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Watch - Owen Farrell throws 'unreal' pass against Exeter
Owen Farrell was acclaimed as a once in a generation player after masterminding Saracens’ 35-3 Gallagher Premiership rout of Exe…
Owen Farrell reigns supreme as Saracens crush Exeter
Saracens bounced back from their shock defeat to London Irish by crushing arch-rivals Exeter 35-3 at StoneX Stadium.
Joe Marler's latest ban is a farce - Andy Goode
Joe Marler being banned for just two weeks is a farce and World Rugby need to clamp down on unions dishing out whatever punishment…
Prem exodus: 5 players leaving English top flight for France
Fears abound that the Gallagher Premiership could be set to lose more of its stars as the English top flight struggles to compete …
Ian Cameron
31 Dec, 11:38
From journeyman to Premiership's top lineout thief
Sebastian de Chaves’ dramatic transformation from second row journeyman into the Premiership’s leading line out stealer
Chris Jones
31 Dec, 10:08
Alex Sanderson admits to 'harsh words' during Sale's dominant win over Leicester
Alex Sanderson wanted more from his side at half-time despite a dominant display against defending champions Leicester.
Leicester suffer heavy defeat at the hands of impressive Sale
Impressive Sale beat Leicester 40-5 as interim head coach Richard Wigglesworth suffered his first defeat since taking over from St…
Joe Marler banned for 'wholly inappropriate' comment
Joe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four weeks suspended for comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan…
London Irish lock Adam Coleman handed ban following dangerous tackle
London Irish lock Adam Coleman has received a four-week ban after being sent off in the Exiles’ Gallagher Premiership win agains…
Harlequins prop Joe Marler charged over sledging
The Harlequins prop faces a disciplinary hearing following an incident in the Gallagher Premiership game.
Springbok Handre Pollard to make long-awaited return for Tigers
Handre Pollard, one of the most highly anticipated Premiership signings of the 2022-23 season will make his starting debut for Lei…
Tom Vinicombe
29 Dec, 15:31
Ben Spencer commits future to Bath
Bath have confirmed that club captain and England international Ben Spencer has signed a new contract with the team.
Baxter: 'It just seems madness to me and we've got to get out of it'
Round 13 saw the top three sides – Saracens, Sale and Harlequins – fall to the bottom three with London Irish, Newcastle and B…
Ian Cameron
28 Dec, 14:19
Champ hooker joins Newcastle with immediate effect
Ealing Trailfinders hooker Alun Walker has joined Newcastle Falcons on a short-term loan, with immediate effect, the club announce…
Scotland centre Cameron Redpath to stay at Bath
Bath has announced that Scotland international Cameron Redpath has signed a contract extension.
Ian Cameron
28 Dec, 10:37
What Joe Marler said that triggered Jake Heenan
Harlequins prop Joe Marler has publicly apologised to Bristol flanker Jake Heenan for the comments that triggered a fracas
Ian Cameron
28 Dec, 10:19
Joe Marler faces possible disciplinary action for verbal incident
Joe Marler faces possible disciplinary action for verbally provoking Bristol flanker Jake Heenan as Harlequins slumped...
Bristol beat Harlequins to climb off the foot of the Gallagher Premiership table
Bristol defied a second-half onslaught from Harlequins to claim a 15-12 victory at Twickenham Stoop that lifts them off ...
England flanker Sam Underhill commits future to Bath
The 26-year-old’s previous deal had been set to expire next summer.
Richard Wigglesworth's Leicester claim Slater Cup
Richard Wigglesworth’s first game in charge of Leicester ended in a convincing 28-13 Gallagher Premiership victory over Gloucest…
Scotland centre Cameron Redpath injured as Exeter hold off Bath
Exeter hung on in the face of a determined Bath fightback to claim a 20-15 victory at Sandy Park that keeps them in the hunt for a…
Watch - Multiple red cards as derby boils over in Brentford
Adam Coleman has been sent off and fellow ex-Wallabies lock Rob Simmons was yellow carded as their London Irish team ended English…
Wigglesworth names his first Leicester side as ex-Wasp named on bench
Interim Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Wigglesworth has named his first side as head coach of Leicester Tigers following the …
Ian Cameron
23 Dec, 12:12
'I'm really proud of Joe, it's a tough challenge being authentic'
Out-of-favour England loosehead Joe Marler has played his part in recent times in encouraging publicity for English club rugby.
Liam Heagney
23 Dec, 10:00
Fit-again Nick Isiekwe returns for Saracens ahead of schedule
Nick Isiekwe has made it back into the Saracens starting line-up ahead of projection after Mark McCall suggested in September that…
Liam Heagney
22 Dec, 12:30
Report reveals Premiership clubs' £300million debt in six years
England’s top-flight clubs have accumulated a combined debt of £300million in six years, according to an investigation into the…
Bath statement: Tom Dunn and Will Stuart contract extensions
Preparations for the 2023/24 season have continued at Bath with England internationals Tom Dunn and Will Stuart agreeing to contra…
Liam Heagney
22 Dec, 10:33
Where are they now? The last Wasps team before the collapse
It’s still hard to believe that Wasps went out of business just over two months ago, an October 17 training ground meeting confi…
Liam Heagney
22 Dec, 9:22
Where are they now? The last Worcester team before the collapse
Tuesday morning was a sharp reminder of the pitfalls of Gallagher Premiership rugby, Bath announcing an hour before they unveiled …
Liam Heagney
21 Dec, 13:55
Harlequins statement: Danny Care contract extension
England scrum-half Danny Care has signed a contract extension at Harlequins, the club he first played for in 2006.
Liam Heagney
21 Dec, 12:17
Send South Africa back to Super Rugby to end Champions Cup woes
The Champions Cup has seemingly inherited the problems that plagued Super Rugby in its latter years.
Tom Vinicombe
21 Dec, 11:58
'It's not fair, it's not right and it shouldn't happen'
Coventry Rugby chief executive Nick Johnston has labelled the suggestion that the RFU will allow Wasps to relaunch as a Championsh…
Sale statement: Joint bid to buy the AJ Bell stadium is declined
Sale Sharks have issued a statement after their joint bid with Salford City FC to purchase the AJ Bell was rejected by Salford Cit…
Liam Heagney
20 Dec, 17:59
Finn Russell to join Bath after Rugby World Cup
Bath have signed Scotland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell. The Gallagher Premiership club did not specify Russel…
New England coach Borthwick likened to a computer by Bok bruiser
Jasper Wiese epitomises the impact new England coach Steve Borthwick can have on individual players, helping to turn the strong ru…
Ian Cameron
19 Dec, 15:45
Leicester Tigers statement: New coaching team
As flagged by RugbyPass yesterday, Richard Wigglesworth has been appointed as interim head coach of Leicester Tigers foll…
Ian Cameron
19 Dec, 12:22
REPORTS: Bath deal to make Finn Russell one of rugby's best paid
Reports in the UK and in France have Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell signing for Bath to become one of the best-paid rugby players i…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec, 15:09
Richard Wigglesworth tipped to take over at Leicester Tigers
With news breaking this morning that Steve Borthwick will be confirmed as England’s new head coach on Monday, it raises the imme…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec, 14:21
George Skivington's positive spin on Gloucester's 57-0 loss to Leinster
Gloucester head coach George Skivington was proud of the “fighting spirit” his young team showed in a 57-0 defeat to Leinster.…
Wasps statement: New groundshare and the 'long road ahead'
The new owners and operators have Wasps have issued a statement confirming their return in the 2023/24 season, revealing that they…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec, 15:20
RFU issue decision on Wasps and reject Worcester application
The Rugby Football Union have issued their decision on bids to take over both Wasps and Worcester Warriors 'phoenix entities'.
Ian Cameron
16 Dec, 11:54
Steve Diamond breaks cover on his Worcester takeover plan
Former Worcester Warriors head coach Steve Diamond has broken ground on his bid to take over the club in the wake of their adminis…
Leicester Tigers statement: Two players depart club
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that two players - Tom Horton and Lachlan Shelley - have left Welford Road.
'Patently untrue' - Worcester accuse RFU over Championship blockade
Worcester Warriors’ prospective new owners have accused the Rugby Football Union of “seeking to impose onerous operational con…
Walder reveals why England rookie McGuigan was released mid-season
Head coach Dave Walder has revealed it was the Newcastle Falcons board that agreed to a mid-season release to allow try-scoring ho…
Chris Jones
15 Dec, 11:17
Conflicting reports on Finn Russell's future as English 10 enters ring
There are conflicting reports in the UK and French media this week over whether or not Finn Russell will sign for Bath or stay put…
Ian Cameron
15 Dec, 10:28
England duo sign contract extensions with Saracens
England internationals Jamie George and Elliot Daly have signed contract extensions with Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens.
Agustin Creevy banned until the new year
London Irish will be without hooker Agustin Creevy for their trip to South Africa this weekend after he was handed a four week ban…
Josh Raisey
14 Dec, 10:33
Andy Warwick cited after controversial Manu Tuilagi tackle
Ulster prop Andy Warwick has been cited following his tackle on Sale Sharks' Manu Tuilagi on Sunday which forced the centre to lea…
Josh Raisey
13 Dec, 10:27
Big Test names among 5 candidates for RPA General Secretary
The Rugby Players Association have revealed the five candidates who are standing for election to become the RPA’s new General Se…
Italy flyhalf Tommy Allan signs for Perpignan
Harlequins have confirmed that Italy fly-half Tommy Allan will join French side Perpignan at the end of the season.
Luke Morahan to exit Bristol mid-season
Former Wallabies winger Luke Morahan is set to leave Bristol early to head to France and the Top 14.
Ian Cameron
10 Dec, 10:35
Overlooked England hooker Jamie Blamire decides his future
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that England hooker Jamie Blamire has signed a new two-year deal with the club.
Former England scrumhalf Joe Simpson retires
Former England scrumhalf Joe Simpson has retired from professional rugby at the age of 34 - announcing the decision on the Sale Sh…
Joe Marler remarks won't earn him any new fans in South Africa
Joe Marler had a twinkle in his eye. With a medal round his chest for his player of the match display in Harlequins’ 19-13 win i…
Daniel Gallan
08 Dec, 15:48
Family of Levi Davis offers reward in bid to find missing rugby player
The family of missing rugby player Levi Davis have offered a cash reward in a bid to find the 24-year-old.
Ian Cameron
08 Dec, 14:25
Wes Goosen desperate to test himself against Saracens
Edinburgh back Wes Goosen is desperate for the “dream” opportunity to test himself against Saracens.
'I was up all night, 2, 4, 5am because of the excitement'
Alex Sanderson has told his Sale Sharks players to enjoy their position as England's form team in the Heineken Champions Cup and a…
Chris Jones
08 Dec, 10:03
'It's almost like Test-match rugby': Schoeman on facing Saracens
Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman believes facing in-form Saracens can get his side back to their best.
Steve Borthwick gets backing for England job from Premiership rival
Sale boss Alex Sanderson is backing Steve Borthwick to replace Eddie Jones as England head coach and is convinced he has “earne…
Wasps and Worcester relegated by RFU after failed bids
The Rugby Football Union have confirmed today that both Wasps and Worcester Warriors have had their 'No Fault Insolvency’ applic…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec, 15:29
'Flip-flops and ripped t-shirts - Bath were the boy band of rugby'
A BT Sport podcast has recalled how the Bath amateur-era supremacy struggled in the professional era before their 1998 European Cu…
Liam Heagney
05 Dec, 10:00
Tributes paid to 34-year-old rugby player who died at training
Tributes have been paid to a 34-year-old rugby player who died during a training session in Cumbria on Thursday.
