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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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The main Lions deficiency identified by Maro Itoje
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Tom Curry shows anger at criticism with bizarre interaction
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'I’m still shaking with adrenaline... Very mixed emotions'
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Andy Farrell hits back at Lions selection critics
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Fissler Confidential: Wales captain Dewi Lake at forefront of transfer scramble
The starting gun has been sounded for players in the last year of their contracts to begin discussing potential moves with clubs w…
Neil Fissler
18 Jul 2025, 8:25
Chart-topping superstar named to open Women's Rugby World Cup
The chart-topping singer has been confirmed as the headline act that will open the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Neil Fissler
15 Jul 2025, 0:45
Sending off can't stop England U20 revenge mission over Wales
Ollie Streeter was sent off, but it wasn't enough to stop England U20 from gaining revenge on Wales for costing them the Six Natio…
Neil Fissler
14 Jul 2025, 8:39
NRL superstar Kalyn Ponga eyes up sensational rugby union switch
Newcastle Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga could be about to walk out on the NRL later this year, with a sensational cross-code switc…
Neil Fissler
14 Jul 2025, 4:49
Interview
'They spoiled the party for us... We want to set the record straight'
Ben Coen won’t let Wales become party poopers for the second time in four months as England aim to end the World Rugby U20 Champ…
Neil Fissler
13 Jul 2025, 6:42
Lions move quickly to fill potential Luke Cowan-Dickie void
Jamie George has been drafted into the British & Irish Lions squad as cover for the injured Luke Cowan-Dickie.
Neil Fissler
12 Jul 2025, 8:29
Andy Farrell on Cowan-Dickie as Lions brace for injury double-whammy
The Lions have suffered a major body blow ahead of the first Test against the Wallabies next Saturday after coach Andy Farrell con…
Neil Fissler
12 Jul 2025, 5:43
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Fissler Confidential: Liam Williams' club future up in the air
Wales full-back Liam Williams could move to the Pro D2 next season as he keeps his dream alive of winning 100 caps for his country…
Neil Fissler
11 Jul 2025, 8:37
England U20 avoid collapse against Australia with late penalty
Ben Coen’s last-gasp penalty earned England a remarkable bonus point 36-33 victory after they looked to be heading out of the Wo…
Neil Fissler
09 Jul 2025, 11:08
'Constantly talking off the field': Andy Farrell singles out Lion after win
British & Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell admits that the 36-24 win over the ACT Brumbies was another “step forward” as they pre…
Neil Fissler
09 Jul 2025, 9:01
Maro Itoje has no trouble pinpointing areas Lions must improve
British & Irish Lions skipper Maro Itoje admits that the tourists aren’t the finished article despite clocking up another win af…
Neil Fissler
09 Jul 2025, 7:06
'Some of the best I’ve seen': England U20 add 'extremely dangerous' pair
England U20 backs and skills coach Will Parkin has challenged speedsters Noah Caluori and Tyler Offiah to be match winners in the …
Neil Fissler
07 Jul 2025, 9:08
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Fissler Confidential: Racing 92 pressing ex-Bok for answer
Racing 92 are pressing Rob Du Preez for an answer after making him a huge offer to leave Sale Sharks and join his brother Jean-Luc…
Neil Fissler
06 Jul 2025, 3:14
'That's something that we are definitely going to look at' - Tadgh Beirne
Tadhg Beirne admits that it was a massive honour to captain the Lions following the 21-10 victory over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.…
Neil Fissler
05 Jul 2025, 9:20
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Bath's Johann van Graan part of 3-man Bulls shortlist
Johann van Graan has just guided Bath to their first Premiership title in 29 years, but he is on a three-man shortlist to replace …
Neil Fissler
05 Jul 2025, 8:51
What peeved Andy Farrell the most after lame Lions win
Frustrated Lions boss Andy Farrell admits that his side need to cut out the errors after they turned the ball over 20 times in the…
Neil Fissler
05 Jul 2025, 7:29
Lions call-up Owen Farrell may not be eligible to play Brumbies
Lions boss Andy Farrell says that he doubts son Owen will be ready to face the Brumbies on Wednesday following his controversial c…
Neil Fissler
05 Jul 2025, 7:09
Haashim Pead stars as South Africa hand England U20 painful defeat
Haashim Pead scored two tries as the Junior Springboks seized control of Pool A with a 32–22 win, inflicting a rare defeat on de…
Neil Fissler
04 Jul 2025, 11:02
Andrew Porter: 'There is no good way to put it. It’s s*** when it happens'
Andrew Porter is making up for lost time after scoring his first Lions try in the 52–12 win over Queensland Reds, four years aft…
Neil Fissler
03 Jul 2025, 10:00
'Big men': England U20 scrum coach Nathan Catt verdict on Junior Boks
Scrum coach Nathan Catt admits that the juices will be flowing as he tells his pack to be prepared for a physical battle, as Under…
Neil Fissler
03 Jul 2025, 5:24
