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Neil Fissler
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Neil Fissler is an experienced Fleet Street hack with the Daily Star Sunday and then the Sunday Express and has been breaking most of rugby's biggest transfer stories for over 20 years for Rugby Times, The Rugby Paper and now RugbyPass. A respected historian who has written over 20 books.
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Nick Schonert among 6 names Championship-bound Worcester Warriors keen
2 days ago Gallagher Premiership
Stu Townsend to leave Exeter after agreeing terms with rival Prem club
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Northampton's fly-half search extends to France after Benson blow
3 days ago Gallagher Premiership
Chaos behind-the-scenes at Exeter Chiefs as Rob Baxter swings axe
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Captain Callum Chick poised to quit Falcons for rivals
Northampton Saints have emerged as the favourites to sign Newcastle Falcons No. 8 Callum Chick when his two-year contract at Kings…
Neil Fissler
28 Apr 2025, 10:59
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Desperate Prem giants put offer on table for ex-All Black Leon MacDonald
Leicester Tigers hope to finally find out this week if former All Black Leon MacDonald accepts their offer to take over from Micha…
Neil Fissler
28 Apr 2025, 8:41
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Leinster, Munster among 7 clubs chasing South African schools sensation
The starting gun has been sounded in the seven-club race that will see Irish giants Munster and Leinster in a toe-to-toe fight to …
Neil Fissler
28 Apr 2025, 4:38
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Fissler Confidential: England and France 10s, Lions centre on move
Anthony Belleau appears to be on his way out of Clermont Auvergne this summer, and whispers from across the Channel suggest he cou…
Neil Fissler
26 Apr 2025, 3:00
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Gabriel Hamer-Webb eligibility decision looms as Prem comes knocking
Leicester Tigers have put Cardiff flyer Gabriel Hamer-Webb on their shopping list for a move back across the Severn Bridge when hi…
Neil Fissler
25 Apr 2025, 9:47
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Racing 92's Dan Lancaster the target of former coach's would-be raid
Former Racing 92 president Laurent Travers could return to the La Défense Arena to make a surprise move for fly-half Dan Lancaste…
Neil Fissler
25 Apr 2025, 7:44
All Black Steven Luatua on why he's not done with Bristol Bears
Steven Luatua admits it was an easy decision to commit to another year in the West Country ahead of his 150th appearance for Premi…
Neil Fissler
24 Apr 2025, 12:00
Ellie Kildunne blow as England name team for Slam decider
England have suffered a blow ahead of their Grand Slam decider against France on Saturday after full-back Ellie Kildunne was ruled…
Neil Fissler
24 Apr 2025, 9:58
Rob Baxter brands try-scoring machine 'an England bolter'
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter believes that in-form winger Paul Brown-Bampoe, who has scored 18 tries in 19 appearances, is a bolt…
Neil Fissler
24 Apr 2025, 8:49
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The 2 Premiership clubs chasing Los Pumas flanker Joaquin Moro
Gloucester have emerged as rivals to Leicester Tigers as the two Premiership clubs chase the signature of Puma and Pampas XV flank…
Neil Fissler
24 Apr 2025, 4:44
Rob Baxter explains why Len Ikitau is such a key signing for Exeter
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter believes that Len Ikitau is the most significant signing he has made since bringing another Wallaby …
Neil Fissler
23 Apr 2025, 12:00
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Fissler Confidential: A Lion to return to Welford Road?
Racing 92 could offer Dan Lancaster a new deal after Glasgow Warriors attempted to put some distance between themselves and a move…
Neil Fissler
19 Apr 2025, 4:26
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Conor Murray: French giants weigh up shock move for Ireland star
French Top 14 giants Racing 92 are weighing up a move for Ireland and Munster legend Conor Murray - who retired from international…
Neil Fissler
18 Apr 2025, 5:56
In-demand Wallaby Tom Wright centre of 3-way tug-of-war
Wallabies full-back Tom Wright is at the centre of a three-way tug-of-war between Rugby Australia, Top 14 big spenders, Montpellie…
Neil Fissler
18 Apr 2025, 5:28
Rob Baxter: The toxic cycle Exeter Chiefs must break as they face top dogs
Rob Baxter has urged his Exeter Chiefs to show bravery in both attack and defence when Premiership leaders and West Country rivals…
Neil Fissler
18 Apr 2025, 4:22
Rumour mill in overdrive as ex-All Black linked with Leicester
Leicester Tigers are reported to have a shortlist of two - former All Blacks star, Leon MacDonald and Graham Rowntree - to replace…
Neil Fissler
16 Apr 2025, 10:43
'It's pretty much a done deal' - club stalwart set to commit to Exeter
Exeter Chiefs skipper Jack Yeandle will be staying for a 14th season at Sandy Park after Rob Baxter said the club stalwart has agr…
Neil Fissler
16 Apr 2025, 4:50
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Dan Lancaster could switch Test allegiance as URC club eye Racing 92 star
Glasgow Warriors have emerged as shock contenders to bring Racing 92 fly-half Dan Lancaster back from the French capital when his …
Neil Fissler
15 Apr 2025, 2:39
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Fissler Confidential: Saracens star's future up in air, Bok eyes Stormers exit
Alex Goode, who is out of contract with Saracens at the end of the season, is having talks about his future with boss Mark McCall …
Neil Fissler
12 Apr 2025, 2:58
Newcastle DoR Steve Diamond cops ban over 'wholly unacceptable' comments
Newcastle Falcons’ Director of Rugby Steve Diamond has been handed a six-match ban by the RFU following his side’s controversi…
Neil Fissler
11 Apr 2025, 12:17
