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Returning Wales coach Warren Gatland will have been thrilled at how the regions fared, winning four from four across the Heineken Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup, while players old and new staked a claim to new England boss Steve Borthwick. England and Wales, as well as Scotland, will all be naming their squads for the Championship next week,…

Wasps have been suspended indefinitely from the Gallagher Premiership and will become the second club this month, after Worcester Warriors, to be punished with relegation for going into administration, leaving English rugby in the grip of an unprecedented crisis. Wasps, the debt-ridden former European champions, pulled out of Saturday's game…

The new Gallagher Premiership Rugby season kicks off on Friday with an enthralling encounter that sees Saracens begin life back in the top-flight against Bristol Bears following their promotion at the end of last term. Bristol Bears against Saracens gets underway at 7:45pm at Ashton Gate before an action-packed weekend of Premiership…

By Alex McLeod of RugbyPass.com Ian Foster's 35-man All Blacks squad will assemble for the first time today in Whakatane as preparations for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series get underway. Plenty of anticipation has arisen since last week's confirmation that the All Blacks and Wallabies will do battle with each other for the first time in over a…

Bath Rugby tighthead prop Will Stuart will start his fourth consecutive Test for England as the club's only representative in the matchday 23 to face Australia in the series decider at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Bath's giant wing Joe Cokanasiga misses out on selection while Northampton captain Lewis Ludlam replaces the concussed Sam…

Steve Diamond and Worcester Warriors could be galvanised by their off-field issues Will Steve Diamond be able to work his magic at Worcester this season despite the problems surrounding the club? The 54-year-old starts his first full campaign in charge of the Warriors and will be looking to build on an encouraging end to last year, but with no…

England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has confirmed his contract situation following speculation Bath and Leicester are chasing his signature. The Rolling Maul podcast reported this week that Leicester Tigers are trying to tempt England duo Adam Radwan and Marler to swap their current clubs for Welford Road next season. Marler confirmed today that…

Ireland travel to Rome to face Italy in the Six Nations this weekend. This year's tournament has not gone to plan so far for Andy Farrell, with his side losing their opening two games against Wales and France. They face an Italian side who are also winless in the competition after defeats to France and England. Farrell has made seven changes to the…

We're down to the last eight in the Heineken Champions Cup as the great and good of European rugby do battle for a place in the May 28 showpiece in Marseille. With another intoxicating weekend of knockout drama in store, we preview every game from the quarter-finals, with all four matches available to watch exclusively live on BT Sport. Read on for…

Some of the biggest stars of world rugby continue to be liked with moves around, in and out of the Premiership as directors of rugby look to build their squads ahead of the 2023/24 season and plug holes in their teams as injuries bite. Here are all the latest transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher…

When is Bristol Bears vs Leicester Tigers on and what time does it start? Bristol Bears vs Leicester Tigers will take place on Saturday 3rd December, 2022 - 20:00 (UK) Where is Bristol Bears vs Leicester Tigers taking place? Bristol Bears vs Leicester Tigers will take place at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol, England Where can I get tickets for…

Bath Rugby host Bristol Bears on Wednesday night in the second pool stage game of the 2022/23 Premiership Rugby Cup with both sides looking for their first win of the season in the competition. Here are all the ways you can follow the action.... Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears is being played on Wednesday, October 19 at the Recreation Ground. The…

When is Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs on and what time does it start? Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs will take place on Friday 4November, 2022 - 19:45 (UK) Where is Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs will take place at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England Where can…

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa have included uncapped flyhalves Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in their squad for next month's autumn international series, and electric winger Cheslin Kolbe returns after recovering from injury. The Springboks will play four tests, starting against Ireland in Dublin on Nov. 5, followed by matches on…

Warren Gatland has tipped two England stars to shine during the Autumn Nations Series. Writing in The Telegraph, the former Wales and Lions boss identified 12 players to watch over the next month of exciting test rugby. Below we take a look at his choices from the home nations. To read his full list read his article by clicking…

These are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, November 3. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is due to name his starting XV today, when it will become clear how much injuries within the squad have taken their toll. The build-up has seen a number of players with injury issues, including key performers like Taulupe Faletau, George North and Josh Adams.…

After this weekend's third round the Championship takes a two-week break over Easter, so all Fantasy Rugby players will be desperate for points as the Championship nears its latter stages. Twelve-try England stole the show last weekend, but France and Wales are hot on their heels after wins against Ireland and Scotland respectively. One of the…

