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'The skill of this job is making people into big names, not buying them'
Worcester Warriors lead rugby consultant Steve Diamond has outlined the type of player he is recruiting, revealing that he is trim…
England could lose Prem's top try scorer to Ireland
Dean Richards has warned England they could lose Newcastle Falcons hooker George McGuigan, the Gallagher Premiership’s top try s…
Hughes starts as Lam's shock Bristol selection dubbed 'greatest bench' in history
Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam has thrown a massive curveball in his selection for his match with Sale, dropping his star player…
Ian Cameron
08 Apr, 16:05
The 'bit rainy faced' tribute Sale have paid to Faf de Klerk
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained why Faf de Klerk will exit the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of this season with th…
Liam Heagney
08 Apr, 12:56
Northampton sign English-qualified son of a former Wallaby forward
Northampton have signed Australian back row Angus Scott-Young from Queensland Reds ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 24-year-old ha…
'At Leicester last time I got sacked over lemon and herb chicken'
Freddie Burns is back enjoying himself at Leicester this season, becoming an integral part of the Steve Borthwick squad that is ch…
Liam Heagney
07 Apr, 18:41
Northampton confirm four big-name players are leaving this summer
Northampton have confirmed that Ahsee Tuala, Api Ratuniyarawa, Piers Francis and Taqele Naiyaravoro will all depart the Gallagher …
'No one wants another London Welsh scenario': Richards on Ealing promotion
Dean Richards, who guided Harlequins and Newcastle to promotion back into the Gallagher Premiership, believes Championship winners…
Chris Jones
07 Apr, 11:04
London Irish bring in Italian prop Zilocchi with immediate effect
London Irish have bolstered their pack with immediate effect by signing 25-year-old Italian Giosue Zilocchi from Zebre.
'A no-brainer': Joseph ends move speculation and re-signs for Bath
Jonathan Joseph has ended speculation that his future lies away from Bath as the midfielder became the second international to put…
'The ideal profile': Worcester sign Pumas prop Santiago Medrano
Worcester have signed experienced Argentina tighthead prop Santiago Medrano ahead of the 2022/23 season. Medrano will arrive at Si…
'He came across very well': Exeter sign Welsh hooker Harris
Rob Baxter has confirmed his fourth signing for the upcoming 2022/23 season, adding the name of Welsh hooker Iestyn Harris from Ca…
'He tried to syringe or use a knife and it created more infection'
What happened to Coenie Oosthuizen last Friday to force him to pull out of the Sale XV that was to take on Saracens at home in the…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr, 15:03
'Determination proves the character he is': Obano extends at Bath
Rehabilitating England prop Beno Obano has extended his contract at Bath, who feel the best years are still ahead for the 27-year-…
Sanderson: 'Legacy of all that South African influence' at Sale
Alex Sanderson has farewelled the high watermark of the South African influence at Sale following the confirmation on Tuesday afte…
Liam Heagney
05 Apr, 18:45
Sale statement: De Klerk and de Jager will leave at end of season
Sale have confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in English rugby - that Springboks World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Lood de Ja…
Liam Heagney
05 Apr, 16:11
Worcester sign 6'4, 110kg English-qualified Aussie backrow Lee-Warner
Worcester Warriors confirmed the signing of utility forward Fergus Lee-Warner, their third signing for the 2022/23 season on a thr…
Bristol sign former Harlequins wing Gabriel Ibitoye
Bristol have announced the signing of former Harlequins wing Gabriel Ibitoye. The 24-year-old had spells with French clubs Agen an…
Wasps sign Ireland international John Ryan
Wasps have confirmed the signing of Ireland international prop John Ryan, who will join from Munster this summer.
Ian Cameron
04 Apr, 11:23
England star Marcus Smith shines as Harlequins thump London Irish
In-form Harlequins moved a step closer to the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after they produced a clinical seven-try showing to …
Ealing win the RFU Championship but Premiership admission still up in air
Ealing Trailfinders have won the RFU Championship, sealing their league win in impressive fashion with a landslide 60 - 10 hammeri…
Ian Cameron
03 Apr, 11:38
'Niall Horan, Eddie Jordan... famous friends pop down to say hello'
Topsy Ojo is loving the craic now that London Irish are back in the English capital city and thriving at their new Brentford Commu…
Liam Heagney
03 Apr, 8:11
'His pace is outstanding... he brought that energy when we most needed it'
The Scotland fullback played a key role in the Chiefs’ 42-22 victory.
Pat Lam breaks his silence over alleged Bristol salary cap trouble
Bristol boss Pat Lam has broken his silence about allegations that the Bears have started a player fire sale to ensure they come i…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr, 18:14
Newcastle end their bleak run of 11 league games without a win
Newcastle secured their first Gallagher Premiership victory for five months and their biggest in the league against Worcester as t…
An unrelenting nine-try attacking contest tips Northampton's way
Tom Collins scored two tries as Northampton won their third Gallagher Premiership match in a row by defeating Bristol 39-22 in wha…
Gloucester dealt a hammer blow as unfancied Wasps grab an away win
Gloucester were dealt a hammer blow in their quest to secure a Premiership play-off spot as unfancied Wasps came away with an unli…
Stuart Hogg inspires Exeter to keep play-off hopes alive
A Stuart Hogg-inspired Exeter Chiefs kept their Premiership play-off hopes alive with a thrilling 42-22 victory over bottom side B…
Recruitment change coming for Premiership clubs and who will suffer most
While the vagaries of the Gallagher Premiership salary cap have made headlines in recent months, the true driver of squad change i…
Ian Cameron
02 Apr, 11:10
'It's very poignant for Chris, the last few years have been tricky'
Ex-England international Topsy Ojo has saluted the achievement of Chris Ashton in becoming the equal all-time record Premiership t…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr, 9:28
George McGuigan: 'My first year at Newcastle was a disaster'
From training-ground stamps to try-scoring fame, George McGuigan talks training-ground stamps, try-scoring records and England omi…
Jamie Lyall
01 Apr, 20:00
Bristol Bears statement: Alleged Premiership salary cap problem
Bristol Bears have issued a statement in response to a damaging newspaper story claiming that a 2022/23 Premiership salary cap pro…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 13:13
Russian captain to play first Premiership game since war outbreak
Russia rugby skipper Kirill Gotovtsev is set to play his first Gallagher Premiership match for Gloucester since the outbreak of th…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 12:55
England wing Cokanasiga to make his first Bath start in 10 months
England winger Joe Cokanasiga will make his first start of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season after coming through unscathed…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 11:24
'Wasn't an extreme act of foul play' but Toomaga-Allen still banned
Ex-All Blacks prop Jeff Toomaga-Allen has been banned for three games for striking in Wasps' Premiership Rugby Cup win over Sarace…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 10:23
Bristol salary cap gaffe has sparked a player fire sale - report
Ex-England second row Dave Attwood won't be the first top player to exit Bristol as it has been reported a fire sale is underway d…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 9:38
'We're sorry to see him go': Hughes' loan deal at Bath is over
Nathan Hughes' loan at Bath will end next Monday, leaving the No8 returning to Bristol to see out the final months of his existing…
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 9:21
Kobus van Wyk has exited Leicester with immediate effect
Leicester Tigers will see out their double-chasing 2021/22 campaign minus South African Kobus van Wyk who has been granted an earl…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar, 15:55
What Hughes said when asked if his relationship has soured with Lam
It's been one of the major stories of this year's Gallagher Premiership season - what has gone wrong for Nathan Hughes at Pat Lam'…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar, 12:57
Saracens name full Test XV with a positional switch for Maro Itoje
Saracens have named a fifteen full of internationals for their Gallagher Premiership showdown with Sale Sharks in the AJ Bell this…
Ian Cameron
31 Mar, 11:33
International back row exits Gloucester with 'immediate effect'
Namibian international Wian Conradie has left Gloucester with 'immediate effect' in order to return to the MLR and the New England…
Ian Cameron
31 Mar, 11:10
Two Sale Sharks players to leave the club
Two Sale Sharks players will leave the Manchester-based side at the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season.
'Jonny's homecoming is exciting': Bell swaps Worcester for Ulster
Former Ireland midfielder Jonny Bell is the latest to signal his intention to move on from Steve Diamond’s Worcester, the defenc…
Worcester's 'victim' status in record-equalling 92 Ashton tries
Premiership Rugby have taken a deep dive into the try-scoring of Chris Ashton, the ex-England winger who last Sunday entered the t…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 11:09
'Chris will bring a new dimension': Bath sign Cloete from Munster
Damian de Allende won’t be following Johann van Graan to Bath next season but the South African coach won’t be leaving Munster…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 10:00
'The London Irish thing fell through, they didn't have the dollar'
The Rugby Pod show co-hosts Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton delved into the latest transfer rumours in this week’s show, providing u…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 9:11
Worcester cancellation row: 'Hybrid game' solution was turned down
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has defended his club over last Friday’s late cancellation of their Gallagher Premiership at playof…
Liam Heagney
29 Mar, 16:23
'He's coming in his prime': Sale raid Exeter to sign O'Flaherty
Sale have raided Exeter for the second time in three months, adding winger Tom O’Flaherty to their December signing of England s…
Liam Heagney
29 Mar, 11:16
Bath players set to drive to Poland to assist Ukrainian refugees
Bath are asking for donations to be delivered to those affected by the war in Ukraine. From midday until 16:45 on Wednesday this w…
NFL would-be Christian Scotland-Williamson named in Harlequins team
Would-be NFL star Christian Scotland-Williamson will make just his second appearance of the season for Harlequins after returning …
Tom Varndell responds to Chris Ashton equalling his try scoring record
Former England winger Tom Varndell has responded to Chris Ashton equalling his try-scoring record.
Ian Cameron
28 Mar, 11:11
Owen Farrell branded 'a liability' by former England flyhalf
It hasn't taken Owen Farrell long to start making headlines in the sport after returning from injury to star for Saracens over the…
'That literally changed my career... I sat there and cried in this room'
Chris Ashton says that a 10-week ban handed to him for allegedly gouging Ulster centre Luke Marshall 'changed the direction of his…
Ian Cameron
27 Mar, 20:06
Video - Chris Ashton makes Premiership history but Leicester lose Ford
Chris Ashton became the joint highest try-scorer in Gallagher Premiership history as Leicester secured their place in the play-off…
Argentinian international Grondona to stay at Chiefs
Argentinian international Santiago Grondona is set to stay at Exeter Chiefs, the club has confirmed.
