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Bath prop Thomas du Toit on the attack

Jeremy Guscott: Now Bath need to be serial winners

Having played rugby at Bath since the age of seven, and been at The Rec as a one-club-man for the duration of my playing career, hearing that the...

Nick Cain: RFU ‘whitewash’ is already under way

As a broadcast pundit, Chris Ashton provides many sharp insights on back play, but often, like many former internationals now in the commentary box, he is too deferential...

Alfie Barbeary on the charge for Bath against Saracens last weekend 

Paul Rees: Rugby union has been rocked by a points explosion

Paul Rees looks at the challenges facing defence coaches as they try to counter the rise in try scoring...

Oscar Jegou

Peter Jackson: Eye-gouging Oscar Jegou sparks more anger

The strange case of Oscar Jegou has become stranger still, its verdict provoking another heavyweight ex-referee to weigh into the row with some telling blows.

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Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling’s TNT Sports outburst – overreaction or justified?

The Slater Cup, contested between Gloucester and Leicester Tigers, is one of the highlights of the Premiership season.

Northampton Saints celebrate their dramatic win against Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Phil Dowson concerned over Fin Smith injury after Northampton Saints beat Saracens

Phil Dowson hailed his Northampton Saints side for navigating through the early loss of fly-half Fin Smith on route to securing a dramatic victory over Saracens at Tottenham...

Tommy Freeman leading the attack for Northampton Saints in their victory over Bath last weekend

Prem clubs agree on a minimum level of players’ wages

Prem clubs have agreed to introduce a minimum amount each team must spend on players’ wages from next season in a bid to improve the competitive balance of...

Cadan Murley on the attack for Harlequins

Jason Gilmore: I’ll bring the good times back to Harlequins

Jason Gilmore has vowed to bring back success to Harlequins sooner rather than later after being appointed head coach for next season as part of a major shake-up...

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Jordan Hendrikse on the attack for Durban Sharks

Durban Sharks 21-15 Cardiff: Mason Grady’s in place to grab a point for the Welsh side

Cardiff came away with what could prove to be a crucial point in the URC play-off race after defeat to Durban Sharks, but it came at a cost...

Ruthless Lions prove too strong for Dragons

■By LUKE JARMYN Lions.................. 42pts Tries: Mahashe 5, Kriel 26, Smith 50, Steyn 55, 63; Cronje 67 Conversions: Smith 27, 51, 64 Penalties: Smith 18, 39 Dragons .............26pts...

Leinster take their time to put Scarlets in their place

■By ROB DOUGLAS Leinster ............36pts Tries: Ringrose 29, Kenny 34, 75; T O’Brien 43, 46; Deegan 67 Conversions: Byrne 30, 68, 76 Scarlets ...........19pts Tries: Roberts 17, Rogers...

Morgan finds his feet

■By SIMON THOMAS JAC Morgan had a mixed afternoon on his first start in more than four months as the Ospreys suffered a defeat which leaves them with...

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2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Six summary: Tarucas dominate Cobras as Pampas snatch late win over Selknam

In round five of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas, Tarucas flexed their attacking muscles in their 52-22 victory over visiting Cobras in Tucumán.

Henry Pollock celebrates scoring England’s second try with Alex Mitchell and Luke Cowan-Dickie

Why rugby needs more superstars like Henry Pollock

When asked to think of a sporting superstar, the obvious names that appear first are the likes of Lionel Messi, Lewis Hamilton or LeBron James.

Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling’s TNT Sports outburst – overreaction or justified?

The Slater Cup, contested between Gloucester and Leicester Tigers, is one of the highlights of the Premiership season.

Bill Sweeney RFU

RFU: Cash will keep on coming in despite England slump

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney insists England’s current dismal form has not hit the union in the pocket and he is not expecting it to.

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