Players leaving and Joining the ProD2

The 2025/26 Pro D2 season will feature the following 16 teams: Agen, Aurillac, Béziers, Biarritz, Brive, Colomiers, Dax, Grenoble, Mont-de-Marsan, Montauban, Nevers, Nice, Provence Rugby, Rouen, Soyaux-Angoulême, and Valence Romans.

The Pro D2 offseason has been quieter than Top 14, but several clubs have confirmed significant changes. As teams aim for promotion or stability, experienced departures are balanced by strategic signings—though many clubs are still finalizing their rosters. Below is the confirmed information so far, presented with a two-sentence highlight and club-by-club breakdown:

Agen

Agen’s midfield gets a fresh injection with the signing of fly-half Billy Searle from Biarritz, giving them a creative spark. However, the departure of long-serving forwards and backline contributors calls for further reinforcements.
Departures: Hamadache, Barrington, Sauzaret, Sosene-Feagai (pilers), Martinez, Maksymiw, Farrance (locks), Vernet, Erbani, Takulua (scrum-halves), Volavola, Sloan, Charrier, Rokoduru, Railevu, Lamoulie, Joseph
Arrivals: Macharashvili (prop), Socino (hooker), Malbert, El Bibouji (hookers), De Giovanni, Madigan (locks), Maunder (scrum-half), Searle (fly-half), Pourteau (doubling)

Aurillac

Aurillac strengthen their scrum options with the arrival of international hooker Dominic Robertson-McCoy from Connacht. They’ve lost several front-row regulars, prompting a reshuffle of their tight forward stocks.
Departures: Daniel, Plantier, Mchedlidze, Dos Santos, Crétu, Shengelia, Djomboué, Dodson, Maituku, Moukete, Shvangiradze, Palmier, Aucagne, Powell, Neisen, Margarit
Arrivals: Robertson-McCoy, Welsch (prop), Bloemen (lock), Nonkontwana, Cilliers, Abzhandadze, Seunes (backline)

Biarritz Olympique

Following a drop to Nationale, Biarritz have lost several experienced props and leaders like Mohamed Haouas and Thomas Sauveterre, although they haven’t revealed any incoming signings yet.
Departures: Haouas, Millar, Petch, Tabidze, Tougne, Sauveterre, Soury, Aliouat, Jansen van Vuren, Francoz, Jalagonia, Matiu, O’Callaghan, Hilsenbeck, Searle, Martin, Artru, Jonas, Lonca
Arrivals: (None confirmed at present)

Brive

Brive have parted ways with stalwarts such as Aaron Grandidier and veteran Courtney Lawes, and are yet to announce replacements. Their squad is facing a clear void in leadership and experience.
Departures: Grandidier, Hireche, Blanc, Rixen, Bonneval, Brennan, Douglas, Reilhes, Walisoliso, Arnold
Arrivals: (None confirmed yet)

Colomiers Rugby

Colomiers have yet to confirm departures but are proactively adding depth to their backline with new signings of playmaker Théo Giral and back Alexandre Borie. This signals a clear focus on improving their attacking options.
Departures: (None reported)
Arrivals: Théo Giral, Alexandre Borie

Dax

Dax have retained several key figures from last season, with minimal confirmed outgoing. Their roster appears largely unchanged for now, though depth reinforcements might be pending.
Departures: (None confirmed)
Arrivals: (None confirmed)

Grenoble

Grenoble have fortified their forward pack with high-profile signings such as Richard Hardwick, Cody Thomas, and Giorgi Kveseladze. They’ve also lost Pierce Phillips and Brandon Nansen—gaps they seem to be filling quickly.
Departures: Pierce Phillips, Brandon Nansen, Kélian Boissier
Arrivals: Marc Palmier, Yan Lestrade, Hanru Sirgel, Giorgi Pertaia, Johannes Jonker, Peniami Narisia, Julien Hériteau, Bastien Soury, Richard Hardwick, Cody Thomas, Tommy Raynaud, Giorgi Kveseladze, Gerswin Mouton, Cameron Holt

