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Watch Northampton Saints v Castres: Live streams, TV details for Friday’s round-of-16 Champions Cup match

Watch Northampton Saints v Castres, as last year’s losing finalists make a bid for the quarter-finals (ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP via Getty Images)The Gallagher PREM leaders welcome Top 14 opposition to Franklin’s Gardens.Watch Northampton Saints v Castres as the Gallagher PREM leaders push for a place in the European Rugby Champions Cup …Continue reading » [...]

How to watch Champions Cup rugby: TV & streaming guide for 2025-26 European Cup

Can Bordeaux Bègles retain the title they won in Cardiff last season? (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)How to watch Investec Champions Cup live streams when the round of 16 kicks off this weekend.This article explains how to watch the Investec Champions Cup when the 2025-26 edition of the competition’s knockout stages get …Continue reading » [...]

Paul Williams: Scaffolder Liam Williams and his bandy legs built quite the career

Liam Williams scoring a try for Wales against Australia in 2024 (Getty Images)The former Wales full-back has announced his retirement from all rugby after struggling with a knee injuryMarch 2026 saw Liam Williams retire from all rugby at the age of 34, thus ending one of the most …Continue reading » [...]

Watch Saracens v Northampton Saints: How to live stream PREM Rugby’s Showdown VI for free

Watch Saracens v Northampton Saints in this year's Showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (David Rogers/Getty Images)Saracens welcome the Gallagher PREM leaders to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Watch Saracens v Northampton Saints as two of the Gallagher PREM’s most successful sides face off at the Tottenham Hotspur …Continue reading » [...]

Who are the last five winners of the Gallagher Premiership?

Bath celebrate winning the Premiership (Getty Images)Bath Rugby are the reigning championsBath Rugby are the reigning champions [...]

What are the positions in rugby union? All 15 roles explained

A look at the different roles played by members of a rugby team and what skills they need A look at the different roles played by members of the team and what skills they need [...]

England rugby union fixtures: Upcoming matches for the men’s and women’s teams

Ellie Kildunne of England passes the ball (Getty Images)Your complete guide to confirmed England rugby union fixtures, including the 2026 schedules for the Men’s and Women’s Six Nations.Your complete guide to confirmed England rugby union fixtures, including the 2026 schedules for the Men’s and Women’s Six Nations. [...]

Why is a rugby match 80 minutes?

Charlie Ewels of Bath wins the lineout ball (Getty Images)Each half is 40 minutes split by half-timeEach half is 40 minutes split by half-time [...]

I went to watch French rugby’s latest star team and experienced one of the best atmospheres in Europe…

Pau are becoming French rugby's new stars (Alex Duffill)Pau are fast becoming one of the best clubs in France’s Top 14 and have a wicked matchday atmosphere to match…Pau are fast becoming one of the best clubs in France’s Top 14 and have a wicked matchday atmosphere to match… [...]

Neutral venues could be used for Gallagher PREM play-offs

A general view of the pyrotechnics as the teams run out prior to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final match between Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears at The Recreation Ground on June 06, 2025 in Bath, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)A move to bigger football stadium for the PREM play-offs is part of plans to increase the league's Big Game successA move to bigger football stadium for the Prem play-offs is part of plans to increase the league's Big Game success [...]

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Northampton are given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres but win an engrossing contest to reach the quarter-finals. [...]

Connacht beat Sharks 29-12 in Galway to book their place in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup. [...]

Glasgow Warriors are on the precipice of a memorable season but face a stern test in the Bulls in the Champions Cup. [...]

Champions Cup team news and line-ups for this weekend's last-16 matches - all in one place. [...]

Ulster back row Nick Timoney has had to wait for the chance to establish his place in the Ireland squad but took his opportunity with both hands in this year's Six Nations. [...]

France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins the Player of the Championship award for the 2026 Men's Six Nations. [...]

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Alan Paver is banned for six matches after admitting to slapping an opposition player. [...]

Newcastle boss Stephen Jones says it is "awesome" to be facing ex-European Champions Cup winners La Rochelle in Europe. [...]

Wales legend Taulupe Faletau out for the rest of the season after suffering a shoulder injury with Cardiff. [...]

Anthony Belleau starts at fly-half as Northampton Saints make six changes for their Champions Cup last-16 tie against Castres at Franklin's Gardens on Friday. [...]

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter - the Prem's longest-serving boss - signs a new multi-year contract. [...]

The WRU says its extraordinary general meeting on 13 April will still take place despite the Welsh district that initiated it calling it for to be cancelled. [...]

Wales wing Rio Dyer signs a new Dragons contract, saying he is back in love with rugby. [...]

Hooker Dewi Lake is a doubt for Wales' Nations Championship campaign in July and will not play again for Ospreys before his move to Gloucester for the 2026-27 season. [...]

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could play for the first time since January in Exeter's European Challenge Cup game with Munster. [...]