Newcastle Red Bulls: Why a new era may dawn slowly in the north-east

Red Bull's investment in Newcastle has brought back memories of the team's late-nineties glory days. But how quickly might they make progress on the pitch?

British and Irish Lions: France want regular games against tourists - Benazzi

France want to make up for lost time with a long-term relationship with the British and Irish Lions says federation vice-president Abdel Benazzi

British and Irish Lions 2025: Henry Pollock and the rise of the light-loose forward

Henry Pollock, Josh van der Flier and Ben Earl represent a modern back-row trend. Will Andy Farrell follow it or instead counter an old-school threat from Australia?

British and Irish Lions vs Argentina: Santiago Carreras eyes upset

Argentina fly-half Santiago Carreras says the in-form Pumas are relishing getting their teeth into the British and Irish Lions on Friday.

Premiership salary cap: How rugby chases financial cheats

Each Premiership team is restricted on what they can spend on wages. How do those in charge check big-money owners aren't making secret payments to get round the cap?

Champions Cup: Brave Northampton beaten by Bordeaux's power

Northampton's continental romance is ultimately ended by the grim realities of Bordeaux's power, but there is plenty of promise for the future

Champions Cup final: Northampton vs Bordeaux-Begles preview

Captain Fraser Dingwall and scrum-half Alex Mitchell say Northampton's structure is designed to build game-winning team spirit.

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Henry Pollock: Northampton back row on Leinster, Lions and winding up players

Henry Pollock was playing in the second tier a little over a year ago. On Saturday he could take a big step towards a place in the British and Irish Lions squad.

Away ends at rugby: Harlequins fans split after trial

Harlequins' visit to Leicester was the second match in a controversial Premiership trial of dedicated areas for away fans.

Amber Anning: GB's 400m world indoor champion on racing, redemption & rivals

Amber Anning is one of Britain's fastest rising track stars, but her journey has taken in tears of sadness as well as triumph.

Six Nations: Six plays that defined the 2025 Championship

Ireland's intricacies, England's accuracy, Scotland's width and France's instinct - how the teams and their tactics were summed up in six instances of this year's Six Nations.

Wales 14-68 England: 'Visitors turn Cardiff fortress into funhouse'

England create special memories with an unexpected rout of Wales' Principality Stadium home that should fuel them to further feats.