens feel set to return to their clinical and physical roots, having dabbled in a more expansive approach last season. Similar to La Rochelle, Saracens will be out for revenge this season.
21. Sale Sharks – PREM Rugby
Three top-three finishes on the bounce, but no title to show for it. Alex Sanderson’s Sale Sharks are both an exceptional club and remain a notch behind the true contenders in both the Champions Cup and Premiership. Hallmarked by their no-nonsense, physical approach, the Manchester side had the second-best defence in the league behind only the Leicester Tigers last season. Yet, when it boiled down to the nitty-gritty of knockout rugby, it was their inability to counter the Tigers' attack that ultimately cost them another narrow semifinal loss. Watching some significant experience walk out the door in the form of Jonny Hill, Josh Beaumont, Jean-Luc du Preez, and Ross Harmon opens up opportunities for several of Sale’s young guns to take a step forward this season. In terms of imports, the signing of South African centre Marius Louw gives the Sharks a powerful ball-carrying option outside George Ford. Of their young players, prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is one of the best young prospects in world rugby.
22. Connacht Rugby - URC
Our surprise pick for a real push in both this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup and URC. We are leaning into the Stuart Lancaster effect with the former England, Leinster and Racing boss being firmly entrenched among the elite coaches in professional rugby. Blessed with a squad jam-packed with young talent and three British and Irish Lions, Connacht will surprise teams this season. Their biggest concern will, of course, be depth, but if Lancaster can have the impact, we believe he will expect a new wave of Irish Rugby talent to emerge out west. Of this new wave, newly capped Hugh Gavin has the potential to be the next great Irish centre at just the right time, with Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw nearing the twilight of their distinguished careers.
23. Edinburgh Rugby - URC
British and Irish Lions on each wing, a solid pack and a smattering of talented youngsters, Edinburgh are certainly going in the right direction. In last season’s URC quarterfinal, they gave the Bulls all they could handle in Pretoria and really should’ve closed out the contest. Where they may come unstuck is with their depth as they compete in both the Champions Cup and URC. Overall, they are certainly a knockout contender once again this season in the league and should target the last-16 in the Champions Cup.
24. Brumbies – Super Rugby Pacific
Dropping in our early rankings on the basis of who they have lost since last season, most notably flyhalf Noah Lolesio, Tom Hooper and Len Ikitau. Losing three starting Wallabies would hurt any of the Australian franchises, and whilst Tane Edmend has been signed as Lolesio’s replacement, it doesn’t do enough to allay our fears of a drop-back season. Working in the Brumbies' favour is, of course, head coach Stephen Larkham, who has already proven his ability to develop young players, but for 2026, this does not feel as though it will be enough.
25. Bristol Bears - PREM Rugby
Smashing their offseason recruitment, the big-spending Bears' signing of Tom Jordan and Louis Rees-Zammit were two of the flashier moves by any Premiership club. Still chasing that elusive first title under Pat Lam, now really is the time for the Bears to take the next step from the great entertainers to genuine contenders. Seemingly always in the running before an extended slow patch, the Bears will be hoping that Jordan can bring a hard edge to their game management with Rees-Zammit adding another layer of pace to an already electric backline.
26. Castres Olympique – Top 14
One of the surprise packages in last season’s Champions Cup, Castres’ quarterfinal appearance in conjunction with their Top 14 Barrage appearance meant the season was a success. Overall, they are a tough club to fully project, but overall, they still have a strong enough squad to compete for a similar return to what they had last season. On the signing front, Fijian Vuate Karawalevu has all of the makings of the next great Fijian winger in the Top 14.
27. Scarlets - URC
Amidst the utter confusion of where Welsh Rugby is heading, the Scarlets remain a beacon of light on the field. Adding one of the hottest prospects in the Welsh game, Joe Hawkins from the Exeter Chiefs, adds another ball player in a backline that is stacked with electric young attacking talent. Just where the playmaker will slot in remains to be seen, but from the outset, he appears set to compete with Sam Costelow for the starting flyhalf role with the potential to feature at inside centre when needed. Across the board, the Scarlets have exciting players; whether they have the power game in the pack to compete consistently is the biggest question mark for this squad.
