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
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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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Paul Gustard's club future back on table after Prem buyout fails
Stade Francais have opened talks with Paul Gustard about extending his deal, which expires at the end of next season, after his fo…
Neil Fissler
10 Apr 2025, 11:05
'I can’t wait to be part of it': Exeter tie up Charlie Chapman signing
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Gloucester scrum-half Charlie Chapman will be moving to Sandy Park when his contract runs out at…
Neil Fissler
09 Apr 2025, 7:01
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Tier 2 newcomers front queue for ex-Bristol boss Dave Ward
Worcester Warriors have emerged as the favourites to land Dave Ward, who has announced he is standing down as head coach of Premie…
Neil Fissler
09 Apr 2025, 5:42
Bath's double pursuit hit by Sam Underhill ban
Bath’s bid for European and Premiership honours has taken a blow after England flanker Sam Underhill picked up a three-week ban …
Neil Fissler
09 Apr 2025, 5:03
Cardiff set to go into administration, WRU prepare for takeover
Cardiff Rugby are set to declare their intention to go into administration with the Welsh Rugby Union in line for a takeover.
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 10:53
Potential Champions Cup semi-final venues confirmed
EPCR have confirmed the four venues that could be used to host the semi-finals for the Investec Champions Cup next month.
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 7:43
Northampton confirm Logan exit as one of three departures
Northampton Saints have confirmed that three players, including Reuben Logan, will be leaving Franklin's Gardens at the end of the…
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 6:06
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Surprise name linked with top Leicester job
The Tigers could turn to a veteran of the high performance coaching circuit after so far falling to land a replacement for Michael…
Neil Fissler
08 Apr 2025, 2:42
Gabby Logan lets slip the Prem club son Reuben has signed for
Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Northampton Saints and Scotland Under-20 international Reuben Logan after his mum, top TV p…
Neil Fissler
07 Apr 2025, 10:04
Ronan O'Gara eyes huge Six Nations star for free-falling La Rochelle
La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara is in advanced talks with Italy star Tommaso Menoncello about joining his rebuilding programme –…
Neil Fissler
06 Apr 2025, 5:34
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Fissler Confidential: Prem club to ringfence Six Nations star
Gloucester have moved early to try and tie down Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams on a long-term deal, despite him being under contr…
Neil Fissler
05 Apr 2025, 2:31
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England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie's club future appears done
England and Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has signed a new deal that will keep him at Sale Sharks for the next two years after tu…
Neil Fissler
04 Apr 2025, 3:51
Toulouse make big call on Antoine Dupont fill-in
Toulouse, who are on a seemingly unstoppable march towards a second successive Top 14 and Champions Cup double, have decided not t…
Neil Fissler
03 Apr 2025, 7:45
Exeter Chiefs confirm latest Heaven sent arrival at Sandy Park
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that New South Wales Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven will arrive at Sandy Park this summer to continue …
Neil Fissler
03 Apr 2025, 6:31
'He understands the Tigers DNA': Ex-CEO Simon Cohen's pick for head coach
Leicester Tigers fans have accused the club of making a mess of its search to replace Michael Cheika, but the club’s former chie…
Neil Fissler
03 Apr 2025, 5:47
Jack Crowley drops hint on his future but talks are still 'ongoing'
The Ireland international has denied he has signed a new deal at Munster but a move to Leicester now looks off the table.
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 10:36
Exeter look to Charlie Chapman to boost scrum-half options
Following the signing of Italian international Stephen Varney, the Chiefs have reportedly lined up the Gloucester player as their …
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 8:44
Ireland confirm coaching team for summer tour
Paul O’Connell will be assisted by Denis Leamy, Mike Prendergast and Colm Tucker on Ireland’s summer tour of Georgia and Portu…
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 7:14
French reports rule Michael Cheika out of Racing job
The Leicester Tigers boss looks set to be overlooked for the Racing 92 job despite being heavily linked with a return to Paris.
Neil Fissler
02 Apr 2025, 3:37
