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Ampthill given 11-try lesson in class from Bath

BATH secured a thumping away success in the opening match of their Premiership Rugby Cup campaign against Ampthill at Dillingham Park.

South America look to keep on building

AS Sebastián Piñeyrúa's historic six-year term as President of Rugby Sudamérica comes to an end, his replacement shows no signs of slowing down.

New England group will cause uncertainty

SO JUST when we thought that everything was getting sorted between the RFU, the clubs and players, a number of new agreements and a new group raises its head.

Baxter: I want to make things better

ROB Baxter will not be walking away from Exeter, the only club still looking for a Premiership victory this season, believing he can get the Chiefs back on track and he cannot bear the thought of anyone else doing the job.

Scarratt excited by new pathway

ENGLAND centurion Emily Scarratt is delighted with the new women's BUCS programme which aims to provide a smoother pathway for young aspiring female players.

Hill out to cash in on England chance

AS Ted Hill picked up another man of the match award after his all-round display in Bath's emphatic victory over Sale last weekend, England's coaches were mulling over a replacement for Ollie Chessum who had just been ruled out of the autumn series after suffering an injury training in Girona.

Strong scrums must be rewarded - Jones

ADAM Jones has called on the lawmakers to ensure sides with a strong scrum are rewarded amid rising fears throughout the rugby world that attempts are being made to depower it in the name of entertainment.

England agony after last-minute drama

SKIPPER Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his double miss condemned England to yet more heartbreak.

School time is over, says Rowlands

WILL Rowlands says “school time is over” for Warren Gatland’s Welsh squad and it is now time to get back to winning ways.

England's heartache goes on as Ford fails to land the killer blow

ENGLAND are still the nearly men as the dice fell for New Zealand in an Autumn series opener of the finest margins.

Bevan happy with his baptism of fire

So much has happened in the life of Ellis Bevan over the last six months but one moment stands out above all others.

Itoje full of hope for new PGP deal

MARO Itoje has given a snapshot of how the new PGP agreement between clubs and the RFU should help him sail beyond the 100-cap mark.

Gilmore has tightened up our defence - Anderson

CAMERON Anderson has hailed the impact made by defence coach Jason Gilmore, below, since he arrived at The Stoop in the summer.

Aussies have ability to spring a surprise

IT would be a mistake to underestimate the abilities of Joe Schmidt, especially considering what the Kiwi achieved as a head coach with Leinster and Ireland.

Galthie turns his sights to the future

FRANCE head coach Fabien Galthie offered the clearest hint yet of Les Bleus' future on Wednesday, when he released 19 players back F to their clubs for the ninth and final Top 14 round before the international break.

New faces take the plaudits for Saints

NORTHAMPTON handed out a thorough lesson to a tame Leicester team in this one-sided East Midlands derby to launch the Premiership Cup.

Pearce walks in his father's footsteps

PADDY Pearce is living a dream after emulating his father and great-uncle by playing for the club he supported as a boy, Bristol.

Ten-try Chiefs show Pirates no mercy

TEN-TRY Exeter inflicted the backlash from six successive defeats in their worst ever start to a Premiership season on a young Pirates side suffering their own problems in the Championship.

ACTION REPLAY

Graham Buddry recalls the exploits of legendary hurdler Large Action

SHADOW IN THE LIMELIGHT

lan Heitman follows the fortunes of next year’s leading Classic prospects

DIGGING OUT THE JUMPERS

The former Sky Racing frontman is all geared up for the change of codes and clothing

NICO'S CAREER LEAP TO GLORY

Nick Townsend talks to Nico de Boinville about his life-changing choices

DAN'S GRAND BID DAWNING

Paul Ferguson tracks a route for Skeltons from Carlisle to Aintree

ALL SET FOR FRESH START

Karl Hedley is on the spot for the new season action across Ireland

GO COSMIC NEXT YEAR

Andy Ayres shares his pick of punting prospects from the autumn action

MORE AMO FOR RALPH

Dave Youngman shares the joy and gossip from the Newmarket gallops

GONE WILDE

Rolf Johnson fears the effects of a thoroughbred market bubble’

CAL'S UP TO TOP SPEED

John Anthony keeps close watch on the top ranking track fliers

McCANN HAILS HIS ROVERS AS HERO HURST STEALS SHOW

GRAHAM McCann called Kyle Hurst “a joy to watch” after his Doncaster Rovers side’s victory at Valley Parade.

DRAGONS HAVE PLENTY OF PUFF!

Dan has faith in squad...