'A ridiculously talented rugby player... as good as anything in world rugby'
Bath head coach Neal Hatley paid tribute to England flanker Sam Underhill for a stirring two-try performance in their 24-24 draw w…
Jimmy Gopperth saves the day as Wasps leave it late
Jimmy Gopperth scored a late penalty winner against his former club as Wasps edged past Newcastle with a 27-24 Gallagher Premiersh…
Agonising finish for Faf de Klerk as Sale settle for draw at Bath
World Cup-winning scrum-half Faf de Klerk was inches away from snatching Gallagher Premiership victory for Sale as they drew 24-24…
Fit-again England skipper Farrell enjoys a winning Saracens return
Max Malins scored two tries as Saracens won their third game in a row in the Gallagher Premiership by narrowly defeating Bristol B…
Six-try Northampton spoil the London Irish Patrick's Day party
Northampton spoiled the London Irish St Patrick’s Day party with a 42-22 win at Brentford Community Stadium. Chris Boyd’s side…
Bristol make a big prediction on England career of Harry Randall
Pat Lam has predicted that Test level newcomer Harry Randall has a potentially long England career ahead of him after the Bristol …
Liam Heagney
26 Mar, 10:25
Canny ref message from London Irish amid glut of Premiership reds
Declan Kidney has got no hang-ups about the high number of Gallagher Premiership matches that London Irish have been involved in t…
Liam Heagney
26 Mar, 10:10
The 'rolled his sleeves up' Isiekwe moment much lauded by Saracens
Saracens boss Mark McCall has hugely sung the praises of Nick Isiekwe, the lock who ended a yawning four-year gap without a Test c…
Liam Heagney
26 Mar, 9:38
The cap Fitz emerging Bear Harding
The young Bristol Bear has had a breakthrough season and he hopes his side can upset the odds with a win against Saracens
'He was desperate': The legacy Fekitoa is driven to leave at Wasps
Lee Blackett has enthusiastically explained that ex-All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa is desperate to end his stint at Wasps a…
Liam Heagney
25 Mar, 17:33
Worcester statement: Gloucester match cancelled over lack of props
Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership clash between Gloucester and Worcester at Kingsholm has been cancelled just five hours befo…
Liam Heagney
25 Mar, 15:02
Hogg left out as Exeter name team to take on a stacked Leicester
Rob Baxter has slotted England internationals Henry Slade and Sam Simmonds straight back into his Exeter team following the comple…
Liam Heagney
25 Mar, 14:34
Owen Farrell is back as Saracens show their spurs for Bristol
England skipper Owen Farrell is set to play for a star-studded Saracens XV on Saturday for the first time since October 24, the ou…
Liam Heagney
25 Mar, 12:40
'It's never nice having doubts': The safe place to call out doping
Christian Day wants rugby dressing rooms to be safe places for those who need to call out doping. The former Northampton and Sale …
'I wasn't performing, I wasn't in the right headspace to lead'
Exeter talisman Joe Simmonds won’t lie. He’d love the Chiefs to do another magical Gallagher Premiership/Heineken Champions Cu…
Liam Heagney
25 Mar, 9:17
'I'll come back one day': Teimana Harrison quits Northampton
Northampton have confirmed one of the worst kept secrets of 2022 - that former England back-rower Teimana Harrison will depart the…
'A great move': Exeter bring in South African forward Aidon Davis
Exeter Chiefs have added a third new face for next season with the acquisition of powerhouse South African forward Aidon Davis.
'An inspiration': England skipper Farrell fit for Saracens return
Saracens have confirmed that Owen Farrell is in the mix for them this Saturday in the Gallagher Premiership having fought back to …
Liam Heagney
23 Mar, 15:28
Worcester statement: Willi Heinz has left with immediate effect
Former England scrum-half Willi Heinz has been released from his contract with Worcester by mutual agreement to return to his nati…
Liam Heagney
22 Mar, 17:01
Fiji targeting England age grade star Nordli-Kelemeti
Fiji are trying to convince promising Newcastle Falcons scrum half Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti to opt out of the England system and bo…
Saints sign Joel Matavesi while releasing player from contract
Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of Joel Matavesi on a short-term deal, while also releasing Dani Long-Martinez from …
England qualified South African centre Jordan Venter to make Bath debut
England qualified South African-born centre Jordan Venter is to set to make his debut for Bath this weekend against Bristol Bears …
Ian Cameron
17 Mar, 14:12
'A deeply unpleasant experience': London Irish coach banned
London Irish have been dealt a blow with the suspension of midfielder Curtis Rona and assistant coach Brad Davis following a virtu…
Liam Heagney
16 Mar, 14:21
Exeter pair apply for tackle school after receiving bans
Exeter Chiefs duo Tom Hendrickson and Jannes Kirsten have been banned for three matches each following their appearance on Tuesday…
'The result of years of hard work': Smart Ball comes to England
The Premiership Rugby Cup will this Friday become the first professional northern hemisphere competition to trial the Smart Rugby …
Leicester statement: Tigers respond to £300k salary cap punishment
Leicester Tigers have issued their response after the conclusion of the Premiership Rugby salary cap investigation resulted in the…
Liam Heagney
15 Mar, 15:59
Premiership Rugby statement: Leicester salary cap investigation
Premiership Rugby have issued a Tuesday lunchtime statement confirming their salary cap investigation into Leicester Tigers is ove…
Liam Heagney
15 Mar, 14:12
What Rob Baxter is telling his players about chest-to-chest tackles
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says that he is 'driving' home to his players the risk posed by chest-to-chest after a fresh s…
Ian Cameron
14 Mar, 10:25
Northampton boss Chris Boyd hails 'really important' win after losing run
Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd hailed a “really important” victory for his side as they ended a four-match losing st…
'Players waiting 3 or 4 minutes in the rain... that's not good for the game'
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam has hit out at the length of time the TMO took in reviewing back row Fitz Harding's yellow card …
Pat Lam's playoff hopes in tatters as Harlequins beat Bristol in thriller
Harlequins beat Bristol 38-29 in a 10-try thriller to extend their Premiership winning run to four games.
'Second rows of his size and calibre are like teddy bear s***'
One of the downsides of the annual Guinness Six Nations is how the spotlight turns away from the Gallagher Premiership and some he…
Liam Heagney
13 Mar, 11:30
Barnes' new assistant ref is ex-player he red-carded for stamping
Wayne Barnes has tweeted about this Sunday’s very different reunion with Nick Wood nine years after he sent the ex-Gloucester pr…
Liam Heagney
13 Mar, 10:00
Wallaby sees red and Chris Ashton scores as Leicester beat London Irish
Curtis Rona’s first-half red card derailed London Irish’s bid to become the first team in 12 matches to defeat Leicester at Ma…
Faf shines as Sale Sharks hold off Gloucester fightback
Sale Sharks remain in the hunt for a top-four place after they overcame fellow play-off hopefuls Gloucester 26-24 at the AJ Bell S…
Saracens battle past Newcastle with a little help from Mike Brown
Saracens saw off a spirited Newcastle Falcons side to claim a 36-21 bonus point win in the Gallagher Premiership.
Full extent of Mako Vunipola injury revealed by Saracens
Unwanted England prop Mako Vunipola is set for a significant period on the sidelines as the full extent of his injury has been rev…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar, 14:45
Ealing issue statement as they join Doncaster in fighting RFU decision
Ealing Trail Finders have confirmed that they are to appeal the RFU's decision not to allow either Doncaster or Ealing to be promo…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar, 11:44
'Cam Neild, who was sparked out, passed his HIA after the game'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson is happy with the way concussion is being handled at the Gallagher Premiership club, their medics making …
Liam Heagney
12 Mar, 11:00
'We've got ourselves on a pathway that feels a little wrong to me'
Rob Baxter has outlined his ongoing unease with the pathway that Premiership Rugby have embarked on, looking to increase the size …
Liam Heagney
11 Mar, 10:33
Scotland scrum-half Ali Price ready for 'incredibly proud moment' in Rome
Ali Price is relishing the prospect of winning his 50th cap for Scotland in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
Exeter sign Leinster pair, including an England-qualified lock
Exeter have bolstered their squad for the 2022/23 season after confirming the double signing from Leinster of Jack Dunne and Rory …
'All the attributes to thrive': Bristol sign Scotland's Bradbury
Bristol have announced the signing of Scotland international back-rower Magnus Bradbury. The 26-year-old will join Bristol ahead o…
'He accepted he was reckless': Naulago banned after his latest red
Bristol winger Siva Naulago has been banned for four matches following his red card versus Bath last Saturday in his first game ba…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 10:04
Bath confirm their latest new signing is ex-Springboks half-back
Ex-Springboks scrum-half Louis Schreuder will join Bath at the start of next season, strengthening the squad in a key position.
Louis Lynagh tests positive for Covid-19
Louis Lynagh has became the second Harlequins player to withdraw from the training squad because of a positive Covid test.
Cornish Pirates issue statement after newspaper report on status
Cornish Pirates have reacted to a report in The Rugby Paper that claims the side are set to become semi-professional.
Ian Cameron
07 Mar, 13:27
Christian Wade hits out at rugby union
NFL hopeful Christian Wade believes the sport of rugby union is holding back its stars, a realization he made having made the tran…
Ian Cameron
07 Mar, 11:34
Saracens peg back Tigers in the race for the Premiership
Saracens beat the league leaders Leicester, Duhan van der Merwe's red card kicks off social media frenzy and the Welsh regions are…
Garry Doyle
Jamie Lyall
Owain Jones
07 Mar, 11:20
'The first half was probably the best stuff we've played all season'
Ali Hepher hailed Exeter’s first-half performance as probably their best of the season after they beat Gallagher Premiership riv…
England player among four Sale Sharks injured against Exeter
Exeter moved back into the Gallagher Premiership play-off zone with a 19-12 victory over Sale Sharks at Sandy Park.
'He's so gifted' - Louis Rees-Zammit first touch try floors Skivington
Gloucester boss George Skivington praised Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit’s strength of character after his brilliant solo try spar…
'Real shame': 3 Prem coaches on cancelled promotion and bye-weeks
This past week changed the outlook of the upcoming 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season.
Liam Heagney
06 Mar, 9:38
'It doesn't look great' - Mark McCall worried for Mako Vunipola
Mark McCall hailed Saracens’ fighting spirit as they repelled a second-half fightback from Leicester to win 34-27 in a Gallagher…
Remarkable Bath comeback trumps card-troubled Bristol at the death
Bath ended a run of five successive derby defeats against Bristol with one of the most remarkable comebacks ever seen on The Rec a…
Scotland to pay dear price for Duhan van der Merwe indiscretion
Agustin Creevy crossed for two tries as London Irish ran riot against an ill-disciplined Worcester Warriors in a 43-12 home win in…
Saracens topple Leicester despite a worrying Mako Vunipola injury
Saracens clung on in the face of a determined Leicester fightback to topple the Gallagher Premiership leaders 34-27 at StoneX Stad…
Rees-Zammit takes seconds to send message to Wales in fightback win
Louis Rees-Zammit inspired a stunning Gloucester fightback as they kept themselves firmly in the Gallagher Premiership play-off mi…
Some 'unbelievably dangerous individuals' are worrying Bath
Stuart Hooper reckons that the major slump in results that Bristol have suffered in this season’s Gallagher Premiership is simil…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar, 10:25
'Steve's brave': Leicester boss Borthwick is impressing Saracens
Back-at-work Saracens boss Mark McCall has saluted the excellent Leicester transformation orchestrated this season by Steve Borthw…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar, 10:06
'Salary cap now was could we get a dispensation on a dispensation'
Pat Lam has shed light on the madcap, behind the scenes drama that resulted in Bristol hurriedly bringing in three additional play…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar, 9:22
Cadan Murley brace helps Harlequins defeat struggling Newcastle
Cadan Murley scored two tries as Premiership champions Harlequins defeated Newcastle Falcons 24-10 to record their third win in a …
Long-serving former CEO Simon Cohen to sue Leicester Tigers
Simon Cohen is suing Leicester Tigers, the Gallagher Premiership club where he worked as CEO for eight years until his sudden May …
Liam Heagney
04 Mar, 19:39
Sale forward Phillips retires as a result of 'serious' pre-season incident
Sale Sharks have confirmed that forward James Phillips has retired on medical advice following a serious injury sustained in a pre…
Three England releasees return as Tigers name team for Saracens
Three released England players will feature for Leicester Tigers as they travel down to London to take on Saracens in this weekend…
Underhill and Faletau combine in all Test Bath back row unit
England's Sam Underhill and Wales' Taulupe Faletau return to Bath's starting XV for their West Country clash against Bristol Bears…
'Terrifying': Mike Brown fears losing job after Newcastle decision
BT Sport rugby commentator Nick Mullins has confirmed that ex-England full-back Mike Brown is on the lookout for a new employer af…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar, 11:24
Bristol Bears sign Sam Nixon as freakish injury crisis deepens
Pat Lam's injury-hit Bristol Bears have signed Exeter Chiefs prop Sam Nixon on a loan agreement until the end of the campaign.