South Africa'A' coach Mzwandile Stick, meanwhile, included nine capped Springboks in a 19-man squad that will travel to Ireland next week Saturday for their two-match tour against Munster and the Bristol Bears, where they will be joined by seven players from Nienaber's squad following the Springboks' opening Test against the top-ranked team in the…

South Africa have included uncapped flyhalves Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in their squad for next month's autumn international series, and electric winger Cheslin Kolbe returns after recovering from injury. The Springboks will play four Tests, starting against Ireland in Dublin on Nov. 5, followed by matches on consecutive Saturdays…

The bookies have been left undecided on this one. They have not made either side the favourite. I am backing the Chiefs to cover the -1 handicap given their superb record at Ashton Gate. Bristol vs Exeter Predictions Head to Head Bristol Form Bristol Injuries & Team News Exeter Form Exeter Injuries & Team News Bristol vs Exeter Live Stream…

A Premiership comprising 10 clubs has been mentioned publicly by Pat Lam and Rob Baxter, directors of rugby at Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs respectively, in recent weeks. The season started last month with 13 teams, but financial troubles at Wasps and Worcester Warriors have seen both suspended from the Premiership, reducing the number to 11…

With the rugby transfer market flooded with Worcester Warriors players, and potentially soon Wasps players, the rugby transfer market has never been busier with clubs also locking down their key stars and targets ahead of the 2023/24 season. Here are all the latest transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher…

The Champions Cup gets under way this weekend, with the competition continuing with the format it adopted last year due to Covid. In this format, there are 24 teams in the competition split into two pools. Each team plays two sides, home and away, from their side of the draw. The top 16 sides, eight from each pool, will progress into the round of…

When is Newcastle Falcons vs Saracens on and what time does it start? Newcastle Falcons vs Saracens will take place on Sunday 9 October, 2022 - 15:00 (UK) Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Saracens taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Saracens will take place at Kingston Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons…

It has been a strangely subdued start to the season for the four Irish provinces. While Ireland enjoyed a November to remember, beating the All Blacks as part of a three-Test cleansweep, all was quiet on the domestic front. But now provincial duty takes precedence once again, and this weekend sees the return of Europe and the Champions…

Fly-half AJ MacGinty has already proven a shrewd addition by Bristol Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Newcastle Falcons v Bristol Bears in the Premiership on Friday. BT Sport 1, 7.45pm Friday Bristol to win by one to 12 points 1pt 17-10 Betfred, BoyleSports Bristol Bears have emerged from a year-long hibernation in style and the…

Bath Rugby bring the curtain up on the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership with a trip to derby rivals Bristol Bears on Friday night. Bath, under new head of rugby Johann van Graan who arrived at the club following the Blue, Black and Whites' last place finish in the Premiership last season, played two Championship sides in pre-season, beating Coventry…

When is Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears on and what time does it start? Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears will take place on Friday 30 September, 2022 - 19:45 (UK) Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears will take place at Kingston Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England Where can I get tickets…

Rhys Charalambous & Martin Mulhall both starred in BUCS Super Rugby in the front-row last season It was back in April that Bristol Bears announced they had secured the signings of three of BUCS Super Rugby's most highly touted players. Each were front-row forwards, with Martin Mulhall, Rhys Charalambous and Fred Davies all having pledged their…

Charles Piutau of Bristol Bears Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Saturday's European Champions Cup games. BT Sport, 1pm Leinster to win by 21 to 30 points 1pt 3-1 bet365 Leinster were unhappy that their cancelled second-round match against Montpellier was settled by organisers as a 28-0 defeat, and they took out their anger by trouncing…

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton has admitted: 'We have to win World Cup' in New Zealand England head coach Simon Middleton admitted "we've got to win it" after announcing what he views as the best prepared World Cup squad in the nation's history. Veteran scrum-half Mo Hunt is the…

Head coach: Marco Bortolami Captain: Dewalt Duverago/Michele Lamaro Last year: 13th Betting: 150-1 Players In: S Hildago-Klyne (Exeter Chiefs), T Menoncello (promoted academy), A Garbisi (Mogliano), G Nicotera (Rovigo), G Da Rae (Rovigo), F Drago (Mogliano), M Drudi (Mogliano), S Scrafton (Hurricanes), O Ratave (Fijian Drua), M Zanon (Pau), M…

Api Ratuniyarawa made over a century of appearances in six seasons for Northampton Saints before joining Irish Will this be the season London Irish realise their potential? The Exiles will dine with Europe's elite this term as their young squad look to make more strides up the Gallagher Premiership table. Under the leadership of Declan Kidney and…