Mont-de-Marsan (Stade Montois)

Mont-de-Marsan are reinforcing their forward pack with homegrown talent while releasing few names, maintaining a largely intact roster.
Departures: (None specifically noted)
Arrivals: Luka Begic, Mathys Bats, Thibault Berthaud, Gheorghe Gajion, Luka Goginava, Romain Durand, Théo Hannoyer, Wahel Ponpon, Raphaël Robic, Baptiste Canut, Nicolas Darquier, Iban Laclau, Willie du Plessis, Joris Dupont, Bautista Ezcurra, Pierre Sayerse, Tomasi Seru, Simão Bento, Alexandre de Nardi

Montauban

Montauban have seen limited transfer activity published, with no confirmed major arrivals or departures. They appear to be in hold mode for now.
Departures / Arrivals: (No confirmed movement yet)

Nevers

Nevers have released long-serving scrum-half Xavier Péméja and added few new names so far. Their squad remains under review ahead of finalizing the season roster.
Departures: Xavier Péméja
Arrivals: (None confirmed)

Nice (Stade Niçois)

Nice have welcomed international lock Jordan Taufua and prop Luvuyo Pupuma, bolstering their core with seasoned talent from abroad.
Departures: (Not reported)
Arrivals: Tom Ross, Facundo Gigena, Jordan Taufua

Provence Rugby (Aix-en-Provence)

The signing of George North brings star power and experience to Provence’s backline. Meanwhile, their squad saw several departures across the forward and backline, making room for their high-profile acquisition.
Departures: Lucas Martin, Jerry Jegerlehner, Simon Tarel, Jean-Charles Orioli, Dorian Laverhne, Enzo Selponi, Nicolas Mousties, Louis Marrou, Jérémie Martin, Clément Chartier, Carl Axtens, Johnny McPhillips
Arrivals: Boubila, Hanigan, Jalagonia, North, Plisson, Rodda, Sauveterre, Soulan, Tuima, Viallard

Rouen Normandie Rugby

Rouen have confirmed bringing Ruhann Greyling and others into their backline while allowing key departures like Pierre Louvet. Their squad is quietly reshaping with a few strategic changes.
Departures: Baptiste Le Jallé, Mamadou Sy, Emmanuel Cochereau, Mathieu Briand, Arthur Coville, Jean-Baptiste Claverie, Théo Platon
Arrivals: Jonathan Garcia, Maxime Jadot, Archil Bezhiashvili, Martin Garcia Veiga, Vakhtang Maisuradze, Laijaisa Bolenaivalu, Ratu Manoa Seru Vosawai, Otilo Kafotamaki, Jérémie Abiven, Luix Roussarie, Bautista Guemez, Ash Moeke, Kevin Tuifua, Conor Trainor, Thomas Lacelle

Soyaux-Angoulême

SOA have strengthened with several new forwards and backs like Sentubéry and Proult. They’ve also parted with a mix of retirees and released players, signaling a squad rebuild.
Departures: Lestremau, I. Ayarza, Lafitte, Tabualevu, Martins, Va’ai, Odishvili, Vartan, Greatbanks, Tskhadadze, Naqiri, Laforgue, Kumbirai
Arrivals: Sentubéry, Proult, Farissier, Tailhades, Sorin, May, Zamora

Valence Romans Drôme Rugby (VRDR)

VRDR have made solid signings in key positions, including the return of winger Owen Lane and acquisition of prop Vial. They’re filling vital roles across the pack and backline following several departures.
Departures: Quinnez, Brayer, Roume, Talakai, Iashagashvili, Sanchez, Maguranyanga, Lajous, Dyer, Dupas, Doucet, Te Tamaki, Perret-Tourlonias, Wierenga
Arrivals: Spanderashvili, O’Shea, Vial, Giorgadze, Dumas, Rodor, Rozière, Marrou, Lane

Dax & Colomiers

Little confirmed activity has emerged for these teams, suggesting both may still be finalizing signings for the season.
Departures / Arrivals: (None confirmed)