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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 2021, 8:27

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…

31 Oct 2021, 4:59

'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…

Interview

Liam Heagney

31 Oct 2021, 4:07

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 …

30 Oct 2021, 13:25

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.

30 Oct 2021, 13:09

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…

30 Oct 2021, 12:54

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…

30 Oct 2021, 12:40

'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 2021, 5:40

Fin Smith sheds light on what Dan Biggar said in 'cool' pep talk

It was master and apprentice last weekend when the seasoned Dan Biggar guided Northampton to a big win over Fin Smith and Worceste…

Interview

Liam Heagney

30 Oct 2021, 4:56

Exeter overcome half-time deficit to end Gloucester's unbeaten run

Gloucester’s unbeaten league run of four games came to a halt as Exeter’s second-half rally proved decisive in a 16-13 Gallagh…

29 Oct 2021, 17:06

Why Saracens are 'grateful' for what Saints did with Nick Isiekwe

Nick Isiekwe doesn't feature much in general chat about players loaned out by Saracens last year but they are very grateful to Nor…

Liam Heagney

29 Oct 2021, 11:01

The new role that Harlequins have Andre 'The Giant' primed for

With Andre Esterhuizen having inked a deal through to 2025, Harlequins have been teasing out ways to increase his already huge inf…

Liam Heagney

29 Oct 2021, 10:40

'What do we get for that? Zilch': Why Bristol are ignoring table

The loss of four of their five Premiership matches so far has left Bristol in 12th place but don't mention this to Bears boss Pat …

Liam Heagney

29 Oct 2021, 4:50

'The danger when you get stick is you don't talk to people...'

Rookie Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas has reacted to his struggling Premiership team conceding 156 points and 23 tries in three ga…

Liam Heagney

29 Oct 2021, 4:32

'I've made big f*** ups in life... things you kick yourself over'

It is a tricky time at Sale for Alex Sanderson with rookie 20-year-old out-half Tom Curtis missing points-costing clock-in-the-red…

Liam Heagney

29 Oct 2021, 4:09

'It's a little disappointing... you want the teams fully loaded'

Harlequins versus Saracens is a Sunday sell-out but Nick Evans accepts why some fans might be unhappy the teams are not at full st…

Liam Heagney

28 Oct 2021, 14:17

Obano ruled out of Six Nations as Bath seek cover for two England stars

England prop Ben Obano will miss the 2022 Guinness Six Nations and possibly the entire season after Bath confirmed that the prop h…

Ian Cameron

28 Oct 2021, 10:21

'I don't feel like we're in a crisis' - Chiefs name team for bounce back mission

Rob Baxter has named his Exeter Chiefs side for a Gallagher Premiership bounce-back mission when they take on Gloucester this week…

Kim Ekin

28 Oct 2021, 9:07

What Bristol have made of ex-All Black John Afoa as a rookie coach

Bristol prop John Afoa, the 2011 World Cup winner with the All Blacks, is just weeks into his first season as the Bears' new scrum…

Liam Heagney

28 Oct 2021, 6:47

'He had a lot of reasons not to come and he chose to come...'

Losing Ben Spencer and Richard Wigglesworth in quick succession was a headache but Aled Davies has solved the Saracens No9 situati…

Liam Heagney

28 Oct 2021, 5:24

Biggar as a 19-year-old: 'Dan would lose his head quite often...'

Jonathan Thomas has compared Fin Smith, his young Worcester out-half, with the 19-year-old Dan Biggar he knew at Ospreys.

Liam Heagney

28 Oct 2021, 4:42

Harlequins hit out at critics who claim they 'fluked' title win

Harlequins coach Nick Evans and skipper Stephan Lewies have suggested their Premiership title win hasn't been fully respected by s…

Liam Heagney

27 Oct 2021, 14:02

How Nathan Hughes has reacted to 'honest conversation' at Bristol

Not since the September 25 hammering at Wasps has Nathan Hughes, one of Pat Lam's biggest signings, featured in the Bristol starti…

Liam Heagney

27 Oct 2021, 6:21

How ex-Springboks centre van Rensburg graduated from tackle school

A new tackle school initiative meant that Rohan Janse van Rensburg of Sale and Leicester's Dan Kelly finished their bans a week ea…

Liam Heagney

27 Oct 2021, 4:09

Rejuvenated James O'Connor primed for jersey dogfight

James O'Connor is returning to where he turned his life around.

