Sale Sharks full-back Mike Haley gives his top tips on how to defend in different situationsBright spark: Mike Haley makes a burst for Sale Sharks. Photo: Getty ImagesSale Sharks full-back Mike Haley gives his top tips on how to defend in different situations
Five weeks ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season, the first trophy is up for grabs in the remodelled Premiership 7s. There's lots of talent on show at Franklin's GardensHome rule: Wasps won the 2016 trophy at Ricoh Arena and are favourites again this year (Getty Images)Holders Wasps will be the team to beat at the 2017 Singha Premiership 7s. Rugby World surveys the talent on show
Champions Exeter are feeling the love as they look forward to starting the defence of their crown at Gloucester. Rugby World gauges the mood at the fixtures launchVictory hug: Jack Yeandle celebrates Exeter's 2016-17 Premiership title with club owner Tony Rowe (Getty)Rugby World gauges the mood among clubs at the 2017-18 Aviva Premiership fixtures launch
Point-machines, try-getters and long-servers – a look at those players who shone statistically during the 2016-17 Aviva Premiership campaignGolden oldie: Jimmy Gopperth sets another record when scoring in the Premiership final (Getty Images) Who were the prize guys in the 2016-17 Aviva Premiership season? We take a look at the stats