The URC stat Leinster and Stormers were neck-to-neck on
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Sale DoR Alex Sanderson opens up on the 'extremely stressful' part of the job
Alex Sanderson spent most of last season trying to recruit a squad to compete with the best in the Gallagher PREM and then the las…
Neil Fissler
22 Sep 2026, 8:40
Opinion
Gallagher PREM 2026/27 squads rated: Sale Sharks
After falling short of the play-offs, which had been the benchmark for the club since Alex Sanderson's arrival in January 2021, th…
Jon Newcombe
22 Sep 2026, 5:11
PREM DoRs give verdict on best summer signing in NBA-style survey
Some outstanding recruitment has been done over the summer, with Saracens prising Alfie Barbeary away from Bath and Sale Sharks te…
Jon Newcombe
21 Sep 2026, 8:45
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Two of Borthwick's Lions attracting interest abroad
Bristol Bears and England loosehead Ellis Genge is attracting interest from Top 14 sides Pau, despite signing Beno Obano from Bath…
Neil Fissler
17 Sep 2026, 1:47
World Rugby announce World Cup partner with priority tickets available
World Rugby have announced Visa as a Principal Partner for the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups in Australia, with the agreement als…
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 7:52
Analysis
Mayo strategy for breaking All-Ireland curse could inspire Andy Farrell to follow suit
Do Ireland need to roll the dice and bank on blooding young talent to break their World Cup curse next year?
Pat McCarry
13 Sep 2026, 14:01
Gilmore: Better preparation behind Harlequins' 10/10 start to the season
Harlequins sit proudly at the top of Group B in the PREM Rugby Cup after bonus-point wins in their opening two fixtures.
Jon Newcombe
13 Sep 2026, 3:32
Fissler Confidential: Leicester's top recruitment priority; Quins raid Champ
Leicester Tigers are keen to tie down England lock Ollie Chessum to a new long-term contract and keep him at Welford Road after he…
Neil Fissler
11 Sep 2026, 9:21
Interview
'Tom or Ben?' Sale's reunited Wales props mix up Curry options to add extra bite to Sharks
They may struggle to tell the England twins apart but Tomas Francis and Nicky Smith are both on a duel mission for club and countr…
Neil Squires
10 Sep 2026, 1:03
‘That’s not on us’: Sanderson responds to doubts over PREM
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has insisted the Gallagher PREM remains a strong breeding ground for international ru…
Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2026, 9:22
ITV schedule revealed for first half of PREM Rugby season
ITV's coverage of the Gallagher PREM this season will begin in round one with a heavyweight clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, …
Jon Newcombe
08 Sep 2026, 3:07
PREM Cup: Vunipola debuts for Leicester, Green back for Quins
One of the most eye-catching moves of the summer was Mako Vunipola's return to the PREM from France after signing for Leicester.
Jon Newcombe
04 Sep 2026, 6:12
Opinion
‘Pre-season seems to contain a mind-altering opiate that erases all ills from the past season and floods the brain with enriching optimism’
With no annoying league table to offer a crushing reality check, a swirling world of possibilities await every club for the campai…
Neil Squires
04 Sep 2026, 5:21
Interview
'I'd be surprised': United message emerges at Sale over Courtney Lawes
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has backed Courtney Lawes to force his way back into the England squad this autumn af…
Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2026, 7:18
'I think an Anglo-Welsh league would be brilliant': Rob Baxter
Ever since Cardiff and Swansea played rebel friendly fixtures against English sides in front of decent crowds in the late 90s, the…
Jon Newcombe
02 Sep 2026, 7:12