LONG READ

Christy Doran

26 Oct 2021, 16:58

What unfolded when Worcester spoke to Joe Schmidt over Ted Hill ban

It was October 6 when Worcester said they would take the Ted Hill ban up with World Rugby and they have since spoken with Joe Schm…

Liam Heagney

26 Oct 2021, 14:02

'Really hurt': Stuart Hogg breaks silence over Exeter, Lions axe

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has revealed the steps he has taken to recover from a demoralising summer with Exeter and the Lions.

26 Oct 2021, 10:47

Ringfencing, the Premiership and the law of unintended consequence

With relegation again shelved, the Gallagher Premiership will next season expand to 14 clubs.

Opinion

Paul Smith

25 Oct 2021, 12:23

Wallabies injury raises Louis Lynagh tug-of-war possibility

An injury in the Australian camp has raised the intriguing possibility of a tug-of-war over the services of Harlequins’ Louis Ly…

Paul Smith

25 Oct 2021, 7:33

French giants again rumoured to eye Vunipola signing swoop

French rugby paper Midi Olympique has again linked Billy and Mako Vunipola with a move to the Top 14.

Paul Smith

25 Oct 2021, 6:25

Rugby's rich list: The world's highest-paid players in 2021

A former All Blacks star and a World Cup-winning Springbok have jointly topped an updated list of rugby's highest-played players.

Sam Smith

25 Oct 2021, 0:34

'Max Malins reaping benefit of top-tier rugby last term' - Mark McCall

.Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall feels the free-scoring Max Malins is reaping the benefit of remaining in the top flight la…

24 Oct 2021, 14:03

Max Malins grabs a four-timer as in-form Saracens hammer depleted Wasps

Max Malins made it back-to-back hat-tricks in the Gallagher Premiership with four tries in Saracens’ thumping 56-15 victory over…

24 Oct 2021, 12:25

Bath Media Manager - the toughest job in English rugby?

Stuart Hooper is not having the easiest time of things at present, but Bath's director of rugby fronted up to the BT Sport cameras…

Paul Smith

24 Oct 2021, 11:49

'It was an ugly game but they are a pressure team that makes it hard and niggly'

.“Outstanding” Gloucester fly-half Lloyd Evans spearheaded his side to victory at Kingsholm by scoring 19 of his points in a �…

24 Oct 2021, 6:02

George Ford and Ben Youngs catch their coach's eye in Leicester's defeat of Sale

.Leicester boss Steve Borthwick praised England international half-backs George Ford and Ben Youngs after the Tigers claimed a six…

24 Oct 2021, 5:35

'It doesn't feel like a blood and guts loss, it feels like a pretty poor loss'

Rob Baxter is already looking forward to Friday night’s clash with Gloucester when Exeter will be determined to make amends for …

24 Oct 2021, 3:41

'I dreamed of being a farmer': Vaea Fifita's Tongan odyssey

From stark poverty and family strife to the summit of professional rugby, this is Vaea Fifita's story.

LONG READ

Jamie Lyall

24 Oct 2021, 2:58

Injured Obano an England doubt as late rally sees Harlequins home

Late rally secures Harlequins a ninth-successive home bonus-point triumph as they recorded a 31-17 Premiership victory against win…

23 Oct 2021, 13:20

No stopping leaders Leicester with George Ford again the star

Leaders Leicester recorded a sixth successive Premiership victory of the season after beating Sale Sharks 19-11 at Welford Road.