28. Section Paloise – Top 14
In Rugby’s most glamorous league, Pau are not among the high rollers of Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Paris, Toulouse, and Toulon in the prestige stakes. What they are is a damn good rugby team who can mix it with the big boys on their day. Adding a pair of Los Pumas veterans in Julian Montoya and Facundo Isa should add a hard edge to their pack this season. Across the board, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques-based club has quality, if slightly unheralded, players, with young French international Emilien Gailleton as their marquee player. Still just 22-years-old, Gailleton has become one of the most exciting prospects in the game over the past 18 months.
29. Gloucester Rugby – PREM Rugby
Another club that has done some clever business this offseason, with Irish international fly-half Ross Byrne being their biggest addition. Taking major strides forward last season, the Cherry and Whites are capable of pushing towards a semifinal in the Premiership this season. With this being said, until they put together a full season together, it is hard to fully back them as true title contenders. Among their young talent, prop Afolabi Fasogbon has already made a name for himself as a powerhouse scrummager and dynamic ball carrier.
30. Benetton Rugby - URC
Striking a unique deal with the Queensland Reds that sees them loan four promising players in Richie Asiata, Josh Bryant, Louis Werchon and Josh Flook. The Italian side have padded out their squad nicely until the quartet return home for Super Rugby Pacific. On the whole, whilst talent has not been an issue for Benetton in recent seasons, getting the squad to perform consistently has. Losing captain Ignacio Brex to Toulon further dents Benetton’s chances this season. To their credit, whilst they missed the top eight in the URC they did qualify for the knockout stages in the Champions Cup for the first time last season. Standing tall as their signature win was their powerful display against Stade Rochelais. Again, further emphasising that when firing, they can compete with anyone.
31. Harlequins – PREM Rugby
Similar to the side one spot ahead of them, Harlequins are a side that can rip open a match at a moment’s notice. Rarely, however, do they compete for a full season; when they do, they inevitably win Prem titles! Certainly, among the most fun teams to watch as a neutral, the Londoners have added a few intriguing pieces this offseason that should add to their ability to compete physically. Starting in the secondrow with Irish international lock Kieran Treadwell and Los Pumas star Guido Petti, this duo immediately makes the Quins pack tougher. As does the signing of Harry Williams from Pau. Of their signings, the most intriguing is that of young Argentine hooker Boris Wenger, who earned his first test cap in July against the British and Irish Lions. Overall, the Quins remain an ultra-exciting squad; whether they have the substance to back it up remains their biggest question heading into the season.
32. Exeter Chiefs – PREM Rugby
Set to be our biggest improvers this offseason, the former European and Premiership champions tasted what it was like to be a bottom-of-the-table club and didn’t like it. Responding in kind with a raft of big-time signings in Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba, Wallabies Tom Hooper and Len Ikitau, Italian internationals Stephen Varney and Andrea Zambonin and Georgian international prop Bachuki Tchumbadze. The Chiefs instantly upgraded their squad in a major way. Reclaiming the full control of the club, Director of Rugby Rob Baxter will no doubt look to return the Chiefs to their clinical power game.
33. Montpellier – Top 14
Often in the news for the wrong reasons with their players (and administrators) caught up in off-pitch controversy, Montpellier are a tough side to assess. Watching a raft of key players depart and then replacing them mainly with veteran players who are a touch below the top line makes us think they will once again be a middle-of-the-road team. Of their signings, Scottish international Ali Price and Welsh lock Adam Beard are the headliners.
