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Big wins for Gloucester and Saints in Prem Rugby Cup

Gloucester and Northampton boost their chances of reaching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals with bonus-point wins that eliminate Sale and Newcastle.

Sniffer dog Dora noses out illegal cigarettes and vapes hidden in the ceiling of a Sale shop.

Bath hooker Dan Frost scores a hat-trick of tries as the Prem Cup holders demolish Sale 60-19 to boost their hopes of securing a play-off spot.

Saracens and England centre Alex Lozowski signs a two-year contract to join Sale Sharks from next season.

Postmaster Sid Patel holds free smartphone advice sessions for older customers after hours.

Northampton end Leicester's unbeaten record in the Prem Rugby Cup with a big win over the East Midlands rivals, while Exeter demolish Sale.

Surgery awaits the Welshman as he suffers a fresh Achilles injury "on the opposite side" to previous problems.

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson accepts that hopes of a top-four Prem spot are over after defeat by Northampton Saints.

Northampton Saints score seven tries to win 43-29 at Sale Sharks to go back to the top of The Prem.

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