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A hat-trick from Newcastle wing Christian Wade was not enough to stop Exeter claiming their first Gallagher Prem win of the season as they edged a topsy-turvy game at Sandy Park 34-28.

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has defended the balance between attack and defence in modern rugby after his sides 71-48 victory over Bath produced 18 tries and the second-highest aggregate in Prem hist...

Jason Gilmore insists he is the right man to revive Harlequins after their 48-0 thrashing at Gloucester, with the head coach determined to build stronger foundations rather than resort to short-term fixes. The post Jason...

Santi Carreras has dreamed of lifting European rugbys biggest prize since watching the Heineken Cup as a teenager in Argentina, and believes Bath have the quality and squad depth to make a serious challenge for Champions...

Shaun Edwards has agreed to join Argentinas coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, bringing an end to speculation of move to Englands mens set-up for now. The post Shaun Edwards ends England speculatio...

SHAUN Edwards has put an end to speculation regarding his immediate future by agreeing a deal to join the Argentina coaching staff until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Edwards, 59, will continue his co...

By GARY FITZGERALD JASON Gilmore remains defiant in his belief that he has the leadership skills to turn Harlequins fortunes around. The Aussie claims he is the right man for the task and hopes the return of Marcus Smith...

NORTHAMPTON boss Phil Dowson denied rugby has gone soft after Saints and Bath served up 18 tries in another Prem points fest. From ADAM HATHAWAY at Franklins Gardens The 119 points, with Saints winning 71-48, was the sec...

Hat-trick hero: Ollie Sleightholme on the charge for Saints PICTURE: Getty Images Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login The post Match action -...

By GARY FITZGERALD SANTI Carreras has been dreaming of being a European rugby winner since a starry-eyed teenager watching it on televsion back home in Cordoba. Now the Argentinian hopes to help Bath make a strong start ...

By JAMES RILEY FORMER NFL star Jason Kelce shocked amateur rugby players from Hackney RFC when he lined up against them in a surprise appearance on Wednesday evening. Players from the local club that plays in Counties 1 ...

MUNSTER will honour former captain and coach Anthony Foley before Saturdays Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark 10 years since his death. Foleys sudden passing on October 16, 2016 occurred on the eve of ...

EXETER have signed No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old, who has represented Wales at Under-20 level, played in France last season for Pau and was a free agent. He has most recently been trai...

By ADAM HATHAWAY ANTHONY Watson has backed his former club Bath to go deep in the tournament and make up for last years Champions Cup heartache - if Finn Russell stays fit. Fly-half Russell was nursing a calf injury when...

By GARY FITZGERALD Blast: Gloucester full-back George Barton. Insets: Ben Redshaw, top, and Santi Carreras PICTURES: Getty Images GEORGE Barton believes a rocking Kingsholm will provide the ideal energy-fuelled base for ...

LEICESTER Tigers hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas has been forced to retire on medical grounds. The 23-year-old joined ahead of the 2023-24 season and made 33 appearances for Tigers. The club did not disclose the nature of hi...

THE criticism surrounding the huge increase in tries in the Prem this season is utterly baffling. Surely, we should be celebrating a competition producing spectacular scores, thrilling attacking rugby and entertainment i...

HAVING just read the first round results of local league action it pains me to see that some teams are unable to fulfil their fixtures for whatever reasons. Is this the sign of modern times? People do not want to play or...

AS a Saracens supporter, I have found the coverage in large parts of the rugby media towards the club, regarding Brendan Venter and his lack of media interviews, completely over the top. The same people have been started...

ITS sad to see the demise of Harlequins. Its not beyond the realms of possibility that they pull a performance out of nowhere and go and beat Sale on Sunday but I wont be holding my breath. George Furbank is a fine playe...

DREAMTEAM HENRY CLEMENT, THE FORMER WASPS, LEICESTER LIONS AND PLYMOUTH ALBION SCRUM-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR DEVONPORT SERVICES, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINSTAINST 1. Dan Southworth - I played with Sau...

Jeremy Guscott believes Les Kiss has given Australia renewed belief but says consistency and stability will be key if the Wallabies are to become genuine contenders at next years World Cup. The post Jeremy Guscott: Les K...