Fight for Wales spots heats up as under-threat regions win

The two sides are playing amid uncertainty over their futures under controversial Welsh Rugby Union plans , yet produced the goods on the pitch in round three. Ospreys won an engrossing derby against Dragons at Rodney…

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Phil Dowson rejects ‘gone soft’ claims after Northampton Saints and Bath points fest

The 119 points, with Saints winning 71-48, was the second highest in the league’s history and the latest in a series of high tallies recently. Northampton beat Bristol Bears 94-33 in May, the Prem’s biggest aggregate.…

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Jason Gilmore: I’m the right man for Harlequins

The Aussie claims he is the “right man” for the task. He hopes the return of Marcus Smith for the visit to Sale Sharks today will start a revival following last week’s 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester. Gilmore has called on…

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Saracens’ Brendan Venter vows to work closely with RFU on England’s rising stars

Venter met with Twickenham’s executive director of performance, and his old coach from London Irish, Conor O’Shea last week to outline his plans for Saracens’ crop of youngsters. The club are going to give the…

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Anthony Watson: Bath can go far in Champions Cup if Finn Russell stays fit

The 2025 English champions, beaten by Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup semis last time with Russell starting, kick off their campaign on Saturday against Billy Vunipola’s Montpellier aiming to get off to a flyer. And…

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Northampton Saints star Fraser Dingwall is looking for a new Champions Cup adventure

The Northampton centre was part of a Saints side who enjoyed great runs in Europe reaching the semi-finals in 2024 and the final in 2025. They fell short in that showpiece game in Cardiff, beaten 28-20 by…

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George Barton: Kingsholm will rock for Gloucester-Bordeaux Champions Cup clash

The versatile back insists the Cherry and Whites are fired up to take the “excitement and buzz” from their flying Premiership start into European action when Bordeaux arrive on Friday night. It promises to be a fast and…

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Santi Carreras inspired by his Bath dream of Champions Cup glory

Now the Argentinian hopes to help Bath make a strong start to their latest bid for Champions Cup glory days convinced the West Country outfit have the ammunition to be triumphant in their quest. French clubs have…

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Edwards ends England speculation as he joins Pumas

“I’m delighted to join Felipe Contepomi, his coaching staff and the Argentina rugby team at the end of this month until the World Cup next year in Australia,” said Edwards, right. “I’ve always admired the ability and…

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Shaun Edwards ends England speculation with Argentina move for 2027 Rugby World Cup

“I’m delighted to join Felipe Contepomi, his coaching staff and the Argentina rugby team at the end of this month until the World Cup next year in Australia,” said Edwards. “I’ve always admired the ability and quality of…

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