Club Rugby
URC 2026-27 preview – Cardiff Rugby: Title odds, key players and additions
Cardiff Rugby head into the 2026-27 URC season after finishing sixth last term, with Corniel van Zyl’s side strengthened by a host of new arrivals as...
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Club Rugby
/ 21 hours agoEngland star Henry Pollock commits future to Northampton Saints with ‘multi-year’ deal
The Prem champions Northampton Saints have moved to tie down a huge asset in Henry Pollock.
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoMaro Itoje: I’m open to England playing Six Nations in USA
Maro Itoje says he would welcome the chance to lead England in a Six Nations match in the United States, despite...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoBath chief Johann van Graan backs his new boys to deliver in the Prem this season
Johann van Graan believes Bath’s new recruits can add the quality and energy needed to launch another title challenge after last...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoHenry Pollock: Eddie Hearn won’t distract me from playing rugby for Northampton Saints
Henry Pollock’s profile is soaring away from the pitch, but the Northampton Saints back row insists his growing list of outside...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoGloucester’s Arthur Clark targets flying Prem start to boost England World Cup hopes
Arthur Clark knows a strong Gloucester campaign is the best way to reignite his England prospects.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoArchie McParland reveals injury agony after Northampton Saints Prem title win
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland on the thigh injury that ruled him out of England’s summer tour and left him watching...
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/ 3 days agoEngland held by Canada in ‘real arm wrestle’ as winning run comes to a halt
John Mitchell praised Canada’s challenge after England’s four-year winning run was halted by a hard-fought 26-26 draw in Exeter.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoRotherham Titans chief Harvey Biljon has ambitions to coach at the top level
Harvey Biljon believes his remarkable run of success across three leagues has earned him the chance to coach at the highest...
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/ 3 days agoFurbank to miss opener
GEORGE Furbank suffered a nightmare start to his new life at Harlequins after he was forced off a minute into his...
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/ 3 days agoRevenge for Japan in Nations Cup win
By SAM JACKSON EDDIE Jones‘ Japan beat Fiji 20-15 to claim the Pacific Nations Cup for the first time since 2019....
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/ 3 days agoBaxter hopes football link will pay off
■By SAM JACKSON EXETER Chiefs have been sharing knowledge with Premier League side AFC Bournemouth in a bid to land the...
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/ 3 days agoExeter’s Ridl blow
EXETER winger Campbell Ridl is set to miss much of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury. Ridl was a...
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/ 3 days agoSearle’s new deal
LEICESTER Tigers and England A fly-half Billy Searle has signed a new contract with the club. The 30-year-old joined Leicester in...
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/ 3 days agoFreeman’s no-brainer
ENGLAND flyer Tommy Freeman has signed a contract extension at Prem champions Northampton, keeping him at Franklin’s Gardens “for the foreseeable...
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoAnthony Watson: Don’t rule George Ford out of England No.10 race for 2027 World Cup
Anthony Watson has backed George Ford to remain firmly in England’s World Cup plans, praising the fly-half’s rugby intelligence and leadership...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 days agoSale Sharks’ Joe Marchant eyes up England return ahead of 2027 World Cup
Joe Marchant is determined to force his way back into Steve Borthwick’s England plans after returning to the Prem with Sale...
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/ 3 days agoSaracens take command to overrun Tigers
By BEN JAYCOCK LAST season’s double winners Saracens made a devastating opening statement of intent in the PWR Cup with a...
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/ 3 days agoUp front, Amy is the complete e competitor
FORMER EXETER CHIEFS, TRAILFINDERS AND UNITED STATES BACK ROW KATE ZACKARY CHOOSES OSES THE BEST XV SHE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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/ 3 days agoEngland 26-26 Canada: It’s over! Red Roses’ winning run ends in draw against Canada
England’s four-year winning run came to an end as Canada held the Red Roses to a thrilling 26-26 draw in Exeter,...
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/ 3 days agoFlanker Verling makes Ireland debut
Preview Ireland v USA Today, 1.45pm By BEN JAYCOCK IRELAND will hand Jemima Adams Verling her Test debut when they open...
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/ 3 days agoChaos rules as France snatch win in final minutes
By LISA THOMAS France……………29pts Tries: Grando 39, Boulard 43, Bourdon Sansus 55, Riffonneau 68, Feleu 74 Conversions: Arbez 44, Queyroi 68...
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/ 3 days agoWales 50-19 South Africa: Sean Lynn’s side on a high as hard work pays off
Wales produced a statement performance at Cardiff Arms Park, scoring eight tries to beat South Africa 50-19 and claim their first...
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/ 3 days agoEight-try Italy take charge early on to cruise past Japan
By HOLLY DAISY Italy ………………..55pts Tries: Muzzo 3, 79; Frangipani 7, D’Inca 24, Vecchini 28, Duca 31, Minuzzi 46, Sgorbini 60,...
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/ 3 days agoScotland 14-66 New Zealand: Black Ferns prove too good for Scots
Scotland were swept aside by a rampant New Zealand side at Hive Stadium, with the Black Ferns running in 10 tries...
