The Top 14 once again reinforced its reputation as one of rugby's premier competitions during another busy transfer window.
Clubs across France aggressively recruited established internationals from the United Rugby Championship, Gallagher PREM, Super Rugby Pacific and Japan Rugby League One, while several of the league's biggest stars also changed clubs within the Top 14.
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Defending champion Stade Toulousain made perhaps the summer's headline signing by landing Italy star Tommaso Menoncello from Benetton Rugby, adding one of the world's best young centers to an already championship-caliber squad. Stade Rochelais responded to last season's disappointment by rebuilding around Springbok lock Salmaan Moerat, Vodacom Bulls Rugby center David Kriel and Ireland fly-half Ben Healy, while USA Perpignan assembled one of the league's most impressive recruiting classes with Paolo Garbisi, Luke McGrath, Bryadon Ennor and Sevu Reece.
The transfer window also highlighted the Top 14's growing pull across world rugby. France attracted proven internationals from Scotland, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Fiji, while continuing to raid the URC for many of its biggest names. Several clubs chose to make targeted additions around established cores, while others underwent significant roster overhauls in pursuit of playoff places or survival.
With the 2027 Rugby World Cup less than a year away, many of the world's best players will spend the coming season competing in France, making the 2026-27 Top 14 one of the deepest and most talent-rich domestic competitions in rugby.
Here's a club-by-club look at every major transfer heading into the new season.
Bayonne Transfers 2026-27
Bayonne strengthened its forward pack after another competitive Top 14 campaign, adding experienced locks Brian Alainu'uese and Killian Géraci alongside English fly-half Rob du Preez from Sale Sharks. The club also recruited several promising young French players as it looks to continue climbing the Top 14 table. The biggest losses come in the second row and back row, while veteran Gareth Anscombe departs after bringing valuable experience to the Basque club.
Joining Bayonne
- Lasha Macharashvili (Agen)
- Guillaume Cramont (Toulouse, loan)
- Brian Alainu'uese (Toulon)
- Killian Géraci (Lyon)
- Matthieu Uhila (Montpellier, loan)
- Raphaël Darquier (Mont-de-Marsan)
- Léo Coly (Montpellier)
- Rob du Preez (Sale Sharks)
- Madosh Tambwe (Bordeaux)
- Vilame Tutuvuli (Carcassonne)
Leaving Bayonne
- Pascal Cotet (Aix)
- Vincent Giudicelli (Aix)
- Alex Moon (Bordeaux)
- Álvaro García Andion (Biarritz, loan)
- Baptiste Chouzenoux (Retired)
- Manex Ariceta (Chambéry)
- Nika Lomidze (Massy)
- Raphaël Marchesin (Massy)
- Maxime Machenaud (Racing 92)
- Baptiste Germain (Clermont)
- Gareth Anscombe (Scarlets)
- Reece Hodge
- Victor Hannoun (Narbonne)
Bordeaux Transfers 2026-27
Fresh off consecutive Investec Champions Cup titles, Bordeaux resisted the temptation to overhaul its championship squad. Instead, the club made targeted additions led by England international Tom Willis, Stormers center Dan du Plessis and Bayonne lock Alex Moon. Joey Carbery's return to Leinster headlines the departures, but Bordeaux retains the core that has become one of Europe's premier clubs.
Joining Bordeaux
- Lasha Pkhakadze (Nevers)
- Zaccharie Affane (Brive)
- Alex Moon (Bayonne)
- Tom Willis (Saracens)
- Dan du Plessis (DHL Stormers)
- Hugo Avogadro (Grenoble)
- Thomas Delpeuch (Aurillac)
Leaving Bordeaux
- Ugo Boniface (Vannes)
- Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer (Pau)
- Lachlan Swinton (Perpignan)
- Bobby Bissu (Aix, loan)
- Joey Carbery (Leinster)
- Joseph Laharrague (Béziers, loan)
- Madosh Tambwe (Bayonne)
Castres Transfers 2026-27
Castres blended proven internationals with younger talent during a productive offseason. Scotland flanker Hamish Watson and Blues forward Dalton Papalii headline the arrivals, giving the pack considerably more experience. While several longtime contributors departed, Castres appears well positioned to remain one of the Top 14's toughest clubs to play against.
