Squad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season

An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night

Williams column: Wales’ set-piece is shocking but the worst thing would be to get rid of Pivac

Shane Williams shares his concern over Wales' scrum and lineout ahead of facing Georgia this weekend

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Eddie Jones sticks with Farrell-Slade-Lawrence in England backline to face Ireland

England head coach has named an unchanged backline to play at Twickenham; three changes come in the pack

Lagi Tuima makes Red Roses return for second Test against France

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses side hoping to finish 2020 unbeaten

Argentina hero Santiago Cordero becomes target for Exeter’s rival

Former Exeter Chiefs fans' favourite Cordero has become the subject of interest from multiple clubs

Greg Growden’s heavyweight stature in the press gallery touched English-Aussie rivalry and had healthy cameraderie at its heart

Peter Jackson pens an obituary of the life of respected Australian sports writer Greg Growden, who passed away last week

Season ticket holders to be allowed to watch home Premiership matches free on BT Sport

BT Sport and Premiership Rugby agree to make all matches played behind-closed-doors available for viewing

James Ryan to lead Ireland against England, as Farrell makes four changes

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Ross Byrne at fly-half for the Autumn Nations Cup match at Twickenham

Cain column: Geordan Murphy was laid out like a lamb headed for slaughter

Geordan Murphy is a victim of long-standing mismanagement by Leicester chairman Peter Tom and the Tigers board, writes Nick Cain

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Harlequins sign Mitre 10 scrum-half Lewis Gjaltema

North Harbour No.9 Gjaltema trained with Joe Marchant at the Blues

Sale Sharks expected to be cleared of wrongdoing for COVID-19 outbreak which cost them semi-final place

The results of a six-week RFU investigation into the outbreak which saw 27 people test positive at Sale Sharks will be...

Gloucester appoint ‘homegrown’ Lewis Ludlow as captain for new Premiership season

George Skivington opts to name flanker as new captain, replacing veteran scrum-half Willi Heinz

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Wasps announce new deals for senior coaching staff

Head coach Lee Blackett and senior assistants all pen new contracts ahead of new Premiership season

Jackson column: Byron Hayward carries the can for Wales’ flop against Scots

Hayward played an electrifying role in the Scarlets success under Wayne Pivac, but has he been a fall guy for a...

Powder-puff pack has Wales on the skids and Georgia licking lips

By PETER JACKSON THE last time Wales lost more than six in a row, the head coach in question went on...

‘Gregor’s half-time roasting hurt us’

STRONGwords from coach Gregor Townsend at half-time put Scotland back on track in Florence as the side continues to build momentum...

Much improved, but Italy can’t stop Scots

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Power play: Zander Fagerson crashes over for Scotland PICTURES: Getty Images THE Scotland bandwagon continued to gather pace...

Big Billy was like a pig in muck again

BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Isuspect most of us could have written the match report for England v Georgia on Friday morning over...

Forwards get to grips with Georgia for Jamie treble

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham THERE were leaden skies above an empty Twickenham to greet the Georgians on their first game...

Coles fighting for his next chance

NORTHAMPTON lock Alex Coles has been challenged to up his physicality in a bid for regular first team action this season....

Threat to Prem as 14 test positive

PREMIERSHIPRugby confirmed 14 positive Covid-19 tests, including ten players, after all 12 clubs were tested a week before the new 2020-...

Cipriani urged to bring back his running game

By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: If Women’s Prem can scrum so should grassroots men DANNY Cipriani will be granted full licence to...

Luffman is latest Leeds old boy to hit Test level

NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE’S influence in English rugby may be waning on the playing front but, from a coaching...

Silver lining for Galthie after Fiji cancellation

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Maxime Medard scored for Toulouse in their win at Pau The Autumn Nations Cup got off...

Patricia’s solo effort helps Chiefs rout Sharks

DMP Sharks ……6 Exeter Chiefs 31 By ANDY HALL EXETER CHIEFS claimed their second consecutive win with victory over DMP Sharks....

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Bristol Bears ….3 Glo-Hartpury …28 By BETH WRIGHT GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY handled the dreary conditions better than their hosts at Shaftesbury Park to...

Lightning fast Rhona paves way for away win

By CARL LEE Worcester ………8 Loughboro’ L …20 LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning edged past Worcester with a strong second-half showing after there had...

Perfect Quins roll on under new coach Mullen

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Saracens given a fright by fiery Wasps fightback

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Shaunaugh aiming to burn up the pitches

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Kirsten: Missing stars won’t stop Chiefs

By NEALE HARVEY JANNES Kirsten insists denuded Exeter will not allow Test call-ups, retirements or injuries to stand in the way...

Clermont shock call for Cov’s No10 Rory

EXCLUSIVE By JON NEWCOMBE RORY Jennings admits he can’t believe his luck after signing for Clermont Auvergne, calling his surprise move...

Home start for champs

NEWSEXTRA EXETER Chiefs, who secured a first top-flight European title last month, will begin their defence of the Champions Cup with...

If the women can play on with scrums, so can men

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Cheltenham’s ‘rouges’ shaped modern game

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools THE rugby world has much to thank Cheltenham College for. They...

I’ve never seen togetherness like there is at Sale Sharks

Q&A SID SUTTON ON THE RECORD Sid Sutton is the man charged with boosting Sale Sharks’ commercial and on-field drive for...

Pumas stun All Blacks in first-ever win

By SAM JACKSON ARGENTINA beat New Zealand for the first time in their history with a convincing win in Sydney. The...

Kepu’s hungry to tick that final box

DANIEL GALLAN finds out what keeps Wallaby great Sekope Kepu motivated Mentor: Sekope Kepu at London Irish, inset playing for Australia...

Winning the double is perfect way to sign off

MY LIFEIN RUGBY What a sign-off: Gareth Steenson with the Premiership trophy and European Cup Right: the kick that put Exeter...

Hayward carries can for Wales’ Scots flop

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The most ironic fact of the Six Nations campaign is to be found...

Bird’s-eye view from the old South Stand

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...

Falcons up physicality ahead of Bath clash

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Building: Dean Richards NEWCASTLE bounced back from last weekend’s loss (38-17) at Ealing to take the return match...

We can’t take Zebre lightly warns coach Grant

Preview Zebre v Ulster Mon, Nov 16. Kick-off 6pm ULSTER forwards coach Roddy Grant has fired a warning to not underestimate...

Davies demands Ospreys put end to silly penalties

By ROB COLE Battler: Bradley Davies YOU HAVE to go back 11 seasons for the last time Munster won their opening...

Conbeer at double as Scarlets find form

By DECLAN ROONEY RYANConbeer crossed for two first-half tries in Galway as Scarlets won back-to-back games for the first time this...

Lane banks on piggyback from Jarrod to earn recall

By STEFFAN THOMAS PREVIEW… Blues v Benetton Mon, Nov 16. Kick-off 19.45pm, Rodney Parade Challenge: Owen Lane is fighting for Test...