23 Oct 2021, 12:39

Irish snap a winless 11-game run with deserved victory at Exeter

London Irish registered their first victory of the season as the recent resurgence by Exeter in the Premiership stalled at Sandy P…

23 Oct 2021, 12:26

Immaculate kicking from 19-point Evans secures Gloucester a win

Lloyd Evans kicked 19 points as Gloucester extended their unbeaten run in the Premiership to four games with a 29-20 win against N…

23 Oct 2021, 12:09

What Northampton made of Skosan, their hat-trick debut-making wing

Ex-Springboks winger Courtnall Skosan signed for Northampton in the summer but had to wait until Friday night to make his new club…

23 Oct 2021, 9:06

The biggest difference noticed by Saracens since Premiership return

Saracens have returned to the Premiership after a one-season stay in the Championship and Mark McCall has identified one major dif…

Liam Heagney

23 Oct 2021, 5:34

Courtnall Skosan scores debut hat-trick as 10-try Northampton demolish Worcester

South African winger Courtnall Skosan scored a hat-trick of tries on his debut as Northampton got back to winning ways emphaticall…

22 Oct 2021, 17:28

Bath bench Cipriani as they make 8 changes after Saracens beating

Ex-England out-half Danny Cipriani is one of many to pay a selection price following last Sunday's humiliation for Bath against Sa…

Liam Heagney

22 Oct 2021, 7:45

The 'bankrupt' Wray advice Eddie Jones passed on to Alex Sanderson

Rookie Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed a motivating story about Nigel Wray told to him over dinner with England boss Eddie J…

Liam Heagney

22 Oct 2021, 6:43

How surprise Cowan exit opened Irish door for a 20-year-old rookie

It was 11 weeks ago when Irish were blindsided by Blair Cowan's release request but they have filled the gap with Juan Martin Gonz…

Liam Heagney

22 Oct 2021, 5:20

Saracens name a 34-year-old veteran as 'one of our best signings'

Veteran lock Tim Swinson had retired when approached by Saracens in 2020, but he has gone on to show age is no barrier to success …

Liam Heagney

22 Oct 2021, 4:05

'Really good for us since he arrived': Irish verdict on Jackson

Paddy Jackson is now into his third season at London Irish and Declan Kidney has given his verdict on how the out-half is currentl…

Liam Heagney

21 Oct 2021, 13:20

'He doesn't do it in a nasty way': Sale on how Lions matured Curry

Sale boss Alex Sanderson has elaborated on exactly why back-rower Tom Curry has returned from the Lions tour as a better player.

Liam Heagney

21 Oct 2021, 13:08

What Exeter make of Joe Simmonds the sub and not the starting No10

It has been a strange time for Joe Simmonds at Exeter as he has only been good enough to make the bench after a tricky start to th…

Liam Heagney

21 Oct 2021, 12:59

Licking Carl Fearns' head and spray tans help Falcons become Eddie's new favourites

Newcastle have been transformed from the unloved Northern outpost of Premiership rugby to Eddie Jones’s new favourite team with …

Interview

Chris Jones

21 Oct 2021, 10:02

Wasps make two signings, including ex-NFL player Alex Gray

Wasps boss Lee Blackett has again been busy with recruitment, this time signing ex-NFL player Alex Gray and a Championship out-hal…

Liam Heagney

21 Oct 2021, 7:18

George Kruis nails down an off-field deal with old club Saracens

George Kruis is preparing for the new season in Japan but his fourfive company have secured a partnership with his old club Sarace…

Liam Heagney

21 Oct 2021, 5:56

'It's not you must win or else': Hooper's Bath vote of confidence

Stuart Hooper has admitted to talks with Bath owner Bruce Craig and CEO Tarquin McDonald in the wake of Sunday's 71-17 hammering.

Liam Heagney

20 Oct 2021, 14:09

What rugby must do to keep mischief-making water carriers in check

The issue of water carriers in rugby has come to a head following recent worrying incidents involving the Springboks and Wasps.

