FRASER Dingwall has backed England boss Steve Borthwick‘s plan to shake up his backline in the rest of the Autumn Nations ...

Buoyed by the return of Mike Forshaw for the Prem Cup windows, Sale Sharks will field a youthful, energetic side for today’s clash with Gloucester.

Hallam 21, Moody 24, 45; Hiscocks 27, King 38 Conversions: Robson 22, 28, 39 Penalty: Robson 62 Caldy ………………27pts Tries: ...

LEICESTER back rower Emeka Ilione will be out for up to three months after injuring his shoulder in the narrow win against Sale last weekend ruling him out contention for a potential England debut ...

WORCESTER Warriors brought in a referee to work with the squad in training sessions this week in an attempt to improve their discipline. Matt Everard’s side conceded only nine penalties in the victory ...

Jack Nowell playing for La Rochelle PICTURE: Getty Images A WOUNDED animal is when it is at its most dangerous and La Rochelle intend to right some wrongs from last season. Ronan O’Gara’s back-to-back ...

By PAUL REES LEICESTER have made a steady start to the season but Geoff Parling has warned their top four rivals that there is a lot more to come from his Tigers. Parling, the former England and Lions ...

By SAM JACKSON EXETER Chiefs attack coach Dave Walder is confident they can maintain their early season form and challenge for silverware after director of rugby Rob Baxter rung the changes in ...

Lane 2, Anstee 7, Twelvetrees 15, Garside 26, Brown 31, 80; Natave 55, Reed 62 Conversions: Eden 2, 7, 15, 26, 31; Reed 62 L Scottish ………19pts Tries: Ferdinand 36, Clayton 60, Wright 79 Conversions: ...

Josh Kemeny in action for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images JOSH Kemeny wants to add to his two Australia caps and does not think staying with Northampton will be an obstacle. The 26-year old back ...

SCHOOLSREPORT ■By JOSEPH TERRY THE regional semi-finals in the Schools Cup are set, as the last 32 fight for U18 and U15 Cup silverware. Defending champions Harrow have been drawn to state school ...

By PAUL REES ALAN Dickens is using the break from the Prem to look at how Newcastle prepare for games on the road. Since winning at Gloucester in March 2023, the Red Bulls have played 23 league ...