Exeter to sign one-time Ireland centre and a lock from Leinster - report
The mini-exodus at Leinster is set to continue with a total of five players now linked with imminent moves away from the province.…
Ian Cameron
04 Mar, 10:08
Banned Dean Richards heads for the stands
Harlequins fans will be joined by a famous face in the stands at the Twickenham Stoop tomorrow night as Dean Richards, the Newcast…
Chris Jones
03 Mar, 15:08
'Bizarre': How vegetables injury sidelined Bristol's Fitz Harding
Bristol boss Pat Lam has quipped that fast-rising back-rower Fitz Harding needs to improve his food preparation skills after a sel…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar, 19:00
Jake Polledri posts emotional tribute after brother's sudden death
Gloucester back-rower Jake Polledri has posted an emotional tribute to Sam Polledri, his younger 24-year-old brother who passed aw…
Concussion crisis: Players left to fend for themselves in the search for answers
The footage of Tomas Francis staggering onto a post to prop himself up showed rugby cannot become complacent when it comes to brai…
Owain Jones
02 Mar, 11:23
'He understands his best weight for his power and his size'
Away from the suffocating confines of Twickenham last Saturday where England managed just a single try from a lineout overthrow ag…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar, 9:32
'We're certainly hopeful': The latest Saracens update on Farrell
Mark McCall has used his first media briefing back at the helm at Saracens to provide the latest update as to when the injured Owe…
Liam Heagney
02 Mar, 9:00
Bath tackle a 'few red flags' waved after Underhill skips comeback
Bath boss Stuart Hooper has insisted that Sam Underhill hasn’t suffered a fresh concussion setback and that his late withdrawal …
Liam Heagney
01 Mar, 18:35
'Business as normal': Saracens' Mark McCall back at work after break
Mark McCall had returned to work as the Saracens director of rugby just over a month after it was revealed on January 28 by the Ga…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar, 15:40
Championship winners WON'T be promoted to 2022/23 Premiership
Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders have been denied a potential promotion to the Gallagher Premiership after failing to mee…
Bath announce three signings and name their new attack coach
The huge overhaul at Bath ahead of the summer arrival of Johann van Graan as the Gallagher Premiership club's new head coach from …
Liam Heagney
01 Mar, 11:54
Former England wing Sharples retires with 'immediate effect'
Gloucester have confirmed that club stalwart and former England international Charlie Sharples has retired from professional rugby…
Ethan Waller to re-join Northampton after 5-year hiatus
Ethan Waller is set to re-join Northampton Saints after spending five seasons with Worcester Warriors. The loosehead prop returns …
Fiji international Lomani released by Northampton Saints
Fijian international Frank Lomani has been released by Northampton Saints in order to pursue overseas playing opportunities.
Not-so-giant prop Biyi Alo to stay at Wasps
Wasps have confirmed that not-so-giant prop Biyi Alo has extended his contract with the Coventry-based side.
20-year-old can become the 'new' Brad Barritt for club and country
Steve Borthwick believes Leicester youngster Dan Kelly can become as vital for club and country as former England centre Brad Barr…
Chris Jones
28 Feb, 10:59
Doncaster land major blow in race for Premiership promotion
Doncaster Knights tightened their grip at the top of the Championship with a hard-fought 25-17 win over promotion rivals Ealing Tr…
Stefan Frost
27 Feb, 12:13
Forgotten England giant praised: 'He's turned the game for us'
The winger, back from injury, came on to score two tries and snatch a 30-25 victory over Newcastle.
Newcastle wilt in the face of a late Joe Cokanasiga try double
A late Joe Cokanasiga double helped Bath come from behind to beat Newcastle Falcons 30-25.
Harlequins take their chances to see off resurgent Worcester
Harlequins picked up five valuable Gallagher Premiership points with a hard-fought 29-21 victory over a resurgent Worcester at Six…
Sale and London Irish share points in thrilling Premiership contest
Paddy Jackson missed a late conversion and penalty as London Irish had to be content with a 27-27 draw against Sale Sharks in the …
Wasps struggle to fire as Bristol stroll to Premiership victory
Wasps' woes on the road continued as Bristol banked a badly needed five points with a 31-19 win in the Gallagher Premiership.
RFU 'consulting' on new comp involving Prem XVs and Championship sides
The RFU are looking at the viability of a new club competition that would see "Premiership XVs" sides pitted against Championship …
Ian Cameron
25 Feb, 16:01
London Irish sign Noel Reid, one of the Leicester gang of five
London Irish have signed Noel Reid, the former Ireland international who was one of the five players who left Leicester in summer …
Liam Heagney
24 Feb, 17:18
'Disrepectful' and 'ill considered' - Richards cops ban for pitch side comments
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards has admitted his comments about the refereeing during his side's loss to Exeter …
Ian Cameron
24 Feb, 14:30
England fringe player Tom West to stay at Wasps
Wasps have confirmed that prop Tom West, who is on the fringe's of Eddie Jones' England squad, has extended his contract with the …
'I'm just talking facts' - Pat Lam takes aim at Worcester's artificial pitch
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has become the latest high profile name to add his voice to criticism of artificial pitche…
Ian Cameron
24 Feb, 10:15
'Blown away': Leicester snap up little known Kiwi Sean Jansen
Double-chasing Leicester have bolstered their back row options ahead of the business end of the season by snapping up the relative…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 16:47
Very different outcomes from Chick and Coleman red card hearings
England’s Callum Chick and Australia’s Adam Coleman have had very different outcomes following their virtually held disciplina…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 16:31
'Great athlete with a lot of potential': Wasps sign Kiran McDonald
Wasps have signed Scottish lock Kiran McDonald from Glasgow Warriors for next season.
'Personal reasons' force Paul Lasike to quit Harlequins
USA midfielder Paul Lasike will quit Harlequins next month due to personal reasons, the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions g…
Wasps sign Lions skipper Burger Odendaal
Wasps have announced the signing of Emirates Lions captain Burger Odendaal ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
22 Feb, 11:16
England and Lions lock George Kruis announces his retirement
England forward George Kruis has announced his retirement from rugby on his 32nd birthday in order to focus on his business commit…
SLAR signing Rodrigo Martnez to stay at Wasps after impressing coaches
Wasps have confirmed that prop Rodrigo Martínez has extended his contract, despite suffering an Achilles injury just weeks after …
Exeter edge past 14-man Newcastle after contentious red card
Exeter made hard work of beating 14-man Newcastle as a late penalty from Joe Simmonds ensured they won 15-14 in the Gallagher Prem…
Richards facing possible sanction after ripping into officials in TV interview
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards has accused Gallagher Premiership officials of favouritism following Falcons' narrow los…
Ian Cameron
20 Feb, 17:50
'We should have lost... probably our worst performance in 4 or 5 weeks'
Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd rued missed opportunities as his side suffered a narrow 22-21 defeat to Sale at cinch Sta…
'I expect to lose him to Wales in the next two or three weeks'
Bath head coach Neal Hatley says he expects to see a fit-again Taulupe Faletau called into Wales’ Guinness Six Nations camp.
Saracens beaten by last-gasp Paddy Jackson penalty for Irish
A last-minute penalty from Paddy Jackson was enough for London Irish to snatch a late victory in a thrilling Gallagher Premiership…
Harlequins too good for Wasps side that welcomed back Jack Willis
Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins returned to form in style as they defeated Wasps 29-24 at the Twickenham Stoop.
Leicester Tigers survive major scare to edge Bath
Leaders Leicester survived a major scare to record their first Gallagher Premiership victory at Bath for 11 years as Steve Borthwi…
'We have made some signings and expect to announce them soon'
Wasps have hinted they already have signings in the bag following the February 2 confirmation that seasoned duo Jimmy Gopperth and…
Liam Heagney
19 Feb, 11:49
'My nose is incredibly happy, I'm fed up having things stuck up it'
Newcastle boss Dean Richards has hailed the decision by Premiership Rugby to end with immediate effect the weekly routine covid te…
Liam Heagney
19 Feb, 10:22
Worcester snap five-game losing streak with victory over Bristol
Worcester ended a run of five successive Premiership defeats and gave Steve Diamond his first win in charge as they toppled Bristo…
'On track' - Saracens issue update on injured England captain Owen Farrell
Saracens have said that absent England captain Owen Farrell remains on course to return from injury, but a miracle return in time …
Ian Cameron
18 Feb, 17:02
England flanker Jack Willis to make long awaited return this weekend
A rising star of England in 2021, Jack Willis is set to make his long-awaited comeback for Wasps this weekend as they take on Gall…
Ian Cameron
18 Feb, 12:27
Dominic Barrow has ended his two-year retirement and joined Sale
Sale have announced the permanent signing of Dominic Barrow, the ex-Leicester, Newcastle and England U20s lock.
'It's odd, the biggest cheer was when Ford did a spiral bomb'
Newcastle are currently on a five-game losing run in the Gallagher Premiership but the director of rugby Dean Richards has insiste…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb, 9:22
Storm Eunice claims URC fixture as Met Office issue red weather warning
Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship clash with Italian club Zebre has been postponed due to Storm Eunice.
Storm warning sees Premiership clash pushed back
Kick-off time for Friday’s Gallagher Premiership match between Worcester and Bristol has been pushed back by half an hour due to…
'Excellent character' Siva Naulago learns red card hearing verdict
Bristol winger Siva Naulago has been banned following his Gallagher Premiership red card against London Irish.
Liam Heagney
17 Feb, 10:39
'I have never seen a player like Nemani... he can do things that I have not seen before'
Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the unique talent of Fijian giant Nemani Nadolo.
Saracens' takeover by consortium including Francois Pienaar completed
Nigel Wray took full ownership of the Gallagher Premiership club in 2018 but had been looking to reduce his stake for some time.
RFU statement: Immediate change to Covid testing in English rugby
Rugby chiefs have agreed to symptomatic-only Covid-19 testing in the English elite game. The change, which takes place with immedi…
'He accepts he was reckless': Rokoduguni learns his red-card fate
Ex-England international Semesa Rokoduguni has been banned for three games following his red card for a dangerous tackle on Sam Sp…
'We're grateful': Bath sign Tongan Ma'afu Fia with immediate effect
Bath have signed Tonga international Ma’afu Fia on loan from Ospreys, the Welsh URC club, until the end of the current Gallagher…
'They did an amazing job': New Harlequins deals for backroom trio
Harlequins coaches Nick Evans, Adam Jones and Jerry Flannery have signed new unspecified length deals to continue on at the Gallag…
Sale sign Alex Groves just eight days after surprise Bristol exit
Sale have snapped up Alex Groves, the South African-born ex-England U20s lock who last week left Bristol by mutual consent.
Injury hit Bristol Bears sign two scrum-halves on short-term deals
Bristol have recruited two scrum-halves after being hit by injury and unavailability in that position.
Two young England prospects sign contract extensions at Bath
Recent England Six Nations squad call up Orlando Bailey and Max Ojomoh, who was in last year's summer series squad, have given str…
Liam Heagney
15 Feb, 10:27
Maitland told Gregor Townsend he prefers holding his kids not tackle bags
Saracens wing Sean Maitland has revealed the conversation he had with Gregor Townsend that saw him left out of Scotland's Six Nati…
Ian Cameron
14 Feb, 15:33
Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni cited
Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni has been cited for his red card tackle effort against Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership over the we…
Wray returns from fractured skull as Saracens battle past Harlequins
Harlequins continued their miserable record on visits to Saracens as they suffered a 19-10 Gallagher Premiership defeat at the Sto…
Blackett on 'frustrated' Barbeary and how Wasps lost Jimmy Gopperth
Lee Blackett believes it is only a matter of time before Alfie Barbeary is capped by England after the back-rower scored two tries…
The 12 biggest northern hemisphere signings of the season so far
The northern hemisphere’s rugby calendar may have just past its mid-point but that has not stopped clubs from looking ahead to n…
Stefan Frost
13 Feb, 8:52
Sale resigned to losing Manu Tuilagi
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson is resigned to losing the services of star centre Manu Tuilagi to England following his try-…
Dual qualified Odogwu makes statement as Wasps batter 13-man Bath
Paolo Odogwu saved Wasps for the second week in a row with a quick-fire double as Bath saw their seven-point lead crumble after fi…
England's Manu Tuilagi plays starring role as Sale overpower Worcester
Manu Tuilagi triggered a second-half surge on his first start for Sale since returning from injury as they defeated Worcester 36-1…
Why a day at the beach was just the tonic for 'heartbroken' Exeter
Rob Baxter has explained why he changed things up at Exeter training this week by taking his squad off to the beach in Exmouth on …
Liam Heagney
12 Feb, 9:38
The 'welcome' Sale have planned for Diamond 14 months after he quit
Sale boss Alex Sanderson is keen on having a catch-up beer on Saturday with his Sharks predecessor Steve Diamond - but there will …
Liam Heagney
12 Feb, 9:12
Nemani Nadolo brace inspires Leicester to win over Northampton
Nemani Nadolo scored two tries as Premiership leaders Leicester did the double over Northampton by dispatching them 35-20 at Welfo…
London Irish emerge victorious to end Bristol's winning streak
Former Wallabies international scrum-half Nick Phipps scored two tries as London Irish crushed Bristol 49-32.
Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau to make long-awaited return to field for Bath
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau will begin his comeback from a long-term injury in Bath’s Gallagher Premiership game against …
Diamond: Covid is Worcester's best hope of beating Sale
Steve Diamond has admitted his struggling Worcester team need a Covid outbreak at former club Sale Sharks to allow them to registe…
Chris Jones
11 Feb, 10:39
RFU dismiss citing against Wallaby prop for incident 'with close friend'
The RFU have dismissed a citing against London Irish prop Oli Hoskins, who was adjudged to have illegally cleared out Gloucester p…
Ian Cameron
10 Feb, 12:33
Leicester statement: Chris Ashton has joined with immediate effect
Steve Borthwick’s Leicester have signed former England international Chris Ashton on a short-term deal eight days after the free…
Liam Heagney
09 Feb, 17:50
Injury hit Saracens sign 6'4, 127kg prop from Scarlets
Saracens have signed Scarlet prop Alex Jeffries on a loan deal. With Marco Riccioni and Alec Clarey both out with injuries, the ti…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb, 17:48
England given a welcome Six Nations boost
.Eddie Jones received a big Six Nations boost when Manu Tuilagi played the closing 30 minutes of Sale's Gallagher Premiership win …
'The U15s from my club in Manchester would beat us at the moment'
New boss Steve Diamond has accepted he needs to act quickly on the training ground if there is to be an upward swing in the fortun…
Liam Heagney
06 Feb, 10:20
The 'smallest budget' reminder Pat Lam has on Bristol office wall
Don’t talk to Bristol boss Pat Lam about the alleged hardships of Gallagher Premiership clubs with reduced budgets struggling to…
Liam Heagney
06 Feb, 10:00
Leicester return to their best with comfortable win over Worcester
Gallagher Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers eased back to winning ways with a 36-16 victory over second-bottom Worcester Warrio…
Merciless Saracens end Bath resurgence in brutal fashion
Tom Woolstencroft scored two first-half tries for the home side.
England hopeful snatches late try as Wasps edge to narrow victory over Exeter
A Paolo Odogwu try deep into stoppage time plundered a 27-26 victory for Wasps who had been outplayed for much of the Gallagher Pr…
Ian Cameron
05 Feb, 17:23
'He's banging on the door' - Skivington tips leftfield England candidate
Gloucester head coach George Skivington believes Ruan Ackermann is now “banging on the door” of England boss Eddie Jones after…
Gloucester rise up Premiership table after win over London Irish
Gloucester moved up to second place in the Premiership with a 24-7 victory over London Irish as the Exiles’ miserable record at …
Released England star rejoins Leicester Tigers as they host Worcester
Leicester Tigers been given a boost as they look to correct two consecutive losses in a row in the Gallagher Premiership when they…
'We'd a 19-year-old second row on the bench, I don't think we've ever had that'
A glance at the current Gallagher Premiership table makes for very unusual reading for serial finalists Exeter heading into their …
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 9:26
'My overall feeling was Mark's my friend, the biggest concern was for him'
It was a jolting 70-word bolt from the blue statement that Saracens issued last Friday afternoon, announcing that long-serving bos…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb, 9:06
Bristol tidy up 'a few misconceptions' after Hughes' Bath debut
Pat Lam has reflected on last week’s Gallager Premiership man of the match debut by Nathan Hughes, the out-of-favour No8 that Br…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 20:07
Wasps confirm the exits of both Jimmy Gopperth and Malakai Fekitoa
Wasps have confirmed the end-of-season departures of Jimmy Gopperth, who has been linked with a two-year switch to Leicester, and …
Liam Heagney
02 Feb, 17:24
Absent England No7 Sam Underhill has suffered another Bath setback
Hopes that concussion-hit Sam Underhill might soon be back in the mix at Bath and prove his fitness for a Guinness Six Nations cal…
Chris Jones
01 Feb, 18:15
Leicester confirm 'sound-out conversation' with Chris Ashton
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has confirmed that free agent Chris Ashton visited the Tigers training ground on Tuesday in the hop…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb, 17:41
Worcester statement: Scott Baldwin has left with immediate effect
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin has been released from his Worcester contract on compassionate grounds. The 33-year-old, who arrived…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb, 17:09
England's Dolly and Heyes among new deals announced by Leicester
Rookie England hooker Nic Dolly has agreed on a new deal at Leicester, the club he joined just last March from Coventry. Having in…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb, 11:58
Rumours link Steve Diamond with Northern raid
Newly-appointed Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond has been linked with a raid on his former club Sale Sharks
Who are 'Alfie Bar Bree' and 'Billy Vunipolo?'
A growing number of Wasps fans are taking to social media to voice their embarrassment about the difficulties being experienced by…
'I felt we were short of ball-carriers': Wasps adjustments key to victory over Saracens
Wasps’ director of rugby Lee Blackett was delighted to see his side continue their momentum with a fourth home victory on the tr…
'Something was clearly missing': Sanderson on Sale's big comeback win over Leicester
Trailing 21-5 in the second half, the Sharks ran in four tries in half an hour to shock the Tigers and take all five points, cutti…
Sale stun Premiership leaders Leicester with thrilling second-half comeback
Sale produced a stunning second-half fightback to defeat Leicester 35-26 and consign the runaway Premiership leaders to a second s…
Gopperth guides Wasps to victory over Saracens
Jimmy Gopperth kicked 16 points as Wasps completed a hat-trick of impressive home victories with a 26-20 win over Saracens.
'They have kicked the ball 430 times... That's 200 times more than us'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has prepared his players for a “scrum scrap” and “maul war” against Premiership leaders Leicester…
Chris Jones
30 Jan, 10:06
Gloucester maintain impressive away record with victory at Newcastle
Louis Rees-Zammit scored a sensational try as Gloucester made it four away wins from five in the Gallagher Premiership with a 32-2…
An unstoppable Irish comeback seals first Prem double over Exeter
London Irish fought back to secure their first-ever Gallagher Premiership double over Exeter by holding out for a narrow 18-14 win…
The Diamond era in charge at Worcester begins in losing fashion
The Steve Diamond era at Worcester began in losing fashion at Sixways as Northampton recorded a 29-13 Gallagher Premiership victor…
Newcastle Falcons statement: Storm Malik
Newcastle have moved the kick-off of their home clash with Gloucester back by four hours due to Storm Malik.
How Nathan Hughes reacted to his man of the match debut at Bath
Former England No8 Nathan Hughes royally illustrated how he still has what it takes to shine at Gallagher Premiership level by pro…
Liam Heagney
29 Jan, 11:45
'Immense pride': Bath boss stunned following shock win over Harlequins
Bath head coach Neal Hatley spoke of his “immense pride” after the west country club claimed a shock 21-17 Premiership victory…
Bath send shockwaves through Premiership by toppling Harlequins
Wing Will Muir scored two tries as Bath shredded the Gallagher Premiership form-book by beating reigning champions Harlequins 21-1…
Saracens statement: Mark McCall to take 'break' as director of rugby
Mark McCall, the long-serving director of rugby at Saracens, is to take a short break from his role at the Gallagher Premiership c…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan, 14:40
'It's all a load of rubbish. There's no truth behind it' - Zach Mercer
Montpellier No.8 Zach Mercer has rubbished reports that he heading back to the Gallagher Premiership and is instead set to honour …
Ian Cameron
28 Jan, 14:40
Leicester without six England players for 'very dangerous' Sale Sharks
Head coach Steve Borthwick's Leicester Tigers will be without the services of no less than six England internationals for their Ga…
Teddy Parker
28 Jan, 12:44
Centre Matt Proctor to stay at Northampton Saints
Centre Matt Proctor is staying at Northampton Saints after penning a contract extension at the club.
'They are going to ruin a lot of people's weekends' - Missing England stars make Matson wary
Tabai Matson the Harlequins head coach, never expected former club Bath to be enduring a “horror” season.
Jimmy Gopperth to swap Wasps for Leicester Tigers
Wasps' veteran utility back Jimmy Gopperth is set to swap Coventry Building Society Arena for Welford Road and the Leicester Tiger…
Ian Cameron
27 Jan, 19:36
Weaponised maul has Gloucester fielding calls 'all over the world'
When it comes to the Gallagher Premiership, Opta provides a multitude of statistics that can take any rugby fan down a rabbit hole…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan, 18:58
'Closing in on half a million pound at least to do a brand change'
Exeter owner Tony Rowe has revealed it will cost the club around £500,000 to undergo the brand change of its existing Chiefs logo…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan, 15:16
'I love playing for this club': Danny Care extends Harlequins deal
Veteran Danny Care has extended his contract at Harlequins, the 35-year-old scrum-half agreeing on terms that will take him throug…
The classy tweet Jonathan Thomas posted after his Worcester exit
Jonathan Thomas didn’t last all that long as the head coach at Worcester following the arrival of Steve Diamond as lead rugby co…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan, 20:24
Diamond now Worcester boss as Thomas exits with immediate effect
It has taken Steve Diamond just eight weeks to go from getting his foot in the door at Worcester as the lead rugby consultant to s…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan, 14:35
Bad language in rugby... what's the big ****ing deal?
Questioning a practicing barrister on precise use of language is not the smartest option for the defence to choose.
Wasps give Thomas Young the all-clear
Wasps have confirmed that their flanker Thomas Young has been given a clean bill of health and released from hospital in Ireland.
Damian de Allende rumoured to be Bath-bound van Graan's next target
Having already seen their head coach and defence coach sign for Bath, a report has now emerged which suggests Munster may also los…
Nathan Hughes joins Bath on short-term loan from Bristol
Bristol’s England international number eight Nathan Hughes has joined the Bears’ Gallagher Premiership rivals Bath on loan.
Two Prem clubs in hunt for £500k a year 'Championship' No.8 Hughes
Bristol Bears No.8 Nathan Hughes this week suffered the ignominy of being sent out to loan to Hartpury in the RFU Championship.
Ian Cameron
23 Jan, 15:23
Wasps make grand gesture in support of Fekitoa's Tongan disaster fund
Wasps are rowing in behind a fundraising campaign for the victims of tsunami-hit Tonga. On Saturday, January 15, an underwater vol…
Bath bring in a second Munster coach as Hooper learns his fate
Bath rugby director Stuart Hooper will continue in his role when Johann van Graan becomes head coach next season, the club have co…
Harlequins 'victims of their own success' as England set to strip champs of key players
Nick Evans, the Harlequins attack coach, admits the club are going to be “victims of their own success” with Luke Northmore ti…
Chris Jones
17 Jan, 17:06
Turnover king Will Evans one of six Harlequins players to re-sign
Flanker Will Evans has become the latest player to re-sign at Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins.
Ian Cameron
17 Jan, 14:15
Gloucester sign Fijian No.8 Albert Tuisue
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Fijian international No.8 Albert Tuisue from London Irish.