Joining Castres
- Alex Burin (Agen)
- Esteban Talalau (Albi, loan)
- Maël Turpin (Mont-de-Marsan)
- Chris Gabriel (Nevers)
- Alexey Konnov (Albi, loan)
- Hamish Watson (Leicester Tigers)
- Dalton Papalii (Blues)
- Kyllian Ringuet (Montauban)
- Théo Vidal (Albi)
- Taylor Gontineac (Béziers)
Leaving Castres
- Antoine Tichit (Retired)
- Aurélien Azar (Aix)
- Leone Nakarawa
- Romain Macurdy (Montauban)
- Tyler Ardron (Aix)
- Pierre Popelin (Vannes)
- Enzo Hervé (Montauban)
- Nathanaël Hulleu (Vannes)
Clermont Transfers 2026-27
Clermont assembled one of the league's most balanced recruiting classes. Australian lock Darcy Swain and Blues center AJ Lam headline a group designed to add physicality and experience throughout the squad. Clermont did lose veteran center George Moala and scrum-half Sébastien Bézy, but the club appears younger and deeper entering the new campaign.
Joining Clermont
- Peniami Nasali Narisia (Oyonnax)
- Darcy Swain (Western Force)
- Kévin Noah (Nevers)
- Baptiste Germain (Bayonne)
- Justin Bouraux (Oyonnax)
- AJ Lam (Blues)
- Mathys Belaubre (Nevers)
- Etene Nanai-Seturo (Chiefs)
Leaving Clermont
- Etienne Falgoux (Nice)
- Seilala Lam
- Tom Békessa (Orléans)
- Rob Simmons
- Lucas Dessaigne (Montauban)
- Sébastien Bézy (Montpellier)
- Tom Raffy (Périgueux)
- George Moala (La Rochelle)
- Pierre Fouyssac
- Irae Simone
- Lucas Tauzin (Grenoble)
- Alex Newsome (Oyonnax)
La Rochelle Transfers 2026-27
La Rochelle made one of the biggest statements of the offseason by aggressively strengthening a squad determined to return to the top of French rugby. Springbok lock Salmaan Moerat and Bulls center David Kriel headline an outstanding recruiting class that also includes Ben Healy, George Moala and Sione Ahio. Few clubs improved their roster more than La Rochelle this summer.
Joining La Rochelle
- Sione Ahio (Chiefs)
- Nathan Fraissenon (Brive)
- Salmaan Moerat (DHL Stormers)
- Thomas Adélaïde (Colomiers)
- Theo McFarland (Saracens)
- Sam Tufua (Mont-de-Marsan)
- Christophe Loustalot (Mont-de-Marsan)
- Ben Healy (Newcastle)
- George Moala (Clermont)
- David Kriel (Vodacom Bulls)
Leaving La Rochelle
- Joel Sclavi (Leicester Tigers)
- Reda Wardi (Montpellier)
- Gael Galván (Agen, loan)
- Kane Douglas
- Ultan Dillane
- Simon Huchet (Narbonne)
- Judicaël Cancoriet (Toulon)
- Ihaia West (Stade Français)
- Adrien Séguret (Lyon)
- Suliasi Vunivalu
Lyon Transfers 2026-27
Lyon focused on rebuilding its forward pack after an inconsistent season. Argentina international Thomas Gallo arrives from Benetton to headline the recruitment, while Japanese League One star Sanele Nohamba and former La Rochelle center Adrien Séguret add quality to the backline. Although Lyon lost several experienced veterans, the club appears younger and more athletic heading into the new campaign.
Joining Lyon
- Opeti Helu (Kubota Spears)
- Thomas Gallo (Benetton)
- Tim Hoyt (Worcester)
- Foussenyou Cissokho (Bourgoin, loan)
- Marvin Okuya (Aix, loan)
- Sanele Nohamba (Shizuoka Blue Revs)
- Adrien Séguret (La Rochelle)
Leaving Lyon
- Cedate Gomes Sa (Perpignan)
- Jermaine Ainsley (Highlanders)
- Killian Géraci (Bayonne)
- Arno Botha (Nevers)
- Vincent Rattez (Nice)
Montpellier Transfers 2026-27
Montpellier rebuilt around several proven internationals after another disappointing campaign. Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings headlines the arrivals alongside former Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden and France prop Reda Wardi. Those additions should immediately strengthen Montpellier's spine as the club looks to climb back into playoff contention.