Ian Cameron
04 Dec, 18:18
The Gloucester positional gamble that paid off in spades
Gloucester head coach George Skivington said his players “wanted to make a point” as they returned to winning ways with a 34-1…
Borthwick quizzed on England role as red card costs Leicester
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick admitted that Francois van Wyk’s second-half red card was “a big factor” in draw with Bristol…
'I don't want to be safe and in this squad, I can't play safe'
Former Springboks winger Courtnall Skosan is the rugby equivalent of Ronseal, having very much done as it said on the tin a year a…
Liam Heagney
04 Dec, 8:30
Los Pumas star leads Gloucester to victory over Northampton
A scintillating performance by Argentina international Santiago Carreras inspired Gloucester to a 34-19 victory over Northampton a…
Paddy Jackson the inspiration as London Irish snap losing streak
.Paddy Jackson’s game-changing try helped London Irish to their second Gallagher Premiership win of the season as they beat Newc…
Watch: The awkward 'this is just a fraud' Joe Marler TV interview
Joe Marler was mischievously awkward in his post-match live TV interview on Friday night after he was awarded player of the match …
Liam Heagney
03 Dec, 16:17
Nick Easter has taken on a job in the third tier of English rugby
Ex-England No8 Nick Easter has dropped down two divisions to start working again in rugby after losing his job two months ago when…
Liam Heagney
03 Dec, 15:10
England camp attendee Elliott Stooke the latest Wasp to find new club
Former Wasps and England camp attendee Elliott Stooke has been signed by Bristol Bears on a short-term contract.
Ian Cameron
03 Dec, 10:15
Harlequins boss Matson clarifies extent of Marcus Smith injury
Harlequins will head to South Africa on Sunday without the services of England star Marcus Smith for their Heineken Champions Cup …
Bath battle Harlequins into added time but fall short at the death
Harlequins reeled off a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership victory after halting Bath’s recent resurgence by winning 19-13 …
England fly-half Marcus Smith ruled out for rest of year with ankle injury
Fly-half set for spell on the sidelines after suffering ankle problem.
Gloucester sign duel-qualified SA teenager in 'ground-breaking move'
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of a dual-qualified South African teenager - Gareth Blackmore - to their academy.
Ian Cameron
02 Dec, 18:13
England prospect wants foot race with Prem's fastest players
Ollie Hassell-Collins, the London Irish wing, wants to race off against the Premiership’s fastest wings to determine who is Engl…
Chris Jones
02 Dec, 12:23
Cowan-Dickie the latest Chief set to exit English rugby - reports
Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie appears to be the latest England international who set to leave English rugby for France.
Ian Cameron
01 Dec, 16:39
Exeter Chiefs statement: Asset sold to Tony Rowe
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that they have sold a 'percentage of shares' in a hotel to the club chairman and CEO Tony Rowe.
Ian Cameron
01 Dec, 15:54
Saracens sign Francois Hougaard on short-term deal
Saracens have bolstered their scrumhalf stocks with another Springbok. On Thursday, the English club announced that they have sign…
Danny Care's lie detector test: Saracens, Matson and Man Utd
Out-of-favour England scrum-half Danny Care has revealed to BT Sport that he wishes every day he was a professional footballer, wh…
Liam Heagney
01 Dec, 12:11
Henry Arundell's Six Nations hopes in serious doubt
Henry Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in English rugby, has undergone surgery on a foot injury which puts his availabil…
Chris Jones
01 Dec, 11:58
The Leicester reaction to getting back 'desperate' England players
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has insisted that Freddie Steward, Ben Youngs and Jack van Poortvliet have not been damaged by Engl…
Chris Jones
30 Nov, 11:24
'We thought Quins were arrogant, thought they were above themselves'
It was just four weeks ago when rugby fans feasted on the latest dramatic installment in the London Irish versus Harlequins rivalr…
Liam Heagney
28 Nov, 11:00
Leicester hold off London Irish despite England prospect's 70m try
Reigning champions Leicester moved up to fifth in the Gallagher Premiership with a hard-fought 33-31 win over bottom club London I…
'They took advantage of how sloppy we were... They were all over us'
Dave Walder was delighted with Newcastle Falcons’ attitude as they edged Exeter Chiefs 24-21 at Kingston Park.
Brett Connon penalty proves decisive as Newcastle edge Exeter
It was the away side with the momentum at the death, but the Falcons defended with heart and managed to hold on for a second win i…
Vintage Danny Care performance sees Harlequins down Gloucester
Danny Care produced a man of the match performance as Harlequins sent Gloucester crashing to a third consecutive league defeat.
George Merrick has left Newcastle with 'immediate effect'
Former England U20s star George Merrick has left Newcastle Falcons with 'immediate effect' - the club have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
24 Nov, 17:20
Dire 'will not survive' warning issued on Worcester
Warriors were relegated from the Gallagher Premiership last month after the partial liquidation of its holding company.
Ex-Wasps out-half Haydon-Wood makes switch to France his next move
Former Wasps out-half Will Haydon-Wood has secured his short-term future, putting his October 17 redundancy behind him with a deal…
Liam Heagney
24 Nov, 13:14
Tom Cruse the latest ex-Wasps player to secure short-term future
Free agent Tom Cruse has secured his short-term future following his October 17 redundancy at Wasps, the 33-year-old revealing on …
Liam Heagney
22 Nov, 10:52
A breakdancing cage and the Worcester player who 'just fell apart'
Former England international Pat Sanderson has recalled some of the social fun that helped Worcester to beat the odds in their fir…
Liam Heagney
22 Nov, 9:19
Joe Launchbury lands new Premiership club after Japan stint
Former Wasps captain Joe Launchbury is set to rejoin his former club Harlequins after his stint in Japan comes to an end.
Josh Raisey
21 Nov, 18:13
Leicester Tigers snap up ex-Wasps hooker Gabriel Oghre
Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of former Wasps hooker Gabriel Oghre on a short-term deal.
Josh Raisey
21 Nov, 15:23
Alfie Barbery has become latest ex-Wasps player to find a new club
England prospect Alfie Barbeary has become the latest ex-Wasps player to sort out his future, agreeing to a long-term deal with Ba…
Liam Heagney
20 Nov, 15:50
Leicester and Gloucester to contest The Slater Cup
Leicester Tigers and Gloucester are set to contest The Slater Cup as part of their Gallagher Premiership season.
Ian Cameron
18 Nov, 11:35
Clubless England lock Joe Launchbury has named his new team
Clubless England second row Joe Launchbury is set to relaunch his career in the 2023 Japanese Top League after he was confirmed as…
Liam Heagney
18 Nov, 10:02
'It would be great to get the All Blacks, Australia or Argentina here'
Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy admits his side’s 26-18 win over a strong South African XV at a packed Ashton Gate will live long…
Sale follow Exeter's lead and bring in ex-Wasps academy signings
Sale have taken a leaf out of the Exeter recruitment book by signing two ex-Wasps academy players on long-term deals.
Liam Heagney
17 Nov, 16:39
Tom Parton quits London Irish for Saracens
Saracens have confirmed the signing of Tom Parton from London Irish for the 2023/24 season.
Liam Heagney
17 Nov, 16:29
Newcastle retain Saracens' 'skilful' loanee Obatoyinbo
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that Elliott Obatoyinbo will remain the club until the end of next season after impressing in a s…
RPA statement: Demand to limit players to 30 games per season
The RPA have called for a limit of 30 games per season to reduce injury risk after new the publication of new research.
Ex-England pick Kvesic leaves Worcester collapse behind for the URC
Former England back-rower Matt Kvesic has moved to the URC following the early-season collapse of Worcester in the Gallagher Premi…
Liam Heagney
16 Nov, 12:38
Dan Robson becomes the latest ex-Wasps player to land in the Top 14
Out-of-favour England scrum-half Dan Robson has drawn a line under last month’s Wasps redundancy by sourcing himself a new club …
Liam Heagney
15 Nov, 19:36
Another ex-Worcester player gets sorted as Neild moves to the URC
Cameron Neild has become the latest free agent ex-Worcester player to source a new club as the back-rower was confirmed as a new G…
Liam Heagney
15 Nov, 19:15
Sell-out international matches are 'hopefully the future' for Bristol
Bristol Bears boss Pam Lam believes the club’s sold-out clash with South Africa at Ashton Gate on Thursday offers one way of try…
Chris Jones
14 Nov, 18:49
Snubbed England star bags 60m scorcher as Newcastle edge Gloucester
Newcastle turned the form-book on its head with a thrilling 27-21 victory in a remarkable game at Gloucester.
What Worcester contingent told colleagues as they boost Bath
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan paid tribute to the Worcester exiles who contributed so wholeheartedly to a last-minute 19-18 …
Prem shock: Bath snatch dramatic late victory over Leicester
Bath pulled off a stunning 19-18 victory over defending Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester.
Premiership Rugby statement: The revised 11-team fixtures list
Premiership Rugby have revealed the revised 11-team top-flight fixtures list that will take the 2022/23 season from the start of J…
Liam Heagney
11 Nov, 17:54
Harlequins statement: Joe Marchant exit confirmed
Liam Heagney
11 Nov, 16:56
Newcastle defend club's culture after 100 people face RFU grilling
Head coach Dave Walder has defended Newcastle Falcon’s diversity record following reports that almost 100 people involved with …
Chris Jones
10 Nov, 14:52
The Exeter 'problem' every time they bring over an Australian
Exeter boss Rob Baxter had given his verdict on Scott Sio, their new signing who has started twice in recent weeks after a dozen s…
Liam Heagney
10 Nov, 9:56
Top 14 club snaps up ex-Wasps back three Ali Crossdale
One-time England prospect Ali Crossdale is the latest free agent Wasps player to get fixed up after getting made redundant last mo…
Liam Heagney
10 Nov, 9:24
Exeter sign three more players from Wasps
Rob Baxter has snapped up three more Wasps players for Exeter just weeks after picking up hooker Dan Frost from the collapsed Gall…
Liam Heagney
09 Nov, 19:44
Saracens confirm replacement fixtures against non-English teams
Saracens have arranged replacement fixtures against non-English teams after their Gallagher Premiership home games with Wasps and …
Liam Heagney
09 Nov, 17:28
Rob Baxter breaks silence on the Exeter 'asset sale' statement
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter has explained the reason why the Chiefs felt compelled to issue a statement that its members w…
Liam Heagney
09 Nov, 10:48
Joe Marchant to leave Quins and English rugby behind
Harlequins centre Joe Marchant is set to leave English rugby behind in favour of signing for Top 14 side Stade Francais.
Ian Cameron
07 Nov, 15:45
Former Bath player Levi Davis missing in Spain
Appeals have been made as to the whereabouts of former Bath player and reality TV contestant Levi Davis, who has gone missing in S…
Ian Cameron
06 Nov, 20:31
'We got killed by the referee' - Lam reacts to Bristol's latest home loss
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes his side paid the price for a lack of discipline as they slumped to a 25-10 defeat to G…
Bath's Worcester imports score in win over Newcastle
Bath made it back-to-back league wins with a 17-10 victory over Newcastle in the 250th Premiership match to be held at Kingston Pa…
First-half Sale blitz is a mountain too high for Gloucester
Sale extended their impressive start to the Gallagher Premiership season with a comfortable 27-17 win over Gloucester at the AJ Be…
The 'outdated' notion an England rugby columnist wants to bin
Names of the back of rugby shirts will be a talking point this weekend following the recent headlines generated by England confirm…
Liam Heagney
05 Nov, 12:49
Phil Dowson: Saints weren't their usual free-flowing selves in Exeter win
The Saints were outscored three tries to two but prevailed through Fin Smith's boot and "a lot of ugly work."
