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Tommy Freeman was part of the winning Northampton side

Match Centre: Investec Champions Cup: Northampton Saints 38-8 Castres

Northampton Saints secure a dominant 36-10 bonus-point win over Castres in the Champions Cup opener at Franklin's Gardens.

Friday night live-stream fitting way to kick off Christmas period

Rams’ top-of-the-table clash with National One leaders Richmond under the lights of Old Bath Road feels like the ideal way to begin a festive block of fixtures full of intrigue.

Ilona Maher's impact is already being felt at Bristol - and her arrival could be a landmark moment for the sport

The USA sevens sensation has put pen to paper on a move to Premiership Women’s Rugby and the fervour around her arrival at Bristol Bears - and into the English game - is very much underway.

Cadan Murley Exclusive: ‘I see myself as part of a new core group of younger leaders at Harlequins’

The 25-year-old - who recently represented England A and was training with the senior national team - sees himself as a key part of Quins’ future.

Ale Loman Interview: ‘Playing in England is something I never imagined - It is a dream come true’

The back-row turned prop discusses life in the Championship with Nottingham, being able to play both sides of the scrum and his international aspirations for Sweden.

Latest Rugby News

Makazole Mapimpi was one of the try scorer for Sharks

Match Centre: Investec Champions Cup: Sharks 39-21 Exeter Chiefs

Jack Singleton was part of the winning Gloucester side

Match Centre: European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 15-10 Edinburgh

Finn Russell was part of the losing Bath side

Match Centre: Investec Champions Cup: Bath 20-24 La Rochelle

cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens will host the game on Saturday

Alex Coles eyes European redemption for Northampton Saints

University Rugby

Jordan Russell Exclusive: 'Before my move to Leicester, I’d lost the love for rugby'

Sale Sharks Women and Manchester Met: Why collaborative thinking can grow the game in the North-West

Why the ecosystem at Manchester Met is making it an attractive destination in the university rugby landscape

Debuts, competition for places and USA challenge - England ready for WXV defence

RFU Championship and National League Rugby

Temperature of National League Rugby season set to rise in Round 11

Podcasts & Video

National League Rugby Preview Show | National 2 North | Round 9

Emerging Talent

WXV 3: What to expect from Spain and the Netherlands?

Women's Rugby

Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester-Hartpury Dominate, Trailfinders secure narrow win

Scottish Rugby

John Barclay Interview: “Time for Scotland to take the next step”

“Calm, quiet individual” Freddy Douglas set to let his rugby do the talking as he bids to become a breakthrough star for Scotland

Elliann Clarke Interview: Former University of Edinburgh prop feels 'a lot more confident' going into WXV 2

Scotland U20s have 'been in some dark places' but Trophy win sets them on path to brighter future

TRU at Rugby World Cup 2023

Aaron Smith on a burning desire to fix 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat and signing off on a high

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Competitions

Win the ultimate Twickenham hospitality experience for the Big Game 14

Calling all Harlequins fans, here’s your chance to win the ultimate rugby experience - two matches, hospitality at the home of rugby and a full day’s entertainment.