Opinion

Paul Smith

20 Oct 2021, 9:24

Wasps pair Barrow and Atkinson learn disciplinary hearing result

Wasps backs transition coach Scott Barrow and head of performance Pete Atkinson were ordered off the field in last weekend's Premi…

Liam Heagney

20 Oct 2021, 6:34

Jerry Flannery names 'the most skilful forward I've coached ever'

Harlequins assistant coach Jerry Flannery has named England squad pick Alex Dombrandt as "probably the most skilful No8 in world r…

20 Oct 2021, 3:41

Sanderson: Bizarre bare-chested conversation broke ice with Diamond

Alex Sanderson has revealed to RugbyPass the bizarre moment when he first bumped into Steve Diamond since replacing him as the Sal…

Interview

Liam Heagney

19 Oct 2021, 15:01

Two Wasps coaches cited after tempestuous incidents versus Exeter

Two separate incidents caught the attention of the citing commissioner during last Saturday's Premiership defeat for Wasps by Exet…

19 Oct 2021, 8:00

Saracens stars show they aren't a spent force

The England squad has set tongues wagging, Saracens show they've lost nothing of their lustre and Leinster still rule all they sur…

LONG READ

Owain Jones

18 Oct 2021, 12:39

South Africa and Sale Sharks to lose injured Faf de Klerk

South Africa have received a major blow to their Autumn Series prospects with the news that Faf de Klerk is facing five months out…

Paul Smith

18 Oct 2021, 9:10

Leicester Tigers statement: Tom Youngs takes 'indefinite leave'

Former England hooker Tom Youngs is to take 'indefinite leave' from Leicester Tigers, the club have confirmed.

Sam Smith

18 Oct 2021, 8:10

'That looked a season-defining game - you ask how do Bath come back from this?'

Pressure is mounting on Bath boss Stuart Hooper following his club’s thrashing at the hands of in-form Saracens.

Paul Smith

18 Oct 2021, 5:14

McCall issues Itoje update and tips Saracens trio for England recall

Saracens boss Mark McCall says he will be “amazed” if a trio of his star players are overlooked by England head coach Eddie Jo…

17 Oct 2021, 14:17

'He does not come back on the pitch' - The latest bizarre waterboy incident

Once again an incident involving a water carrier is making rugby headlines - this time in the Gallagher Premiership.

Ian Cameron

17 Oct 2021, 12:42

Winless London Irish still living off bonus points as Gloucester snatch draw

The home side’s first-half efforts should have ensured they were out of sight at the interval.

17 Oct 2021, 12:34

How Swinson went from Barbarians fiasco to real deal at Saracens

Tim Swinson encountered the depths of despair with the Barbarians cancellation but he went on to show impressive resilience with S…

Interview

Liam Heagney

17 Oct 2021, 5:13

Exeter Chiefs put headdress row aside to beat injury-hit Wasps

Exeter continued their march up the table with a hard-earned 27-23 victory over injury-ravaged Wasps who were outgunned but not ou…

16 Oct 2021, 12:53

Leicester demolish Worcester to confirm best Prem start since 1997

Leaders Leicester reeled off a fifth successive Gallagher Premiership victory of the season as they demolished Worcester 48-3 at S…

16 Oct 2021, 12:20

Newcastle heap more misery on Pat Lam's Bristol Bears

A dogged display from Newcastle Falcons saw them battle their way to a 13-5 win over Bristol Bears in the Gallagher Premiership.

16 Oct 2021, 12:05

England prospect could be 'as good, if not better, than Faf'

Young star Raffi Quirke has been backed to be ‘every bit as good, if not better’ than outstanding Springbok scrum-half Faf de …

16 Oct 2021, 5:34

Bears' verdict on how Sinckler is coping with Bristol's adversity

Struggling for Premiership results isn't what Kyle Sinckler expects at Bristol, who have rated how the prop is coping with adversi…

Liam Heagney

16 Oct 2021, 4:50

'Do I have to say I like the surface because I play on it?'

Ahead of his first home game for Newcastle, veteran Mike Brown has given his first interview about life at Falcons after exiting H…

Interview

Liam Heagney

16 Oct 2021, 3:55

Raffi Quirke double helps end Harlequins' unbeaten start to season

Young star Raffi Quirke touched down twice as Sale ended defending champions Harlequins’ unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premier…

15 Oct 2021, 17:36

Why Bristol gave rookie back-rower Fitz Harding his four-year deal

It wasn't so long ago that Fitz Harding was playing fourths at Durham University but the 22-year-old is now impressing Pat Lam at …

Liam Heagney

15 Oct 2021, 12:08

'Max definitely benefited': What Saracens are liking about Malins

Max Malins has been back playing for Saracens in the Premiership in recent weeks following his loan spell last season at Bristol.

