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Thursday Afternoon Round Up

Italy withdraw from 2023 RWC bid   Italy have withdrawn from the Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection process saying it would cost the city of Rome too much money.    "As it has always...

Northampton vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter previews game as Chiefs...

Rob Baxter has demanded an aggressive, high-tempo approach from his Exeter Chiefs side at Northampton Saints on Friday.Exe head to Franklin's Gardens after back-to-back wins over Harlequins and Bristol.They...

Bristol's Martin Roberts out for 12 weeks with injury

Bristol scrum-half Martin Roberts will be out for 12 weeks after dislocating his elbow during Friday's loss to Exeter Chiefs.   The 30-year-old former Ospreys, Bath and Northampton Saints player...

Danny Cipriani brilliance sets up outstanding Jimmy Gopperth try

Danny Cipriani was at the heart of a stunning Wasps try as they beat Northampton Saints 20-15 away at the weekend. While most players might have kicked from that position, it was the former...

Monday Afternoon Round Up

Boudjellal open to selling Toulon   Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal is considering selling the club at the end of the season "to live another life."   The business owner said: "There...

Connacht sign new lock James Cannon

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of second row player James Cannon from Wasps.   The Premiership side have agreed terms that free up the 28-year-old Irish qualified lock to join Connacht...

George North: Northampton Saints & Wales winger impresses Jim Mallinder

George North had one of his best Northampton Saints games on Saturday, says director of rugby Jim Mallinder.

Aviva Premiership Highlights: Northampton Saints Vs Wasps

Aviva Prem Player Watch

It was a busy day of action in the Aviva Premiership with 4 games taking place this afternoon. The biggest talking points of the day were Harlequins shock win over Saracens & Wasps winning away to...

Friday Afternoon Round Up

Plisson given three-game suspension   Stade Français fly-half Jules Plisson has been given a three-game suspension after he was found guilty of violent conduct against Castres.   The...