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Scarlets on fire to send the Bulls to first defeat

WALES wing contenders Tom Rogers and Blair Murray scored superb solo tries as the Scarlets consigned the Bulls to their first URC defeat of the season on a dramatic night in Llanelli.

No rest for Tigers as Cheika puts foot down

LEICESTER boss Michael Cheika has shelved thoughts of resting players early on in his first Premiership season in charge – despite new restrictive game limits.

I'm calmer than I've ever been Obano

BENO Obano has credited the calming influence of Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan for one of his most consistent runs of form in a Bath jersey.

Falcons end losing run

NEWCASTLE Falcons finally brought their 25-match losing run to an end with a victory in their battle of the basement against Exeter on Friday night.

Rivals driving me on - Reffell

TOMMY Reffell says he is being driven on by the competition for the Wales No.7 jersey with Jac Morgan back on the scene.

Van Wyk late show steals it for Bath

BATH kept cool when under the cosh and showed real ticker in the second half to beat a Quins team that lost their attacking poise after the break.

Borthwick: We need to build a fortress

STEVE Borthwick has urged his England to pick up the winning habit and turn Twickenham into a fortress once again.

Proud Tyke Brady looking to lead club's new glory bid

WHILE all players wear their club shirts with pride, there are few as proud as Leeds Tykes' second-row Jake Brady.

Esher leave winless Darlington in the dust

ESHER bagged their first win of the season after being pushed hard by a determined Darlington Mowden Park.

Sing's the star as champions triumph

GLOUCESTER-Hartpury continued their unbeaten title defence at the Twickenham Stoop.

Mitchell: We've got another gear to go

THE Red Roses head into their final Test of the year against Canada in the early hours of this morning comfortably clear in the world rankings.

Matfield: Etzebeth can reach 150 caps

VICTOR Matfield, who played 127 Tests for the Springboks and recently relinquished his record to Eben Etzebeth, believes that his protege can reach 150 Test or more, matches with the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia the next target for the towering lock.

Double joy for Robson keeps Cov flying high

TWO tries from the pacy Charlie Robson steered table-topping Coventry to the bonus-point win over Chinnor that maintained their perfect start to the season.

Scarlets made to fight all the way

SCARLETS claimed their fifth successive league win at the Arms Park as they held firm for eight minutes while down to 13 men in the closing stages in front of a capacity crowd.

10k run to training pays off for Temo

EVERY time Temo Mayanavanua sits down to watch the children's TV show Cocomelon with his young son Elnathan, the Northampton lock is reminded of one of his greatest days in rugby.

Wilson: Quins determined to put on a show

HARLEQUINS have not beaten Saracens in the Premiership for almost five years and head coach Danny Wilson is determined to put an end to that sorry record.

Du Preez in charge as Sharks dominate

ROB du Preez put in a playmaking masterclass England may worry to while for the Autumn internationals due to George Ford's injury absence, Sale Sharks have no such concerns.

Chessum leads the Tigers' power pack

LEICESTER outfought the champions in a display of power led by England lock Ollie Chessum.

Hat-trick for Ibitoye seals Bristol revival

GABRIEL Ibitoye spearheaded an unlikely Bristol revival as the Bears took the spoils in an absorbing derby at Sandy Park.

Spencer's class puts Bath on right path

GLOUCESTER are playing with their hearts, but Bath won another high scoring West Country derby by using their heads.

Freeman can take charge of defence

TOMMY Freeman is one of those players who, when he gets the ball and sees an opportunity, he goes for it.

I'm enjoying the buzz of Bath, says Molony

EUROPEAN glory days came thick and fast for Ross Molony during his love affair with his boyhood club Leinster.

Luatua: I'd be happy to move up to lock

GIVEN the way that Bristol love to run the ball from deep and play at high tempo, their game plan is more suited to racehorses than workhorses.

Warr determined to make his case to Townsend

SALE scrum-half Gus Warr is determined to catch the eye of Gregor Townsend, below, ahead of the Scotland head coach's squad announcement.

Baxter praise for 'fantastic' Woodburn

OLLY Woodburn is excited to be 'centre of attention' at Exeter Chiefs this season.

Furbank: I can't wait to take on All Blacks

GEORGE Furbank missed a chance to get one over the All Blacks in July now he has his eyes trained on the rematch at Twickenham next month.

Prem chief defends Morrow approach

PREMIERSHIP chiefs have rushed to defend their handling of the Phil Morrow situation which caused a split among clubs.

Campese: Schmidt is wrong man for Aussies

DAVID Campese delivered a blunt message regarding Joe Schmidt’s position as Australia’s head coach, claiming the Kiwi isn’t right for the role because he doesn’t understand the Wallabies’ culture and history.

How London Welsh are working way back to top

William Gupwell goes down to south-west London to find a club out to rediscover itself

Sorry, Geoff, but let's not de-power scrums

EVERY week I can’t wait for Sunday to come around so that I can read The Rugby Paper and see what is really happening in our game.