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Paul Rees: England boss Steve Borthwick fails to make most of his opportunities

Paul Rees believes England’s summer tour produced results but failed to answer the bigger questions, with Steve Borthwick missing a valuable opportunity to test his squad depth.

Jeremy Guscott: Yes, South Africa are good … but they’re beatable

Jeremy Guscott believes South Africa’s strength in depth makes them the team to beat, but insists the Springboks are not unbeatable ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Borthwick must sort out his back row now

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK NOTHING tells us more about the selection stasis in which Steve Borthwick appears to be stuck more than his reluctance...

France’s Fabien Brau-Boirie

Chris Hewett: France’s battalion of centres is unmatched

Chris Hewett believes France’s extraordinary depth at centre gives Fabien Galthie a decisive edge ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup – and leaves England trailing in comparison.

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Lock star Josh Caulfield returns to Bristol Bears from Ealing Trailfinders

Bristol Bears have brought lock Josh Caulfield back to Ashton Gate after one season with Ealing Trailfinders, with the hometown forward returning for the 2026-27 campaign.

Noah Caluori crashes over for England

Jamie George: Owen Farrell’s helping England flyer Noah Caluori get it right

Jamie George has revealed how Owen Farrell has helped guide England’s teenage wing Noah Caluori after the Saracens youngster earned his first senior Test involvement against Fiji.

Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Hooper

Tom Hooper happy to stay at Exeter Chiefs

Wallaby flanker Tom Hooper has extended his stay with Exeter Chiefs until the summer of 2028 when he will return to Australia to join Queensland Reds.

Gloucester centre Seb Atkinson.

Prem review: Gloucester chief George Skivington banking on Wales duo to add some muscle

After a difficult campaign, Gloucester believe a reshaped coaching structure and heavyweight summer recruitment can provide the platform for a return to the Premiership’s top four.

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Tom Allen has signed for Scarlets

Nigel Davies: Tom Allen is hungry to improve at Scarlets

Scarlets have bolstered their pack with the signing of New Zealand lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will depart at the end of next season as the province prepares for an era of change.

Leo Cullen’s Leinster legacy ‘unmatchable’ as end of era approaches

Chris Collyer on Leo Cullen’s unmatchable Leinster legacy as the Champions Cup-winning coach prepares to depart after a trophy-laden reign.

Leinster celebrate with the URC trophy after their comprehensive final win

Leinster 36-7 Bulls: Sam Prendergast stars as the Dubliners retain their URC crown

Sam Prendergast shone as Leinster retained their URC crown in emphatic fashion with a dominant victory over the Bulls at Croke Park.

Leinster after Champions Cup defeat

Leinster vs Bulls preview: Evenly poised matchup takes Grand Final stage

Once again, the home of the GAA opens its doors to the Grand Final of the United Rugby Championship as the 82,300-capacity stronghold hosts last years grand finalists...

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Tommy Freeman gets the first try for England

Argentina 24-31 England: Red Rose hold out to deny Pumas at death

England survived a second-half fightback from Argentina to seal a 31-24 victory in Santiago del Estero and end their summer tour on a high.

Marcus Smith dives in to score England’s fourth try

England hold their nerve to deny Argentina

England survived a frantic finish with just 13 men on the pitch to beat Argentina 31-24 in Santiago del Estero.

Alex Coles proves why he belongs in England’s plans

Alex Coles has gone from fringe player to England regular after grabbing his opportunity on last summer’s Argentina tour and proving he belongs at Test level.

Henry Slade in action against Fiji for England

England centre Henry Slade has his eye on another Rugby World Cup

Henry Slade admits he once feared his England career was finished, but the Exeter Chiefs centre is now targeting another shot at rugby’s biggest stage.

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