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Bristol knock off champions Northampton to make early Prem statement of intent

Bristol 41-26 Northampton: The Bears made it two wins from two as Louis Rees-Zammit scored twice at Ashton Gate

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Prem Rugby 2026-27: the essential club-by-club guide to the new season

Bath have a point to prove, Newcastle are shy of an A-lister and Aaron Wainwright could prove the signing of the summer at Welford Road

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Eddie Hearn’s warning for rugby: ‘It’s so unambitious’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exclusive interview: After signing Henry Pollock and Finn Russell, the Matchroom promoter and talent agent sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to lay out his vision for rugby’s future

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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Feyi-Waboso gives England more bite but there is no ignoring elephant in the room

Returning world-beater has made real difference but Fin Smith laments continuing ill discipline after Argentina win

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Fin Smith admits England need to banish discipline issues

Steve Borthwick’s team lifted their total of yellow cards for 2026 to 15 in eight Tests.

The Independent UK · Jul 19

England’s 13 men thwart Argentina comeback in controversial finale

In a game of seven yellow cards, England clinched a 31-24 Nations Championship victory, with Argentina denied a last-gasp score after a long check

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

Fiji 8-73 England: Henry Pollock plunders hat-trick as Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Noah Caluori score on debuts

South African-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg scored just 218 seconds into his debut

Evening Standard · Jul 11

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Henry Pollock shows star power as England finally impress in Fiji demolition

Fiji 8-73 England: Steve Borthwick’s men bounced back from the 45-21 mauling by South Africa to end their five-game losing streak in style

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Pollock’s hat-trick powers England’s 11-try Nations Championship mauling of 14-man Fiji

Steve Borthwick’s England ended a five-Test losing run in style with a 73-8, 11-try victory over Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

South Africa make statement with Nations Championship rout of England

England showed huge resolve but the world champion Springboks emerged with a resounding 45-21 victory at Ellis Park

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

South Africa vs England rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds

Springboks host Steve Borthwick’s side in Johannesburg in Nations Championship opener

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Henry Pollock role revealed as England name team for South Africa clash

Pollock is on the bench for England with Ollie Chessum again deployed on the blindside

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Marcus Smith reflects on sleepless night as England career continues at pace

The playmaker remains part of Steve Borthwick’s squad for next month’s Nations Championship matches.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Marcus Smith vows England will ‘leave it all out there’ against South Africa

Marcus Smith says England are flying south determined to make a fast and furious start to the new Nations Championship at South Africa’s expense

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Jamie George captains England again as Borthwick plays it safe for brutal summer tour

England included uncapped Caluori, Fisilau, Janse van Rensburg, Sela and Kloska in the squad while Fin Smith admitted he had to ‘fake’ confidence after Lions tour

Evening Standard · Jun 22

England rest captain Maro Itoje for summer tour as replacement revealed

Steve Borthwick to bring five uncapped players for Test meetings with South Africa, Fiji and Argentina

The Independent UK · Jun 22

England reveal new captain as Maro Itoje rested for Nations Championship

Jamie George will lead England in their July fixtures with five uncapped players included in the squad

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

Pollock and Smith tune into Springbok summer after on-song Saints’ Prem triumph

Attention switches to England’s tour squad announcement as the Northampton and Exeter players patch up and press on

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

Northampton’s great entertainers provide fitting ending to glorious Prem season

Northampton Saints, led by Fin Smith and Henry Pollock, showed why they are the masters of divine rugby in their Prem final win against Exeter

Evening Standard · Jun 20

Northampton 26-17 Exeter: George Hendy stars as Saints pip Chiefs to Premiership title

Northampton take crown for second time in three years

The Independent UK · Jun 20

Northampton secure Gallagher Prem with comeback victory over Exeter

Saints had trailed 17-14 until the 65th minute.

The Independent UK · Jun 20

Gritty and glorious Northampton crown Prem supremacy with gutsy final win over Exeter

Northampton Saints 26-17 Exeter Chiefs: The Saints held on in a scrappy final to win their second title in three seasons

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Fast-paced, risk-taking Prem is a blueprint for England but everyone needs to buy in

Top-level rugby is fast becoming a different sport and finalists illustrate the domestic talent Borthwick needs to harness

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

Grit and bravery drive remarkable revival of Northampton and Exeter

Saints and Chiefs have emerged from the doldrums to reach the Prem grand final in epic fashion thanks to remaining positive

The Independent UK · May 16

Bristol humiliated as Northampton score 14 tries in record-breaking thrashing

Northampton 94-33 Bristol: The Saints tallied the most points in a first half of a Prem Rugby fixture to deal their opponents’ play-off hopes a major blow

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