Dan Biggar's replacement shines as Saints sink Exeter
Superb kicking from Northampton’s young outside half Fin Smith condemned Exeter to a third league defeat on the trot
Exeter statement: EGM arranged to address funding shortfall
Exeter Chiefs have issued a statement clarifying their financial situation amid concerns regarding the loans they took to get the …
Liam Heagney
04 Nov, 17:24
Bath keep Russian prop as Gloucester pinch URC academy star
Bath have confirmed that they will keep Russian international Valeriy Morozov, who recently joined the side following the demise o…
Ian Cameron
04 Nov, 15:42
Ryan Mills has bagged new Premiership deal after Wasps redundancy
Out-of-work midfielder Ryan Mills has secured his short-term future through to the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov, 13:58
Record turnover still results in a hefty pre-tax loss for Bristol
Bristol have revealed their financial results for the 2021/22 financial year and despite reporting a record turnover from their la…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov, 13:31
'Delighted' Blackett names his new club 17 days after Wasps' demise
Ex-Wasps boss Lee Blackett has secured a new role 17 days after his Gallagher Premiership club fell into administration with the l…
Liam Heagney
03 Nov, 15:19
Ex-Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has landed himself a new sports job
Ex-Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has quickly sourced a new job following the October 17 administration decision that resulted in 167 p…
Liam Heagney
03 Nov, 10:50
Have Saracens reminded Eddie Jones what England have been missing?
Saracens have hauled themselves back into the spotlight of England selection by transforming their style of play.
Nick Bishop
02 Nov, 19:53
Newcastle boss backs his Falcons to become key Pumas against England
Dave Walder, the Newcastle Falcons head coach, is backing his trio of Pumas to cause England problems at Twickenham on Sunday with…
Chris Jones
02 Nov, 17:06
Former Gloucester captain named academy manager
Gloucester have announced that former captain Gareth Delve has become the club's new academy manager.
Josh Raisey
02 Nov, 16:47
Sale CEO Sutton claims 'cancer diagnosis was a welcome relief'
Sale Sharks CEO Sid Sutton had made an extraordinary claim - that a cancer diagnosis ten years ago was the best thing to ever happ…
Liam Heagney
01 Nov, 14:02
Ex-Wasps back-rower Nizaam Carr has named his new URC club
Former Springboks back-rower Nizaam Carr has found a new club after his contract at Wasps was shredded when he became one of the 1…
Liam Heagney
01 Nov, 11:17
Noah Heward has found himself a new team after Worcester collapse
Noah Heward has become the latest Worcester player to source new employment following the recent financial implosion of the Warrio…
Liam Heagney
01 Nov, 10:05
Matteo Minozzi becomes the latest Wasps player to find a new club
Matteo Minozzi has become the latest player to find new employment following last month’s dramatic financial collapse of Wasps.
Liam Heagney
01 Nov, 9:44
Charlie Atkinson the latest Wasps player to be rehomed
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that England prospect Charlie Atkinson has penned a deal that will see him join the club on a 'lon…
Ian Cameron
31 Oct, 15:33
Leicester Tigers sign Matt Everard from Wasps
Leicester Tigers have added former Wasps coach Matt Everard to their management team, welcoming back their former back row to the …
Ian Cameron
31 Oct, 15:09
Steve Diamond pulls out of TV appearance: 'I've spoken to my lawyers'
Former Worcester Warriors head coach Steve Diamond has pulled out of an appearance on BT Sport's Rugby Tonight after it was reveal…
Ian Cameron
30 Oct, 18:20
Snubbed England star inspires Saracens to victory over Sale
Alex Goode produced a virtuoso performance to celebrate his entry into Saracens’ history books but it was Theo McFarland who did…
Worcester Warriors officially have a 'preferred bidder'
Administrators have chosen a preferred bidder to buy Worcester Warriors, one of two Gallagher Premiership sides that went into adm…
Ian Cameron
30 Oct, 17:46
The Law tweak that could end maul try plague
A tweak to the game's laws has been floated that could end the excess numbers of catch-and-drive maul tries afflicting rugby union…
Ian Cameron
30 Oct, 17:14
Wasps to be rescued by club legends - reports
It is being reported that Wasps are to be taken over by members of the Wasps Legends group and former owners after administrators …
Ian Cameron
30 Oct, 11:09
'Jeepers, it's frustrating, especially the first half for us'
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson was delighted with his side’s 26-24 victory over local rivals London Irish, but was also left…
'They're just freaks of nature, it was better being on their side'
Robert du Preez was full of breezy chat the other night when RugbyPass eventually managed to track the Sale talisman down over the…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct, 10:30
'I am staggered that he only has that number of England caps'
Saracens boss Mark McCall has claimed he is staggered that the long-serving Alex Goode has only won 21 England caps during his ste…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct, 8:45
'You need to get the big decisions right, they have got that wrong'
Ex-England international Ugo Monye has slammed the standard of officiating in the Gallagher Premiership after London Irish were ro…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct, 18:06
Thriller with two red cards tips Harlequins' way at the death
George Head’s last-second try gave Harlequins a dramatic 26-24 victory over local rivals London Irish in a Gallagher Premiership…
Mitchell runs show as Northampton condemn Bristol to latest loss
Alex Mitchell ran the show as Northampton condemned Bristol to a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership defeat by winning 45-31 a…
'Charismatic, intelligent' reason why Saracens still treasure Alex
It’s now 22 months since Alex Sanderson flew the coop and quit his assistant’s role at Saracens to become a first-time directo…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct, 12:32
Flannery makes a 'brilliant' Premiership vs Super Rugby comparison
Harlequins assistant Jerry Flannery believes the Gallagher Premiership has eclipsed Super Rugby as a spectacle and insists that th…
Chris Jones
29 Oct, 11:18
'Never moaned, never griped': Louis Rees-Zammit hailed after win
Gloucester boss George Skivington hailed the “gifted” Louis Rees-Zammit after he starred.
Rees-Zammit turns on the style as Gloucester eclipse Exeter
Gloucester reeled off a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership victory and climbed to third in the table after beating Exeter 38-…
RFU statement: Wasps' relegation confirmed
Wasps’ relegation from the Gallagher Premiership has been confirmed by the RFU eleven days after they fell into administration w…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct, 17:28
Out-of-work Worcester prop Jay Tyack is back in the Premiership
Tighthead Jay Tyack has become the latest out-of-work Worcester player to find himself a new club and he will be thrown straight b…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct, 12:50
Kiran McDonald secures a temporary URC deal after Wasps redundancy
Second row Kiran McDonald has become the latest ex-Wasps player to find work after he was made redundant by the club on October 17…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct, 11:07
Stuart Hogg has described Rob Baxter as 'a very, very scary man'
Scotland and Lions full-back Stuart Hogg has admitted that he is scared of Rob Baxter, the Exeter Chiefs director of rugby who sig…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct, 10:35
Diamond makes bolshy 'USP' claim about his Worcester takeover bid
Steve Diamond has made an eye-catching claim about the unique selling point in his consortium bidding to take over the financially…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct, 9:25
The moment when the reality of Wasps' collapse hit Willis hardest
England back row Jack Willis has revealed the emotional moment when the reality of Wasps’ collapse truly hit home.
Wasps' Dan Frost has found himself a new Premiership club
Another out-of-work Wasps player has quickly found himself a new club as Exeter have snapped up Dan Frost, who will go with them t…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct, 15:06
Shock mid-season exit to France on cards for Dan Biggar - report
Just weeks after he confirmed that he would leave Northampton at the end of the 2022/23 season, injured Wales out-half Dan Biggar …
Liam Heagney
27 Oct, 14:32
Steve Diamond announces his consortium bid to take over Worcester
Steve Diamond has unveiled his ambitious bid to take over the financial-stricken Worcester, who were suspended by the RFU from pla…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct, 12:07
Koch and Odogwu become the latest Wasps players to get a new club
Springboks prop Vincent Koch and one-time England prospect Paolo Odogwu have found a new club ten days after they were among the 1…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct, 9:17
Sale explain their Tuesday meeting with free agent Vincent Koch
Sale have reacted to speculation they are in the market to sign Springboks tighthead Vincent Koch, Sharks director of rugby Alex S…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct, 16:52
Bath's Dave Attwood banned 'for losing my s***, I crossed a line'
Ex-England lock Dave Attwood has been banned after he was cited for punching/striking in last Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership w…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct, 16:06
Jake Armstrong has left Bristol Bears with immediate effect
Tighthead prop Jake Armstrong has exited Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears with immediate effect. A club statement read: “Jake Armstrong…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct, 15:25
Saracens sign a Wasps prop but it isn't a return for Vincent Koch
Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens have signed a prop from Wasps - but it isn’t their old StoneX Arena crowd favourite Vince…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct, 14:37
Brad Shields becomes latest Wasps player to find new club
Former England international Brad Shields has become the latest ex-Wasps player to find a new club, the 31-year-old agreeing to sw…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct, 14:01
Redundant Wasps boss Blackett has landed temporary role next month
Lee Blackett has found himself his first temporary coaching work since Wasps went to the wall on October 17.
Liam Heagney
25 Oct, 17:18
Ted Hill's Bath stay made permanent
Bath have announced that former Worcester captain Ted Hill has agreed a long-term contract with them.
Bristol sign Wasps departee Porter with 'immediate effect'
Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of former Wasps scrum-half Will Porter, who has signed for the Bears as injury cover with…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct, 15:16
Marcus Smith becomes youngest player to reach Premiership milestone
Marcus Smith became the youngest player to reach 100 Premiership appearances today as he led Harlequins to an important 29-13 win …
Stefan Frost
23 Oct, 16:21
Former RFU boss blasts union and calls for radical reform of English game
Francis Baron, the former Rugby Football Union chief executive, is calling for a radical reform of the governing body.
The 'cheery, jolly' 20-year-old Kiwi making rapid strides at Irish
Declan Kidney has given his approval to the rapid progress Chandler Cunningham-South has made at London Irish since joining the Ga…
Liam Heagney
23 Oct, 8:47
A relieved Johann van Graan reacts to first win of the season
Bath’s head of rugby Johann van Graan had a simple message to his squad this week after six Gallagher Premiership defeats: “Sh…
Camps issue latest on injured Owen Farrell and Luke Cowan-Dickie
Owen Farrell could face a race against time to be fit for England’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Argentina.
Bottom club Bath secure first win of the season
Johann van Graan secured his first win in charge of Bath as the Gallagher Premiership’s bottom club claimed a 27-14 victory over…
'Utter stupidity' - Owen Farrell carded after 6 minutes for clash with England teammate
Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell was carded just minutes into their Gallagher Premiership clash with bitter rivals Exeter Chiefs at S…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct, 15:20
'It didn't look good' - Updates on Jonny May and Henry Arundell
Gloucester boss George Skivington admitted his concern over Jonny May’s suspected dislocated elbow sustained in a 22-21 Gallaghe…
England duo injured in narrow Gloucester win
Jonny May is a major doubt for England’s autumn series after suffering a suspected dislocated elbow.
'I'll never forget my first game back... Christ, what have I left NZ for?'