Joining Montpellier
- Reda Wardi (La Rochelle)
- Luca Tabarot (Agen, loan)
- Ruben van Heerden (DHL Stormers)
- Maël Perrin (Aurillac, loan)
- Sébastien Bézy (Clermont)
- Adam Hastings (Glasgow Warriors)
- Dimitri Delibes (Toulouse)
Leaving Montpellier
- Enzo Forletta (Perpignan)
- Nika Abuladze (Exeter Chiefs)
- Matthieu Uhila (Bayonne, loan)
- Mahamadou Diaby (Perpignan)
- Marco Tauleigne (Valence Romans)
- Léo Coly (Bayonne)
- Thomas Vincent (Oyonnax)
- Thomas Darmon (Oyonnax)
Stade Français Paris Transfers 2026-27
Stade Français took a measured approach during the offseason, making targeted additions rather than dramatically reshaping the roster. Former La Rochelle fly-half Ihaia West brings valuable experience to Paris, while American international Rufus McLean adds pace out wide. The departures of Zack Henry and Joe Marchant create notable holes in the backline, but the club believes its younger additions can help fill the void.
Joining Stade Français Paris
- Thomas Bué (Montauban)
- Tomasi Maka (Tasman)
- Petero Mailulu (Béziers)
- Ihaia West (La Rochelle)
- Alivereti Duguivalu (Perpignan)
- Rufus McLean (Seattle)
- Israel Leota (Moana Pasifika)
Leaving Stade Français Paris
- Yanis Lux (Bourgoin, loan)
- Baptiste Pesenti (Pau)
- Zack Henry (Newcastle)
- Joe Marchant (Sale Sharks)
- Charles Laloi (Agen)
Pau Transfers 2026-27
Pau quietly assembled one of the more balanced transfer classes in the Top 14. Former Bordeaux forward Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer, Bristol Bears back-row Santiago Grondona and Zebre scrum-half Gonzalo Garcia headline a group that adds experience across the squad. The departures are relatively modest, leaving Pau well positioned to build on last season's progress.
Joining Pau
- Alexandre Etchebéhère (Colomiers, loan)
- Baptiste Pesenti (Stade Français)
- Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer (Bordeaux)
- Santiago Grondona (Bristol Bears)
- Rémi Cuyt (Aurillac)
- Gonzalo Garcia (Zebre Parma)
- Rodrigo Marta (Colomiers)
- Joachim Senga Kouo (Vannes)
Leaving Pau
- Luke Whitelock (Retired)
- Carwyn Tuipulotu
- Dan Robson (Gloucester Rugby)
- Olivier Klemenczak
- Thomas Carol
- Toshi Bulitin
- Aymeric Luc (Brive)
Perpignan Transfers 2026-27
Perpignan may have assembled the Top 14's most impressive recruiting class. Ireland scrum-half Luke McGrath, Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi, Crusaders center Bryadon Ennor and Saracens prop Marco Riccioni headline a remarkable group of arrivals designed to keep the Catalan club firmly in the Top 14. Although Jamie Ritchie and several experienced contributors depart, Perpignan appears significantly stronger entering the new season.
Joining Perpignan
- Cedate Gomes Sa (Lyon)
- Enzo Forletta (Montpellier)
- Marco Riccioni (Saracens)
- Brad Amituanai (Narbonne)
- Lachlan Swinton (Bordeaux)
- José Madeira (Grenoble)
- Jovan Sreckovic (Toulon)
- Luke McGrath (Leinster)
- Paolo Garbisi (Toulon)
- Maëlan Rabut (Oyonnax)
- Bryadon Ennor (Crusaders)
- Sevu Reece (Crusaders)
Leaving Perpignan
- Kieran Brookes (Munster)
- Nemo Roelofse (Hollywoodbets Sharks)
- Giorgi Beria (Vannes)
- Jakato Akata (Agen)
- Jamie Ritchie (Glasgow Warriors)
- Max Hicks (Newcastle Red Bulls)
- Gela Aprasidze (Soyaux-Angoulême)
- Tommaso Allan (Zebre Parma)
- Duncan Paia'aua (Biarritz)
- Alivereti Duguivalu (Stade Français)
- Tavite Veredamu (Nîmes)
- Jordan Petaia (Urayasu D-Rocks)
Racing 92 Transfers 2026-27
Racing 92 focused on adding youth while replacing several experienced veterans. Australian back-rower Seru Uru headlines the arrivals alongside veteran scrum-half Maxime Machenaud, who returns to the Paris club after a season with Bayonne. Racing also added promising young center Paul Costes from Toulouse as the club continues planning for the future.
