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Neil Fissler

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. 

324 Articles

Cardiff set to go into administration, WRU prepare for takeover

Cardiff Rugby are set to declare their intention to go into administration with the Welsh Rugby Union in line for a takeover.

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 10:53

Potential Champions Cup semi-final venues confirmed

EPCR have confirmed the four venues that could be used to host the semi-finals for the Investec Champions Cup next month.

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 7:43

Northampton confirm Logan exit as one of three departures

Northampton Saints have confirmed that three players, including Reuben Logan, will be leaving Franklin's Gardens at the end of the…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 6:06
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Surprise name linked with top Leicester job

The Tigers could turn to a veteran of the high performance coaching circuit after so far falling to land a replacement for Michael…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 2:42

Gabby Logan lets slip the Prem club son Reuben has signed for

Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Northampton Saints and Scotland Under-20 international Reuben Logan after his mum, top TV p…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
07 Apr 2025, 10:04

Ronan O'Gara eyes huge Six Nations star for free-falling La Rochelle

La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara is in advanced talks with Italy star Tommaso Menoncello about joining his rebuilding programme –…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
06 Apr 2025, 5:34
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Fissler Confidential: Prem club to ringfence Six Nations star

Gloucester have moved early to try and tie down Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams on a long-term deal, despite him being under contr…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
05 Apr 2025, 2:31
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England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie's club future appears done

England and Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has signed a new deal that will keep him at Sale Sharks for the next two years after tu…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
04 Apr 2025, 3:51

Toulouse make big call on Antoine Dupont fill-in

Toulouse, who are on a seemingly unstoppable march towards a second successive Top 14 and Champions Cup double, have decided not t…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
03 Apr 2025, 7:45

Exeter Chiefs confirm latest Heaven sent arrival at Sandy Park

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that New South Wales Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven will arrive at Sandy Park this summer to continue …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
03 Apr 2025, 6:31

'He understands the Tigers DNA': Ex-CEO Simon Cohen's pick for head coach

Leicester Tigers fans have accused the club of making a mess of its search to replace Michael Cheika, but the club’s former chie…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
03 Apr 2025, 5:47

Jack Crowley drops hint on his future but talks are still 'ongoing'

The Ireland international has denied he has signed a new deal at Munster but a move to Leicester now looks off the table.

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 10:36

Exeter look to Charlie Chapman to boost scrum-half options

Following the signing of Italian international Stephen Varney, the Chiefs have reportedly lined up the Gloucester player as their …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 8:44

Ireland confirm coaching team for summer tour

Paul O’Connell will be assisted by Denis Leamy, Mike Prendergast and Colm Tucker on Ireland’s summer tour of Georgia and Portu…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 7:14

French reports rule Michael Cheika out of Racing job

The Leicester Tigers boss looks set to be overlooked for the Racing 92 job despite being heavily linked with a return to Paris.

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 3:37
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Worcester Warriors return to play statement imminent

The player recruitment process is well underway, with the former Premiership club hoping their place in the 2025/26 Tier 2 League …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 3:08
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Worcester Warriors poised to make first two signings

Worcester Warriors have started building a squad ahead of their potential entry into the Championship next season, and they could …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
01 Apr 2025, 10:16
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Exeter Chiefs close to revealing new attack and backs coach

Former England international Dave Walder is poised to become a member of Rob Baxter's coaching team from next season.

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
01 Apr 2025, 3:49
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Multiple clubs swarming to lure Chris Harris from Gloucester

Chris Harris’s outstanding performances in Gloucester’s push for the Premiership play-offs have got clubs beating a path to hi…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
31 Mar 2025, 11:38
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Fissler Confidential: Leicester Tigers set sights on Orlando Bailey

Leicester Tigers could move for former England Under-20 fly-half Orlando Bailey to replace Brive-bound Jamie Shillcock in what wou…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
29 Mar 2025, 5:15
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