Exclusive: One of Portugal's stars of the World Cup chats to Francisco Isaac about why the Top 14 has the edge over the Premiership, his thoughts on Henry Arundell staying in France and why rugby can do more to protect players from Tier 2 Nations.
Newcastle Falcons losing streak this season continued as they were defeated by Lions with a 35-13 margin in the second round of the Challenge Cup at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
Newcastle Falcons' losing streak continued as they were edged out by Montpellier with a 24-19 margin in the opening round of the European Challenge Cup at Kingston Park.
Exeter Chiefs scored two tries in the final quarter as they edged out Newcastle Falcons 20-14 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Sunday.
It is always a challenge for any young player trying to find their way in professional rugby, but social media abuse can add to that pressure. Newcastle's Zack Kerr understands the negative impact it can have.
Sale managed to hold on a second half fightback from Newcastle Falcons as they sealed a 40-22 victory in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Salford Stadium on Friday.
Newcastle Falcons have announced that Argentina international Mateo Carreras will be leaving the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the ongoing season.
Saracens came up with a seven-try riot as they trounced Newcastle Falcons 50-12 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Sunday.
The fourth round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Harlequins maintain their winning streak while Sale Sharks, Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs managed to remain at the top four in the table.
Harlequins came up with a six-try riot as they trounced Newcastle Falcons 40-12 in the fourth round of the Gallagher Premiership at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.
Northampton Saints fullback George Furbank insisted on the need to make the cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens a fortress in the ongoing Gallagher Premiership campaign.
Brett Connon missed the decisive conversion in the end as Newcastle Falcons were edged out with a two-point margin by Northampton Saints in the third round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Sunday.
The second round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Gloucester, Bath, Bristol, Sale and Harlequins register victories. Here are the highlights from the five matches.
Gloucester managed to hold on a late fightback from Newcastle Falcons as they sealed a 18-14 victory in the second round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Friday.
Their quarter-final defeat by South Africa leaves the French with broken hearts but there is plenty of reason to still be upbeat despite the raw emotion of exiting a home World Cup,
It should be a fascinating weekend at the Rugby World Cup but the small matter of the Gallagher Premiership gets underway on Friday, and Stuart McCracken begins by previewing Bristol, Gloucester and Newcastle.