Exeter set to beat rival Irish province to signing of Leinster's Jack Dunne
Exeter Chiefs are reported to be close to signing Leinster secondrow Jack Dunne, in the process beating a rival Irish province to …
Ian Cameron
17 Jan, 10:56
'He nailed Vermeulen and Steve rang going 'We have got our man!'
Jan McGinity figured it could work out like this, the fortunes of Leicester turning around hugely on the pitch with him no longer …
Liam Heagney
16 Jan, 9:00
Lee Blackett's refreshing admission after disputed Umaga red card
Wasps boss Lee Blackett saluted his Heineken Champions Cup heroes after they overcame the controversial red card shown to Jacob Um…
The Zach Mercer 'crisis meeting' speech that helped turn Montpellier's tide
Former England backrow Zach Mercer was asked to step up to the plate early in his Montpellier career, revealing how he was told to…
Ian Cameron
15 Jan, 12:54
The thing giving Northampton 'a lot of confidence' in coach change
Mark Darbon has insisted that Northampton explored every possible avenue before confirming this week that they were happy for curr…
Liam Heagney
15 Jan, 11:49
Late try earns Newcastle narrow victory against Biarritz in Challenge Cup
A late try from George Wacokecoke saw Newcastle snatch a dramatic 17-13 Challenge Cup win at Biarritz.
Boyd reduced to 'spectator' role after guilty plea over ref comments
Northampton Saints DoR Chris Boyd has been reduced to the role of 'a spectator' after pleading guilty to disrespecting the referee…
Ian Cameron
14 Jan, 11:24
Why Creevy still rocks for Irish just weeks from his 37th birthday
London Irish boss Declan Kidney has explained why he was determined to keep Agustin Creevy at the Gallagher Premiership club even …
Liam Heagney
14 Jan, 10:04
Tizard quits Harlequins: 'Always sad to see a team member move on'
Hugh Tizard will quit Harlequins at the end of this season, the 21-year-old deciding that his future in the game as a second row i…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan, 16:10
Saracens statement: Update on the Jackson Wray skull fracture
Saracens have delivered a very upbeat injury update on Jackson Wray, revealing that the skull fracture the back-rower suffered in …
Liam Heagney
13 Jan, 15:09
'He was gone, gasping, struggling... but he found something more'
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has paid tribute to the inspiring last-ditch tackle put in by tired prop Biyi Alo when Leicester sought to…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan, 11:15
First player to score 9pt try highlights White fears for South African rugby
London Irish utility back Benhard Janse van Rensburg has a special place in rugby history and is exactly the kind of player Jake W…
Chris Jones
13 Jan, 10:36
Why 'split jury' last weekend has Exeter pleased with Sam Simmonds
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed the winter form of Sam Simmonds - even though the No8 isn’t enjoying a repeat of the record-br…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan, 10:29
'Alex Sanderson slammed Wayne Barnes was not what I was doing'
Alex Sanderson has taken issue with media headlines claiming that he slammed referee Wayne Barnes in the wake of last Friday’s G…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan, 9:44
Sale statement on 'allegation and arrest' of one of their players
Sale have issued a statement on the allegation that one of its players was arrested by police in England last Sunday on the suspic…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan, 18:15
Cipriani's wife issues statement after being doorstepped by media
Bath have endorsed a social media plea from Victoria Cipriani, the wife of Danny Cipriani, for the media to leave her and the form…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan, 15:18
Northampton confirm the reasons for Boyd exit and Dowson promotion
Phil Dowson will be promoted from his role as Northampton forwards coach to director of rugby when Chris Boyd leaves at the end of…
Sent off Alec Hepburn punished for dumping Joe Marler on his head
Exeter prop Alec Hepburn has been suspended for last Saturday’s red card incident which saw him dump England loosehead Joe Marle…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan, 12:23
Chris Boyd and Harvey Biljon 'charged with prejudicial conduct'
It has been quite the week of headlines for Chris Boyd, the Northampton director of rugby, who will leave Saints at the end of the…
'I love the club': Alex Dombrandt confirms new Harlequins deal
England No8 Alex Dombrandt has confirmed he will stay at Harlequins after he agreed to a contract extension with the Premiership c…
Liam Heagney
11 Jan, 12:23
Northampton to promote from within after 'Boyd leaving' revelation
Latest reports on Northampton suggest that the Saints will be promoting from within to replace Chris Boyd, their departing directo…
Liam Heagney
11 Jan, 10:34
Ref Watch: Genge, Hepburn, Zebo, Botham and Sutherland - red or yellow?
The Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship's citing officers and disciplinary committees face a busy start to 2022
Chris Boyd to step down as Northampton Saints DoR
Northampton are set to announce later this week that Chris Boyd is stepping down from his role as Saints rugby director, the PA ne…
Bath dodge possible points deduction by the barest of margins
Bath finally broke their Gallagher Premiership seasonal duck with a battling 22-19 win over Worcester at the Rec on Sunday.
Is the English Premiership facing a superstar 'brain drain'?
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has voiced fears that the Gallagher Premiership will lose some of its glamour as a result of reductions to…
Chris Boyd praises 'goal-kicking' Sam Matavesi's Northampton impact
Chris Boyd has paid a fulsome tribute to the impact Sam Matavesi is making at Northampton with the live-wire hooker having a key r…
England face anxious wait over Ellis Genge following Hougaard incident
England face an anxious wait over the availability of Leicester Tigers' prop Ellis Genge, who was yellowed carded during his side'…
Ian Cameron
09 Jan, 19:49
'Something is wrong with the game if we have a sending-off for that'
Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas believes there is “an issue with the law” after Scotland prop Rory Sutherland was sent of…
'In the dressing room afterwards I couldn't speak... there was huge emotion'
Wasps head coach Lee Blackett said he could hardly speak due to emotion after his side pulled off a shock 16-13 win to bring to an…
Prem shock as Wasps derail Leicester Tigers' remarkable winning run
Jimmy Gopperth kicked three second-half penalties to bring to an end Leicester’s remarkable winning run and provide one of the s…
Rory Sutherland a doubt for Six Nations opener after red card for Worcester
Scotland prop Rory Sutherland could be a doubt for the Six Nations opener against England after he was sent off in the second minu…
Why retired David Flatman still can't look Danny Care in the eyes
A rucking incident featuring Marcus Smith with Harlequins has reminded a mischievous David Flatman why he can't look Danny Care in…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan, 10:20
'Game has changed for them': What Leicester now demand from props
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has outlined the changes in rugby for tight five forwards by giving an assessment of young tighthea…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan, 10:07
Scarlets to sign All Black Vaea Fifita as salary cap pinches Wasps - reports
Former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita to set to swap Coventry for Llanelli after Welsh region Scarlets reportedly managed to pull …
The Wasps verdict on Ali Crossdale, their signing from Saracens
Ali Crossdale didn't play much rugby for Saracens but the 24-year-old England prospect has now come of age at Premiership rivals W…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan, 9:00
Tabai Matson's brutally honest admission after 2 pt victory over Exeter
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson admitted Exeter were unlucky to leave Twickenham Stoop as the victims of a 14-12 defeat in a repeat o…
'It's like having a tighthead lock playing in the No12 jersey'
The Springboks don't seem to want Andre Esterhuizen but Harlequins can't get enough of their inspiring South African 'Agent of Cha…
Liam Heagney
08 Jan, 18:06
Gloucester scratch 14-year itch with away win at Saracens
Gloucester held on for their first away win at Saracens since November 2008 after Alex Lozowski missed a touchline conversion with…
Biggar the starman as Northampton dominate Newcastle Falcons
Dan Biggar kicked 17 points as Northampton secured a comfortable bonus-point win away at Newcastle, running in five tries in a 44-…
Red card drama as Harlequins leave it late to overcome 14-man Exeter
Joe Marler was the victim of a dangerous clearout that resulted in a red card for Exeter’s Alec Hepburn, but Harlequins still ne…
'Very nasty' - Alec Hepburn sent off for '2005 Lions tour' clearout on Joe Marler
Exeter Chiefs prop Alec Hepburn could be facing a lengthy ban after being sent off for a reckless clearout on Harlequins prop Joe …
Ian Cameron
08 Jan, 16:14
Former Bath player wants to extend club's misery by at least one more game
In normal circumstances any team with a 16 point lead over Bath would expect to be enjoying a top-four place in the Premiership, h…
Chris Jones
08 Jan, 12:04
Why No9 Francois Hougaard is getting picked as a winger at Wasps
Former Springboks international Francois Hougaard arrived at Wasps last summer as a seasoned No9 but he is now playing a very diff…
Liam Heagney
08 Jan, 10:09
'That's kind of what bothers me, and it's probably what bothers the players now'
Ahead of their Gallagher Premiership showdown with Harlequins this weekend, Exeter Chiefs' Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has opened…
Ian Cameron
07 Jan, 12:37
No Billy Vunipola as Saracens and Gloucester each make five changes
Saracens and Gloucester have each made five changes for their Premiership clash, with the Londoners excluding Billy Vunipola on th…
Liam Heagney
07 Jan, 12:35
Creevy quashes Top 14 speculation by extending London Irish deal
Former Argentina captain Agustin Creevy was recently linked to a switch to France but he has now agreed to an extension at London …
Liam Heagney
07 Jan, 11:42
Shortlist for Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year award released
France star Antoine Dupont features on the list of nominees for the Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year for 2021.
'I love Harry Wells': Why Leicester enormously respect their lock
Recent new England cap Harry Wells has been a Leicester talisman this season, appearing in 14 of their 15 wins in their unbeaten s…
Liam Heagney
07 Jan, 10:26
The most illegal back row in the Gallagher Premiership
Newcastle boss Dean Richards has identified why Northampton fall foul of referees more than any other Premiership team.
Why Saracens are backing 'physically very blessed' ex-basketballer
With Jackson Wray sidelined, Saracens boss Mark McCall has outlined his high hopes for Theo McFarland, the London club's former ba…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan, 18:56
Wasps respond to rumour they are favourites to sign Anthony Watson
Wasps have reacted to the speculation that they are apparently favourites to sign England international Anthony Watson from Bath. …
Liam Heagney
06 Jan, 15:23
Gloucester claim Adam Hastings a better player for having left Glasgow
Gloucester attack coach Alex King believes Adam Hastings’ switch to the Premiership has taken him out of his “comfort zone” …
Chris Jones
06 Jan, 13:56
Tom Curry returns to Sale Sharks for trip to Bristol
British & Irish Lions back row Tom Curry returns to action for Sale Sharks, the first time he's played since being injured in the …
Record breaking Barnes to notch up new milestone
The Gallagher Premiership's record holder for most appearances by a referee - Wayne Barnes - is set to bring up a major milestone …
Why Leicester gambled on winger Murimurivalu playing as a flanker
So stretched was the Leicester squad last Sunday that Fijian winger Kini Murimurivalu was picked as an emergency back row versus N…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan, 12:17
The 'point of ridicule' that has Sale happy with Bristol-bound AJ
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has been talking about Bristol-bound AJ MacGinty coming up against his new employers this Friday with the…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan, 19:27
'Sounds very serious': Saracens shed light on Wray skull fracture
Saracens boss Mark McCall has been talking about the serious-sounding skull fracture suffered by Jackson Wray last Sunday at North…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan, 15:38
Worcester issue update after third serious injury for Melani Nanai
Melani Nanai was injured in his first game back for Worcester after just eight minutes as a replacement in the loss to Saracens.
Chris Jones
05 Jan, 14:51
Saracens reveal Jackson Wray has suffered a shocking head injury
Saracens have issued an injury update on seven players, including the revelation that Jackson Wray suffered a worrying knock last …
Liam Heagney
05 Jan, 13:32
The Exeter reaction to last week's bristling Stuart Hogg interview
Stuart Hogg last week nipped in the bud the rumours that he could leave Exeter, going on to score a vital try last Saturday versus…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan, 12:03
Forward thinking behind Leicester's transformation
Maybe, just maybe, the good old days of the ABC club are returning at Welford Road.
