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Major blow as Farrell set to miss Argentina

Farrell faces a ban after becoming the first England player to have a yellow card upgraded to a red by the new ‘Bunker’ review system, following a high tackle on Taine Basham

Chester ready for test against best in West

A RESHUFFLE of National Two meant much confusion during the off season for Chester but after receiving confirmation of a place in the West league, head coach Guy Ford is excited for the new season.

Bercis buzzing for a shot at big boys

JOE Bercis is set to become the all-time appearance holder for Ampthill this season and aims to put a torrid time with injuries behind him as he targets a top five Championship finish.

Honey aiming to make his mark at Rams

DEADEYE goal kicker Fraser Honey has taken the step up to National 1 side Rams and is hoping to secure a place in the club’s prolific backline.

'I've given everything I could to the game'

Ben Jaycock sits down with Stuart Hogg to discuss his career and his plans for the future

Crowds need to be part of the action

\"Of the nine stadia hosting the World Cup, only two could be described as outsized\"

Sanderson looking for an extra 12%

ALEX Sanderson believes Sale will need to improve by at least 12 per cent if they are going to go one better than last season and win the Premiership.

Mentality of the players holds key

\"Everyone should look to improve and be brave - and that's coaches as well as players\"

Mo'unga on target to deny Wallabies

RICHIE Mo’unga kicked a last-minute penalty to complete New Zealand’s comeback win over a much-improved Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup match in Dunedin.

Fagerson fear mars Scotland fightback

GREGOR Townsend was left with mixed emotions after watching his side shrug off the blow of having a man sent off to conjure a thrilling victory at Murrayfield.

Italy make Ireland fight all the way

IRELAND started and finished strongly but were made to work hard in between times by an Italy side that refused to give this game up as a lost cause.

England need to start trusting their instincts

\"The contrast with Wales who were full of trickery and no-look flicks was vivid\"

Next week matters for Borthwick's men

\"England's coach was philosophical after defeat in a match they were expected to win\"

Morgan shows way for Wales as England struggle to spark

WALES have been holding out for a hero, and yesterday in Cardiff they found one in Jac Morgan.

Financial stability is our priority - Durkin

CORNISH Pirates chairman Paul Durkin has branded the RFU “the only body in sport who haven’t reinstated Covid cuts”.

Borthwick decides to see the positives

STEVE Borthwick remained positive after seeing his England team get well beaten by an inexperienced Wales side in Cardiff last night.

'Time England had central contracts'

Ben Jaycock talks to former Ireland captain Rob Saunders, who won 12 caps between 1991 and 1994 before venturing into business life in the City, about the state of game in Britain and Ireland

Northumbria I'm Scottish born but at heart

WHEN we beat France in the final round of the 1999 Five Nations we had a big night out in Paris but made it home in time to watch England v Wales at Wembley – the final match of the Championship – on TV the following day. None of us had the foggiest that we might’ve had a chance of winning the whole thing! It only dawned on me when the final whistle blew and England had been beaten that it was a possibility.

YOUNG GUNS: EPIROKODRAVA EALING TRAILFINDERS WING

After being made redundant at Wasps last year, Epi Rokodrava fell off the radar of England U20s but the hefty Ealing Trailfinders Academy wing is hoping to make it back into the fold for next year's Six Nations.

Matthews striving for more medals

HAVING hoisted the Premier 15s title in June, Alex Matthews has ticked off virtually ever accolade in the sport but the Gloucester-Hartpury and England back row is more driven than ever to push her personal standards.

Bordeaux put their faith in Gazzotti

“The flanker who starred in the U20s World Cup is keen to hit the Top 14 as soon as possible”

Easter targets top six finish with Chinnor

CHINNOR director of rugby Nick Easter is optimistic that his side can compete at the top of an ultra competitive National 1 next season.

Bright eyes return to Championship

RICHMOND captain Mark Bright recognises the challenge his side faces in an ultra competitive National 1 next season but the 44-year-old is determined to gain promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.

Saracens snap up Argentine flanker Gonzalez

SARACENS Argentina Juan Martin have signed back row Gonzalez following the demise of London Irish.

Treat players well and they will stay here, says RPA's Day

RPA chairman Christian Day believes making English players the best-looked after in the world will help to combat the player drain from the Premiership to France's Top 14 and other more affluent leagues.

Codling can't wait to take on 'fantastic challenge'

HAVING coached in multiple leagues in Wales, Northern Ireland, England and France, it is fair to say Alex Codling has never shied away from a challenge.

England can go all the way, says Ojo

TOPSY Ojo believes England have a great opportunity in the World Cup to go deep in the tournament and provide a launchpad to rebuild English rugby.

Humphreys backing Plumtree to play major role for Wales

WALES forwards coach John Humphreys says that new signing Taine Plumtree from New Zealand could play a big part in their World Cup campaign.

Allan desperate to be starter at 10 for Italy

TOMMASO Allan is \"quietly confident\" Italy can produce an upset against France or New Zealand and make it out of Pool A at the World Cup.

Libbok deserves a chance at No. 10

HAVING beaten the Springboks in Auckland, the All Blacks certainly have one hand on the trophy due to the fact it’s a single round Rugby Championship in a World Cup year.