James Haskell fears more clubs in the Gallagher Premiership are going to suffer the same fate as Worcester Warriors and Wasps as "…
Josh Raisey
21 Oct, 13:59
Premiership's £500m debt: How much each club actually owes
How much debt is owed by each Gallagher Premiership club has been revealed as part of their participation in a UK government commi…
Ian Cameron
21 Oct, 12:18
England call up back row as Courtney Lawes ruled out of training camp
England are being forced to call up London Irish back row Tom Pearson after they revealed that captain Courtney Lawes will not be …
Ian Cameron
21 Oct, 11:50
Bath pick up two more Worcester players
Bath have picked up two more Worcester players, adding to the number of former Warriors that have made the move to Somerset.
Ian Cameron
21 Oct, 11:03
Rob Baxter backs decision to axe Henry Slade from England squad
Exeter centre Slade had surgery on his shoulder in the summer but has started the season strongly.
'I'll work my hardest to get as close as I can to him'
The England pair are expected to pick up where they left off against Australia in the summer.
Kyle Sinckler isn't leaving Bristol Bears
The England prop’s Bears’ contract was due to expire at the end of the current season.
Wasps' Josh Bassett has found a new club
Wasps winger Josh Bassett becomes one of the first of the club's players to find a new home following the collapse of Coventry-bas…
Ian Cameron
20 Oct, 14:29
Bristol loanee Dan Thomas immediately selected for Scarlets
Bristol Bears have loaned Dan Thomas on a two-game loan to Welsh URC side Scarlets, who are suffering a fresh injury crisis.
Ian Cameron
20 Oct, 11:32
'If you count Derek's loans in there as well, it's over £100m'
Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has explained the staggering nine-figure level of debt that left the Gallagher Premiership club in need …
Liam Heagney
20 Oct, 8:15
Curtis Langdon becomes 14th Worcester player to find a new club
Out-of-work England international Curtis Langdon has become the 14th Worcester player to quickly find a new club after the cash-st…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct, 17:21
Premiership's on-field riches can't hide off-field rags
The Premiership is going from strength to strength on the field but things are a different story off the park.
Nick Bishop
19 Oct, 12:56
London Irish shed more light on the sudden exit of 'good man' Rona
London Irish boss Declan Kidney has shed more light on last week’s sudden departure of Curtis Rona, the former Wallabies midfiel…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct, 12:47
Bristol letter to fans mentions 'expected losses of close to £1m'
Bristol have written an open letter explaining to fans that cancelled home matches this season will cost the club potentially up t…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct, 11:56
Bath statement: Supreme Court ruling on The Rec redevelopment
Bath have expressed delight with a Supreme Court ruling that clears the way for the long-awaited redevelopment of the Gallagher Pr…
'Let's wipe all our debts and start again? I honestly don't get it'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has launched a stinging rebuke of people who believe that the financially stricken Wasps and Worcester shou…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct, 9:58
'We'd never risk it': The Sale, Eddie Jones thinking around Manu
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained that their over-cautious management of the fitness of Manu Tuilagi was the reason why he wa…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct, 8:34
Worcester duo Whittingham and Goldring disqualified and fined
A Cardiff Magistrates Court hearing has resulted in Worcester owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring being disqualified as co…
'It's been the darkest week in English club rugby history'
England hooker Jamie George has insisted that senior players must be consulted as rugby chiefs look to restructure the game in the…
RFU statement: Communications with the administrators at Wasps
The RFU has provided its latest update on the distressing situation at Wasps, the Gallagher Premiership club that ceased trading o…
Liam Heagney
18 Oct, 17:18
Sale reveal meeting lined up with some out-of-work Wasps targets
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed he is due to meet with some out-of-work Wasps players on Friday, three days after the clubs …
Liam Heagney
18 Oct, 16:45
The Springboks have reacted to Wasps making prop Koch redundant
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have shared their thoughts on Springboks tighthead Vincent Koch being made redundant by Wasps …
Liam Heagney
18 Oct, 14:55
Another Premiership club fills the calendar with a Barbarians date
Harlequins have followed Northampton in securing a fixture with the famed Barbarians to help plug the unexpected gaps in their pla…
Liam Heagney
18 Oct, 11:55
The NFL-style leadership Wasps want introduced into Premiership
Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has called for an overhaul in the way Premiership Rugby are allowed to run the English top flight. The c…
Liam Heagney
18 Oct, 9:39
Wasps name where they want to play if and when they return
Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has named the venue he wants the club to play at if and when they return to playing. The Gallagher Premi…
Liam Heagney
18 Oct, 8:20
Eddie Jones addresses collapse of Wasps and flanker Jack Willis
England head coach Eddie Jones has backed Jack Willis’ history of resilience to help him through a difficult time at Wasps. Flan…
RFU and Premiership bosses to front government committee that has 'serious concerns' after financial mess
Wasps and Worcester have both been placed in administration and now rugby bosses will face a parliamentary committee next month to…
Where it went wrong for Wasps
Wasps have followed Worcester into administration and with their players being made redundant.
Wasps go into administration with loss of 167 jobs
Wasps have gone into administration and have immediately ceased trading, a statement from the Coventry based club has announced th…
Ian Cameron
17 Oct, 13:30
London Irish statement: Merger speculation
London Irish have issued an angry statement denying reports that the club is set to merge with stricken Gallagher Premiership riva…
Ian Cameron
17 Oct, 13:00
Gloucester sign trio of Worcester Warriors
Gallagher Premiership club Gloucester have signed three players from crisis-hit Worcester. Centres Alex Searle and Seb Atkinson...
'It's very disappointing... it's the worst I've felt since being here'
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson appeared deflated after seeing his side convincingly beaten 27-19 by a fired-up Leicester at th…
Tommy Reffell stars as Leicester beat Harlequins
Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell issued a timely reminder to Wales head coach Wayne Pivac by scoring two tries in his side’s comf…
The 'top of the list' impression Cokanasiga has made at Leicester
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has shared his thoughts about the impact that Phil Cokanasiga, the 21-year-old signed from London I…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct, 9:45
What Exeter want Joe Simmonds to 'really buy into' after form dip
How typical. No sooner had Joe Simmonds managed to get his hands back on the treasured No10 jersey at Exeter did another curveball…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct, 9:30
'Despite the carnage... the actual product on the field has never been better'
Gloucester head coach George Skivington believes the Gallagher Premiership’s on-pitch product “has never been better” after …
McCall bags Saracens performance after narrowly avoiding shock upset
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes a narrow 37-31 win over Bath shows just how competitive the Gallagher Premiership …
'I'd like a game where we're more than a score ahead at the end'
.Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson feels his side must be more clinical after they nearly let a commanding lead sli…
Watch: 'Rees-Zammit has come up with an extraordinary play here'
Louis Rees-Zammit has carved out an enviable reputation for scoring tries but Gloucester were left celebrating his ability on the …
Liam Heagney
15 Oct, 17:23
Nerve-jangling finish as Northampton hold off Newcastle
Northampton Saints held off a Newcastle Falcons fightback to secure a nerve-jangling 32-31 win at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Ga…
Late Hastings kick tips pulsating encounter in favour of Gloucester
Adam Hastings kicked a late penalty to give Gloucester a thrilling 31-28 Gallagher Premiership victory over Bristol at Kingsholm. …
'I'm grieving': Lawrence Dallaglio breaks silence on Wasps' demise
Wasps legend Lawrence Dallaglio has broken his silence on the RFU suspension of the club from the Gallagher Premiership after they…
Liam Heagney
15 Oct, 14:19
Danny Cipriani claims 'there is too much ego and fear in rugby'
Former England international Danny Cipriani has called on Gallagher Premiership rugby to quickly heed the wake-up call that is the…
Liam Heagney
15 Oct, 13:27
The 'big difference' between Sale this season and last
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes an attacking verve has helped Sale make a strong start to the Gallagher Premiership…
Sale too strong for London Irish as they coast to victory
Five-try Sale Sharks eased to a 37-14 victory over London Irish at the AJ Bell Stadium.
'We always have problem clubs... but everybody is very honest'
Premiership Rugby chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor has admitted there are no quick fixes as the English professional club game …
'Every Tuesday we look to embrace chaos, look to make them fail'
Chaos at training on Tuesdays has been the key ingredient in helping Sale to improve their on-field behaviour in this season’s G…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct, 14:34
Rob Howley calls on new Wasps owners 'to do the right things'
Rob Howley, who tasted Premiership and Heineken Cup glory with Wasps, has called on whoever ends up in charge of the financially s…
Steffan Thomas
14 Oct, 13:54
How Ben Loader 'took it on the chin' at Irish and came back better
London Irish Declan Kidney had lauded the impressive reminder that one-time England prospect Ben Loader gave to him about his tale…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct, 11:42
The 'nowhere near' Exeter update on Nowell contract negotiations
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter has delivered an update on the Gallagher Premiership club’s contract negotiations with Engla…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct, 9:35
Saracens salary cap scandal contributed to mess we're in - Andy Goode
The RFU and PRL have finally publicly acknowledged the need for change but action is needed quickly to transform the governance of…
Sanderson: The 'really smart and concise' Lucy Wray interview
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has described the loss of Worcester and Wasps from this season’s Gallagher Premiership as a tragedy, bu…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct, 8:39
'Extraordinary times' - Exeter boss Tony Rowe pens open letter
Exeter Chiefs Chairman and Chief Executive Tony Rowe has penned a gushing open letter to the club's faithful in what he has descri…
Ian Cameron
13 Oct, 18:57
Gloucester statement: Mark Atkinson ruled out for rest of season
England prospect Mark Atkinson will miss the rest of the 2022/23 season following an injury sustained while playing for Gloucester…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 16:15
Football is killing rugby claims sports finance expert
Rugby union’s reluctance to address football’s commercial dominance has contributed to the crises which have engulfed Premiers…
The 'incredibly ambitious' Leicester verdict on Genge replacement
Steve Borthwick has delivered a glowing verdict on the impact so far at Leicester of James Cronin, the loosehead signed during the…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 15:27
Premiership Rugby and RFU issue joint statement on Wasps
Premiership Rugby and the RFU have issued a joint statement following Wednesday’s suspension of the financially troubled Wasps f…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 14:31
Statement throws Dan Biggar's Autumn Nations Series into doubt
A Northampton Saints statement has thrown doubt on Dan Biggar's participation in the Autumn Nation Series this afternoon.
Ian Cameron
13 Oct, 14:11
What next for Wasps and crisis hit English club rugby?
The four-time Premiership champions have joined Worcester in being suspended from the Gallagher Premiership.
An 'are people still mad at Nigel Wray' post has fired up Twitter
Retired Saracens second row Jim Hamilton has fired up Twitter with a post wondering if rugby fans were still mad at Nigel Wray for…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 12:34
'Since I've been at this club, I've never laid eyes on Colin Goldring'
Murray McCallum lost his father, then his job, but remains a beacon of positivity as the former Worcester Warrior searches for a n…
Jamie Lyall
13 Oct, 11:21
11-team league leaves Leicester without a home game for 50 days
Defending Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester are set to be hit hard in the pocket in the coming weeks as the reduction of t…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 9:22
Saracens wickedly troll Bristol with Earl contract extension video
Saracens have brilliantly trolled Bristol on social media with their coverage of Ben Earl agreeing to a contract extension with th…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 8:38
'He reminds me of Shane Williams... they are very similar'
Newcastle boss Dave Walder believes Pumas wing Mateo Carreras has the same elusive skills that made Shane Williams.
