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Why Leicester Tigers aren’t in a reflective mood just yet

June 11, 2021

It has been a campaign full of positives for Steve Borthwick’s side and whilst confirming Champions Cup rugby would round off an encouraging season,…

Josh Beaumont Column: We want to create a new legacy at Sale

June 9, 2021

In his latest column for TRU, the Sale forward discusses the importance of the club’s current run of form, targeting a new piece of…

Joe Harvey Column: Where Eddie Jones is looking to improve this summer

June 7, 2021

With Eddie Jones announcing his England squad for the summer internationals, Joe Harvey offers further thoughts on some of the needs the Australian will…

Tempers boil over as Bristol Bears edge past Leicester Tigers

June 5, 2021

Joe Harvey was at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday afternoon as Bristol Bears beat Leicester Tigers in controversial fashion to secure a home…

Tuilagi’s timely return can boost Sale’s Premiership ambitions

June 3, 2021

Manu Tuilagi is back in the starting XV for Sale’s penultimate game of the regular season against Harlequins as the Sharks gear up for…

How trusting university talent has helped Harlequins challenge for the title

June 3, 2021

This season Harlequins will be competing in their first Premiership semi-final since 2014 and a quartet of players who have experienced the university game…

Leicester on course for Champions Cup rugby ahead of ‘chess match’ encounter with Bristol Bears

June 2, 2021

Fans will be back at Mattioli Woods Welford Road for the first time in 15 months on Saturday as Leicester Tigers prepare to challenge…

Exeter Chiefs – Putting their best foot forwards to end the season

May 29, 2021

Ahead of a visit from Newcastle Falcons to Sandy Park on Sunday afternoon, Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter and scrum-half Jack Maunder…

Sale have all but wrapped up a top four place and now a defining month awaits for the Sharks

May 27, 2021

It has not been all plain sailing for Alex Sanderson’s side in their quest for a Premiership play-off spot, but with a squad high…

Tim Stimpson Interview: We love the intensity of rugby but we don’t want it to come at a price

May 26, 2021

The former Leicester Tiger is part of the lobby group, Progressive Rugby, and is keen to see the research around reducing concussions move further…