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Gallagher Premiership Semi-Finals: Top four aiming for Twickenham

Exeter, Saracens, Gloucester and Northampton will do battle this weekend for a place in the Gallagher Premiership final, but who will book a ticket to Twickenham?

Dave Lewis was part of Harlequins since 2017

Harlequins scrum-half Dave Lewis to retire

Harlequins scrum-half Dave Lewis has announced retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Jamie Gibson has been with Northampton Saints since 2015

Flanker Jamie Gibson extends stay at Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints have confirmed that flanker Jamie Gibson has penned a new deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Wasps sign lock Theo Vukasinovic ahead of 2019/20 season

Wasps have confirmed the signing of lock Theo Vukasinovic from Championship side London Scottish ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Joe Marler retired from international rugby in September last year

Joe Marler added to Barbarians squad to face England

Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been the latest addition to the Barbarians squad that will line-up against England at Twickenham on 2nd June.

Tournament News

Chiefs overcome Reds 19-13 to return back to winning ways

Danny Cipriani will be key to Gloucester's chances

Star players return for Gloucester for semi-final against Saracens

Saracens make two changes for play-off clash against Gloucester

Duncan Weir was the hero for Worcester Warriors

Worcester Warriors stun Saracens 31-29 at Sixways

Latest Talking Rugby Union Features

Six months ago he was in the heat of Dubai - now Kyle Steyn’s focus is firmly on a trophy

USA 7s are leading the way, but Olympics still number one target

Jones: ‘London 7s can help us build towards Olympic qualifiers’

National Leagues

National League 2019/20 fixtures announced

Ampthill and District, Hull Ionians and Rams RFC were crowned champions of their respective leagues last month but attention has already turned to the start of the 2019/20 season after the National League fixtures were announced.

Scottish qualified players set to head north to be part of Super6

The new semi-professional Super6 league which will kick off in Scotland in November will be bolstered by a number of Scottish qualified players who currently ply their trade in England, according to Sean Lineen.

National Two - 2018/19 Season Review

The dust has now settled on another wonderful season in the fourth tier of English rugby and there was no shortage of drama in both National Two North and National Two South.

National One - 2018/19 Season Review

After one of the best promotion races in years, Ampthill and District came out on top to win the 2018-19 National One title and a place in the Championship.

Canterbury see off Chester to create history

Canterbury clinched promotion to National One for the first time in their history as they came from behind to defeat Chester in the National Two play-off.

Videos

Men's World Rugby Sevens Series - London 7s - Day 1 Live

Wesley Fofana was one of the try scorer for Clermont

Video Highlights: European Challenge Cup final between Clermont and La Rochelle

Heineken Champions Cup final - Leinster Rugby v Saracens - Highlights

Highlights of World Rugby Sevens Series Singapore 7s - Day Two

England captain Tom Mitchell races away from the Kenya defense on day one of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Singapore

Live - Day 2 of Singapore leg of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

The final squads for the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens at the National Stadium have been announced 24 hours before kick-off on Saturday 13 April.

Live - Day 1 of Singapore leg of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Jonny Wilkinson talks England ahead of RWC2019

Fiji captain Paula Dranisinukula presents a token of condolences to New Zealand captain Scott Curry in memory of the victims of the Christchurch Mosqu

Day three of Hong Kong leg in World Rugby Sevens Series - Live

Highlights of World Rugby Sevens Series Hong Kong 7s - Day Two

Warren Gatland was given a perfect Six Nations send-off by Wales

Six Nations 2019 Final Round - Highlights

Highlights of round four of Six Nations 2019

RWC Fans Guide to Kumamoto - Episode 1-7

Highlights of round two of Six Nations 2019

Watch: World Rugby Sevens Series - Sydney 7s - Day Two Highlights

Watch: World Rugby Sevens Series - Sydney 7s - Day Two Live

Watch: Women's World Rugby Sevens Series - Sydney 7s - Day Two Highlights

University Rugby

England Students to wrongly suffer after RFU cut backs

The RFU is cutting costs across all departments due to their current financial crisis and included in their reductions is the suspension of the England Students programme for 2019/20.

Leeds Beckett take the BUCS Championship 7s title

Leeds Beckett gained their revenge over Hartpury University with a dramatic 26-21 victory in the BUCS Championship 7s final in Yorkshire.

Exeter do the double with win at BUCS Championship 7s

Zoe Heeley scored a hat-trick in the BUCS Championship 7s final as Exeter beat Durham to secure another piece of silverware for Jo Yapp and her side.

Emerging Talent

'Hybrid player' Sykes can make up for lost time at the under-20s World Championship

Nineteen-year-old second-row/back-row Marshall Sykes has been out of action for seven months, but is back to full fitness and is set to be a key man for Scotland at the under-20 World Championship in Argentina next month.

Jamie’s ace: Former tennis player Dobie backed to shine with Warriors

Jamie Dobie’s attitude and determination has been praised by Merchiston Castle School’s Director of Rugby Roddy Deans after the school pupil signed a professional contract with Glasgow Warriors.

England U20 seal 35-8 win over Junior Springboks

England U20 scored five tries as they went on to beat Junior Springboks at Butts Park Arena in Coventry on Friday.

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MLR

Mathieu Bastareaud has played 54 Tests for France

France international Mathieu Bastareaud to feature in Major League Rugby post World Cup

The support has just been amazing - Webb

Stanford: MLR and US rugby heading in one direction

Major League Rugby: Round Two Review

RWC 2019

Are New Zealand destined for victory come RWC 2019?

Wesley Fofana has played 45 Tests for France

France's Wesley Fofana to retire from international rugby at end of World Cup 2019

Who is in your England XV for the 2019 World Cup?

Rugby 7s News

The Scots teams who won at Twickenham in 2016 and 2017 have given us belief - Sam Pecqueur

We haven’t been as successful as we wanted to be - Burgess

James Rodwell is England Sevens' most capped player

England Sevens' James Rodwell to quit professional rugby at end of season

France's Chloe Pelle celebrates the win over New Zealand on day one of the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Kitakyushu

France end New Zealand's losing streak to reach quarter-finals of Kitakyushu 7s

Rugby Mash

TRU Six Pack - Alex Dombrandt, Harlequins

Rob Webber made his 200th appearance in the Premiership

TRU's Gallagher Premiership XV of the week: Round 15

Gallagher Premiership Review: Round 22

Dan Biggar will hold the fortune for Northampton's play-off aspirations

Gallagher Premiership Preview: Round 22

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Danny Cipriani also won RPA's Player of the Season Award