RFU statement: Wasps' Gallagher Premiership suspension confirmed
Financially stricken Wasps have been officially suspended by the RFU from participation in the Gallagher Premiership until further…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 18:17
The 'common sense' reasons why Rob Baxter wants 10-team Premiership
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has explained at length why he believes a ten-team Gallagher Premiership could be the best solution for the…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 16:20
Exeter statement: Friendly to replace called-off Wasps game
Exeter have moved quickly to fill the sudden void in their match calendar, announcing that they will host Bristol in a friendly at…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 15:43
Curtis Rona has left London Irish with immediate effect
Former Wallabies midfielder Curtis Rona has quit London Irish with immediate effect to take up an opportunity in Japan. A recent m…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 15:02
Wasps' 358-word statement: Administration, called-off Exeter match
Wasps have issued a 358-word statement explaining why they will fall into administration in the coming day and won’t play their …
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 13:18
Players told at lunchtime that Wasps have gone into administration
Cash-strapped Wasps will fall into administration in the coming days after their attempt to play for time to seek out fresh invest…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 12:46
Bristol confirm surgery has ruled Randall out of the England mix
England scrum-half Harry Randall has been ruled out of contention for the autumn Tests after undergoing surgery on a torn hamstrin…
London Irish address the speculation that Curtis Rona went AWOL
Declan Kidney has responded to speculation that ex-Wallabies midfielder Curtis Rona went AWOL at London Irish amid speculation tha…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 12:01
RFU statement: Vunipola banned for 'very high level' recklessness
Mako Vunipola has been banned following his red card in last Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership win for Saracens at Newcastle - but …
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 11:16
Sale statement: 'Huge coup' regarding in-demand du Preez twins
Sale have finally come clean on their big social media tease, revealing that South African twins Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez have bo…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 11:01
The 'very standard, boring message' from Baxter on Exeter vs Wasps
Rob Baxter has reacted to speculation over the status of next Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture where rejuvenated Exeter …
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 9:52
'At Exeter I'd issues, I used that as a learning and I'm thankful'
Nemani Nadolo is proud that he will soon leave the Gallagher Premiership with his head held very high following his exemplary two-…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 8:20
The Worcester 'slating' that Ollie Lawrence just cannot accept
Pained at the demise of Worcester, England centre Ollie Lawrence has fired a broadside at co-owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whitt…
Wasps as we know it 'very unlikely' to continue
'Brutally honest': Nadolo on World Cup 2023 and quitting Leicester
Nemani Nadolo has finally shed light on why he has quit the title-winning Leicester with less than a year to go before potentially…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct, 17:23
'Don't mention a word': Sanderson silent on Sale speculation
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has refused to give anything away regarding his club’s big contract news reveal which is scheduled for …
Liam Heagney
11 Oct, 16:44
Saracens statement: Two players signed from Worcester
Saracens have become the latest club to bolster their squad following the tragic demise of Worcester, with Mark McCall adding Tom …
Liam Heagney
11 Oct, 16:20
'I actually like the fact Lawrence speaks the way that he does'
Former Scotland second row Jim Hamilton has backed Lawrence Dallaglio for his much-criticised show of support for the financial tr…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct, 14:13
Ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley interested in buying Wasps - report
Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has reportedly held talks about taking over the financially stricken Wasps, who are in d…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct, 9:01
Bath statement: Two loan deals, including Lawrence, made permanent
The future of England midfielder Ollie Lawrence has been decided as he has signed a long-term deal with Bath, who have also signed…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct, 8:30
Fin Smith signs for Northampton with 'immediate effect'
Fin Smith has become the latest Worcester Warrior to find a new home as the club went into partial administration last week.
Ian Cameron
10 Oct, 15:45
Sale Sharks apppoint club wide 'mental health lead'
Sale Sharks have appointed their first ever mental health lead, becoming the first Gallagher Premiership club to officially partne…
Dallaglio under fire for 'outrageous' on air comments about Wasps
Former Engand No.8 Lawrence Dallaglio has come under fire over the weekend after appearing to suggest that financially troubled Wa…
Mako Vunipola 'not a dirty player' insists Saracens boss after red card
Saracens head coach Joe Shaw defended Mako Vunipola’s disciplinary record after a reckless clear-out.
Umaga red carded again as Saints snatch late win at Wasps
Courtnall Skosan’s last-gasp try gave Northampton Saints an extraordinary 40-36 victory over Wasps, as the visitors scored twice…
'If Eddie is watching, it's going to be difficult to keep him out'
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes scrum-half Raffi Quirke can make an irresistible case for an England recall after h…
Ollie Lawrence's Bath future in doubt after Van Graan comments
Ollie Lawrence’s immediate future is in doubt after an impressive Bath debut was followed by an admission from head coach Johann…
Bath lose again despite dominating second half versus Gloucester
The search by Bath for their first win of the season continues after their forward-led fightback fell agonisingly short in a 21-17…
Quirke-inspired Sale go top after bonus-point win at Leicester
Half-time replacement Raffi Quirke inspired Sale to a memorable 26-16 victory at Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester that ma…
BT presenter curiously casts doubt on next weekend's Wasps fixture
BT Sport rugby frontman Craig Doyle has ignited speculation about Wasps, the financially stricken Gallagher Premiership club.
Liam Heagney
08 Oct, 16:12
'These are the special games and they have the gravitas'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson hasn’t shied away from acknowledging the importance of this Saturday’s trip by his unbeaten Sharks to…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct, 9:25
How Freddie Clarke became an overnight success at the age of 29
Imagine becoming an overnight success at the age of 29. That is essentially what happened to Gloucester academy graduate Freddie C…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct, 9:05
Six changes for winless Bath, including a debut for Ollie Lawrence
Out-of-favour England midfielder Ollie Lawrence has been given an immediate chance to quickly continue his club career as he has b…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct, 12:50
As many as a quarter of Worcester's squad could leave rugby
As many as a quarter of the Worcester Warriors squad could end up leaving rugby as the beleaguered side go through the process of …
Ian Cameron
07 Oct, 12:13
Why Stuart Hogg considered walking away from rugby
Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg admits that he has thought about walking away from rugby due to the abuse he receives playing the ga…
Ian Cameron
07 Oct, 10:53
The chink of light in latest statement about Worcester - Andy Goode
The RFU and PRL may have suspended Worcester for the rest of this season but they should leave the door ajar and reflect on their …
The early season Bristol verdict on Sheedy vs MacGinty No10 battle
Pat Lam has given his verdict on having Wales’ Callum Sheedy going head to head this season with the USA’s AJ MacGinty for the…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct, 8:21
Northampton statement: Dan Biggar to leave at end of this season
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar is to leave Northampton at the end of the season. The 32-year-old joined Saints from the Ospreys in 2018…
Ex-Ireland hooker reveals the club that Rory Sutherland is joining
Lions prop Rory Sutherland has reportedly found himself a new club in the URC, but it isn’t with any of the teams he was initial…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 21:07
Joe Batley becomes the latest Worcester player to find a new club
Joe Batley has become the latest Worcester player to find alternative employment, the forward finding a new club just a day after …
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 20:33
RFU statement: Worcester suspended from Premiership for rest of season
The Warriors’ Premiership future had been left in doubt after the club was partially liquidated on Wednesday.
'Will never forgive those responsible': Players wade in on Worcester demise
As the dust settles on the demise of Worcester Warriors, a whole range of emotions regarding the fiasco continue to be shared on s…
Ian Cameron
06 Oct, 15:26
Wasps explain Barbeary op logic, give verdict on Koch's first week
Wasps have explained why they decided to have the hamstring injury sustained by England hopeful Alfie Barbeary operated on rather …
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 14:47
RFU statement: Referees complain over physical appearance feedback
Ten referees in England have raised concerns in an external RFU investigation about potential barriers to progression and feedback…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 11:17
'If you are talking about straight line speed then it would be Adam'
International wings Adman Radwan and Mateo Carreras, arguably the fastest double act in the Premiership, are being backed to deliv…
Chris Jones
06 Oct, 10:49
The canny 'saw your head drop' input George Ford is having at Sale
New signing George Ford is still a number of months away from making his Sale debut but Alex Sanderson has hailed the influence th…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 10:43
'It's never nice to see, I've been through something similarish'
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has explained why he has every sympathy for Worcester following the liquidation of their squad this week -…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 9:39
The 'miss you' Ben Earl tweet that Bristol had to quickly clarify
The Bristol Bears social media team were in overdrive this week, excelling with its coverage of the club's signing of Max Malins f…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 8:34
Six key questions surrounding the plight of Worcester
The future of Worcester hangs by a thread after a company which holds the club’s player contracts was wound up, effectively leav…
Gloucester sign Mayco Vivas with immediate effect
Gloucester have signed prop Mayco Vivas with immediate effect following the completion of his Rugby Championship campaign with Arg…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 18:16
The salty six-word Ted Hill reaction to Prem boss Massie-Taylor
Frustrated Ted Hill quickly fired back a six-word reply on social media following the publication of a statement on the Worcester …
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 16:55
What Wasps' players were told Wednesday about second court filing
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has shed light on the latest goings-on at the financially troubled Gallagher Premiership club, revealing t…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 15:34
RFU statement: Premiership relegation confirmed for Worcester
The RFU has explained it will wait a few days before making a definitive decision on whether Worcester will remain suspended for t…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 14:45
Damning 52-word 'darkest day for English rugby' Steve Diamond post
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has branded Wednesday, October 5, as the darkest day for English rugby. The Warriors director of rugb…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 12:54
Ted Hill posts emotional 'unbelievably sad day' Worcester message
England international Ted Hill has tweeted his thanks to Worcester on what he described as an unbelievably sad day for the suspend…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 12:13
'On the lash' pictures and texts have made Jonny Hill a hit at Sale
Sale have hailed the immediate impact that new signing Jonny Hill has made in his short time so far at the Manchester-based Gallag…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 11:39
Company holding the Worcester player contracts has been wound up
A company which holds Worcester Warriors rugby club player contracts has been wound up by a judge in a specialist court. HM Revenu…
Saracens' 'difficult decision' reaction to Malins joining Bristol
Saracens have given their reaction to the decision by England international Max Malins to rejoin Bristol for the 2023/24 season. T…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 9:26
'Hope to carry on where I left off': Bristol sign Max Malins
Bristol have confirmed that England international Max Malins will join them from Saracens for the second time in July 2023. The wi…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct, 17:19
Wasps statement: Second notice to appoint administrators is filed
Wasps have bought more time in their bid to lift the financially stricken club out of its crisis by filing a second notice of inte…
Skivington's Gloucester promise: 'That's not the route we go down'
George Skivington has admitted he won’t be following local rivals Bath and recruiting a raft of new players from crisis-hit Worc…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct, 16:27
Likely liquidation on Wednesday set to accelerate Worcester exodus
Worcester face liquidation at the High Court on Wednesday in a development that is expected to initiate an exodus of players from …
'I don't know why they've signed a 10 at the back end of his career'
Former Leicester lock Jim Hamilton has questioned the wisdom of the Tigers shelling out a massive amount of money to sign Springbo…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct, 12:56
Ex-England player doesn't want 'bang average' Welsh in Premiership
Former England international Andy Goode has explained why he doesn’t want Welsh clubs joining the Gallagher Premiership now or a…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct, 11:48
Why England boss Jones isn't smiling about Prem's high try count
The towering try counts which continue to mark out this season’s Gallagher Premiership might just be irking England boss Eddie J…
Stefan Frost
04 Oct, 10:40
Sam Simmonds breaks silence on quitting Exeter for Montpellier
Sam Simmonds has explained why he is quitting Exeter for Montpellier next season, a move that will prevent him from being selected…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct, 9:04
The Diamond 'mess' reaction to Worcester quartet joining Bath
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has tweeted his reaction to four Warriors players joining Bath on loan this week. The Sixways club is…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct, 8:35
Will Muir injury is season ending confirm Bath
Bath winger Will Muir won't play this term again after sustaining a season-ending injury in training - the club have confirmed.