Nick Bishop
05 Jan, 12:01
Medical updates to shape crucial Midlands derby
Unbeaten Leicester and injury ravaged Wasps face anxious waits to discover if they are able to field key back row forwards in thei…
Chris Jones
03 Jan, 12:27
Borthwick: 'Anything that has happened was before I came here'
Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick was delighted at the way his side played the rain-sodden conditions to crush Newcastle 31-0 b…
'I have stopped drinking... I felt it was just letting me down a little bit'
The wing is fit and firing again after injury problems.
Dominant Leicester Tigers thump Newcastle Falcons
Leicester Tigers maintained their impressive run with a convincing 31-0 win over Newcastle on a rain-sodden pitch before a crowd o…
Lozowski the star as Saracens hold off Northampton
Alex Lozowski inspired Saracens to a 30-6 victory that cemented second place in the Gallagher Premiership as Northampton failed to…
Harlequins leave it late to successfully raid Gloucester at Kingsholm
Champions Harlequins reeled off a fifth successive Gallagher Premiership victory over Gloucester after they fought back to win 20-…
Carl Fearns suggests Bok No.8 Wiese ended teammate's career
Newcastle forward Carl Fearns has suggested on social media that hard-hitting Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese ended a teammate's care…
Ian Cameron
02 Jan, 10:22
Exeter subject Bristol to fourth successive Prem defeat in front of record crowd
Bristol suffered a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership defeat as Exeter toppled them 19-13 in front of a record Sandy Park cro…
Bath forced to call off another match
Bath’s Gallagher Premiership match at London Irish on Monday has been called off after the club returned more positive Covid-19 …
'Nobody outside of our group will be expecting us to get a result'
Newcastle defence coach Nick Easter says he believes that the Falcons can derail Leicester Tigers' seemingly unstoppable train in …
Ian Cameron
31 Dec, 12:38
Jacob Umaga to miss Toulouse game after ban for throat tackle
Wasps’ standoff Jacob Umaga has copped a ban for a tackle that caught London Irish winger Ollie Hassell-Collins in the throat.
Ian Cameron
31 Dec, 10:24
2022 will be France's year - Andy Goode
There’ll be a lot of people glad to see the back of 2021 but rugby has survived, improved as a spectacle and shown there’s muc…
Speculation mounts as Anthony Watson's Bath exit revealed
Anthony Watson's time at Bath is coming to an end after it was revealed that the England winger is eager to turn over a new leaf a…
Repeat offender Wiese cops technical ban
Leicester backrow Jasper Wiese has been handed a technical ban for repeat infringement across the season.
'Everyone says Quins are soft but we can play tough' - Adam Jones
Wales legend Adam Jones continues to be mystified by the idea that his Harlequins pack is “soft” having clinched the Premiersh…
Chris Jones
30 Dec, 16:38
Fekitoa rumours persist as Wasps feel the pinch
Wasps face a potential battle to retain the services of former All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa at the end of the current season.
Former Sale favourite Valery Morozov joins Bath
Bath have announced that former Sale Sharks prop Valery Morozov has joined them for the remainder of the 2021/22 season.
War of words erupts over Alex Dombrandt's move from Cardiff to Harlequins
While Alex Dombrandt debuted for England this year and has set a goal of taking over as the nation's first-choice number 8, the mu…
Borthwick expects his Tigers to only grow stronger following salary cap probe
Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick insists his Gallagher Premiership leaders will be galvanised by the investigation into a pote…
'I really want to continue to push to get into England and be a staple there'
Alex Dombrandt has set the New Year’s resolution of surpassing a standout 2021 by cementing a place in England’s back row and …
Leicester face Premiership investigation over potential breach of salary cap
Leicester have confirmed that they are co-operating with a Premiership Rugby investigation into historic image rights payments.
'We didn't have flyhalf cover': Quins boss Tabai Matson heaps praise on late call up Will Edwards
Matson saluted “exceptional” Edwards, who was standing in for Covid absentee Marcus Smith.
'He is one of, if not the best, coaches around': George Ford on Steve Borthwick
Leicester’s gripping last-gasp victory over Bristol at Ashton Gate made it 10 wins from 10 Premiership starts this season, match…
'All Black-esque': Only a matter of time for Dombrandt to take England No.8 jersey
Former England captain Chris Robshaw explained it's 'only a matter of time' before Dombrandt is wearing the No.8 for England on BT…
Points divvied up in abandoned Newcastle-Sale match
Premiership Rugby have have confirmed that Newcastle Falcons have been awarded four match points and Sale Sharks two following the…
Bath forced to cancel clash with Exeter
Bath’s Premiership Rugby Cup clash with Exeter on December 29 has been cancelled due to a combination of coronavirus issues and …
Harlequins up to third with win over Northampton despite Marcus Smith absence
Number eight Alex Dombrandt was at the heart of their victory with his three tries the reward for intelligent running lines in a h…
Bath misery rolls into 2022 after leaking 40 points to Gloucester
The visitors were too experienced and well organised to suffer more than the occasional discomfort.
No rustiness as Saracens run in 9 tries against Worcester
Saracens cruised to a convincing and entertaining 61-29 win over Worcester Warriors at the StoneX Stadium to cut the gap at the to…
'They keep finding a way' - Borthwick reacts to Leicester cliffhanger victory
Tigers are the first team since Harlequins in 2011-12 to start a campaign with 10 successive Premiership victories.
Wasps end winless run with victory over in-form London Irish
Hooker Dan Frost scored two tries as Wasps picked up a much-needed 38-30 over in-form London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership.
Leaders Leicester leave it late to go 10 for 10 in 2021
Gallagher Premiership leaders Leicester preserved their unbeaten league record after claiming a dramatic 28-26 victory over Bristo…
Harlequins statement: Marcus Smith and Big Game 13 team change
Harlequins have explained the absence of both England 10 Marcus Smith and James Chisholm after the pair tested positive for Covid-…
Ian Cameron
26 Dec, 15:02
Newcastle-Sale clash called off due to Covid outbreak at Sharks
Cardiff’s meeting with Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship is also off.
Forgotten England blindside to make first appearance of the season
Forgotten England backrow Mark Wilson is set to make his first appearance of the season on Boxing Day against Sale Sharks.
Sam Underhill shifts position in return for Bath
Sam Underhill makes a slight positional adjustment as he to returns to the pack for Bath's West Country derby against Gloucester R…
Billy and Mako Vunipola to stay at Saracens
Billy and Mako Vunipola have confounded rumours that linked them with a move abroad, with the brothers re-signing with Saracecns. …
Scotland centre Cam Redpath closing in on return to pitch
Bath have revealed that Scotland centre Cam Redpath is 'back running' in training and is nearing the end of his rehab from a bruta…
Ian Cameron
23 Dec, 19:00
England 10 Alex Lozowski to stay at Saracens
Former England player Alex Lozowski is staying at Saracens, having signed a new contract at the club.
Scotland's Stuart Hogg publicly addresses rumours over Exeter future
Exeter Chiefs have said that Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg has "quashed speculation" that he is set to leave the club.
World Rugby move fast to outlaw law exploitation sweeping sport
World Rugby have moved fast to outlaw the latest law exploitation being used by clubs - issuing an amendment that will come into i…
Ian Cameron
23 Dec, 11:30
Marquee player rule change creating headaches for Prem clubs
A recent change to the marquee player rule is causing issues behind the scenes for Gallagher Premiership clubs.
Ian Cameron
23 Dec, 10:47
Bath in race against time to learn new defensive system
England scrumhalf Ben Spencer admits new Bath defence coach Brent Janse van Rensburg is facing a race against time to sort out the…
Lee Blackett: Three week Prem break the preferred option
Blackett is desperate for the English league to avoid the restrictions that will take effect in Welsh and Scottish sport.
'Dying to get back out there': The buzz that Danny Care has missed
Danny Care returns to Twickenham next Monday with his love for the game rekindled by a title-winning season at Harlequins.
Bristol boss Pat Lam worried for Premiership if Covid lockdown comes
Rugby union is facing an uncertain time amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lam tells Bristol to ditch the Leicester Christmas buffet
Bristol boss Pat Lam has told his players to stop choosing from the tactical “buffet” and to deliver a set menu of moves to tr…
Chris Jones
21 Dec, 12:01
Bath owner Bruce Craig steps aside as chairman for Ed Griffiths
Bath have announced that owner Bruce Craig will stand down as Chairman at the end of the 2021/22 season.
'It's hard to put into words...': Jonny Hill quits Exeter for Sale
Exeter have lost a second Test level lock this Monday, England's Jonny Hill joining Sale and following Scotland's Sam Skinner out …
Liam Heagney
20 Dec, 15:24
'The s**t people don't see': Saracens CEO Wray pens letter to fans
Saracens CEO Lucy Wray had penned a letter to her club's supporters at the end of an eventful 2021 for the rejuvenated Premiership…
Liam Heagney
20 Dec, 13:14
'Extremely hard decision': Sam Skinner quits Exeter for Edinburgh
The tightening Premiership salary cap has had an effect at Exeter as Scotland international Sam Skinner has signed for Edinburgh.
Liam Heagney
20 Dec, 12:41
'Will add great value': Leicester back row Brink heads home to URC
South African players have played a major part in the rejuvenation of Leicester under Steve Borthwick but Cyle Brink has opted out…
Liam Heagney
20 Dec, 9:50
Sharks still circling Sharks after De Jager deal falls through
The Cell C Sharks are said to still be circling their Gallagher Premiership namesakes - Sale Sharks - after a deal that would see …
Ian Cameron
19 Dec, 15:26
The secret non-rugby activity that left Danny Care 'petrified'
Scrum-half Danny Care has revealed how a recent secret activity away from Harlequins left him petrified before he rose to the chal…
Liam Heagney
19 Dec, 9:30
'It's an eye-opener...': The rebuilding of Leeds in National One
Results have been brutal for Leeds in recent years but ex-England full-back Jon Callard has now joined their National One rebuild.
Liam Heagney
19 Dec, 9:00
Charles Piutau set to launch rugby's first NFT
Charles Piutau has retreated outside to his garden. The family home is too busy and bustling with kids over-excited about the impe…
'We are all being thrown curveballs - we had a couple of curveballs last night'
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson hopes his side will have the chance to build on their great start in the Heineken Champions Cup…
The three facets of play that are costing Sale the most penalties
Director Alex Sanderson has his team's discipline foremost in his mind following the naughty aspects of the last two Sale performa…
Liam Heagney
18 Dec, 10:59
'We probably have got a much better rugby player than we thought'
Jack Walker at Harlequins has proved to be one of the best summer signings in England, his excellence even surprising assistant Ad…
Liam Heagney
18 Dec, 9:06
Ben Youngs' motivation: 'The family. It's been a tough time'
Ben Youngs is determined to extract everything possible from the final years of his playing career knowing that his success is a s…
London Irish sign hooker Tadgh McElroy on a season-long loan
Having followed a trial at Bristol by signing for Ealing, 2021 has taken another twist for Tadgh McElroy as he is now at London Ir…
Liam Heagney
17 Dec, 11:00
'He's taken a huge pay cut' - Ellis Genge to Bristol not about money
Ellis Genge rejected the prospect of earning more money at Leicester to join his home-town club Bristol next season, according to …
'It looks stupid': The story behind rugby's shortest-ever loan
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained the reasons why new Scotland cap Ewan Ashman had rugby's shortest-ever loan last month at G…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec, 18:56
Bristol Bears sign England prop Ellis Genge
Bristol Bears have verified the worst kept secret in rugby, confirming the signing of England prop Ellis Genge, whose dramatic exi…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec, 16:37
'Bollocks': What Ellis Genge said in 2020 about loyalty in rugby
Ellis Genge leaving Leicester has lit up social media - amid the debate it's worth recalling his January 2020 interview about rugb…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec, 14:44
Hooper's 'big decision' reaction to van Graan's Bath appointment
Struggling Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper has been speaking about the club's recruitment of Johann van Graan as its new head…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec, 9:43
'This is a personal decision': Ellis Genge to leave Leicester
Club captain and England prop Ellis Genge has revealed he will leave Leicester Tigers at the current season for personal reasons.
