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Sleightholme and Mitchell steer Northampton to victory at Saracens

Tries from Ollie Sleightholme and Alex Mitchell earned Northampton an 18-12 victory at Saracens, in the absence of Owen Farrell

The Guardian - UK

RFU must step up and pay best players to stay in England, insists Lawes

The former England captain Courtney Lawes says the game’s authorities have to acknowledge that top-level rugby is a short career and players should be paid what they are worth

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith and George Ford to face off in Six Nations audition as Harlequins host league leaders Sale

Premiership clash could offer fly-half pair chance to stake England claim

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Lawes rules out England return but would play for British & Irish Lions

Courtney Lawes may have retired from international duty with England but he would play for the British & Irish Lions in Australia in 2025 if asked

The Guardian - UK

Northampton 36-33 Harlequins: Saints come out on top in ten-try thriller

Quins sunk as Ollie Sleightholme stars in Gallagher Premiership clash

Evening Standard

Ford and Russell on collision course with Sale and Bath poised for key duel

Premiership leaders Sale are chasing an 11th consecutive home victory but their powerful opponents will prove no pushovers

The Guardian - UK

Ben Cohen interview: Rugby World Cup triumph with England helped me to channel personal pain

Legendary Red Rose wing was a key part of Sir Clive Woodward's 2003 squad, winning the World Cup just three years after the death of his father

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Fin Smith: ‘Most kids watch cartoons. I used to watch Jonny Wilkinson’

Northampton fly-half is quietly confident despite the daunting prospect of a fast and furious east Midlands derby on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Fin Smith targets England debut next year having caught Steve Borthwick’s eye

Borthwick was present at Franklin’s Gardens to watch Smith orchestrate Northampton’s 34-19 Gallagher Premiership victory over Exeter on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Rebels excited to have Tupou in Super Rugby ranks

Melbourne's biggest signing Taniela Tupou will be at Super Rugby training early next month, with coach Kevin Foote looking to make the Rebels' scrum a weapon.

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English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal

Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership

The Guardian - UK

Barbarians’ Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault

The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the game against Wales in Cardiff.

The Independent UK

Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault

The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff.

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes: Why all-action hero will go down as one of England's very best

A lineout natural, destructive tackler and breakdown master, retiring lock has been a fiend on the field but a friend to all off it

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Simon Raiwalui ‘in no doubt’ grieving Sam Matavesi will be ready to face England

The Northampton hooker is set to appear in the second half of Sunday’s clash in Marseille.

The Guardian - UK

Alex Mitchell is a vibrant, running No 9 who can make England more adventurous

Steve Borthwick’s selection of scrum-half is fascinating – and a recognition that England need to move the dial on their game

Evening Standard

England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster

71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose

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England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player

Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion

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England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener

The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss

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Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th cap vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick makes nine changes

Ben Earl and George Ford start in place of suspended Billy Vunipola and Marcus Smith

The Guardian - UK

England reshuffle Rugby World Cup pack with Mitchell in for Van Poortvliet

England have called up Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell to their squad after confirming that Jack van Poortvliet will miss the tournament

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Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of Rugby World Cup with surgery required on England star’s ankle injury

Jack van Poortvliet will miss the Rugby World Cup with an ankle injury, with Alex Mitchell called into England’s 33-man squad as his replacement.

The Guardian - UK

Carabao Cup first round: Wrexham beat Wigan on penalties, Gillingham 3-1 Southampton – as it happened

Spot-kicks were required at the Racecourse while Southampton exited to a League Two team as Salford also down Preston and Stevenage did the same to Watford

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: England have balancing act to profit from back-row riches

Sam Underhill has not played Test rugby for a full year, and yet his omission from England's World Cup training camp sent shockwaves through the squad.

The Independent UK

Champions Saracens begin season with trip to Exeter as Premiership Rugby fixtures announced

The new Gallagher Premiership campaign will only feature 10 teams after three clubs went into administration last season

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