Tom Curry: 'I've got full confidence in my long-term health'
The England flanker is confident he will retire with his long-term health intact because of the steps taken to mitigate the impact…
Pollard injury 'similar' to one that ruled him out of RC
Handre Pollard, the World Cup winning Springbok outside half, is currently being assessed after suffering what Leicester have conf…
Chris Jones
03 Oct, 15:25
Premiership Rugby cancel Worcester games
Premiership Rugby have moved to cancel a further two Worcester Warriors fixtures today as the crisis at the club continues.
Ian Cameron
03 Oct, 13:29
'The first four players' to leave Worcester confirmed
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond has confirmed that four players will leave the club on loan as the struggling s…
Ian Cameron
03 Oct, 10:19
'This is a disgrace' - Insurance withdrawn from Worcester players
Worcester Warriors have had to withdraw medical insurance from players, further denting hopes of a rapid return to the field for t…
Ian Cameron
02 Oct, 16:31
'Me and Faz have always had something... we understand what is going on'
Elliot Daly insists a shift in mindset founded on trust has enabled Saracens to set the Gallagher Premiership ablaze through their…
'Obviously being selected for England is out of their hands'
London Irish’s director of rugby Declan Kidney quipped that his side were “inclined to entertain” as they won a game of 13 t…
Why finally beating Exeter is a monkey off Sale's back
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson said he is “growing in belief” after his side stuck to the game plan to beat Exeter.
'He's lost his international place for the first time in a long time'
Elliot Daly has been backed to reclaim his England place for next year’s World Cup after inspiring Saracens to a devastating 51-…
'Whipped off quite quickly': Pollard debut lasts just 27 minutes
Handre Pollard limped off just 27 minutes into his Leicester debut just five weeks after a knee injury prematurely ended his Rugby…
Liam Heagney
01 Oct, 17:14
Dogged Sale bring an end to unbeaten Exeter start to season
Sale maintained their fine unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season with a dogged 28-20 victory over in-form Exeter. Joe…
England prospects score hat-tricks as London Irish beat Bath
Ollie Hassell-Collins and Ben Loader both scored hat-tricks as London Irish produced a breathtaking first-half.
Pollard debuts for Leicester but England discards see rampant Saracens home
England discards Elliot Daly and Ben Earl inspired Saracens to a 51-18 rout of Leicester to avenge last season’s Gallagher Premi…
Ryan Caldwell on the training ground punch that nearly took his life
Ireland legend Paul O'Connell described the incident as the worst moment in his career in his autobiography and now his former tea…
Ian Cameron
01 Oct, 11:46
Ref mic picks up Kyle Sinckler sledge as prop's performance slated
A humourous sledge from Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler was heard on the ref mic during his side's 30-15 Gallagher Premiership lo…
Ian Cameron
01 Oct, 10:19
The 'tough little character' who epitomised why Newcastle were good
Newcastle boss Dave Walder hailed his side’s reaction - and the impact of Mateo Carreras - after last week’s defeat to Worcest…
Newcastle end Bristol's winning start to Premiership season
Bristol saw their unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season come to an end at Kingston Park as Mateo Carreras grabbed a b…
Heartbroken Worcester lock responds to owners' bizarre statement
Worcester’s Joe Batley has hit out the owners of the club after a statement released this evening looked to shift blame to playe…
Worcester owners blame players and fans in statement branded 'shameless'
Worcester Warriors owners have apportioned blame on the playing squad and on their supporters in a statement branded as 'despicabl…
Ian Cameron
30 Sep, 19:24
Marcus Smith: Refereeing precedent to hit Premiership
A recent decision from French official Mathieu Raynal divided opinion on the issue.
Bath reveal double injury blow while Dunn mullet also bites dust
Struggling Bath have had their troubling start to the new 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership worsened by the revelation that new signin…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep, 12:43
Leicester pick Watson to start with Pollard also primed for debut
New marquee signings Anthony Watson and Handre Pollard are set to make their Leicester debuts this Saturday when the defending Gal…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep, 12:05
Vunipola's 'adapt' warning as Saracens change two for Leicester
Billy Vunipola has issued a warning to his Saracens team after Mark McCall named an XV showing two changes to face Gallagher Premi…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep, 11:32
Player exodus expected after Worcester fail to pay September wages
Crisis club Worcester are facing an exodus of players and staff after failing to meet this month’s salary commitments. Contracte…
'Disappointing' Baxter comments haven't landed well in Worcester
Comments made by Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter to the BBC haven't been entirely well received in some parts of the Ga…
Ian Cameron
29 Sep, 15:12
Walder to ask Jones if Blamire's selfless act cost him England place
Newcastle boss Dave Walder is to ask England head coach Eddie Jones if the club’s decision to use Jamie Blamire as a flanker...
Chris Jones
29 Sep, 14:30
Bottom side Newcastle include Pumas duo while Bristol change five
Los Pumas centres Matias Orlando and Matias Moroni have been named to start by Newcastle in Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership…
Liam Heagney
29 Sep, 11:31
England back three star Max Malins to exit Saracens - report
It is being reported by The Telegraph that England back three star Max Malins is set to leave Saracens to join Bristol Be…
Ian Cameron
29 Sep, 10:24
RPA reveals players unable to terminate Worcester contracts
The RPA have revealed that Worcester Warriors players are being left in contract limbo by the unique structure of the troubled clu…
Ted Hill admits Worcester players need 'Plan B in place'
Club captain Ted Hill accepts that Worcester players will require a “Plan B” given the huge uncertainty surrounding Warriors…
Worcester MP 'grateful' government placed Warriors into administration
Worcester MP Robin Walker says the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport acted on “concerns of fans, staff and player…
'The reality is there isn't much money out there'
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has sympathised with crisis club Worcester over the “horrendous” situation Warriors fi…
Jonny May to make first Gloucester appearance of season in West Country derby
England and Gloucester winger Jonny May is set to make his first appearance of the season for Gloucester tomorrow, two days after …
Josh Raisey
27 Sep, 12:03
Diamond tweets five-word reply after Wasps' 'stands as one' message
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has tweeted his reply to a tweet from Wasps, another seriously financially troubled Gallagher Premier…
Liam Heagney
27 Sep, 9:39
'This is far, far worse and far more serious'
Former Harlequins CEO Mark Evans has labelled yesterday "probably the worst day in the history of Premiership Rugby," after Worces…
Gloucester's Worcester message after second call-off in six months
Gloucester have sent Worcester a message after the second Gallagher Premiership game between the clubs at Kingsholm in the last si…
Liam Heagney
27 Sep, 7:33
The key questions surrounding Worcester's plight
The Warriors are saddled with more than £25million of debt, with an HMRC winding-up order due in October.
'I want to talk positively, I'm not hunting for negative things'
It’s the curse of the in-the-bag, rainy day interview - by the time you get to publish, events can have moved on rapidly. So it …
Liam Heagney
27 Sep, 6:37
Worcester Warriors placed into administration
The Warriors failed to meet an RFU deadline requesting proof of insurance cover and funding for the club’s monthly payroll.
Worcester Warriors going to the wall: A timeline
Gallagher Premiership club Worcester have made headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks after being plunged into a fina…
Illness forces Harlequins into late change
Harlequins have been forced into a late change with England prop Joe Marler being withdrawn from the matchday team.
Ian Cameron
25 Sep, 13:31
'A message to those thinking the ticket price is too high in rugby'
Sale Sharks owner Simon Orange has taken to Twitter to quiz fans on ticket pricing - proposing a drop in ticket prices in certain …
Ian Cameron
25 Sep, 12:57
'His old man was getting stuck into him, calling him soft'
Adam Jones has an amusing tale to tell about Jack Kenningham, the effervescent youngster who came from nowhere to make himself an …
Liam Heagney
25 Sep, 9:42
The upside to why Jones thinks 'rugby is a s*** sport sometimes'
Harlequins assistant Adam Jones has explained why he thinks rugby is a crap sport at times but even that negative aspect has its u…
Liam Heagney
25 Sep, 9:20
'That's something he learned off Phipps, one of world rugby's best'
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has revealed the legacy of Ben White learning the Gallagher Premiership ropes under Nick Phipps l…
Liam Heagney
25 Sep, 8:00
'He's done it time and time again... He lives for those moments'
Mark McCall declared that Owen Farrell “lives for those moments” after watching Saracens’ captain kick successive conversion…
'We had a vote yesterday whether to play or not...'
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond revealed his players held a vote on Friday over whether to go ahead with Saturd…
Crisis club Worcester romp to bonus-point thrashing of Newcastle
Worcester put aside their off-field issues to romp to a 39-5 bonus-point thrashing of Newcastle in a game the crisis-hit Warriors …
Ice-cold Owen Farrell slots winner as Saracens edge Gloucester in thriller
Owen Farrell landed a match-winning conversion in the final act of a roller-coaster Gallagher Premiership clash that saw Saracens …
No stopping champions Leicester as Saints implode with 12 men
Freddie Steward scored a hat-trick and Chris Ashton crossed for the decisive try against his former club as Leicester rallied to s…
Bristol confirm their best start to a league season since 1999
Bristol moved top of the Gallagher Premiership and confirmed their best start to a league season since 1999 by beating London Iris…
The 'first thing' Borthwick thinks of when picking Freddie Steward
Freddie Steward has been chosen in the Leicester team for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership derby at Northampton and Tigers boss …
Liam Heagney
24 Sep, 10:22
Leicester explain why Anthony Watson has yet to play Prem for them
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has explained why Tigers fans are still waiting to see new signing Anthony Watson in Gallagher Prem…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep, 9:54
'I'd love to make star signings, at times you get frustrated'
New Newcastle boss Dave Walder has shared his thoughts on the financial state of rugby in England following a week in which the fu…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep, 8:52
'Really uncomfortable' Wasps prognosis for latest Barbeary injury
All hope that Wasps' Alfie Barbeary had of finally becoming a capped England international in 2022 has been dashed by his latest i…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep, 8:16
Sam Simmonds to join Montpellier
Multiple sources in France and England report that Exeter Chiefs No.8 Sam Simmonds will join Montpellier after the Rugby World Cup…
Ian Cameron
23 Sep, 20:18
'It's diabolical it's been allowed to walk itself to the graveyard'
Steve Diamond says that Worcester will have a mindset of Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash against Newcastle being their la…
'There's nothing in this group where you see he is like a sheep'
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has explained how a first Test cap with England has elevated the confidence of Will Joseph, the r…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep, 11:54
Marcus Smith to make first Harlequins start after RFU declined early return
England and British and Irish Lions fly-half Marcus Smith will make his first start for Harlequins after missing last week's Galla…
Ian Cameron
23 Sep, 11:45
Lion sized boost as Worcester name side for what could be final Prem game
British and Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe will make his season dubut for Worcester Warriors in what could be their final Ga…
The Gloucester verdict on back three Carreras as the Argentina No10
Gloucester boss George Skivington has given his verdict on watching club full-back/wing Santiago Carreras become the regular start…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep, 11:15
Saturday's game with Newcastle could be Worcester's last in Prem
Warriors face a Monday deadline to show that meaningful progress has been made.
