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England will be without Chandler Cunningham-South and Benhard Janse van Rensburg for their upcoming three-day training camp ahead of the Autumn Nations Series due to injury.

An electric Marcus Smith marked his 200th appearance for Harlequins in style, delivering a player-of-the-match performance as he guided his side to a 33-15 victory over Saracens.

George Furbank and Theo Dan believe England can reach another World Cup final as they target a strong autumn to build momentum for the 2027 tournament in Australia. The post England stars issue 2027 Rugby World Cup warni...

By ADAM HATHAWAY GEOFF Parlings Leicester rapped out a title warning as they blitzed champions Northampton in the second half to romp to a 28-7 win at Welford Road. Tigers played like men possessed after the interval and...

Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat Lams side ground out victory in a bruising West Country derby. The post Bristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabri...

Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led Leicesters second-half surge as Geoff Parlings side overwhelmed the champions, with a heated half-time confrontation seemingly adding fuel to the Tigers fire. The post Leicester Tigers 28-...

By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND head coach John Mitchell has warned that too many overseas players in Premiership Womens Rugby could harm future success after losing 31-22 to Canada in the WXV Series in Ottawa to suffer back-to-b...

By GARY FITZGERALD ENGLAND stars have issued a World Cup warning to their big Southern Hemisphere rivals on the eve of a November filled with crucial and brutal international battles. Just a year off from the big kick-of...

The union plans to cut one of Wales four professional regions by 202829, with another multi-million-pound loss forecast for next season. The post Wales rugby in financial crisis as WRU losses hit £18.2m appeared first o...

> continued from front definitely glimpses of it in last autumns internationals when things were going really well. We want to put our best foot forward in the next few competitions coming up. Injury-blighted Fur-bank, h...

George Hendy believes his extra bulk can boost his England prospects, while offering advice to Northampton Saints team-mate James Pater as the teenager continues to impress. The post Northampton Saints star George Hendy ...

nBy ADAM HATHAWAY Solid performer: George Hendy scoring for Saints PICTURE: Getty Images GEORGE Hendy revealed he put on a few kilos in the summer and is hoping that adds weight to his chances of an England call-up. The ...

Ian Madigan explains why the United Rugby Championships mix of playing styles and conditions gives its sides an advantage over Prem teams in Europe. The post Ian Madigan: URC teams are better prepared than Prem sides for...

nBy SAM JACKSON RUGBY World Cup winner Phil Vickery has revealed his incredible shape in fresh pictures from a recent bodybuilding competition. The former England tight-head recently competed in the official Physical Cul...

The former England captain explains how bodybuilding has helped him physically and mentally since retiring from rugby. The post Former England star Phil Vickery shows what it takes to be a bodybuilder appeared first on T...

FORMER Scotland wing Tim Visser has pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges, including rape and domestic abuse, spanning a 14-year period. Appearing at the High Court in Glasgow, the 34-cap international, below, deni...

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SARACENS are in talks with England captain Maro Itoje about extending his stay at the StoneX. Midi Olympique claims European champions Bordeaux-Begles and Perpignan are among those hoping to lure lock Itoje, 32, across t...

EXETER have signed England-qualified forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas on a deal that runs until the summer of 2030. The 22-year-old Devon-born back-five forward, right, moves to Sandy Park having help...

By ADAM HATHAWAY CHRISTIAN Wade revealed he knew he was set to be a one-cap wonder 11 years ago after his World Cup snub. The Newcastle Red Bulls wing - who has had stints in the NFL and rugby league - made his Test debu...

By SAM JACKSON Uncapped Dragons centre Aneurin Owen and scrum-half Che Hope have been included, while Dragons lock Seb Davies and Cardiff No.8 Basham are called up for the first time since Tandy took charge. Cardiff loos...

IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell, below, has called up Ulster duo Jamie Benson and James McNabney for the first time ahead of Novembers Nations Championship matches. Former England Under-20 international Benson, far right...