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INJURYAlex MitchellNorthampton Saints — out, remainder of the season
INJURYXavier SaifoloiCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYScott BarrettCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHemopo CunninghamBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYJames CameronBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYMitch DrummondCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYToby BellCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHugh CooneyLeinster — out, Season-ending
INJURYHenry RobertsonWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYJayden SaChiefs — out, season-ending
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of season
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbets Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYSacha Feinberg-MngomezuluStormers — doubt
INJURYALEX NANKIVELMUNSTER — out
INJURYKwagga SmithSpringboks — out
INJURYGlen NewmanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFraser HannonFijian Drua — out
INJURYJames DolemanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFijian DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYStar RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYBut Queensland'sFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe Queensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYQueensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYCiaran FrawleyLeinster — out, N/A
INJURYJohn BryantQueensland Reds — out
INJURYCharlie GambleNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYFolau FaingaaNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYAustin DurbidgeNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJimmy TupouMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYJordie BarrettHurricanes — out, 1 week
INJURYNgane PunivaiHurricanes — out, week-to-week
INJURYBilly VunipolaMontpellier — doubt
INJURYTommy O'BrienLeinster — doubt
INJURYAJ MacGintyBristol — return_pending, N/A
INJURYMcDermottReds — return_pending, N/A
INJURYDeon FourieStormers — return_pending, set to return to Cape Town for scans
INJURYTommy ReffellLeicester Tigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh Rugby — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERSarah Beckettsigns for Sale Sharks
TRANSFERAoife Waferagreed a new deal with Harlequins Women; prop Hannah Duffy retiring.
TRANSFERSteven LuatuaSigns new deal into 10th season with Bristol Bears.
TRANSFERTommaso Menoncellojoins Stade toulousain, engaging until 2029.
TRANSFERHannah Dallavallere-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordagreeing to join Sale Sharks, leaving Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season.
TRANSFERApete Narogojoin Toulon for several seasons, according to reports
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordjoins Sale Sharks.
INJURYAlex MitchellNorthampton Saints — out, remainder of the season
INJURYXavier SaifoloiCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYScott BarrettCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHemopo CunninghamBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYJames CameronBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYMitch DrummondCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYToby BellCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYHugh CooneyLeinster — out, Season-ending
INJURYHenry RobertsonWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYJayden SaChiefs — out, season-ending
INJURYBilly SearleLeicester Tigers — out, Remainder of season
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbets Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYSacha Feinberg-MngomezuluStormers — doubt
INJURYALEX NANKIVELMUNSTER — out
INJURYKwagga SmithSpringboks — out
INJURYGlen NewmanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFraser HannonFijian Drua — out
INJURYJames DolemanFijian Drua — out
INJURYFijian DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYStar RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe DruaFijian Drua — out
INJURYBut Queensland'sFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYThe Queensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYQueensland RedsFijian Drua — out
INJURYCiaran FrawleyLeinster — out, N/A
INJURYJohn BryantQueensland Reds — out
INJURYCharlie GambleNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYFolau FaingaaNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYAustin DurbidgeNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJimmy TupouMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYJordie BarrettHurricanes — out, 1 week
INJURYNgane PunivaiHurricanes — out, week-to-week
INJURYBilly VunipolaMontpellier — doubt
INJURYTommy O'BrienLeinster — doubt
INJURYAJ MacGintyBristol — return_pending, N/A
INJURYMcDermottReds — return_pending, N/A
INJURYDeon FourieStormers — return_pending, set to return to Cape Town for scans
INJURYTommy ReffellLeicester Tigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh Rugby — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster Rugby — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERSarah Beckettsigns for Sale Sharks
TRANSFERAoife Waferagreed a new deal with Harlequins Women; prop Hannah Duffy retiring.
TRANSFERSteven LuatuaSigns new deal into 10th season with Bristol Bears.
TRANSFERTommaso Menoncellojoins Stade toulousain, engaging until 2029.
TRANSFERHannah Dallavallere-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordagreeing to join Sale Sharks, leaving Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season.
TRANSFERApete Narogojoin Toulon for several seasons, according to reports
TRANSFERZoe Stratfordjoins Sale Sharks.
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Gallagher Premiership · Roundup

Gallagher Premiership — Monday 27 April 2026

Monday 27 April 2026

Match of the Day

Northampton Saints 41-38 Bath

The battle between Northampton Saints and Bath showed why they remain at the top of the Premiership, despite Bath's second-string side pushing the table leaders to the brink. The narrow margin of the 41-38 final scoreline was separated by a penalty from Fin Smith. Saints put on a display of potent attacking play, with points secured from tries by Smith (3, 73), Freeman (15, 30), and Sleightholme (20, 47), alongside four conversions from Smith (17, 21, 74) and 16. Bath also showed considerable attacking flair, racking up points from tries by Hennessey (9), Green (26), Carr-Smith (41), de Glanville (50), Griffin (60), and Tuipulotu (76), supported by conversions from Donoghue (10, 27, 42, 77).

Talking Point
Northampton Saints retained their lead at the summit following the tight contest, cementing their status against a determined Bath second-string side.
Stats
  • Northampton Saints: 41 points
  • Northampton Saints: Tries: Smith (3), Freeman (15, 30, 73); Sleightholme (20, 47)
  • Northampton Saints: Conversions: Smith (4), 16, 21, 74
  • Bath: 38 points
  • Bath: Tries: Hennessey (9), Green (26), Carr-Smith (41), de Glanville (50), Griffin (60), Tuipulotu (76)
  • Bath: Conversions: Donoghue (10, 27, 42, 77)

Other Results & News

Saracens defeated Leicester Tigers 19-15 in a highly scored clash, with Noah Caluori producing a show-stopping performance and securing points that derailed the Tigers' five-match winning streak. Newcastle Red Bulls lost 19-52 to Bristol Bears, where Tom Jordan delivered a standout performance as the Bears added significant points to their tally. Harlequins defeated Sale Sharks 33-52 in a contest highlighted by Joe Launchbury's farewell appearance, leaving the Quins short of points. Gloucester defeated Exeter Chiefs 79-17 at Kingsholm.

Injury Flash

Quote of the Day

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"Joe Launchbury appeared to say an emotional farewell to the sport he has served for almost two decades."

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