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Bristol conquer champions Northampton to go top of Premiership

Bristol 31-23 Northampton: Fijian centre Kalaveti Ravouvou scored twice in an entertaining clash at Ashton Gate

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Sione Tuipulotu named Scotland captain for autumn internationals

Australia-born Tuipulotu will captain Scotland for next month’s Tests against Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Borthwick waits on key players’ fitness for England’s Autumn Nations Series

England are awaiting news on key individuals’ fitness as the head coach Steve Borthwick prepares to unveil a squad for the Autumn Nations Series

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024

England sweating over fitness of George Ford and Alex Mitchell ahead of autumn Tests

Steve Borthwick’s first-choice half backs could both be doubts for their November campaign

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024

Bayern Munich’s trip to Aston Villa is a reminder of the most unlikely European triumph

Former manager Tony Barton led Villa to European Cup glory in 1982 where they defeated Bayern in the final

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

Saints hang on for victory over Chiefs despite late Feyi-Waboso double

Northampton resisted a plucky final-quarter fightback from the young guns of Exeter Chiefs to get their title defence on track with a 30-24 win

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2024

French rugby’s healthy second tier reveals failings across the Channel

The prospect of ‘doing a Vannes’ in England could bring a much-needed feelgood factor back to the Premiership

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024

Ben Spencer inspires Bath’s fast start to get revenge over champions Saints

Ben Spencer was one of five Bath tryscorers in a statement 38-16 opening win for last term’s runners-up over champions Northampton

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Bath prove why they are Premiership title favourites in early statement of intent against Northampton

Bath 38-16 Northampton: The hosts got revenge in an opening night clash of last year’s finalists

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

How Cheika’s Leicester revolution and innovation can deliver Premiership thrills again

A new season arrives after the departure of several top stars and amid renewed discussions over what the future holds for the English club game - but a compelling on-field product should again provide plenty of thrills and spills

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024