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Edinburgh were brought back down to earth in the Investec Champions Cup as they fell to a 33-0 defeat at Castres.

Edinburgh were brought back down to earth in the Investec Champions Cup as they fell to a 33-0 defeat at Castres.

Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling reckons European chiefs should turn back time to revive the Champions Cup and revert to their old system. The post Geoff Parling: Champions Cup should revert to the old system appeared...

By SAM JACKSON Off to a flyer: Tom OFlaherty gets the first try for Sale in their impressive win at Clermont Auvergne PICTURE: Alamy SALE Sharks secured a brilliant 35-14 bonus-point win against Clermont Auvergne yester...

Phil Dowson thought long and hard before signing a new contract at Northampton Saints and believes players should also carefully consider their options before committing. The post Phil Dowson: Id love to keep George Furb...

By PAUL REES PHIL Dowson thought long and hard before signing a new contract at Northampton and believes players should also carefully consider their options before committing. Half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith hav...

WORCESTER Warriors insist they are determined to meet their financial business plan objectives and be promoted to the Prem at the earliest opportunity despite missing the deadline to apply for promotion for next season. ...

By PAUL REES Great balance: Santi Carreras in action for Bath PICTURES: Getty Images SANTI Carreras has settled in quickly at Bath even though he is not guaranteed a place or a position in the starting line-up. The Arge...

Christian Wade is back and hungry to chase down Chris Ashtons record as the all-time leading try-scorer in the Prem. The post Newcastle Red Bulls wing Christian Wade sets sights on Chris Ashton try-scoring Prem record ap...

JOHN Rowlands does have the benefit of hindsight with his comments about the Wales v South Africa game in the letters page on December 7. As has been explained, the game was arranged after a cancellation of a game schedu...

HAVING read the article in which Sale boss Alex Sanderson talked about devaluing the scrum in last weeks paper, I await with anticipation that the Six Nations DO canvas World Rugby to allow overpowered props not to be pe...

THE RFU annual report 2025 was published recently showing a small profit for the year. There are many references to a Stadium Masterplan. At the final Bill Sweeney Road Show held at Newbury RFC the CEO explained that the...

By PAUL REES ALEX Coles has enjoyed a stand-out year with club and country but is not getting ahead of himself as 2026 and the Six Nations beckon. The Northampton second row has been involved in Englands last seven Test...

SARACENS boss Mark McCall says there will be more big signings after confirming the arrival of England lock George Martin for next season from Leicester Tigers. Saracens have been heavily linked to Gloucester scrum-half ...

LEWIS GJALTEMA, THE FORMER HARLEQUINS AND BLUES SCRUM-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Joe Marler - Played together at Quins. World-class scrummager, team jo...

Bath have got a squad now which, when at full strength, and at home, can take on anyone, whether its in the Prem or in Europe, with the proof provided by their impressive 40-14 European Cup pool victory over Munster last...

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE EVERY WEEK Play it again: Sam Underhill celebrates victory over Munster last week PICTURE: Getty Images BATH have got a squad now which, when at full strength, and at home, can tak...

Alex Sanderson saw his Sale Sharks dismantle European giants Clermont in their own backyard and kick-start their latest European crusade in style. The post Clermont 14-35 Sale Sharks: Alex Sandersons side turn on the pow...

By GARY FITZGERALD Clermont Auvergne .14pts Tries: Fall 9, Zamora 46 Conversions: Bezy 10, Zamora 48 Sale Sharks 35pts Tries: OFlaherty 2, Louw 19, Reed 38, Bedlow 69, Wills 82 Conversions: du Preez 39, 69 Penalties: du...

A stunning second-half comeback from 21-0 down saw Glasgow Warriors topple six-time European champions Toulouse in a thunderous Champions Cup encounter at Scotstoun. The post Glasgow Warriors 28-21 Toulouse: Rampaging Wa...

By BRYN PALMER Glasgow 28pts Tries: McKay 50, Brown 59, Tuipulotu 65, Hiddleston 70 Conversions: Hastings 51, 60, 66, 71 Toulouse .21pts Tries: Dupont 7, Gourgues 11, 36 Conversions: Ramos 8, 12, 37 Fighting back: Glasg...

This was a game Saracens could and should have won despite travelling to Durban with a much-changed team after putting Clermont Auvergne to the sword last week. The post Sharks 28-23 Saracens: Sarries looking good but fa...