'This has been mentally the worst time I have known in rugby'
Nick Easter has survived relegation, Bloodgate and seeing an opposition coach pull out a gun at the end of a match...
Wasps won't make same mistakes as Worcester but situation is perilous - Andy Goode
Wasps won’t make the same mistakes as Worcester but there’s no hiding from the perilous situation they find themselves in.
Jonathan Thomas has a new job eight months after exiting Worcester
Former Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas has landed himself a new role eight months after he left the Warriors following the ar…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 17:11
'Most people probably think that 13 clubs are too many'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has insisted the current number of top-flight sides is having a negative impact on the Gallagher Premiersh…
The 'surreal, bizarre' London Irish verdict on playing with just 12
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has proudly reflected on the crazy period after half-time last Saturday where his team had to pla…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 16:17
The 'incredibly powerful kid' starring for Andre-less Harlequins
Harlequins have given their verdict on Lennox Anyanwu, the 21-year-old who has worn the No12 jersey so far this season with Andre …
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 15:42
Ex-Premiership title winner posts dire 'two more teams' warning
Retired Gallagher Premiership title winner Jim Hamilton has warned that the top-flight in England hasn’t felt the worst of the f…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 12:03
RFU give update on 12 noon Thursday deadline set for Worcester
Saturday’s match between Worcester and Newcastle at Sixways will take place after the financially-stricken club met all the cond…
Six changes for Wasps as they name team despite administration
Wasps have shrugged off the devastating news that they are to appoint an administrator to help find a solution to their financial …
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 11:30
'Own worst enemy': Steve Lansdown on rugby's 'black hole' economics
Bristol owner Steve Lansdown insists Premiership Rugby must generate more revenue after describing investing in the English club g…
The 'right on the edge' hunch Gloucester have about Jack Singleton
Gloucester boss George Skivington has praised hooker Jack Singleton for his can-do attitude in offsetting his England frustrations…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 8:49
The 'every second' promise Leicester have made about Nemani Nadolo
Steve Borthwick has called on Leicester to appreciate every last second Nemani Nadolo will spend at the English club before his mi…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 8:29
Explained: What's going wrong in English club rugby
Financial issues are plaguing the Gallagher Premiership.
Wasps statement: Club's 138-word response to administration reports
Wasps have issued a 138-word statement following reports on Wednesday that the financially stricken Gallagher Premiership club had…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep, 19:12
Wasps going into administration and facing relegation - reports
Financially troubled Wasps are poised to enter administration, a development that will leave them vulnerable to relegation from th…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep, 18:17
'Am I allowed to say? I think he is available'
Marcus Smith is poised to play his first match of the season for Harlequins next Sunday at Exeter after assistant coach Adam Jones…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep, 15:43
'All parties remain concerned': Worcester given two RFU deadlines
The continued participation of Worcester in the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership has been thrown into yet more doubt after the RFU is…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep, 13:51
Easter slams 'false promises' and retweets damning Worcester story
Former England back-rower Nick Easter has tweeted his frustration over the ongoing saga of broken promises at crisis club Worceste…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep, 8:49
'It's incredible that he is back and fighting, he is revved up'
Gloucester boss George Skivington has described the incredible fightback that Jake Polledri has gone through to get back into prof…
Liam Heagney
20 Sep, 16:27
Worcester delay naming team but insist they will play Gloucester
Crisis club Worcester have insisted their Premiership Rugby Cup game against Gloucester on Wednesday is set to go ahead as planned…
Irish bolster squad with two front rowers and a back from Scotland
London Irish have bolstered their Gallagher Premiership front row resources by bringing in two short-term signings from Edinburgh,…
Liam Heagney
20 Sep, 10:42
Red-carded Sale prop Schonert banned after head-on-head charge
Sale prop Nick Schonert has been banned for three matches following his first-half red card last Saturday versus Bath in the Galla…
Liam Heagney
20 Sep, 10:05
Steve Diamond comments won't fill Worcester faithful with hope
The financially-strapped club were beaten 36-21 by Exeter on Sunday.
Sale boss Alex Sanderson addresses Nick Schonert red card
Alex Sanderson saluted Sale Sharks’ “togetherness and grit” after they overcame an early red card to claim a second successi…
'A bad day in the office' - Blackett unhappy as Wasps flop at home
Lee Blackett called for his side to cut out the mistakes after Wasps fell to a 23-8 defeat at home against Bristol in the Gallaghe…
'New Zealand was massive for my development... I'd recommend it to anyone'
Joe Marchant was at it again on Saturday, the midfielder demonstrating his invaluable backline flexibility by filling in on the Ha…
Liam Heagney
18 Sep, 8:42
'I've learned recently to be more self-deprecating than arrogant'
Spotting the lesser spotted things has become a trademark of Healey since he swapped the boots for commentary booth, going on to b…
Liam Heagney
18 Sep, 8:00
McCall defends England policy that helped Saracens and hurt Quins
Saracens boss Mark McCall admitted his England players were key to turning the tide against Harlequins as he defended the flexibil…
Northampton explain failure to capitalise against 12-man Irish
Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson admitted his team played far better against 15 men than they did against twelve during t…
Early Schonert red card is no hindrance as Sale outclass Bath
Sale Sharks overcame an early red card for prop Nick Schonert to beat Bath 37-20 and claim their second Gallagher Premiership vict…
Bristol come from behind to beat struggling Wasps
Callum Sheedy scored 18 points as Bristol beat Wasps 23-8 at the Coventry Building Society Arena in a match that looked every inch…
Nadolo scores twice as champions Leicester grab first win of season
Nemani Nadolo scored two tries as defending champions Leicester beat Newcastle 36-21 for their first win of the Gallagher Premiers…
Smith-less Harelquins cede commanding lead to Saracens
Harlequins’ frustration at the absence of Marcus Smith for their derby against Saracens was compounded by throwing away a comman…
England fullback Furbank shines as stand-in skipper in bizarre Saints win
Stand-in skipper George Furbank scored 13 points as Northampton picked up their first win of the new Gallagher Premiership season …
Wales skipper Dan Biggar a late withdrawal for Northampton
Wales skipper Dan Biggar was a late withdrawal from the Northampton team on Saturday for their round two Gallagher Premiership gam…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 13:10
'He didn't look like he has been away at all, let alone two years'
Last Sunday in Manchester wasn’t just a celebration of an opening round Gallagher Premiership win for Sale, there was also great…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 11:03
'You don't get many opportunities to see two greyhounds going at it'
Lee Blackett has outlined his satisfaction that one-time England prospect Ali Crossdale has dusted himself down following an initi…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 10:30
The unlikely secret to Jimmy Gopperth's longevity
Jimmy Gopperth will celebrate his 40th Birthday in June as he attempts to help new club Leicester defend their Premiership title.
'People outside don't big him up much, he is not as flashy'
Pat Lam likes his marquee signings at Ashton Gate, the likes of ex-All Blacks Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua along with England …
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 9:14
'You said the word sensational, I think he has got a big way to go'
One of the left-field success stories of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season was the breakthrough at Saracens of the unherald…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 8:42
'We're kind of like a fat, overweight, totally unfit rugby team...'
When RugbyPass caught up with Nick Mullins on September 7 when he was high up in the BT Tower overlooking the kaleidoscopic London…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 8:15
Worcester staff call for change in swiftly deleted Tweet
Club employees have released a lengthy statement.
The 44-second 'thank goodness' video appeal from Steve Diamond
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has posted a short video message to social media expressing his thanks that this Sunday’s Gallagher…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 14:38
Worcester, Exeter name teams after in-doubt match gets go-ahead
Worcester have belatedly named their team for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership match at home to Exeter after they were finally giv…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 14:10
RFU statement: The Worcester Premiership match versus Exeter
This Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership match between Worcester and Exeter at Sixways has been given permission by the RFU to procee…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 12:19
Saracens include Farrell but no sign yet of Smith for Harlequins
England skipper Owen Farrell will captain Saracens this Saturday at The Stoop but he won’t face Test teammate Marcus Smith as Ha…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 11:42
'I don't think it is as big a shift as some people are saying'
Rob Baxter has played down the significance of no longer having a hands-on match day role at Exeter, the director of rugby instead…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 10:59
Munster-style coaching has piqued the Sale focus for Bath trip
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has warned his Sharks they have much to worry about when they visit a revitalised Bath on Saturday in rou…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 10:08
The busted myth that left Wasps leaning on psychologist this week
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has revealed that the wounding nature of their opening round Gallagher Premiership loss at Gloucester last…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 10:00
PGB statement: Requirements for promotion to the Premiership
The professional game board at the RFU have agreed to loosen the criteria governing the minimum stadium capacity rule that prevent…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 9:14
'It's just gold what these guys have done, both of them'
Pat Lam had declared himself hugely impressed by the way England front row duo Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler have taken the younge…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 8:39
The curious 'too up and down' verdict by nearly champions Saracens
Mark McCall has curiously labelled Saracens’ 2021/22 return to the Gallagher Premiership as inconsistent even though they just l…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep, 8:10
RFU statement: Worcester set Friday deadline or face suspension
Troubled Worcester Warriors face suspension by the RFU if a deadline of 12 noon on Friday regarding their ability to safely hold m…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep, 19:51
'There isn't a director of rugby in the country who won't say this'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the amount of Gallagher Premiership games that clash with Test rugby or international rest periods is …
Falcons vow not to harm Jamie Blamire's England chances
Newcastle boss Dave Walder insists the club are not harming Jamie Blamire’s chances of adding to his six England caps as a hooke…
Chris Jones
15 Sep, 14:15
Exeter explain how robbery left Vermeulen stranded in South Africa
Exeter back-rower Jacques Vermeulen will finally fly back into England this weekend after being stranded at home in South Africa f…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep, 12:44
The Bristol verdict on a rare Premiership match without having TMO
Pat Lam has admitted he will be glad that the TMO will be back in action when Bristol face Wasps this Saturday in Coventry followi…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep, 11:02
Wasps deliver 'not as bad as feared' update on injured Minozzi
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has expressed relief that the serious-looking injury suffered by Matteo Minozzi in the opening minutes of …
Liam Heagney
15 Sep, 10:40
Worcester statement: Gone into administration letter sent in error
Financially stricken Worcester have issued a statement following an apology on Thursday from the Department of Digital, Culture, M…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep, 9:50
'As of now, quarter to 10, I haven't had any information'
Rob Baxter has explained that Exeter are very much in the dark as to the status of this Sunday’s scheduled away Gallagher Premie…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep, 9:27
Worcester statement escalates concerns over Sunday's home game
The sale of Worcester to a new buyer has yet to be completed, escalating concerns over the club’s ability to stage their first h…
'He'd be a brilliant coach, the Ford apple doesn't fall far'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has predicted that new signing George Ford has the potential to be a brilliant coach once his playing car…
Liam Heagney
14 Sep, 18:03
'We had a freeze on, unfortunately the timing wasn't right'
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has admitted they did put in an offer for Christian Wade but it came too late for their former record-scor…
Liam Heagney
14 Sep, 15:11
'Apologetic, remorseful and ashamed' Annett banned after red card
New Bath hooker Niall Annett has been banned following one of the most bizarre non-debuts ever in the Gallagher Premiership last w…
Liam Heagney
14 Sep, 12:50
'It is what it is': Bristol confirm lengthy spell out for Luatua
Bristol have admitted that the pre-season injury suffered last month by former All Blacks back-rower Steven Luatua has turned out …
Liam Heagney
14 Sep, 11:40
'Even this morning he was out at 7:30 with Callum doing a session'
Bristol have confirmed that kicking coach Dave Alred will remain at the Gallagher Premiership club through to the end of the 2022/…
Liam Heagney
14 Sep, 9:11
Worcester statement: Club sale is agreed with 'an interested party'
Worcester co-owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have agreed on terms with an undisclosed buyer for the financially strick…
Liam Heagney
13 Sep, 16:28
'It's a pity the season doesn't start a bit later sometimes'
Saracens boss Mark McCall has bemoaned how the Gallagher Premiership in England doesn’t start a bit later so that all the Englan…
Liam Heagney
13 Sep, 14:29
'We're not in a position to support them financially' - Worcester bailout ruled out
If Worcester Warriors are to survive their current financial woes, they will have to do it off their own bat.
