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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

One-cap England winger backed a winner with black horse campaign

Lloyds Bank’s iconic black horse was front and centre of the RFU’s announcement of their new back-of-shirt sponsor on Wednesda…

Neil Fissler

09 Sep 2026, 9:47

Dowson provides update on Mitchell and McParland after England setback

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson hopes that England and Lions scrum-half Alex Mitchell will be fit for the start of their Galla…

Neil Fissler

09 Sep 2026, 6:30

England men's and women's add new shirt sponsor ahead of new season

Lloyds will become the first-ever back-of-the-shirt sponsor for both the England men's and women's senior teams after signing a mu…

Josh Raisey

09 Sep 2026, 2:06

Report: RFU ready to stick by Steve Borthwick beyond Rugby World Cup 2027

He has won 57.4% of his Tests (28/48) as head coach since succeeding Eddie Jones, and will join double Grand Slam winner and fello…

Jon Newcombe

09 Sep 2026, 1:27

Saints have 'all the ingredients' to defend title says Tom Pearson

Tom Pearson says that Northampton Saints will have a target on their back as they bid to become the first team since Saracens in 2…

Neil Fissler

08 Sep 2026, 8:56

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

England Rugby announce addition to November fixture schedule

International rugby is returning to Bath, with The Recreation Ground set to host England A vs Argentina XV on Friday, 6 November.

Jon Newcombe

08 Sep 2026, 2:30

The 'bitter taste' left in Jack van Poortvliet's mouth

Leicester Tigers scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet admits that watching arch East Midland rivals Northampton Saints dancing around Tw…

Neil Fissler

07 Sep 2026, 7:01

Opinion

Henry Pollock contract call a win for everyone – Andy Goode

Henry Pollock’s new contract at Northampton represents a win for everyone, even if it might not be worth the million pound a yea…

Andy Goode

07 Sep 2026, 6:32

Rugby's highest-scoring matches: Where does Saracens' PREM Cup win rank?

It was a truly remarkable opening weekend of the PREM Rugby Cup, with an aggregate of 365 points scored across the four matches.

Jon Newcombe

07 Sep 2026, 6:20

Son of World Cup winner replaces Archie McParland in England camp

Charlie Bracken, son of RWC 2003 winner and fellow scrum-half Kyran, has been called into this week's three-day alignment camp.

Jon Newcombe

07 Sep 2026, 5:24

'I struggled': Fin Smith on the lesson learned from winning the PREM

England fly-half Fin Smith has revealed the tough lesson Northampton Saints learned from their 2023/24 Gallagher PREM triumph as t…

Josh Raisey

07 Sep 2026, 4:19

Maro Itoje back but Sale duo snubbed in 36-man England squad

Maro Itoje has been named in England’s first squad since the summer tour but Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant must prove themselv…

PA

06 Sep 2026, 8:43

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