34. Ulster Rugby - URC
Perhaps somewhat of a projection, but now entering their second full season under head coach Richie Murphy and with star signings Angus Bell and Juarano Augustus in tow, the Irish province should be significantly better this season. On the departing front, scrumhalf John Cooney’s move is a blow, whilst Alan O’Connor, Kieran Treadwell, Matty Rea and Aidan Morgan would’ve all added useful depth. A top 8 spot in the URC should be their target, but a run in the EPCR Challenge Cup is equally realistic.
35. Leicester Tigers – PREM Rugby
Watching Michael Cheika, Handre Pollard, Ben Youngs, Dan Cole, James Cronin, Ben Volavola and Dan Kelly all depart this offseason puts a huge dent in the Tigers' ranks heading into this season. Adding the highly touted Wallabies assistant coach and former England lock, Geoff Parling, as their next head coach is an exciting but untested move. On the pitch the additions of Wallabies flyhalf James O’Connor will offset Pollard’s move somewhat whilst the addition of USA Eagles powerhouse Tonga Kofe and exciting young flyhalf Orlando Bailey are both interesting moves, it is hard to see the Tigers being quite as competitive this season as last.
36. Newcastle Red Bulls – PREM Rugby
Red Bull gives you wings! Or at least they give you a significantly increased budget! In the biggest piece of club rugby news this offseason, the global energy drinks leader’s move into rugby was met with intrigue. Going from the brink of disaster to a very bright future almost overnight, the Red Bulls (formerly Falcons) are at the start of an exciting journey. Immediately adding proven performers to their squad, Newcastle have gone from plucky underdogs to a side that should win at least 50% of their matches this season. Whilst that statement does not set the world alight, it would be a massive step forward.
37. Racing 92 – Top 14
Getting the cheque book out once again, the flashy Parisians are hoping to buy their way to a title in the same way they have done for the past decade. Landing Wallabies star tighthead Taniela ‘The Tongan Thor’ Tupou was a solid bit of business. Mixing in former rugby league star Joey Manu is an interesting subplot to track, but on the whole, it feels very much a case of same old, same old for Jacky Lorenzetti’s side, who saw another global star in Owen Farrell walk out the door a season after Siya Kolisi did the same. In response, Lorenzetti has hammered the former England captain in the press as he did with Kolisi. In short, Lorenzetti is the Jerry Jones of rugby, unwilling to see that for all of his side’s commercial success, the on-field product is miles behind the true contenders in the Top 14.
38. Stade Français Paris – Top 14
Finishing two spots below their crosstown rivals (Racing 92), Stade had a season to forget. Heading into this season, it is tough to see where they have got any better. Losing powerhouse lock JJ van der Mescht and Portuguese flyer Raffaele Costa Storti was disappointing. On the transfer front, former All Black and La Rochelle scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow was their biggest addition. Overall, Stade looks set for another tough season.
39. Western Force – Super Rugby Pacific
Coming out of the blocks hot last season, the Force looked set to be play-off contenders before their season petered off as quickly as it started. In reality, as our power rankings continually projected, their all-out attack with zero defence strategy was always a high-wire act that was unsustainable. Losing Nic White to retirement is a significant blow, as is that of Harry Potter to the Waratahs. On the positive side of things, Los Pumas' lock Franco Molina will be a great addition to their pack.
40. Fijian Drua – Super Rugby Pacific
Bitterly disappointing in 2025, the Fijian Drua took a major step backwards and still lost a few key players to European clubs. One player they did gain was powerhouse lock Temo Mayanavanau, who will add a much-needed leader to their pack. Given how tough they are to beat at home, the Drua will get some eye-raising wins in 2026, but they have to start winning on the road to be contenders.
41. Cardiff Rugby - URC
Parking the uncertainty in Welsh Rugby, Cardiff feels safe as the capital city side. Having made some really good progress last season, now is the time for Matt Sherratt’s side to take the next step and become a top-eight side. On the transfer front, losing Efan Daniel and Gabe Hamer-Webb was disappointing, but the addition of Taine Basham and Ioan Lloyd was significant. Overall, we can see them scraping for that eighth spot this season with an ultimate finish anywhere from eight to twelve.