Liam Heagney

15 Oct 2021, 12:07

The time has come for Eddie Jones to make a pivotal call

Eddie Jones has to make a choice between the old heads and the young blood.

LONG READ

Nick Bishop

15 Oct 2021, 7:32

Maro Itoje makes Saracens return in an all international XV

England second row Maro Itoje is making his much-anticipated return to Saracens as the north London club travel to Bath this weeke…

Kim Ekin

15 Oct 2021, 7:18

Pat Lam has hit back over the alleged lack of fitness at Bristol

Bristol have endured a miserable start to the new Premiership season, prompting queries about their fitness that Pat Lam has now a…

Liam Heagney

15 Oct 2021, 4:40

'He should be playing for one of the best clubs in the world'

Three years ago Harlequins youngsters Gabriel Ibitoye and Marcus Smith were “apprentice “ players added to the England squad.

Chris Jones

15 Oct 2021, 4:12

What a potential Club World Cup for rugby should look like

If reports in recent days and weeks are to be believed, rugby could be on the brink of creating a revolutionary, and long-awaited,…

Opinion

Alex McLeod

15 Oct 2021, 0:54

'He chats so much s*** on the pitch' - the England star that 'went' in for LRZ

While professional rugby is an altogether more sanitised workplace these days, there's still room for on field chat and 'niggle' b…

Ian Cameron

14 Oct 2021, 13:12

Manu vs The Giant: 'It's two massive lads just going at it...'

Harlequins' Luke Northmore will be in the thick of it when Manu Tuilagi of Sale battles it out directly with Andre Esterhuizen on …

Liam Heagney

14 Oct 2021, 12:45

Irish boss Kidney reacts to criticism over winless 10-game run

Some London Irish fans voiced criticism of the Declan Kidney era at the club following their latest Premiership loss last weekend.…

Liam Heagney

14 Oct 2021, 12:33

'Total nightmare' - Saracens' lowest ebb during year in Championship

Saracens Chairman Neil Golding says he wants the club to be the 'poster children' for adhering to the salary cap as they look to r…

Ian Cameron

14 Oct 2021, 8:45

Wasps sign URC pair as cover for injured Fekitoa and banned Oghre

Wasps boss Lee Blackett has moved to shore up his squad following the loss of Malakai Fekitoa to injury and Gabriel Oghre to suspe…

Liam Heagney

14 Oct 2021, 8:19

Sale recall Tuilagi, Curry while Harlequins include Smith to start

It is set to be an entertaining Friday night with Sale picking Manu Tuilagi and Tom Curry and Harlequins selecting Marcus Smith to…

Liam Heagney

14 Oct 2021, 7:24

2 Prem clubs' very different reactions to the leggings law change

It was Tuesday when World Rugby announced a leggings law change, promoting very different reactions from Saracens and London Irish…

Liam Heagney

13 Oct 2021, 14:04

Koch's 'funny' time and what Itoje is 'very clear on' at Saracens

Saracens have spoken about the return of Vincent Koch from the Springboks and how Maro Itoje is feeling before his first game of t…

Liam Heagney

13 Oct 2021, 11:17

Exeter have reacted to Wasps' Native American headdress review

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has reacted to Wasps calling for a rugby-wide review on Chiefs supporters wearing Native American headdress…

13 Oct 2021, 9:49

'We need to get clarity': Sale fear for Springboks No9 de Klerk

Faf de Klerk is back in Manchester after his long spell with the Springboks, but Sale are worried about the injury he has returned…

Chris Jones

13 Oct 2021, 4:46

Andre, the agent of chaos: 'I'd rather run over you than past you'

Andre Esterhuizen, the powerhouse Harlequins midfielder, has been talking style of play, contract extension and that miserable six…

Interview

Liam Heagney

13 Oct 2021, 4:10

'Dombrandt looks a proper athlete now... he's stripped down again'

The week's latest episode of The Rugby Pod was immensely complimentary towards Harlequins and players such as Alex Dombrandt.

