Top 14 Rugby Clubs Secure Key Players with Long-Term Contracts

Several French Top 14 clubs have locked in core players on contracts that run through the end of the decade. The longest deal belongs to Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont, whose contract now extends to 2031, while other notable long‑term signings include Benjamin Bertrand, Joshua Brennan and Guillaume Cramont at Toulouse, and Yoan Orabé, Arnaud Erbinartegaray, Sireli Maqala and Tevita Tatafu at Bayonne. Contracts generally run until June 2029 or 2030, with clubs unable to terminate them early except under specific regulations.

Castres Olympique also announced a new extension for second‑row forward Guillaume Ducat, tying him to the club until 2029. The move is part of Castres' strategy to maintain squad stability and build on the existing core for upcoming seasons.