A physical backrower and powerful ball carrier. Hughes has been a dominant player for the Black Rams since leaving England and is currently on loan with Urayasu.
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Nathan Hughes made his Top 14 debut for Racing, starting at Number 8 in their trip to Lyon.
He scored their only try of the afternoon, powering over from a pick-and-go at close range.
He also showed off his power game with his strong carries and looks set to be a real asset for the Parisian club this season.
He made 22 metres from 8 carries, 7 tackles and 1 dominant tackle.
Racing 92 have released their list of signings for the 2025/2026 season and it is star-studded. Among them is Number 8 Nathan Hughes. The list also features Wallabies Prop Taniela Tupou, former Roosters Centre Joseph Manu and Flying Fijians pair Lekima Tagitagivalu and Selestino Ravutaumada.
For Hughes it’s his first venture into the French competitions after previously playing in Japan, England and New Zealand.
This move will put him right in the frame for Flying Fijians selection.
Former Black Rhinos Number 8 Nathan Hughes is in the sights of Top 14 club Racing 92. The Parisian club is still reeling from a poor 2025 season which saw them finish 10th and at times during the season in real danger of relegation.
Racing already boast a host of Fijians including Josua Tuisova, Vinaya Habosi, Wame Naituvi and the incoming Selestino Ravutaumada.
Hughes made a successful return from injury, his first performance of the season off the bench in the 50th minute for Urayasu against Toshiba Brave Lupus. The D-Rocks were outclassed to the tune of 61-19 and face a tough road trip to face the in-form Blue Revs.
Current Season
| Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 14 | Racing 92 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Club Career
| Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 14 | 2025- | Racing 92 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| League One | 2025 | Urayasu D-Rocks | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| League One | 2022-2025 | Black Rams | 34 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115 |
| Premiership | 2019-2022 | Bristol Bears | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Premiership | 2022 | Bath | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Championship | 2022 | Hartpury College | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Champions Cup | 2021-2022 | Bristol Bears | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Challenge Cup | 2019 | Bristol Bears | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Prem Rugby Cup | 2019-2022 | Bristol Bears | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Premiership | 2013-2019 | Wasps | 99 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| Champions Cup | 2013-2019 | Wasps | 26 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Challenge Cup | 2013-2019 | Wasps | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NPC | 2012-2013 | Auckland | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
- If blank, stats are incomplete. Special thanks to All.Rugby and itsrugby.uk
Representative
| Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2019 | England | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