Liam Heagney
15 Dec, 15:32
Hooper survives as Bath only give van Graan the head coach role
Director of rugby Stuart Hooper had dodged a bullet at Bath as Johann van Grann will only become the head coach at the club next s…
Liam Heagney
15 Dec, 13:13
Bath appoint South African defence coach 19 days after urgent call
Bath have appointed Brent Janse van Rensburg as their new defence coach 19 days after an internal review at the Premiership strugg…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec, 14:01
Chris Ashton - the timeline of a rugby enigma
Worcester Warriors have today confirmed English rugby's worst-kept secret by announcing that Chris Ashton will leave the club.
Chris Ashton leaves Worcester with 'immediate effect'
Former England wing Chris Ashton has left Gallagher Premiership club Worcester with immediate effect.
'It wasn't just getting drunk, we had little activities for them'
Sale took themselves off to London on a recent jolly, high jinx that Alex Sanderson insists is invaluable in strengthening his tea…
Liam Heagney
12 Dec, 11:00
'When that happens you know Pearce has lost it as he's a nice dude'
The latest RugbyPass Offload has reflected on what happened last weekend at Sandy Park between referee Luke Pearce and Saracens.
Liam Heagney
11 Dec, 10:30
Paul Hull gets 'one of the most crucial roles in the English game'
The exit of long-serving Tony Spreadbury RFU referees boss has paved the way for ex-England full-back Paul Hull to return to the p…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec, 14:25
'No bulls*** with him': What convinced Pollard to join Leicester
Handre Pollard has given his first interview since signing for Leicester, the Springboks No10 telling the Tigers website what swun…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec, 13:37
'Look, it's a failure potentially on my part but I tried...'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has shed light on the sudden departure of ex-England winger Denny Solomona from the Premiership club.
Liam Heagney
09 Dec, 16:26
'Ah bollocks!' and 'Superb signing': Koch transfer stirs emotions
The surprise decision of Springboks prop Vincent Koch to quit Saracens and join Wasps for next season lit up Twitter on Thursday.
Liam Heagney
09 Dec, 15:48
'It's time for a change': Wasps sign Springboks prop Vincent Koch
Wasps have pulled off a Premiership transfer coup, securing the services of the Springboks and Saracens prop Vincent Koch for next…
Liam Heagney
09 Dec, 12:32
Sale react to Ashton rumour, their take on Diamond at Worcester
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has responded to the Chris Ashton for Sharks rumour and Worcester's recent appointment of consultant Stev…
Liam Heagney
09 Dec, 10:18
'Positive sign': England newcomer Atkinson sticks with Gloucester
New England cap Mark Atkinson has agreed to continue the good times at Kingsholm, the 31-year-old agreeing to an extension with Gl…
Liam Heagney
08 Dec, 12:25
Bath sign two players, including a history-making ex-Wales winger
Premiership strugglers Bath have added two players to their roster, including ex-Wales international Tom Prydie who blazed a trail…
Liam Heagney
08 Dec, 10:42
Why 'world's best nause' Maro Itoje has unfollowed Jim Hamilton
Saracens featured heavily on this week's episode of The Rugby Pod, Jim Hamilton having plenty to say about Maro Itoje and Billy Vu…
Liam Heagney
08 Dec, 10:10
Leicester confirm Handre Pollard will replace Ford next season
Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Montpellier's Handre Pollard will replace the Sale-bound George Ford at Leicester Tigers next s…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec, 14:24
Genge on Borthwick: 'I think one thing and he wouldn't like me saying it'
Leicester set for European challenges after outstanding start to domestic campaign.
Ref Watch: To man manage or march ten metres?
This weekend’s action has sparked plenty of comment across the rugby world after two leading referees took totally different app…
Reports link Bath with former South African forwards coach van Graan
The Irish Independent has today linked Munster head coach Johann van Graan with English Premiership club Bath.
'Squeeze you to death': Harlequins rue missed chances against Leicester
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson rued his side’s wasted opportunities as they missed the chance to inflict a first defeat of t…
Kidney downplays Hassell-Collins' hat-trick as London Irish continue impressive form
The Exiles continued their improved form in the Gallagher Premiership by running in six tries at the Brentford Community Stadium, …
Northampton condemn hapless Bath to 9th straight loss with heavy win
Bath’s miserable season continued as Northampton racked up a bonus-point 40-19 Gallagher Premiership win at Franklin’s Gardens…
Ollie Hassell-Collins hat-trick helps in-form London Irish claim Newcastle win
Winger Ollie Hassell-Collins scored a hat-trick as London Irish continued their good run of results with a comfortable 43-21 victo…
Returning Cowan-Dickie stars as Exeter edge Saracens
Exeter won the battle of English rugby’s heavyweights by defeating fierce Gallagher Premiership rivals Saracens 18-15 at Sandy P…
Luke Pearce marches Saracens back 20 metres over Vunipola backchat
Referee Luke Pearce showed he wasn't in the mood for back chat back during the eager anticipated Exeter Chiefs - Saracens clash at…
Ian Cameron
04 Dec, 16:19
'When I came in, everyone was talking about Gloucester's inconsistency'
Gloucester head coach George Skivington praised the consistency his players are building following an impressive 27-10 Gallagher P…
Gloucester end poor run against Bristol with intense derby victory
Gloucester ended a run of five successive Gallagher Premiership defeats against Bristol as they won an intense west country derby …
Picking a Saracens - Exeter Chiefs composite XV
It’s been over a year since Exeter Chiefs and Saracens last faced off in the Gallagher Premiership, and one suspects that the Lo…
Ian Cameron
03 Dec, 15:39
Worcester Warriors get double Lions boost as they face Wasps
Worcester Warriors will welcome back British and Irish Lions pair Rory Sutherland and Duhan van der Merwe for tomorrow's Gallagher…
Leicester Tigers agree mid-season release for Thom Smith
Leicester Tigers have agreed an early release from his contract for Thom Smith which will allow the back row to pursue a career in…
'Multi-year deal' - Premiership Rugby renews its headline sponsorship deal
Premiership Rugby’s partnership with Gallagher has been renewed in a “multi-year” deal. The competition has had global insur…
'People might say that we are holding Jamie back... he will start games for us'
England hooker Jamie Blamire has been ruled out of Newcastle’s clash with London Irish in Brentford by injury which temporarily …
Chris Jones
03 Dec, 10:59
Ex-All Blacks star Charles Piutau opens up on imminent Tongan switch
Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau has lifted the lid behind his prospective switch of international allegiance from New Zealan…
'I have no hesitation playing him in 3 different positions' - Skivington praises former Engand centre
Gloucester boss George Skivington has paid tribute to the impact a rejuvenated Billy Twelvetrees is making as the Cherry and White…
Chris Jones
02 Dec, 10:03
Report: Handre Pollard to Leicester Tigers move imminent
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will soon be unveiled as a Leicester Tigers player, according to reports coming out of the United…
Saracens blockbuster exhibition match with Sharks cancelled
The exhibition match between Premiership giants Saracens and South Africa's Cell C Sharks scheduled in January has been cancelled.…
What Nick Evans thought of Eddie Jones' Marcus Smith assessment
Eddie Jones believes Marcus Smith will only realise his full potential in his “late twenties” but Harlequins attack coach Nick…
Chris Jones
01 Dec, 16:44
'He sets the emotional tone for the team'- McCall on pivotal Saracens star
Elliot Daly could make his return from injury when Saracens tackle Gallagher Premiership rivals Exeter on Saturday.
'It's like anything in sport, you use anything you can'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter does not deny that the Saracens salary-cap saga could provide motivation for his players in Saturday’s Ga…
Sale's McGuigan to miss crunch European games following ban
Byron McGuigan has been given a three-week suspension following his red card in Sale’s defeat against Saracens last weekend.
Worcester boss defends Ollie Lawrence after Eddie Jones criticism
Worcester Warriors boss Jonathan Thomas has defended the attitude of England international Ollie Lawrence who was the target of pe…
Chris Jones
01 Dec, 13:17
Wasps bring in newly capped Argentina prop as injury cover
Wasps have announced the signing of Argentinian loosehead prop Rodrigo Martinez from Paraguayan outfit Olímpia Lions with immedia…
Josh Raisey
01 Dec, 12:31
Hero Sinfield inspires Leicester's next England generation
England centre Dan Kelly is taking inspiration from Leicester defence coach Kevin Sinfield, describing the rugby league great as h…
Chris Jones
30 Nov, 16:39
'The show must go on' - with Newcastle's players pulling the pints!
Details are emerging of the remarkable effort with which Newcastle Falcons managed to get their round eight Gallagher Premiership …
'It'll be really difficult for us': New selection dilemma for Edinburgh
Edinburgh coach Mike Blair praised his team for an “outstanding” performance in their 30-14 victory away to Dragons and admits…
Sanderson: Sale red card may have been UFC inspired
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson admitted that mixed martial artist Byron McGuigan let his frustration boil over.
'That has been a really enjoyable change from Dean and Dimes...'
Simon Hammersley has a deserved reputation as a safe Premiership pair of hands as the Sale full-back after breaking through at New…
Liam Heagney
28 Nov, 9:24
England star strikes as Worcester and Newcastle share postponed spoils
Newcastle and Worcester played out a dogged 24-24 draw on a snowy Saturday night at Kingston Park in the Gallagher Premiership.
Prem shock as London Irish stun champions Harlequins
Ben White’s try proved decisive as London Irish picked up just their second win in the Gallagher Premiership this season with a …
Eddie Jones convinces Alfie Barbeary to switch position to pursue England cap
Wasps forward Alfie Barbeary, one of the most exciting talents in the Premiership, is going to concentrate on playing No8 after di…
Chris Jones
27 Nov, 10:00
What Saracens make of Alex Sanderson's first return as Sale boss
Sunday's Premiership match marks the first return of ex-assistant Alex Sanderson to Saracens in his new role as the Sale director …
Liam Heagney
27 Nov, 9:25
'We've taken a few knocks... It's only 13 months since we won the double'
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter is convinced that his team are now finding their mojo again.
Gloucester hold off Wasps fightback to claim narrow victory
Gloucester held off a final-quarter rally from Wasps to claim a 35-33 victory in a hard-fought encounter at the Coventry Building …
Exeter pull plug on Bath despite brave performance at the Rec
Bath’s best performance of a dismal season was still not enough to stave off an eighth successive defeat as Exeter triumphed 23-…
Northampton claim overdue win as Tommy Freeman and Dan Biggar down Bristol
Northampton ended a five-game Gallagher Premiership losing streak against Bristol by claiming an impressive 36-20 victory at Ashto…
'The biggest thing we have been told is there's no right or wrong'
With Newcastle hosting Worcester in Saturday's delayed artificial pitch derby, the Warriors have responded to criticisms over the …
Liam Heagney
26 Nov, 17:39
What draw specialists Irish make of Premiership golden point idea
London Irish have become Premiership draw specialists, drawing three of eight games this term to add to two other draws in 2021.
Liam Heagney
26 Nov, 17:24
Met Office red warning forces Newcastle vs Worcester postponement
A red warning about the stormy weather in the North-East of England has forced the postponement of Friday's Newcastle vs Worcester…
Liam Heagney
26 Nov, 16:23
Ashman returns to Sale just 3 days after going on loan to Glasgow
Ewan Ashman has had to return to Sale Sharks as injury cover just three days after he went out on loan to Glasgow Warriors.
Ian Cameron
26 Nov, 13:37
Saracens continue to run Goode experiment as team named for Sale Sharks
Saracens are continuing to pick Alex Goode at standoff as the Londoners host Sale Sharks at the StoneX Stadium this weekend.
