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Bath fly-half Finn Russell

Jeremy Guscott: The importance of Prem ‘marquee’ players is clear for all to see

Jeremy Guscott explains why the Prem’s marquee players justify their status, from Finn Russell’s influence at Bath to the value of talent outside the salary cap.

Ollie Sleightholme on the attack for Northampton Saints

Jeremy Guscott: High-scoring Prem games are great – as long as they’re competitive

Jeremy Guscott weighs up the debate around attack and defence in the Prem, arguing that high-scoring games are good for rugby.

Gloucester No.8/flanker Will Trenholm celebrates at the final whistle on Friday night

Nick Cain: Soaring elation as Gloucester-Bordeaux clash revives the Champions Cup

Nick Cain hails Gloucester’s thrilling draw with Bordeaux Begles as proof the European Cup can still soar, while calling for a return to the format that made it...

New Zealand celebrate victory against Australia last weekend at Eden Park.

Chris Hewett: The sound of silence that rocks All Blacks’ Eden Park fortress

New Zealand’s extraordinary unbeaten run in Auckland is a sporting record like few others, but why does the All Blacks’ fortress inspire such a subdued atmosphere?

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Christian Wade breaks past Henry Slade to score for Newcastle Red Bulls

Christian Wade: I knew I would be a one-cap wonder for England

Christian Wade reflects on the England World Cup snub that convinced him his international career was over, as he closes in on the Prem’s all-time try-scoring record.

Leicester Tigers lock Finn Carnduff celebrates after the final whistl

Leicester Tigers 28-7 Northampton Saints: Ollie Chessum leads the hunt as Geoff Parling’s men turn nasty

Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led Leicester’s second-half surge as Geoff Parling’s side overwhelmed the champions, with a heated half-time confrontation seemingly adding fuel to the Tigers’ fire.

Gabriel Ibitoye crashes through the defence to score for Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm

Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat Lam’s side ground out victory in a...

George Hendy scoring for Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints star George Hendy beefs up to boost his England chances

George Hendy believes his extra bulk can boost his England prospects, while offering advice to Northampton Saints team-mate James Pater as the teenager continues to impress.

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Ian Madigan believes URC teams are better prepared for European rugby than their Prem counterparts.

Ian Madigan: URC teams are better prepared than Prem sides for Europe

Ian Madigan explains why the United Rugby Championship’s mix of playing styles and conditions gives its sides an advantage over Prem teams in Europe.

Resilient Leinster roll over Munster

Leinster ......... 24 Munster ..........18 ■By JOHN WILSON LEINSTER launched a stunning fightback to take the spoils at the Aviva Stadium after trailing 13-0approcahing half-time. Munster dominated the...

Hat-trick for Roberts as Scarlets go down fighting

■By LUKE JARMYN Stormers ..........52pts Tries: Porthen 11, Pead 15, Mchunu 27, Senatla 33, Fourie 40, Reid 54, Ahmed 73, 80 Conversions: Mngomezulu 16, 28, 34, 40, 56,...

Tyro sensation Siyaya stars as Cardiff hit for six

By LUKE JARMYN Cardiff ...............21pts Tries: Adams 10, Botham 46, 58 Conversions: Evans 11, 46, 59 Sharks ...............36pts Tries: Hooker 2, Romao 26, 80; Jenkins 40+2, du Toit...

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Fin Smith’s calf injury makes him a doubt for England’s autumn opener against Australia

England fly-half Fin Smith a doubt to face Australia after pulling out of training squad

Fin Smith will remain with England to undergo treatment and Charlie Atkinson takes his place in the training squad.

Christian Wade breaks past Henry Slade to score for Newcastle Red Bulls

Christian Wade: I knew I would be a one-cap wonder for England

Christian Wade reflects on the England World Cup snub that convinced him his international career was over, as he closes in on the Prem’s all-time try-scoring record.

England full-back George Furbank

England stars issue 2027 Rugby World Cup warning to rivals

George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach another World Cup final as they target a strong autumn to build momentum for the 2027 tournament in Australia.

Bath fly-half Finn Russell

Jeremy Guscott: The importance of Prem ‘marquee’ players is clear for all to see

Jeremy Guscott explains why the Prem’s marquee players justify their status, from Finn Russell’s influence at Bath to the value of talent outside the salary cap.

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