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Neil Fissler
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Neil Fissler is an experienced Fleet Street hack with the Daily Star Sunday and then the Sunday Express and has been breaking most of rugby's biggest transfer stories for over 20 years for Rugby Times, The Rugby Paper and now RugbyPass. A respected historian who has written over 20 books.
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New nation hoping to join URC warned of the hurdles they face
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URC boss outlines how league will respond to possible axed Welsh club
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Free-to-air TV option being considered by URC bosses
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Leicester could be set for James O'Connor tug-of-war
Where are they now? The Leicester 23 on Ben Youngs' club debut
Neil Fissler tracks down the players who played alongside Ben Youngs when he made his Leicester debut as a 17-year-old.
Neil Fissler
02 Jun 2025, 6:56
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Fissler Confidential: Paddy Jackson's future starts to become clearer
Former Ireland centre and Lions tourist Jared Payne, who is an assistant coach with URC rivals the Scarlets, has emerged as the ne…
Neil Fissler
31 May 2025, 2:30
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Owen Farrell transfer saga starts to turn ugly as Racing outline terms
Saracens need to be quick if they want to do a fairytale deal for club legend Owen Farrell to make a sensational return to North L…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2025, 9:18
Where are they now? Alex Goode's first match for Saracens
Alex Goode is bringing down the curtain on a stellar career, and, ironically, his first appearance on May 10 2008, was the last fo…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2025, 6:21
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Northampton look to beef up pack with 145kg former Junior Bok
Investec Champions Cup finalists Northampton Saints are closing in a deal to sign Stade Francais lock JJ van der Mescht as they lo…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2025, 3:48
Mixed fortunes for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Dafydd Jenkins at Exeter
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of Exeter Chiefs' final game of the season against Sale Sharks, but he is set to be fit fo…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2025, 2:59
'Journeyman' Tadgh McElroy battles the odds to earn new deal at Sale
Alex Sanderson has paid a gushing tribute to bargain basement signing Tadgh McElroy, who is set to stay with Sale Sharks next seas…
Neil Fissler
28 May 2025, 0:05
Alex Sanderson pinpoints where George Ford's Lions chances went south
Alex Sanderson admits it would be a travesty if George Ford, one of the best players of his generation, were to go through his ent…
Neil Fissler
27 May 2025, 8:39
Where are they now? Worcester's 2015 promotion-winning side
On the 10th anniversary of the most dramatic Championship game in history, Neil Fissler tracks down the Worcester heroes from that…
Neil Fissler
27 May 2025, 0:54
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Fresh twist to Owen Farrell exit rumours as potential new role emerges
The former England captain's time at Racing 92 could be coming to an end, according to reports from across the Channel.
Neil Fissler
26 May 2025, 12:38
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Fissler Extra: The Paddy Jackson rumour that may have legs
Paddy Jackson gave a rare interview when he was interviewed pitchside before Lyon’s Challenge Cup defeat to treble-chasing Bath …
Neil Fissler
26 May 2025, 7:35
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Fissler Confidential: The latest England international to snub Leicester Tigers
Wales and Lions No.8 Taulupe Faletau, who is out of contract at the end of the month, is in advanced talks about staying in the We…
Neil Fissler
24 May 2025, 0:36
Analysis
Where are they now? Northamption Saints' 2000 Heineken Cup winning side
Northampton are the first Premiership club to reach the Champions Cup final in five years and are looking to put their name on the…
Neil Fissler
23 May 2025, 23:30
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Northampton turn to South African to take over as scrum coach
Jaco Pienaar is set to become the new scrum coach at Investec Champions Cup finalists Northampton Saints, replacing Matt Ferguson …
Neil Fissler
22 May 2025, 9:31
Olly Woodburn targets return to glory years with new Chiefs deal
Exeter Chiefs winger Olly Woodburn has set his sights on helping the club get back on the trophy trail again after signing a deal …
Neil Fissler
22 May 2025, 4:28
Where Are They Now - Bath's 2008 Challenge Cup winners
Ahead of Bath's appearance in Friday's EPCR Challenge Cup final vs Lyon, Neil Fissler takes a trip down memory to check in on the …
Neil Fissler
20 May 2025, 1:14
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Fissler Confidential: Worcester to lure ex-England star out of retirement?
Kurt-Lee Arendse's immediate future looks to be with the Bulls after the United Rugby Championship side dramatically pulled the pl…
Neil Fissler
17 May 2025, 1:38
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Red Bull deal could open door to marquee Newcastle signings
Energy drinks giant Red Bull are closing in on a deal to give cash-strapped Premiership outfit Newcastle Falcons some wings, and t…
Neil Fissler
15 May 2025, 8:50
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Munster battling Jake White's Bulls for Mornay Smith
McMillan will already have new signings, former England inside centre Dan Kelly and Connacht fly-half JJ Hanrahan, waiting for him…
Neil Fissler
15 May 2025, 7:04
Where are they now? Danny Care's Harlequins team in first start for club
Danny Care has announced his retirement after making a club-record 394 appearances for Harlequins and is hoping to make a final ou…
Neil Fissler
15 May 2025, 4:55
