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Northampton Saints were brought back down to earth after they suffered a 50-28 loss away to Champions Cup holders Bordeaux in a repeat of last season's final.

Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam hailed a fearless and fully connected performance after his side produced a statement 61-49 victory against the Bulls in Pretoria to book a place in the Champions Cup knockout stage. The post B...

There is very little new in rugby and, although much is being made of the controversial decision to kick off the 2026 Six Nations on a Thursday night of all things - France host Ireland on February 5 - we have of course ...

Mark McCall has backed his current crop of Saracens kids to emulate the Class of 2008 and take the club back to the summit of club rugby as they prepare to take on Toulouse today. The post Saracens vs Toulouse: Sarries p...

Jason Gilmore is looking for the resumption of the Champions Cup to provide a reset for Harlequins, accepting they will need to front up if they are to become the first team this season to defeat Stormers. The post Harle...

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter expects it will take Red Bull three years to turn Newcastle into a Premiership force. The post Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says Newcastle Red Bulls rebuild will take time appe...

Bath made a reassuring return to top form in the south of France to take charge of their pool and, with just a home game against Edinburgh on Friday remaining, look set to secure a favourable home draw in the Round of 16...

Substitute Harry Byrne kicked a last-gasp penalty for Leinster against La Rochelle to settle a thriller that will take some beating as match of the competition. The post Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle: Harry Byrne comes on t...

Bristol Bears hit the heights at altitude against the Bulls. It sounds crazy to say in a game of 16 tries and 110 points when tackling sometimes appeared to be an optional extra, but it was a moment in defence that prove...

By BEN JAYCOCK Demolition job: Kalaveti Ravouvou goes through to score for Bristol PICTURE: Getty Images BRISTOL boss Pat Lam hailed a fearless and fully connected performance after his side produced a statement 61-49 vi...

South African Sharks owner Marco Masotti may have to eat a tuna-lined humble pie after Sale confirmed theres only one true Sharks side in the Champions Cup. The post Sale Sharks 26-10 Durban Sharks: Northern outfit give ...

Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman insists Edinburgh will head to The Rec on Friday intent on throwing some punches against Bath and securing bragging rights over international mates Finn Russell, Cam Redpath and Josh Bayliss b...

By PAUL REES ALEX Sanderson believes Sales realigned coaching set-up will lead to improved results after a disappointing first half of the campaign. Director of rugby Sanderson, right, who was delighted with their Champi...

TONY Rowe insists Exeter Chiefs will be back challenging for major honours within two to three years - even as the latest club accounts reveal a bruising £10.3 million loss. Rowes bullish prediction comes at a moment of...

NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have agreed a deal to sign Northampton prop Elliot Millar Mills on a two-year contract from next season. The 33-year-old, right, who has 11 caps for Scotland, has been with Saints since 2023 after a s...

By PAUL REES TOMMY Freeman has yet to taste defeat this season and is looking to keep it that way today against holders Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup. It is a meeting of the two sides that contested last seasons f...

By MARK STEVENS ADAM Radwan insists the claws are sharpened and the intent is clear as Leicester Tigers stalk the second half of the season, ready to strike from just outside the play-off places. At the halfway mark of t...

WALES fly-half Dan Edwards has signed a new deal with Ospreys. The 22-year-old, who started all four of Wales autumn internationals, had been linked with Leicester, but he has opted to stay with Mark Jones side despite t...

By MARK STEVENS CAMBORNE have underlined their long-term ambition with a major off-field appointment, bringing in highly respected coach Ricky Pellow as part-time sporting director. The move is designed to sharpen Cambor...

By PAUL REES JACK Kenningham has told the Stormers to be prepared for a storm at The Stoop this afternoon with Harlequins set on a mindset reset after shipping 149 points in their last three league matches. Quins held a ...

We dont often hear Mark McCall making comments about a lack of attitude and application in the Saracens squad, and especially not just before a big European Cup clash like that against French giants Toulouse at the Stone...

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE EVERY WEEK WE dont often hear Mark McCall making comments about a lack of attitude and application in the Saracens squad, and especially not just before a big European Cup clash li...