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Ox Nche scores again for top seeded Sharks while Newcastle Falcons end barren run

Newcastle Falcons, the Ospreys and the Sharks registered victories in their respective Challenge Cup matches on Sunday.

Eben Etzebeth absent for Sharks as sides battle for Challenge Cup qualification

Check out the team news from this weekend's Challenge Cup action.

Winners and losers from England’s Six Nations squad as Rugby World Cup stars miss out

Our winners and losers from England's Six Nations squad.

Northampton Saints duo enhance England prospects in stunning demolition of Bayonne

Northampton Saints made sure of their place in the last-16 of the Champions Cup after they thrashed Bayonne 61-14 at Franklin’s Gardens.

Louis Rees-Zammit gets chance to impress in new role ahead of Six Nations while Sharks spare Springboks

Check on the team news for Round Three of the Challenge Cup that includes Clermont against Scarlets and Edinburgh facing off with Gloucester.

Strong Welsh contingent in Ospreys side for Challenge Cup match while backline trio returns for Newcastle

Check on the team news for Friday's Challenge Cup games as Newcastle Falcons and the Ospreys host Benetton and Perpignan respectively.

Exclusive: Saracens sign promising England prospect who has caught Steve Borthwick’s eye

Planet Rugby understands that Saracens are eager to add him to the squad sooner rather than later.

Premiership Team of the Week: Northampton Saints backline rewarded by Nick Easter

Planet Rugby partners up with eToro as we ask former England and Harlequins legend Nick Easter to give us his Premiership Team of the Round.

Bristol Bears claim priceless victory at Sale Sharks while Harlequins get job done at winless Newcastle Falcons to go top

There were victories on the road for Bristol Bears and Harlequins in the Premiership on Friday as they beat Sale Sharks and Newcastle respectively.

Premiership predictions: Nick Easter makes tight Leicester v Saracens and Exeter v Northampton calls

Planet Rugby partners up with eToro as we ask former England and Harlequins legend Nick Easter to predict each Premiership game this weekend.

Handre Pollard and Owen Farrell resume hostilities from Rugby World Cup in big Premiership clash

Check out the teams for the next round of Premiership action, which Handre Pollard and Owen Farrell going head-to-head as Tigers face Saracens.

Marcus Smith absent and George Ford ruled out with knee injury for key Premiership clashes

The team news ahead of the opening two games of the Premiership round as Newcastle Falcons host Harlequins and Sale Sharks face Bristol Bears.

England prospects inspire Northampton Saints turnaround while Mako Vunipola sent off in Saracens’ win

Northampton earned a come-from-behind victory over fellow Premiership play-off rivals Sale, while Saracens beat winless Newcastle.

England star returns from injury for Saracens while South African centre makes Northampton Saints debut

Check out the fixtures for Round 10 of the Premiership.

Five Premiership storylines to watch including Marcus Smith’s reaction to Finn Russell spat and Bath’s brilliance

Sale face a tough trip to Northampton Saints in the Premiership's top clash this weekend, while Bath are visitors at old foes Leicester Tigers.

‘Class is permanent’ – Pat Lam waxes lyrical about Bristol Bears superstar

Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam singled Virimi Vakatawa out for special praise after their win over Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Friday night.

Sale Sharks top the table at Christmas, edging Saracens despite Maro Itoje’s efforts

Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears claimed wins over Saracens and Newcastle in Friday's Premiership action.

Ex-France star leaves SIX defenders in his wake, scoring a glorious solo try

Virimi Vakatawa scored a stunning solo try against Newcaslte Falcons on Friday evening.

Premiership: Finn Russell and Marcus Smith face off as big guns return for Leicester Tigers

Here's all the team news for Round Nine of the Premiership.

Five storylines to watch in the Premiership, including the battle at the top and Six Nations spots

The Premiership gets back underway this weekend, with several plotlines developing nicely as the season nears the halfway point...

Sale Sharks load up for Saracens as Kyle Sinckler reaches 50 against Newcastle

Round Nine of the Premiership begins with two matches on Friday as Sale Sharks host Saracens whilst Newcastle Falcons welcome Bristol Bears.

Duhan van der Merwe stars for Edinburgh while Lions beat Premiership opposition in Challenge Cup

There were wins for Edinburgh, Lions, Benetton, Zebre and Pau over Castres, Newcastle, Perpignan and Dragons in their respective Challenge Cup games.

Sharks back big guns for Challenge Cup derby while Scotland stars return

The second round of the 2023/24 Challenge Cup gets underway with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and two on Sunday.

England international helps Montpellier sink Newcastle while Lions pick up win at Perpignan

There were away wins for Montpellier and the Lions as they overcame Newcastle Falcons and Perpignan in the Challenge Cup action on Sunday.

Eben Etzebeth, Sam Simmonds and George North all feature in opening Challenge Cup round

Check on the team news for this weekend's Challenge Cup action.

Loose Pass: European competition, struggles in England and North’s move south

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Northampton, Marcus Smith and Bulls impress while abuse of players and officials a stain on our game

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Wales star scores unlikely hat-trick as Leicester Tigers hammer Newcastle Falcons

Wales flanker Tommy Reffell scored a hat-trick of tries for Leicester Tigers as they hammered Newcastle Falcons 47-3 in Sunday's Premiership game.

Wales flanker backed to become one of world’s best number sevens after hat-trick showing

Leicester Tigers head coach Dan McKellar has backed Wales international Tommy Reffell to become one of the best numbers sevens in the world.

Owen Farrell absent for Saracens due to injury while former All Black returns for Bristol Bears

Check on the team news ahead of Round Eight of the Premiership season, with fourth-placed Bath hosting third-placed Exeter one of the big games.