#Max Malins

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 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…

ENGLAND are in Paris as they look to deprive the French of a Grand Slam. Eddie Jones' men battled bravely against Ireland last week after having Charlie Ewels sent off 82 seconds into the match. However, they ultimately went down to a 32-15 defeat, leaving them out of the running for the Six Nations title. The French meanwhile have been in…

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…

The final spot in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs comes down to the final day of the season and BT Sport will be showing all the action live. Northampton Saints host Newcastle Falcons at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, knowing that they are in pole position for that final spot as a win will be enough given they sit two points ahead of…

Rugby's Greatest Championship returns this Saturday and will feature what is set to be a titanic clash between two fierce rivals at Twickenham. It will be the first home match of the tournament for Eddie Jones' side who are looking to build on their 33-0 demolition job in Rome while Wales are riding a wave of confidence following a 20-17 victory…

Max Malins (left) and Alex Goode feature in Saracens' high-quality backline Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Saracens v Northampton in the Premiership. ITV & BT Sport 1, 12.15pm Sunday Saracens -6 1pt 10-11 general Two in-form teams meet at the Stonex Stadium on Sunday and Saracens are seven-point favourites to keep up their 100 per cent…

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…

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…