Joining Racing 92
- Benjamin Boudou (Brive)
- Seru Uru (Reds)
- Nicolas Martins (Colomiers)
- Noa Zinzen (Aix, loan)
- Maxime Machenaud (Bayonne)
- Paul Costes (Toulouse)
Leaving Racing 92
- Feleti Kaitu'u (Oyonnax)
- Will Rowlands (Retired)
- Kléo Labarbe (Aurillac, loan)
- Gaël Fickou (Toulon)
- Paul Rocher (Chambéry)
Toulon Transfers 2026-27
Toulon made another statement by recruiting established international talent. Scotland center Huw Jones headlines the arrivals alongside veteran France center Gaël Fickou and former Leinster prop Rabah Slimani. The departures of Paolo Garbisi and Jovan Sreckovic create change in the backline, but Toulon again looks built to challenge for silverware.
Joining Toulon
- Rabah Slimani (Leinster)
- Luciano Azevedo (Tarucas)
- Judicaël Cancoriet (La Rochelle)
- Luka Keletaona (Brive)
- Gaël Fickou (Racing 92)
- Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors)
- Apete Narogo (Fiji Sevens)
Leaving Toulon
- Daniel Brennan (Montauban)
- Brian Alainu'uese (Bayonne)
- Giorgi Javakhia (Soyaux-Angoulême)
- Jovan Sreckovic (Perpignan)
- Paolo Garbisi (Perpignan)
- Johan Nsabia (Suresnes)
- Ma'a Nonu
- Barnabé Méchentel (Béziers, loan)
Toulouse Transfers 2026-27
The reigning Top 14 champions made the biggest signing of the summer without dramatically changing their championship roster. Italy star Tommaso Menoncello arrives from Benetton after establishing himself as one of the world's premier young centers, giving Toulouse yet another elite attacking weapon. With few major departures from the senior squad, Toulouse once again enters the season as the team to beat.
Joining Toulouse
- Malachi Hawkes (Aix, loan)
- Valentin Delpy (Colomiers, loan)
- Tommaso Menoncello (Benetton)
Leaving Toulouse
- Guillaume Cramont (Bayonne, loan)
- Naoto Saito (Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath)
- Lucien Richardis (Agen, loan)
- Paul Costes (Racing 92)
- Lucas Vignères (Colomiers, loan)
- Dimitri Delibes (Montpellier)
- Thomas Alary (Grenoble)
Vannes Transfers 2026-27
Back in the Top 14, Vannes was one of the busiest clubs in France as it rebuilt its squad for another season in the top flight. Former Gloucester lock Matías Alemanno, Castres fly-half Pierre Popelin and Bordeaux prop Ugo Boniface headline a class designed to bring experience to a club determined to avoid another relegation battle.
Joining Vannes
- Sione Mafileo (Montauban)
- Ugo Boniface (Bordeaux)
- Giorgi Beria (Perpignan)
- Mills Sanerivi (Moana Pasifika)
- Matías Alemanno (Gloucester Rugby)
- Thomas Ployet (Grenoble)
- Ioane Iashagashvili (Mont-de-Marsan)
- Simi Kuruvoli (Fijian Drua)
- Pierre Popelin (Castres)
- Ray Niu'u (Colomiers)
- Inia Tabuavou (Fijian Drua)
- Nathanaël Hulleu (Castres)
- Joe Jonas (Biarritz)
Leaving Vannes
- Paga Tafili (Retired)
- Mako Vunipola (Leicester Tigers)
- Charlesty Berguet (Narbonne)
- Alovisio Kolivai (Suresnes)
- Thomas Duchêne (Issoire)
- Cyril Blanchard (Retired)
- Tom Sarthou (Limoges)
- Fabrice Metz (Retired)
- Kitione Kamikamica
- Jules Le Bail (Retired)
- Richard Judd (Bay of Plenty)
- Thibault Debaes (Colomiers)
- Francis Saili (Nice)
- Iñaki Ayarza (Oyonnax)
- Gwenaël Duplenne (Retired)
- Joachim Senga Kouo (Pau)
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