Dave Walder was all smiles after Exeter Chiefs confirmed themselves as title contenders and left Newcastle Red Bulls staring at another bottom-placed finish.

Second-placed Worcester Warriors proved too strong for a combative Cornish Pirates side as they delighted their big away fan following with a five-try victory.

Tyro scrum-half Archie McParland produced a star performance to guide Northampton Saints to a thrilling victory over Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Gloucester’s first excursion to Villa Park was not a happy one as Leicester Tigers continued their rich vein of form with a convincing victory to retain the Slater Cup.

Cornish Pirates lock Josh King feels stepping into a leadership role has given him a renewed sense of purpose this season.

It is highly unusual for this fixture to be decided by defence. Bristol Bears had won the last four with a scoring rate of almost 49 points a game, but yesterday ran into a Harlequins defence, led by ...

Welsh Rugby Union chair Richard Collier-Keywood will step down from the role this summer at the end of his three-year term.

Phil Dowson hailed his Northampton Saints side for navigating through the early loss of fly-half Fin Smith on route to securing a dramatic victory over Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Miles Reid will lead the Blue, Black and White to Salford, aiming to continue Bath’s momentum after last week’s home victory and cement their place in the top four against a Sale Sharks side looking ...

Y Pant take title home to Wales WELSH comprehensive Y Pant overcame Mill-field in a 50-plus point final 29-24 to win the U14 Boys trophy after kicking on in the cup finals after surviving a three-way ...

BELGIANS Waterloo Schools claimed the first trophy of the tournament after dominating Ysgol Dyffryn Aman 48-0, having kept a clean sheet since the semi-final. Waterloo defeated two-time defending ...

Prem clubs have agreed to introduce a minimum amount each team must spend on players’ wages from next season in a bid to improve the competitive balance of the top flight.