March 29, 2024

Top Rugby News

Three of the top-four teams on the final Vodacom United Rugby Championship log from South Africa, surely that’s impossible? Well, maybe not. In fact, if the next round goes anything like round 12, it could be a distinct possibility by the end of the Easter weekend. Read more

Antoine Dupont has been named in Toulouse’s team for the French Top 14 clash against Bordeaux on Sunday. Read more

Steve Borthwick’s first England debutant has already expressed his willingness to potentially swap nations to play for a Six Nations rival in 2026. Read more

Bristol Bears make home advantage count as they pull off a shocker against the Saints.
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In a crucial Week 13 showdown, Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints battled it out as the Gallagher Premiership resumed after an eight-week break. With just six games left in the regular season, both teams were eager to secure valuable points.

The Saints entered the game with a commanding lead at the top of the table, making this a must-win match for Bristol to keep their season hopes alive. The Bears delivered an exceptional performance, dominating the field and emerging victorious with an impressive score of 52-21.

This result carries significant implications for both teams. Bristol now finds themselves within touching distance of the top four, just five points behind, making the playoffs a realistic possibility. Meanwhile, Bath, currently trailing Northampton by only two points, has intensified the competition for the top spot.

As the season nears its end, the table's positioning becomes crucial in determining not only the knockout fixtures but also the teams that will earn a coveted spot in the European Champions Cup next season.

Stay tuned for more updates as the Gallagher Premiership continues to deliver thrilling rugby action.

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Upcoming games - Gallagher Premiership

Here's a sneak peak at all of the exciting Gallagher Premiership action coming up!
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Investment Round-up - who's doing what:
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• San Diego Wave to Be Sold For NWSL Record $113 Million: https://frontofficesports.com/nwsl-san-diego-wave-113-million-record/
  
• Letter: What does the push for funding statues and sports teams say about our priorities? : https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/03/24/letter-what-does-push-funding/
  
• Edge Sound Research raises US$1.9m in seed funding: https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/edge-sound-research-seed-funding-round-nba-equity-potential-capital/
  
• Core Funding for Irish Sport Up Nine Per Cent to €28.4 Million: https://sportforbusiness.com/core-funding-for-irish-sport-up-nine-per-cent-to-e28-4-million/
  
• Sky Bet's Building Foundations Fund grants £600k to community schemes: https://www.flutter.com/news-and-insights/press-release/sky-bet-s-building-foundations-fund-grants-600k-to-community-schemes/
  
• €360,000 announced for Laois Sports Partnership for core funding and women in sport : https://www.laoistoday.ie/2024/03/22/e360000-announced-for-laois-sports-partnership-for-core-funding-and-women-in-sport/
  
• Aldi’s ninth annual Scottish Sport Fund giving Lanarkshire clubs chance to receive share of £50k : https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/aldis-ninth-annual-scottish-sport-32380281
  
• Co Carlow receives funding of over €330,000 to increase participation in sport : https://www.independent.ie/regionals/carlow/news/co-carlow-receives-funding-of-over-330000-to-increase-participation-in-sport/a1210418516.html
  
• BETTING FOCUSED WINIBLE RAISES $6M FROM INSPIRED CAPITAL, RAY LEWIS: https://www.sportico.com/business/finance/2024/winible-seed-funding-ray-lewis-1234771353/