Gareth Steenson: Why Exeter can defy the odds and beat Northampton
Exeter legend Gareth Steenson has warned the Chiefs' title sceptics to write Rob Baxter’s side off at your peril ahead of their …
Neil Fissler
19 Jun 2026, 0:00
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Rob Baxter keeps lips sealed amid swirling rumours of new deal
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says that reports that Wallabies back-row Tom Hooper has signed a one-year extension to his contract…
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2026, 8:46
England give Feyi-Waboso the all-clear for final as Chiefs get double boost
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has declared England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso fit for Saturday’s Gallagher Prem Final against N…
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2026, 7:24
The warning Victor Matfield has sent Leinster over Jacques Nienaber
Springbok legend Victor Matfield has warned Leinster that if they don’t extend Jacques Nienaber’s contract, he will be reunite…
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2026, 2:57
Leo Cullen on Leinster player exodus: 'He's probably been in a bit of a hole'
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has addressed the much-talked-about exit of James Lowe from the province, as well a number of other…
Ian Cameron
18 Jun 2026, 2:42
Opinion
‘A Northampton win should be seen as vindication of the burgeoning England credentials of Dowson and Vesty’
If the Borthwick Project were to hit the buffers anytime soon, England should look to the driving forces behind Northampton's succ…
Mick Cleary
18 Jun 2026, 0:57
'Absolute animal at the minute': Henry Pollock on England No.8 rival
Henry Pollock has hailed Exeter Chiefs No.8 Greg Fisilau as an "absolute animal" ahead of their Gallagher PREM final showdown on S…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 9:32
Where are they now? The sides when Northampton and Exeter last met at Twickenham
Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs will go head-to-head at Twickenham in the Gallagher PREM Final on Saturday for the right to b…
Neil Fissler
17 Jun 2026, 7:22
Bulls select Bok-heavy team to face Leinster in URC final
Willie le Roux and Francois Klopper will each play their 50th BKT URC match for the competition's leading South African team.
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 7:20
Lowe starts in farewell as Leinster get double injury boost for URC final
Ireland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start in their United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls …
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 6:56
Analysis
Why the best come to play when it really matters - and are empowered to do so
'Foresight analysis’ and 'tactical periodization' both came to the fore in how players stepped up in semi-finals of the English …
Nick Bishop
17 Jun 2026, 4:25
Alex Mitchell could make surprise Northampton comeback in Prem final
Alex Mitchell could make a surprise comeback in Northampton’s Gallagher Prem final against Exeter on Saturday as he nears recove…
PA
16 Jun 2026, 11:41
Willie le Roux addresses Jacques Nienaber situation before facing former boss
Two-time World Cup winner Willie le Roux says that the Bulls have already laid to rest the ghosts of last season’s United Rugby …
Neil Fissler
16 Jun 2026, 8:21
Exclusive
Johan Ackermann: ‘Coaching is a calling. You get the opportunity to influence young men’
The Bulls have lost three URC finals in four years, but their head coach is focused on a fresh chance to turn contenders into cham…
Daniel Gallan
16 Jun 2026, 8:16
Match officials confirmed for URC final
Andrea Piardi will make United Rugby Championship history on Friday night after being appointed to referee a fourth consecutive Gr…
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 3:54
Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
