MPs deliver warning over DCMS chase to recoup tens of millions in Covid loans

There remains a ‘high degree of uncertainty’ over whether tens of millions of pounds paid to rugby union clubs and other sports teams during the Covid-19 pandemic will ever be repaid, the Public Accounts Committee has warned

Theo Dan delivers for Saracens in late win at Leicester to boost playoff push

Theo Dan scored a late try for Saracens in their 29-22 victory at Leicester to move the team within two points of the Premiership playoff places

Finn Russell orchestrates seven-try win for leaders Bath over porous Harlequins

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell pulled the strings as Bath raced into a 26-0 lead before closing out a comfortable 47-28 victory over Harlequins

Last-gasp Fisilau try spares Exeter’s blushes against lowly Newcastle

Exeter won the battle of the Premiership’s bottom two sides 17-15 but Newcastle made them work hard for the win

Finn Russell returns to lead Bath past Gloucester to consolidate lead at top

Finn Russell marked his return with a try as Bath defeated Gloucester 42-26 to consolidate their lead at the top of the Premiership

Benson shines as Harlequins record first away league win over Saracens in 13 years

Replacement fly-half Jamie Benson came on with Harlequins 12-0 down – by full-time they were 12-23 up

Premiership ready to rumble again with a post-Six Nations glow

The English top flight has clouds on its horizon but it returns with Derby Weekend full of promise and intrigue

Newcastle Falcons’ future in limbo as losses prompt recruitment freeze

The survival of Newcastle as a professional rugby team will require more than just a £4m bail-out from the other Premiership clubs, according to Steve Diamond

Saracens and Leicester to trial separate away sections for Premiership fans

Traditionally rugby fans have liked lack of segregation, but organisers believe new areas could improve atmospheres

London Irish’s attempt to leave English club system set to be blocked by RFU

The RFU is set to block a request from reborn London Irish to leave the English game and join the United Rugby Championship

Government officials ‘more pessimistic’ about financial health of rugby union

Fate of Worcester, Wasps and London Irish has left DCMS officials concerned about the state of the sport

Russell’s deft handling sinks Sale as Bath burnish title credentials

Bath edged out a bonus-point win to end Sharks’ unbeaten home record

Rigg and Roots sink depleted Saracens as Exeter finally bare their teeth

Tries from Will Rigg and Ethan Roots helped Exeter hit back to defeat Saracens 31-22 in the Premiership

Ollie Lawrence should be applauded for streetwise play – rugby must ditch holier-than-thou image

Bath centre should not have apologised for stopping match against Northampton after going down from clash of heads

Fin Smith shows England class to sink Bath at the last and save Saints’ season

Northampton Saints beat Bath 35-34 as fly-half Fin Smith showed promise for Steve Borthwick’s England before Six Nations with a last-gasp conversion