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With Steve Borthwick set to announce his chosen 36-man squad on Monday morning, former England number eight and ex-Worcester Warriors defence coach Nick Easter spends a morning playing selector, with balance and Premiership form at the top of his thinking. "Borthwick's first England side is obviously a key selection," Easter said. "The simple truth…

The Gallagher Premiership is back and now in full swing. Most of the internationals have made a return to their clubs after a busy summer period at Test level too. Eyes are coming around to the national team once more. The Autumn Internationals and the Six Nations are the last opportunities for Eddie Jones to whittle down the huge English player…

Given the short timescale England have to turn around their Barbarian mauling into lessons learned for both selection and tactics, Eddie Jones is likely to go with a team of tried and trusted but with a little seasoning from a couple of the more effective players from last weekend's match. Courtney Lawes is his biggest headache; Lawes professes he…

Exeter Chiefs conclude the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season at home against Harlequins on Saturday. Exeter have failed to make the play-offs for the first time since 2015. The Chiefs' only victory in their last five Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches was 42-22 at home to Bath in Round 22. Exeter have only been defeated once in their last six…

Henry Arundell added a different dimension to England's attack from the bench in the first Test Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Australia v England in the second Test on Saturday. Sky Sports Action, 10.55am Saturday England 1pt 7-5 Betfair, BoyleSports All the numbers in last week's first Test in Perth should have added up to a win for…

Rugby Union comes to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London as the star-studded Barbarians take on a team of All Blacks bolters, all of whom are hoping to be amongst the runners and riders in New Zealand's squad ahead of next year's World Cup. While the Baa-Baas are yet to play this autumn, the All Blacks XV have already enjoyed a run-out…

3pts Scotland to score six or more tries at 8/11 (Paddy Power) 2pts Scotland (-27) to beat Italy on the handicap at evens (General) 1pt Scotland to win by 31-40 points at 7/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 1pt Chris Harris anytime try-scorer in Scotland v Italy at 5/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair) 1pt England try first scoring play v Ireland at 4/1 (Betfair,…

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…

Marcus Smith will make his first appearance of the season for Quins at Exeter Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins in the Premiership on Sunday. BT Sport 1, 3pm Sunday Harlequins+8 1pt 10-11 Boyles, Hills The big guns are back for Exeter and Harlequins this weekend for a clash between two sides who may be more…

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Scotland v England in the Six Nations on Saturday. BBC One, 4.45pm Saturday Scotland to win by one to 12 points 1pt 2-1 Betfred Scotland penalty first scoring play 2pts 8-5 bet365 England coach Eddie Jones has claimed that Scotland are "red-hot favourites" for this Calcutta Cup clash and while he may be…

Harlequins and Marcus Smith will surely light up the Premiership again this term Will Harlequins be amongst the best in the league once again or will there be a dip? Quins have been one of the most exciting teams to watch over the past two seasons, but will they be able to keep up with the rest of the Premiership with only two senior…