42. Lions Rugby - URC
Losing three key backline playmakers in Marius Louw, Edwill van der Merwe, and Sanele Nohamba was a blow for the Johannesburg side. Offsetting these moves with the addition of Chris Smith, Eduan Keyte,r and Angelo Davids was a step back. Overall, the Lions remain a dangerous but inconsistent side who will once again be chasing the top eight but face an uphill battle to get there.
43. NSW Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific
Absolutely gutted this offseason, the Tahs lost their first choice front row (Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Taniela Tupou), star backrows (Langi Gleeson and Rob Leota), flyhalf (Tane Edmed) and several others. Even with an all-Wallaby back three and several exciting youngsters, it is tough to see the Tahs being better in 2026 than their 8th-place finish in 2025.
44. Lyon – Top 14
Last season’s losing EPRC Challenge Cup finalists pulled off a real coup this offseason with the signing of Fijian star Jiuta Wainiqolo. Arguably a top five winger in world rugby, the former Toulon man is an upgrade on the departing Semi Radradra. Former England international Sam Simmonds is a solid operator and will no doubt add some punch to their backrow. On the whole, however, Lyon’s departing players, in particular Davit Niniashvili, Tomas Lavanini and Martin Page-Relo, mean Lyon are a touch weaker across the board this season.
45. Ospreys - URC
Lining up a brilliant new stadium amidst the uncertainty about their future, the Ospreys sent out a signal that they won’t go down without a fight. At times, they flirted with the top eight in the URC and should do so again this season. Key for the Swansea side is the development of Dan Edwards, who took hold of the Welsh fly-half shirt in July. On the signing front, the hooker Efan Daniel gives them a brilliant 1-2 punch with Dewi Lake.
46. Perpignan – Top 14
Making a late push with Wallaby centre and former NFL prospect Jordan Petaia to add a sprinkling of star dust to their squad, Perpignan are an interesting outfit. Finishing 13th last season was hardly anything to write home about. In addition to Petaia, perhaps the best proven commodity the Pyrénées-Orientales added was Scotland international Jamie Ritchie. Across the board, USAP have a squad full of proven commodities and should be targeting a midtable finish.
47. Zebre Parma - URC
Trending upwards with five wins last season, Italy’s second team have firmly closed the gap on the middle of the URC. Adding a few interesting players this season, most notably David Odiase, Zebre should aim for at least 7 wins in the URC. Where their success came back to bite them was with the departures of Danilo Fischetti and Geronimo Prisciantelli. The pair were two of their top performers and will leave major holes in the squad.
48. Highlanders – Super Rugby Pacific
Far and away the worst team in Super Rugby in 2025, the Highlanders should’ve been much better with a number of now key All Blacks in their squad. On the transfer front, they haven’t really done much other than add Angus Ta’avo from the Blues, but there is more than enough time for that to change.
49. Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific
Cementing why he was the number one player on our FloRugby Top 100 players list, Ardie Savea had a Michael Jordan/Tom Brady level effect on Moana in 2025. Thus, his departure for next season will be a major blow, and as such, we can see a major drop off for Tana Umaga’s side.
50. Montauban – Top 14
Newly promoted to the Top 14 courtesy of Vannes' relegation, last season’s 6th place regular season finisher in the Pro D2 went on a magical run to the title in the knockout stages. Upsetting Colomiers, Brive and Grenoble in successive weekends. Now set for the big time, they are a wild card heading into the Top 14 this season. On paper ,they should be looking to avoid relegation and then grow from there.
51. Dragons - URC
One win last season was a brutal return for a club that is doing everything right off the pitch in how they are striving to grow. Going all in on the transfer market this offseason, the Dragons targeted seasoned players who should make them more consistent. Of their signings keep an eye out for Fine Inisi who should take the league by storm. On the whole, their goal should be to win at least five games to try and avoid last spot.
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