Liam Heagney

12 Oct 2021, 15:24

Quins' verdict on a first try in 134 league games for Will Collier

Marcus Smith grabbed the headlines last Friday but what tighthead Will Collier did for Harlequins was also entertainingly special.…

Liam Heagney

12 Oct 2021, 13:46

Wasps issue statement on Native American headdress for Chiefs game

It was August when Wasps announced a review of Native American headdresses and its findings are now out before Saturday's game wit…

Kim Ekin

12 Oct 2021, 11:42

'Deep knowledge': Massie-Taylor replaces Childs as Premiership boss

RFU employee Simon Massie-Taylor has replaced Darren Childs, who resigned earlier this year, as the new Premiership Rugby chief ex…

12 Oct 2021, 9:28

'F*** you, you're a liar, don't ever talk to me ever again'

A discussion on The Rugby Pod about agents resulted in Andy Goode recalling how he sacked him when joining Leicester in winter 200…

Liam Heagney

12 Oct 2021, 8:09

Joe Simpson set for Cipriani reunion after inking fresh loan deal

Fresh from a month-long stay at Saracens, Gloucester's Joe Simpson is now temporarily off to Bath for a reunion with Danny Ciprian…

Liam Heagney

12 Oct 2021, 4:47

Saracens sign former Wasp Ross Neal

Saracens have confirmed the signing of powerhouse utility back Ross Neal on a short-term contract.

Paul Smith

11 Oct 2021, 12:40

Ref watch: 'How is that try awarded, that's ridiculous'

Refereeing is under the microscope as never before – and this weekend’s action has thrown yet more fuel on the fire.

Analysis

Paul Smith

11 Oct 2021, 8:55

'We gave away so many dumb penalties... it was ridiculous.'

Northampton boss Chris Boyd bemoaned his side’s indiscipline as he admitted too many “dumb penalties” cost them in their 26-…

11 Oct 2021, 3:48

Oghre incident a talking point as Wasps end Northampton run

Wasps brought an end to Northampton’s unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season with a 26-20 victory at the Coventry Bu…

10 Oct 2021, 12:58

'I struggled before I started music': Wasps' hip hop 128kg prop

Life used to be a struggle for Biyi Alo, but the gigantic Wasps prop tells RugbyPass he hasn't looked back since he turned to song…

Interview

Liam Heagney

10 Oct 2021, 4:31

Sanderson: Sale comeback would've been 'daylight robbery'

Curtis’ miss meant Gloucester held on for a 33-32 success in the Gallagher Premiership after they led 33-15 with only five minut…

10 Oct 2021, 2:13

'We've spent millions to achieve nothing': Discontent over London Irish swelling

London Irish haven't won a game yet this season, losing three and drawing one, continuing a 10-game winless streak extending back …

Sam Smith

10 Oct 2021, 1:32

'I haven't looked at the league table': Borthwick after Leicester's undefeated start

Leicester Tigers have enjoyed their best start to the season in more than 20 years after beating London Irish – but head coach S…

09 Oct 2021, 18:39

McCall hails discarded England trio as Richards claims Farrell 'in ref's ear'

Mark McCall praised his trio of discarded England forwards after they inspired Saracens to a bonus-point 37-23 victory over Newcas…

09 Oct 2021, 13:16

George Ford kicks Leicester Tigers back to the top of the Prem

An impressive second-half kicking performance from George Ford maintained Leicester Tigers’ 100 per cent Gallagher Premiership r…

09 Oct 2021, 12:53

A remarkable late Sale fightback comes up just short at Gloucester

An understrength Sale looked down and out as they trailed Gloucester 33-15 with just over five minutes left but they scored three …

09 Oct 2021, 12:46

Jamie George and Mako Vunipola send message as Saracens beat Newcastle

Jamie George and Mako Vunipola overcame their recent snubs by England to produce the decisive tries in a 37-23 Gallagher Premiersh…

09 Oct 2021, 12:36

Exeter back in the groove with 5-try win over disjointed Worcester

Exeter moved into the top half of the table with a 5-try victory over disjointed Worcester, who were spared a first Premiership wh…

