Ireland centre Bundee Aki in talks with Toulon
Toulon have launched an ambitious attempt to lure Ireland and Lions inside centre Bundee Aki to the Cote d’Azur when his contrac…
Neil Fissler
25 Oct 2024, 5:29
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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.
Struggling Exeter Chiefs start Henry Slade after England release
England outside centre Henry Slade will make his first appearance of the season as Exeter Chiefs look to end their worst start to …
Neil Fissler
25 Oct 2024, 6:59
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Leicester Tigers eye reunion with Wales star as Pollard doubts persist
The 30-year-old Pollard, who has won 80 caps for his country, played for the Bulls, Red Hurricanes Osaka and Montpellier before ar…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 3:59
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Fissler Confidential: Sam Simmonds' future in France
He is in the second and final year of his contract with Montpellier but is believed to have an option for a third season.
Neil Fissler
05 Oct 2024, 7:22
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Ireland No.8 Jack Conan eyed by Top 14 giants Racing 92
Ireland and Lions star Jack Conan is on the radar of Top 14 strugglers Racing 92 as they step up attempts to replace departed Spri…
Neil Fissler
30 Sep 2024, 9:35
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Johnny Sexton to make dramatic return to Ireland set-up?
Sexton called time on an illustrious playing career after Ireland were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup in October 2023 and was …
Neil Fissler
28 Sep 2024, 9:28
Fissler Confidential: Premiership club set to go to market early
The Cherry and Whites defeated Bristol Bears 44-41 in a classic west country derby on Friday night and are in the market to sign a…
Neil Fissler
28 Sep 2024, 8:59
Steve Diamond lifts lid on failed 'Manchester City Sharks' pitch
Steve Diamond has revealed that he pitched three times to Premier League giants Manchester City about buying his former club, Sale…
Neil Fissler
26 Sep 2024, 13:57
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Makazole Mapimpi transfer story: Sharks take action
The 34-year-old, who in 2019 became the first South African to score a try in a Rugby World Cup final, has been linked with a swit…
Neil Fissler
26 Sep 2024, 11:06
Rob Baxter explains spying mission plan to fix depleted Exeter squad
The Chiefs director of rugby was set to travel to Topham on a spying mission on Wednesday afternoon to watch Exeter University ope…
Neil Fissler
25 Sep 2024, 7:11
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Fissler Confidential: Bath's Ben Spencer issue, Paddy Jackson rumours
Bath are considering Harlequins scrum-half Will Porter as a potential replacement for Ben Spencer, who is out of contract at the e…
Neil Fissler
22 Sep 2024, 6:59
Joe Simmonds won't be returning to England anytime soon
Joe Simmonds will be staying in France until the summer of 2028, at least after penning a three-year contract extension to remain …
Neil Fissler
19 Sep 2024, 9:54
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Northampton Saints turn to giant lock Will Spencer
Northampton Saints are set to turn to former Leicester Tigers and Bath lock Will Spencer as an injury replacement with the new sea…
Neil Fissler
15 Sep 2024, 9:04
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Fissler Confidential: Sharks facing Ox-it? 7 clubs enter bidding war
The 29-year-old, who has made 61 appearances for the Sharks since 2020 after starting his career with the Cheetahs, is on the verg…
Neil Fissler
14 Sep 2024, 4:46
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Gloucester line up England's Callum Chick to replace Zach Mercer
Gloucester have lined up Newcastle Falcons No.8 Callum Chick as their replacement for Zach Mercer, who is heading for the Kingshol…
Neil Fissler
12 Sep 2024, 7:50
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Warren Gatland racing to recruit Exeter's Zack Wimbush for Wales
Hong Kong-born Wimbush, who is on apprenticeship terms at Sandy Park and celebrates his 21st birthday next month, qualifies for bo…
Neil Fissler
10 Sep 2024, 11:28
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Fissler Confidential: England coach contenders and D-Mac Top 14-bound
Nick Easter has emerged as a strong contender to be England’s new defence coach after continuing to impress working with the USA…
Neil Fissler
08 Sep 2024, 8:39
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Fissler Extra: Danny Care's future in focus as Ben Youngs takes new job
Veteran Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is getting ready for his 20th season in professional rugby, but don’t rule him out of c…
Neil Fissler
04 Sep 2024, 9:22
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Exeter land Pumas lock Franco Molina as Dafydd Jenkins replacement
Exeter Chiefs have landed Argentina lock Franco Molina as a replacement for Wales skipper Dafydd Jenkins, who will miss the start …
Neil Fissler
04 Sep 2024, 6:37
After weeks of stalemate Siya Kolisi to Sharks is back on
Siya Kolisi’s on-off return to the Sharks is firmly back on again after American businessman Vincent Mai stepped in and offered …
Neil Fissler
01 Sep 2024, 8:49
