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Northampton begin title defence with win over Newcastle
Northampton begin title defence with win over Newcastle

James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

Carreras magic lights up Bath win over Harlequins
Carreras magic lights up Bath win over Harlequins

A terrific try from full-back Santiago Carreras is the highlight of Bath's Prem opening night bonus-point victory over Harlequins.

Dragons draw URC opener at Benetton after late drama
Dragons draw URC opener at Benetton after late drama

Dragons draw their United Rugby Championship opener against Wayne Pivac's Benetton after Elliot Dee's late try.

Ulster fightback comes up short in loss to Edinburgh
Ulster fightback comes up short in loss to Edinburgh

Ulster's thrilling second-half comeback comes up short as Edinburgh leave Belfast with a 34-29 win in the opening game of the United Rugby Championship.

Stormers win as Connacht falter on opening night
Stormers win as Connacht falter on opening night

Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.

Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt
Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt

England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says it is no longer possible to satisfy fans' post-match requests for selfies and autographs, given the Red Roses' success and growth.

From ruin to a (Red) Bull market - how Prem became hot property
From ruin to a (Red) Bull market - how Prem became hot property

Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.

R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts
R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts

The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved.

Will Saints reign again or new winners rise? - Prem Rugby club guide
Will Saints reign again or new winners rise? - Prem Rugby club guide

BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.

Wales out to prove they are no one-hit wonder
Wales out to prove they are no one-hit wonder

Wales and USA will both be looking to back up impressive WXV opening round victories when they go head-to-head at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

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