Blow for England as Furbank ruled out of second New Zealand test
England fullback George Furbank has been ruled out of the second test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday and will be replaced by Freddie Steward, the team said on Friday.
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New Zealand to provide shot clock for second Test after Damian McKenzie error
A shot clock will be in operation for England’s second Test against New Zealand in response to Damian McKenzie’s blunder that could have cost the All Blacks victory in the series opener.
Marcus Smith wins race to start as England's No. 10 against Japan
Marcus Smith will start at flyhalf for England ahead of namesake Fin Smith as coach Steve Borthwick made four enforced changes for their first test of the summer series in Japan on Saturday that could also see powerful wing Tom Roebuck handed his debut.
Late Alex Mitchell try sees Northampton pip Bath to Premiership crown
Northampton were crowned Gallagher Premiership champions at Twickenham after a late try by Alex Mitchell secured a 25-21 victory that ended Bath's defiant response to Beno Obano’s red card.
Northampton book place in Premiership final with home win over Saracens
NORTHAMPTON, England :Northampton Saints flyhalf Fin Smith kicked 17 points to propel them into the final of England’s Premiership as they came from behind to edge visiting defending champions Saracens 22-20 in their semi-final clash at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday.
Donal Lenihan's Leinster v Northampton preview
You have got to be a very good side to get to the last four in Europe, and Northampton are certainly that. They are top of the Gallagher Premiership and went to Thomond Park last January, and despite having their hooker sent off just before half-time, managed to win with a hugely impressive performance that day.
Leinster, Toulouse face English duo in Champions Cup semi-finals
Irish side Leinster will aim to make it a hat-trick of European Champions Cup final appearances when they host English club Northampton Saints at a sold out Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday as they look to regain the title they last won in 2018.
Munster out of Champions Cup after loss to Northampton
Northampton are through to the Champions Cup quarter-finals after two tries by George Hendy broke Munster’s resistance in a 24-14 victory.