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/ 3 days agoSamoa swept aside by Spain
By SAM JACKSON Samoa …………. 21pts Tries: Savelio 44, 53, Falaniko 66 Conversions: Leiataua 45, 54, Pati Ah Cheung 66 Spain...
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/ 3 days agoRampant Fiji show no mercy
By BEN MORRIS Fiji …………………54pts Tries: Nailolo 8, Qoro 11, 29; Ralivanawa 34, 39; Neivosa 36, Sorokacika 51, Duva 68 Conversions:...
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/ 3 days agoDix keeps Dutch on course
By SAMANTHA EMMA Brazil……………. 15pts Tries: Kochhann 5, Barth 72 Conversion: Kochhann 5 Penalty: Kochhann 53 Netherlands … 17pts Tries: Mulling...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 days agoSchools rugby looks in fine fettle
THE appetite to watch good schools rugby is alive and well judging by the 2,000-strong crowd that watched Bedford School play...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 days agoMy memo to RFU: Go and get Edwards
SHAUN Edwards is officially available to join England‘s coaching set up for the 2027 Six Nations, and the World Cup. Edwards...
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/ 3 days agoPrem preview: Bath – Johann van Graan will be looking to sharpen attack
Bath will look to sharpen their attack after last season’s semi-final disappointments, with Johann van Graan’s side aiming to rediscover the...
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/ 3 days agoRees-Zammit can put the zip back into Bears
BRISTOL High flyer: Louis Rees-Zammit PICTURE: Getty Images It is a big season for Bristol who in the last two years...
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/ 3 days agoBaxter is happy to put his faith in young guns
EXETER The Chiefs have been the surprise element in the last two Premiership campaigns – making the final in June having...
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/ 3 days agoDynamic Welsh duo ready to get the Shed roaring
GLOUCESTER Fire power: Jac Morgan has joined Gloucester PICTURE: Getty Images Gloucester are the only team that have played every season...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoPrem preview: Harlequins – Jason Gilmore’s sense of adventure will face tough test
Harlequins head into the new Prem campaign with Jason Gilmore looking to add structure to their adventurous style after a difficult...
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/ 3 days agoWainwright sure to give Tigers a cutting edge
LEICESTER Welsh fire: Aaron Wainwright is now at Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images The Tigers looked set for a second successive play-off...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoPrem preview: Newcastle Red Bulls – Hoskins Sotutu the right man to get the juices flowing
Newcastle Red Bulls head into their first full season under Red Bull with a major rebuild and Hoskins Sotutu among the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoPrem preview: Northampton Saints – Phil Dowson’s men will count on team spirit to defend their title
Northampton Saints begin the defence of their Prem title with Phil Dowson’s men relying on squad spirit and stability despite several...
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/ 3 days agoSanderson will want Lawes to set the standard
SALE The Sharks have been circling in the summer months after enduring an annus horribilis. Few predicted their slump last season....
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/ 3 days agoVenter plans to make the most of Martin power
SARACENS full force: George Martin scoring against South Africa PICTURE: Getty Images Saracens have gone back to the future with Brendan...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 days agoURC preview: Leinster aim to defend their crown as Welsh clubs face a fight for survival
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the United Rugby Championship with Leinster aiming to make it three in a row.
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/ 3 days agoFreeman and Hendy lead the Saints party
Northampton……… 93pts Black Lions…………. 10pts NORTHAMPTON Saints warmed up for their Prem opener against Newcastle on Friday with a 15-try victory...
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/ 3 days agoCarreras hits the ground running for Bath
Glasgow…….. 5pts Bath…………..53pts BATH put nine tries past a youthful Glasgow side to build momentum ahead of their Prem opener at...
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/ 3 days agoExeter get into their groove to push past Cardiff
Cardiff………28pts Exeter……….33pts EXETER came from behind to secure a final pre-season victory at Cardiff Arms Park. Cardiff raced into a two-try...
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/ 3 days agoFurbank forced off after a minute
Harlequins…………. 33pts Edinburgh…………….19pts GEORGE Furbank lasted only a minute on his Quins debut on Friday night in the pre-season win against...
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/ 3 days agoScarlets make Saracens battle all the way
Scarlets……………….14pts Saracens……………. 26pts SARACENS completed their pre-season programme with a hard-fought victory in difficult conditions at Llanelli on Friday night. Four...
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/ 3 days agoLeicester hold on to deny Munster
Munster……………… 24pts Leicester……………. 32pts LEICESTER Tigers secured a hard-fought win in Cork ahead of the Prem opener against Saracens next Sunday....
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/ 3 days agoHughes is enjoying life on the wing
GRANT Hughes hopes to quickly shake off the heel injury which curtailed his blistering pre-season hat-trick against Leicester Tigers and help...
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/ 3 days agoPirates set for tough opener
■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Cornish Pirates v Doncaster Knights s Today. Kick-off 4pm, Mennaye Field CORNISH Pirates will target a flying...
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/ 3 days agoNottingham see off Blackheath revival
■By COILIN DUFFY Nottingham ……38pts Tries: Ward 3, 17; Ramply 40, Murphy 47, Davies 53 Conversions: O’Leary 3, 17, 40, 47,...
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