The Prem: Six-try Leicester overpower leaders Northampton

Leicester: Steward; Radwan, Wand, Bailey, Hassell-Collins; O’Connor, van Poortvliet; N Smith, Blamire, Heyes, Chessum (capt), Martin, Liebenberg, Reffell, Moro. Replacements: Clare, van der Flier, Hurd, Henderson, Williams, Whiteley, Kata, Perese. Northampton: Furbank (capt); Freeman, Hutchinson, Dingwall, Hendy; F Smith, Mitchell; Iyogun, R Smith, Green, Munga, van der Mescht, Kemeny, Graham, Chick. Replacements: Wright, West, Millar…

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Bournemouth on brink of Europe despite losing stars

There is an acceptance within Bournemouth of their position in football’s food chain. They have the league’s smallest stadium, which means low matchday revenues and relatively limited commercial revenue compared to their rivals. That means Bournemouth must adopt a clever player‑trading model under their Black Knight ownership. But while Bournemouth sold £266m worth of players…

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