The extension of Urios, Bayonne, Narbonne… rugby news for Wednesday October 9

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While Clermont and Christophe Urios agreed on a contract extension, the transfer market is agitated around the opening halves, notably with the signing of Matéo Garcia in Toulon… Here is major rugby news for Wednesday October 9 in 1 minute.

Christophe Urios: discussions continue

While Christophe Urios has, according to information from Actu Rugby, extended his contract at Clermont for a period of 3 years, which seems to be confirmed by various sources close to the club, the person concerned calmed things down this Wednesday.

During a press briefing at the end of the day’s collective training, the technician clarified that nothing has been done and that discussions between the ASM and him were continuing. So to be continued…

Clermont: Fischer in Bordeaux-Bègles’ sights?

On the ASM side, management has work to do with many players at the end of their contract (Belleau, Kremer, Yato, Lanen, Lee, Delguy, Jurand, etc.). Among them, 3rd line Alexandre Fischer is one of the prime targets, despite not having been spared from the problems.

According to information from Actu Rugby, Bordeaux-Bègles would not be indifferent to Fischer’s profile. He could find his friend Damian Penaud in Gironde.

Bayonne: Maqala until 2028

Highly visible since his arrival in Bayonne in 2021, Fijian international Sireli Maqala was tracked by several Top 14 teams keen to offer his services.

However, according to information published by The Teamit is on the banks of the Nive that the twirling three-quarter center will officiate in the coming years: he has signed a contract extension with Aviron Bayonnais for three seasons, until 2028.

Pro D2: extensions in Agen

Eager to build in the long term, SU Agen recorded the extensions of two of its players this week, according to information from Olympic Midday.

It is neither more nor less than 3^e line and captain Arnaud Duputs, at the club since 2021 now committed to the club until 2028, as well as three-quarter wing Iban Etcheverry, who extended his stay in Lot-et-Garonne until 2027.

National: Narbonne is recruiting

Engaged in National and a serious candidate for promotion to Pro D2, the Racing Club de Narbonne continues to strengthen its workforce for the current season. The current 6^e of the championship thus announced on its social networks the arrival of scrum half Erwan Nicolas.

With solid experience in Pro D2 where he wore the colors of Vannes, Rouen and SOyaux-Angoulême, the number 9 also participated in the recent In Extenso SuperSevens with Bayonne. He was without a club and will therefore relaunch in Aude.

Women’s rugby: the date of the World Cup draw

While the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will take place from August 22 to September 27 in England, we now also know the date of the draw for the group stage. This will take place on October 17 and can be seen from France on RugbyPass TV from 7:20 p.m.

Following this draw, the exact schedule of matches will be revealed on Tuesday October 22.

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