Ian Cameron
26 Nov, 12:39
Ex-England wing Denny Solomona has left Sale with immediate effect
Alex Sanderson recently described the return of ex-England winger Denny Solomona to the Sale team as one of his best-ever rugby ac…
Liam Heagney
26 Nov, 10:24
Exeter Chiefs statement: Club branding
Exeter Chiefs are set to revisit the controversy around their club branding after meeting with the membership of Exeter Rugby Club…
Ian Cameron
25 Nov, 20:44
Worcester sign yet another Scotland international to help solve prop crisis
Worcester Warriors have yet another Scotland international - tighthead prop Murray McCallum from Glasgow Warriors.
How sent off ex-Wallaby Coleman graduated from Irish tackle school
Ex-Wallabies lock Adam Coleman was sent off at Saracens this month and had to attend tackle school to get his London Irish ban red…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov, 16:44
'We are not quite sure' - Saints unclear about how old Api Ratuniyarawa is
Northampton boss Chris Boyd has paid tribute to Fijian forward Api Ratuniyarawa who is helping the club mount a challenge for the …
Chris Jones
25 Nov, 15:54
Jones singling out Dolly should make RFU sit up and take notice - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones’ singling out of Nic Dolly for praise this week should make the RFU sit up and take note about the plight of English…
England skipper Lawes starts for Saints but no Sinckler for Bristol
Stand-in England skipper Courtney Lawes has opted against taking a post-Autumn Nations Series rest as he starts for Northampton on…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov, 12:22
Exeter Chiefs recall four internationals for trip to Bath
Exeter Chiefs have recalled four internationals to Gallagher Premiership duty as they bid to heap more misery on Bath this weekend…
Bath launch urgent hunt for defence coach with ex-England man in frame
Bath are to recruit a defence coach as a matter of urgency following a review into the club’s disastrous start to the Gallagher …
'Recklessly contacted in the air': Powell punished for Bristol red
The 22-year-old Charlie Powell was a starter for Bristol in their 68-13 Premiership Cup loss last Saturday to the Worcester Warrio…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov, 10:23
What Thomas came away with after first conversation with Diamond
The stage is set at Worcester with new consultant Steve Diamond set to officially start work next Monday above head coach Jonathan…
Liam Heagney
24 Nov, 12:19
Dad exit hasn't stopped Ackermann from extending Gloucester deal
Ruan Ackermann, son of Johan who quit Kingsholm in May 2020, is one of four players to have agreed to contract extensions at Glouc…
'You remember those days... no one was coming down that channel'
Bristol boss Pat Lam has explained to RugbyPass why the chance to reunite with Sale's AJ MacGinty, his old Connacht No10, had to b…
Liam Heagney
24 Nov, 9:16
Anthony Watson banned following tweet posted while icing his knee
Injured England and Lions winger Anthony Watson was watching from home when Bath were defeated by Wasps in the Premiership recentl…
Liam Heagney
23 Nov, 17:26
Worcester latest on 'unavailable' Ashton ahead of Diamond arrival
Intrigue has been added to the ongoing unavailability of Chris Ashton at Worcester by their recruitment of Steve Diamond, his old …
Liam Heagney
23 Nov, 16:38
English rugby's loss of Kpoku symptomatic of looming salary cap bottleneck
English rugby can expect to see more exits from the league in the vein of rising second row talent Joel Kpoku as a number of facto…
Ian Cameron
22 Nov, 12:10
Prop turned ref to debut as NFL talkback system gets first run out
Former Gloucester prop Nick Wood will make his top-flight refereeing debut when Sale Sharks host Newcastle Falcons in the Premiers…
Handre Pollard to Leicester Tigers more than an Instagram rumour
Rumours linking Springboks Handre Pollard with a move to Leicester Tigers could be more than mere speculation - RugbyPass understa…
Ian Cameron
18 Nov, 21:32
Steve Diamond appointed at Worcester Warriors
Former Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond has returned to Premiership Rugby after it was confirmed that he has been appointed as Lead …
How Sale signed Ford: 'He isn't on much more than what AJ is paid'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has spoken enthusiastically at a media briefing after the Manchester club signed George Ford from Leicest…
Liam Heagney
17 Nov, 15:39
Leicester confirm George Ford will leave at the end of this season
A week after Sale revealed holding talks with George Ford, Leicester have confirmed the out-half will quit Tigers at the end of 20…
Liam Heagney
17 Nov, 12:53
Sale admit Ford contact: 'I have had a conversation with George'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has admitted speaking to Leicester's George Ford about the possibility of the out-half joining the Sharks…
Liam Heagney
11 Nov, 14:53
Bristol's MacGinty signing opens door for Ford to Sale - report
With Bristol confirming they have signed AJ MacGinty, Sale have been quickly linked with George Ford, the Leicester No10 unwanted …
Liam Heagney
11 Nov, 9:37
'Huge admirer' Lam reunited with MacGinty as Bristol sign Sale 10
Bristol boss Pat Lam admitted in May that he coveted Sale No10 AJ MacGinty and had unsuccessfully tried to sign him for the Bears.…
Liam Heagney
10 Nov, 15:43
Exeter turn to Argentina after Jacques Vermeulen injury setback
Exeter have alleviated the loss of South African Jacques Vermeulen to injury by signing Argentina back-rower Santiago Grondona.
Liam Heagney
10 Nov, 15:17
'A reckless act of foul play': Red-carded Adam Coleman cops a ban
Former Wallabies second row Adam Coleman was red-carded in the first half of last weekend's Premiership visit by London Irish to S…
Liam Heagney
10 Nov, 10:38
Ex-WRU boss Phillips has hooked up with Premiership Rugby
Ex-Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips, who spent five years in charge, has been appointed as new chair of Premiersh…
Wasps bring in veteran prop Reid from the Scottish Premiership
With three players currently unavailable at loosehead, Wasps have turned to ex-Scotland prop Gordon Reid to provide emergency cove…
Liam Heagney
09 Nov, 13:18
On This Day 2004: Jason Robinson becomes first black player to captain England
Jason Robinson became the first black player to be named as England captain for a rugby union Test on this day in 2004.
Harlequins stage another superb comeback to defeat Wasps
Harlequins produced another of their spectacular second-half rallies to gain a third consecutive away win over Wasps.
Dean Richards name checks backrow hero after shock win over Exeter
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards hailed captain Will Welch after the Falcons stunned Exeter by winning at Sandy Park for …
Newcastle shock Exeter as late penalty seals one-point win
The Chiefs have now lost three of their first four home games in this season’s Gallagher Premiership.
AJ MacGinty kicks 15 points as Sale ease to Premiership victory over Northampton
.AJ MacGinty claimed 15 points as Sale eased past Northampton 30-6 in the Gallagher Premiership at a rain-soaked AJ Bell Stadium o…
Head coach Jonathan Thomas: 'Worcester need to be more clinical'
.Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas bemoaned his side’s failure to take their chances as they fell to a 27-5 defeat against Br…
Declan Kidney hails London Irish conditioning after another comeback
.Declan Kidney highlighted London Irish’s conditioning as they pulled off another miraculous comeback to draw 34-34 with Saracen…
Stunning comeback from 14-man London Irish earns a draw at Saracens
.A Kyle Rowe hat-trick set the stage for 14-man London Irish to snatch a sensational 34-34 draw against Saracens at StoneX Stadium…
Toby Fricker tries help Pat Lam's Bristol to victory over Worcester
Toby Fricker scored two tries as Bristol ensured Worcester extended their miserable away record as they crashed to a 27-5 defeat a…
Leicester make it eight from eight as Bath's wait for a first win goes on
George Ford scored 25 points as Leicester maintained their 100 percent start to the Premiership season with a 40-23 win over Bath.
On This Day - Saracens docked 35 points and fined over salary cap saga
Saracens were docked 35 points and handed a £5.3million fine on this day in 2019 after being found guilty of repeated salary cap …
'Several players have burns and grazes they wouldn't get on grass'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter gives his hot take after artificial pitches became a hot topic again following a post-Kingsholm Jack Nowell…
Liam Heagney
03 Nov, 18:15
Red-carded Williams and Bath kitman Middleton learn their fate
Bath duo Mike Williams and kit manager Steve Middleton were charged following separate incidents during last Saturday's Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
03 Nov, 12:54
'Leaves with our blessing': Bath confirm end-of-season Faletau exit
With his sights set on the 2023 World Cup with Wales, Bath have confirmed that No8 Taulupe Faletau will leave them at the end of t…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov, 15:02
Cracknell becomes fifth player to recently sign for London Irish
Former Wales prospect Olly Cracknell, the 27-year-old back-rower, has become the fifth player to sign for London Irish since early…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov, 10:22
Faletau set to become the latest high-profile departure from Bath
A five-year stay by Wales No8 Taulupe Faletau Faletau in the Premiership with Bath will reportedly conclude at the end of this sea…
Saracens issue Billy Vunipola injury update following knee scan
Billy Vunipola, the out-of-favour England No8, looked uncomfortable when he limped out of the action for Saracens last Sunday at H…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov, 8:45
How 'avoiding the tyranny of results' has helped Leicester to the Premiership summit
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick says avoiding “the tyranny of results” has been an important part of his club’s table-topping…
Bath kit manager charged by RFU over comments to referee
Bath's kit manager could be in hot water for comments he allegedly made to referee Ian Tempest during his side's loss to Wasps ove…
Ian Cameron
01 Nov, 15:20
Chris Ashton rumoured to be in the Sixways departure lounge
Former England winger Chris Ashton is on the verge of leaving another club according to today’s Daily Mail.
Two words that might land Joe Marler in hot water
England prop Joe Marler has risked landing himself in disciplinary hot water through social media posts issued on Sunday afternoon
Billy Vunipola injury mars Saracens' win over Harlequins
Saracens edged a gripping derby by pouncing late to defeat Harlequins 29-22 but an important Gallagher Premiership victory was mar…
Saracens beat title rivals Harlequins to claim London bragging rights
Saracens struck late on to beat Harlequins 29-22 after the Gallagher Premiership title contenders appeared to be headed for a stal…
Jack Nowell posts photo of knees after game on Gloucester's new 3G pitch
Exeter Chiefs star and critic of artificial pitches Jack Nowell has posted fresh images of his knees after injuring them playing o…
Ian Cameron
31 Oct, 17:00
Double Bok blow for table topping Leicester Tigers
Head coach Steve Borthwick, already without five England players, must now maintain Leicester’s seven game unbeaten start to the…
Chris Jones
31 Oct, 12:27
Winless Bath boss blames red card for latest home loss
Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper felt that the dismissal of Mike Williams played a “huge part” in their 27-17 defeat to Wa…
'I tested Cheika and he didn't like it... we haven't spoken since'
Loving life with London Irish, Curtis Rona has reflected on his dual-code career so far - including that infamous row with Michael…
Liam Heagney
31 Oct, 8:07
Bath lose again after Williams red-carded for a tackle on Gopperth
Bath lock Mike Williams was sent off in the 47th minute for a dangerous challenge on Jimmy Gopperth as his side were beaten 27-17 …
Van der Merwe and Shillcock both shine as Worcester upset Sale
Duhan van der Merwe and Jamie Shillcock scored a brace of tries apiece as Worcester claimed a 27-14 Premiership victory over Sale.
Leicester run in seven tries at Northampton to rack up seventh win
Leicester impressively kept their 100 per cent record in the Premiership going with a 55-26 victory at East Midlands rivals Northa…
Scintillating attacking display from Bristol is too good for Irish
Bristol grabbed their second win of the season in emphatic fashion with a scintillating display of attacking rugby to see off Lond…
'You're getting a perfect storm... a quite shocking outcome'
Alex Sanderson has his hands full with Sale as their rookie boss but that hasn't stopped him admiring how his old club Saracens ar…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct, 9:40
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