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Josh Charnley scored three tries and became Super League's all-time record try scorer as Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls 38-12 on Sunday afternoon.

Exeter Chiefs stunned defending champions Bath 27-26 with a brilliant second-half fightback yesterday to reach their first Prem final since 2021. The post Bath are stunned as Exeter Chiefs head to the Prem final appeared...

Northampton Saints booked their place in Saturdays Twickenham showdown with an exhilarating performance against rivals Leicester Tigers to lift the spirits of English rugby let alone the Saints faithful. The post Northam...

By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER stunned defending champions Bath 27-26 with a brilliant second-half fightback yesterday to reach their first Prem final since 2021. The Chiefs, 26-10 down at the break, scored 17 unanswered points i...

Nicky Smith is bidding a reluctant farewell to Leicester Tigers at the end of the month having agreed a move to Sale Sharks for the benefit of his family. The post Leicester Tigers prop Nicky Smith makes Sale Sharks move...

Steve Borthwick led the congratulations for Kevin Sinfield after the England defence coach was awarded a knighthood in the Kings Birthday Honours. The post England boss Steve Borthwick leads the praise for Sir Kevin Sinf...

By SAM JACKSON STEVE Borthwick led the congratulations for Kevin Sinfield after the England defence coach was awarded a knighthood in the Kings Birthday Honours. Sinfield has raised more than £11m to aid research and su...

SAINTS boss Phil Dowson insists its up to both club and country to take a long-term view when it comes to player welfare and managing workload. Dowson insists it should not always be the clubs who hold the burden of rest...

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson insists its up to both club and country to take a long-term view when it comes to player welfare and managing workload. The post Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson urges joint player ...

Despite finishing third in National Two North this season, Macclesfield have been left disappointed and angry after being relegated to Regional 1 North West next season by the RFU. The post Macclesfield anger after shock...

RFU council member Matthew Smith has resigned following his discriminatory online post about England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi. Smith, who represents Warwickshire on the 62-strong body, asked can someone please ex...

NICKY Smith is bidding a reluctant farewell to Leicester at the end of the month having agreed a move to Sale for the benefit of his family. By PAUL REES On the move: Nicky Smith in action for Leicester Tigers PICTURES: ...

SARACENS No.8 Tom Willis leaves England for France as the Prem player of the year, edging out Leicester fly-half Billy Searle, Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer and Northampton wing Tommy Freeman to the prize. Willis, 27, is r...

By ADAM HATHAWAY PHIL Morrow, Englands head of performance, would love to mimic New Zealands sabbatical model - but admits it is a non-runner. The All Blacks regularly give players time off to play in the less strenuous ...

Phil Morrow, Englands head of performance, would love to mimic New Zealands sabbatical model - but admits it is a non-runner. The post Phil Morrow: England would love players to take a break appeared first on The Rugby P...

James Ramm is returning to Australia at the end of the season after four years with Northampton Saints to put himself in contention for next years Rugby World Cup. The post Rugby World Cup 2027: James Ramm sets his sight...

By PAUL REES JAMES Ramm is returning to Australia at the end of the season after four years with Northampton to put himself in contention for next years World Cup. The 28-year old back three player was part of the title ...

Gregor Townsend has called up two uncapped hookers in Scotlands 36-man squad for the Nations Championship with George Turner and Dave Chery injured. The post Scotland boss Gregor Townsend calls up two uncapped hookers fo...

By SAM JACKSON GREGOR Townsend has called up two uncapped hookers in Scotlands 36-man squad for the Nations Championship with George Turner and Dave Chery injured. Glasgow Warriors pair Gregor Hiddleston and Seb Stephen ...

By SAM JACKSON OSPREYS have signed Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi from Super Rugby finalists Chiefs, joining former Australia captain and flanker Liam Wright, in switching to Swansea. Aussie fly-half Lawson Creighton is...

As a player, Tom brings a huge amount of experience and leadership. Having made nearly 200 appearances for Gloucester and playing the last two seasons in Super Rugby, we are very excited to see Tom pull on a Worcester sh...

SHAUN Edwards departure from France is still being negotiated and he could be barred from coaching a rival to Les Bleus at next years World Cup. France are worried the information he has gathered on their players and tac...