Ian Cameron
12 Sep, 17:24
Christian Wade signs for Racing 92
Former England winger Christian Wade has confirmed that he is returning to rugby union - signing a contract with Top 14 side Racin…
Ian Cameron
12 Sep, 16:37
Falcons sign former Saracens wing Obatoyinbo
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the signing of 23-year-old Elliott Obatoyinbo on a short-term deal.
'We have seen an exciting glimpse of what we're going to be about'
Alex Sanderson was encouraged by Sale’s attacking threat as they began their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a bonus-point 2…
Watch - Louis Rees-Zammit scores another wonder try
George Skivington hailed Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit’s quality after his spectacular solo try sparked Gloucester’s thrilling …
Sale off to winning start as they withstand Northampton fightback
Sale survived a Northampton fightback to get their Gallagher Premiership campaign off to a winning start.
LRZ shines as Gloucester produce spectacular second-half comeback to stun Wasps
The visitors had led 21-0 at the interval at Kingsholm.
'I just want to apologise to everyone involved in Bath Rugby'
New Bath hooker Niall Annett has taken to social media to apologise after he was red carded during his side's game with Bristol Be…
Ian Cameron
11 Sep, 10:01
'I was all over the shop, sleeping in the car outside rugby stadiums'
You know an interview has gone rollickingly well when the interviewee wraps things up by saying, “You have my number, if you eve…
Liam Heagney
11 Sep, 8:35
Ali Hepher insists there was 'nothing lucky' about Exeter's last-gasp win
Exeter head coach Ali Hepher believed his side deserved to win a compelling contest against Leicester.
'Actions back up his talk': Ellis Genge's contribution not lost on Bristol boss Pat Lam
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam praised the influence of Ellis Genge after his two tries helped Bristol to a 31-29 victory over …
Grandstand finish tips derby in favour of Bristol and two-try Genge
Ellis Genge marked his Bristol homecoming with two tries as the Bears began their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a 31-29 vict…
'I don't think the other 12 clubs give a s***' about Worcester
Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond has revealed that a deal could be reached for an investor to buy the financially-stricke…
Video: Arundell needs just seconds as a sub to craft wonder try
Teenage sensation Henry Arundell needed "no longer than about 40 seconds" off the London Irish bench on Saturday to continue the s…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep, 18:00
A last-minute try sees reigning champions Leicester lose at Exeter
Exeter prop Patrick Schickerling scored a last-minute try to send reigning champions Leicester to an opening-day defeat in the Gal…
Arundell works his magic as Worcester shoot themselves in the foot
Worcester collapsed to a heavy defeat in their Gallagher Premiership opener to confirm that a long season awaits on and off the fi…
Pulsating Premiership contest goes the way of six-try Harlequins
.Harlequins avoided an opening day scare to see off Newcastle 40-31 in a pulsating Gallagher Premiership contest at Kingston Park.
'Correct decision': Freddie Burns quickly goes from hero to villain
Just 19 minutes of the new Gallagher Premiership season were all that was needed for the title-clinching Freddie Burns to go from …
Liam Heagney
10 Sep, 15:02
'You could go a 1,000 years and never meet anyone as extraordinary'
BT Sport struck the perfect chord on Saturday when they launched live TV coverage of the new 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season …
Liam Heagney
10 Sep, 14:12
Premiership Rugby statement: How tribute will be paid to the Queen
Premiership Rugby have issued a statement explaining how tribute would be paid this weekend to the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabet…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep, 12:51
The 'honestly' Tommaso Allan reply when asked about Marcus Smith
It’s surely one of the most difficult jobs anywhere in club rugby, being the understudy to Harlequins’ Marcus Smith, but Itali…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep, 11:23
'I told them one or two things I'd do differently from day one'
New director of rugby Dave Walder is full of optimism that his Newcastle can be a bit more consistent this term than they were in …
Liam Heagney
10 Sep, 10:06
The one overwhelming hope as Prem 2022/23 kicks off - Andy Goode
The plight of Worcester has dominated a pre-season in England that has seen less transfer activity than I can remember for a long …
'We were very open about that, we would have got a better Adam'
New Newcastle boss Dave Walder has admitted to RugbyPass that the Falcons got their strategy wrong last season with England prospe…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep, 16:53
Crisis club Worcester names team for its Premiership London opener
Worcester have named the match day 23 for its opening game of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season, a fixture at London Irish …
Liam Heagney
09 Sep, 16:04
The 'ironic' reaction when Steve Diamond contacted agents this week
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has claimed that the suggestion there were upwards of 80 players from last season left uncontracted h…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep, 12:34
Premiership Rugby statement: Gallagher Premiership round one games
Premiership Rugby bosses have announced that all six opening round Gallagher Premiership matches this weekend will definitely stil…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep, 12:00
'I don't expect people to feel sorry for us. We're not victims here'
Steve Diamond does not want to see Worcester portrayed as victims after the crisis-hit club plunged into a state of financial unce…
'I think he is at peace with it now, he struggled for a few weeks'
New Newcastle director of rugby Dave Walder has explained how ex-England back-rower Mark Wilson has taken to coaching in his first…
Liam Heagney
08 Sep, 13:55
Fit-again Manu Tuilagi at No12 as Sale and Northampton name teams
England powerhouse Manu Tuilagi will play his first rugby match in 16 weeks after Sale named him to start in their Gallagher Premi…
Liam Heagney
08 Sep, 11:37
Genge and Sinckler included as Bristol and Bath name round one teams
England vice-captain Ellis Genge will start for Bristol in this Friday’s Ashton Gate west country derby versus Bath.
Liam Heagney
08 Sep, 11:13
'Heady mix': Five of the biggest 2022/23 Premiership talking points
The 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season kicks off on Friday with a west country derby between Bristol and Bath at Ashton Gate. He…
'There are no more operations, he looks like a new man'
Exeter have expressed delight that long-time absentee Ollie Devoto is finally on the mend following a double hip operation after a…
Liam Heagney
08 Sep, 8:36
'As a raw talent with potential, he's as good as anyone at tighthead'
Alex Sanderson reckons Sale will only have themselves to blame if promising 21-year-old tighthead James Harper doesn’t become a …
Liam Heagney
08 Sep, 7:54
Ex-England international's bold Premiership debt write off call
An ex-England player has urged the UK Government to write off the debt owed by Gallagher Premiership clubs in the wake of the pand…
'On match days, Rob necessarily won't be with the team'
Exeter head coach Ali Hepher has explained that long-serving director of rugby Rob Baxter will have a less hands-on role with the …
Liam Heagney
07 Sep, 15:36
'He was playing in a lot of pain towards the end of last season'
Exeter have revealed the real reason why Stuart Hogg didn’t travel on the three-Test Scotland tour to Argentina in July was beca…
Liam Heagney
07 Sep, 10:21
'The job has been very good, I was gone out of it for a few years'
Declan Kidney allowed himself a chuckle when it was put to the London Irish boss that he is now fourth on the list of current long…
Liam Heagney
07 Sep, 9:00
Bath statement: Appointment of Ben Spencer as new club captain
Ben Spencer has been named Bath club captain for the 2022/23 season. The England scrum-half arrived at The Rec for the post-lockdo…
Liam Heagney
07 Sep, 8:48
The new 'greater understanding of what breaks' Manu Tuilagi
Sale boss Alex Sanderson believes the Gallager Premiership club and England are now much better aligned in their quest to get Manu…
Liam Heagney
07 Sep, 8:08
'This is a sticky subject': Sale break silence on Marland Yarde exit
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has broken the club’s silence on its terminated relationship with Marland Yarde, the ex-England interna…
Liam Heagney
06 Sep, 15:59
Worcester latest: 'We have been told the game is going ahead'
Declan Kidney says London Irish have been assured that Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash against crisis club Worcester will…
'It's non-negotiable, I'm playing that game, no one is stopping me'
Bristol boss Pat Lam has hailed the phenomenal impact of Ellis Genge around the club as he prepares to feature in Friday’s Galla…
Liam Heagney
06 Sep, 11:22
From Genge to Cloete: Five of the best 2022/23 Premiership signings
The new Gallagher Premiership season kicks off with a tough act to follow after Leicester’s gripping title triumph last term. Th…
Leicester's Anthony Watson faces fitness race after latest injury setback
Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick says that Anthony Watson is being monitored on a daily basis as the Tigers prepare to start t…
MPs urge government to place Worcester into administration
Four Worcestershire MPs have called for crisis-hit Gallagher Premiership club Worcester Warriors to be placed in administration.
Harlequins CEO refutes latest Premiership debt reports
Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple has responded on Twitter to a report on the extent of their debt, saying it is "factually inaccura…
'All of them are social animals, they are great craic'
Alex Sanderson is liking the altered feel of his Sale squad, believing it now adds great credence to how he believes the Mancheste…
Liam Heagney
05 Sep, 10:25
A club-by-club breakdown of the new Premiership season
The 2022-23 Gallagher Premiership season kicks off on Friday with a west country derby between Bristol and Bath at Ashton Gate.
Two French giants eyeing Duhan van der Merwe - reports
Toulon have joined Racing 92 in the race to sign Scotland and Worcester Warriors winger Duhan van der Merwe, according to reports …
Internal Worcester memo: The payroll situation and the bank delay
The co-owners of Worcester have told players and staff that the banking issue that resulted in the delay to the payment of their A…
Marland Yarde tweets apology eight months after arrest by police
Former England international Marland Yarde has issued an apology eight months after his arrest by police which ended his five-year…
Liam Heagney
03 Sep, 8:09
Statement: Worcester co-owners put Morecambe FC up for sale
The precarious financial situation at Worcester has spilt over from the Gallagher Premiership into football’s League One in Engl…
Liam Heagney
02 Sep, 18:39
'I've been made homeless': How dire the Worcester plight really is
A coordinated social media video campaign on Friday highlighting that the Worcester players and staff remain unpaid has revealed t…
Liam Heagney
02 Sep, 13:30
'We're really frustrated, we haven't been paid - we need answers'
Worcester players and staff have flooded Twitter with a coordinated series of video messages after it emerged on Friday morning th…
Liam Heagney
02 Sep, 10:04
Christian Wade names the city where he expects to play his rugby
Ex-Wasps star Christian Wade has teased that his return to rugby is near four years after his last Gallagher Premiership appearanc…
Liam Heagney
02 Sep, 8:50
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