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Four-try Freeman stars as Saints beat Saracens
Four-try Freeman stars as Saints beat Saracens

Northampton Saints winger Tommy Freeman scores four tries to help his side to an impressive victory over Saracens.

England's Kildunne wins on club return in 14-try PWR opener
England's Kildunne wins on club return in 14-try PWR opener

England World cup stars Ellie Kildunne and Lucy Packer make a winning return to club rugby as Harlequins beat Loughborough Lightning in a stunning, 14-try Premiership Women's Rugby opener at The Stoop.

Welsh regions 'relieved and encouraged' despite WRU cut plan
Welsh regions 'relieved and encouraged' despite WRU cut plan

Cardiff say they are "relieved", Dragons "encouraged", Scarlets "confident" while Ospreys remained bullish about their future after the WRU reveals plans to cut one regional team by 2027.

Gritty Glasgow dig deep to down Bulls in URC
Gritty Glasgow dig deep to down Bulls in URC

Glasgow Warriors move top of the United Rugby Championship table before the rest of the weekend fixtures with a gritty victory over Bulls at Scotstoun.

Harlequins beat Loughborough in 14-try thriller
Harlequins beat Loughborough in 14-try thriller

England World Cup stars Ellie Kildunne and Lucy Packer make a winning return to club rugby as Harlequins beat Loughborough Lightning in a stunning, 14-try Premiership Women's Rugby opener at the Stoop.

Conan dismisses talk of Lions hangover for Ireland
Conan dismisses talk of Lions hangover for Ireland

Back row Jack Conan says a hangover from the British and Irish Lions tour "is not on anyone's mind" before Ireland's Chicago rematch with New Zealand.

Welsh rugby bosses plan to scrap one side by 2028
Welsh rugby bosses plan to scrap one side by 2028

The WRU announces it will cut the number of its professional regional teams to three by 2027 but will continue to have four in the short term.

Ibiza, Lady Gaga, DIY & PWR - what the Red Roses did next
Ibiza, Lady Gaga, DIY & PWR - what the Red Roses did next

England's stars won the Rugby World Cup less than four weeks ago, but they have packed a lot into their celebrations and PWR preparations.

'No panic' as Scarlets welcome back internationals
'No panic' as Scarlets welcome back internationals

Dwayne Peel says there is "no panic" as his Scarlets side go in search of their first win of the season against Sharks.

Sheehan's brother part of youthful Leinster squad
Sheehan's brother part of youthful Leinster squad

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen includes five uncapped players in his matchday squad for Saturday's United Rugby Championship game against Zebre at Aviva Stadium (17:30 BST).

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