09 Oct 2021, 12:26

'Very efficient refereeing' saves Sean Maitland from a red card

Scotland international Sean Maitland was just eight minutes into his first Saracens game of the season when he got into high-tackl…

Liam Heagney

09 Oct 2021, 10:51

'I don't think there's a row': Baxter disputes fight with agents

A row has seemingly developed between agents and Premiership clubs over fees but Exeter boss Rob Baxter doesn't see what the fuss …

Liam Heagney

09 Oct 2021, 7:37

'Clearly the scoreline is a massive surprise… I wasn't expecting it'

Harlequins matchwinners Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt were acclaimed by senior coach Tabai Matson after inspiring another thrill…

09 Oct 2021, 4:45

'It's that going to war mindset': Worcester hit out at complacency

Despite just one on-field win in the Premiership since last November, Worcester incredibly felt affected by some complacency last …

Liam Heagney

09 Oct 2021, 4:02

Players will leave English rugby over clubs versus agents row - Andy Goode

Just when you think we can concentrate on the positive action on the pitch, scandal and acrimony off the pitch always seem to rear…

Opinion

Andy Goode

09 Oct 2021, 3:22

Harlequins pull off another stunning comeback victory over Bristol

Marcus Smith stepped off the bench to inspire Harlequins to another remarkable comeback victory over Bristol as the Gallagher Prem…

08 Oct 2021, 17:48

'Not afraid to question things': Exeter bring back all their Lions

Having nailed a first win of the season with Stuart Hogg back last Sunday, Exeter have now included all their remaining Lions for …

Liam Heagney

08 Oct 2021, 9:08

Mike Brown set for Newcastle debut, Saracens call in Mako Vunipola

Mike Brown has recovered from injury for a Newcastle Premiership debut where he will face a Saracens side that includes Mako Vunip…

Liam Heagney

08 Oct 2021, 7:31

Gloucester and Worcester welcome back Lions contingent

Both Gloucester and Worcester Warriors have welcomed back their British & Irish Lions stars for their respective Gallagher Premier…

Kim Ekin

08 Oct 2021, 7:21

Rory Sutherland: From depression and a wheelchair to going on Lions

The Rory Sutherland journey to the Lions was incredibly arduous with career-threatening injury, depression and a certain Richard C…

Liam Heagney

08 Oct 2021, 4:19

Saracens issue 'foolish' warning to England over axed players

The Vunipola brothers and Jamie George were excluded from England's recent training squad and Saracens are now fighting their corn…

Liam Heagney

07 Oct 2021, 14:33

'That's a compliment': Why rookie Irish lock impressed Eddie Jones

Chunya Munga return from his first England involvement uncapped and injured, but the London Irish rookie had the ear of Eddie Jone…

Liam Heagney

07 Oct 2021, 14:15

'Yeah, you made two kicks mate. That one and your ****ing last one'

When secondrows dare kick, it's typically met with ironic cheers from the crowd as it's implicitly understood that it's an area of…

Ian Cameron

07 Oct 2021, 12:21

Red-carded van Rensburg is off to tackle school after his ban

Sale midfielder Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been banned and is off to tackle school following his red-carded incident last Sunday…

Liam Heagney

07 Oct 2021, 9:52

'Are you having a laugh?': Penny cops ban for Newcastle red card

Dean Richards vehemently backed Tom Penny after his red card last Saturday but that support hasn't saved the Newcastle player from…

Liam Heagney

07 Oct 2021, 9:16

Lions pick Smith makes Harlequins bench for rematch with Bristol

Fresh from his mid-tour Lions call-up, Marcus Smith has been chosen on the Harlequins bench for Friday's Premiership clash with Br…

Liam Heagney

07 Oct 2021, 7:34

Bristol's big hope for Radradra 'because of the way he is built'

Semi Radradra may be back on the long-term unavailable list at Bristol, but it won't distract Pat Lam from his long-term vision fo…

Chris Jones

07 Oct 2021, 5:14

On this day: Wasps given go-ahead for 30m takeover of Coventry stadium

Coventry City Council voted unanimously to accept a proposal from the rugby union Premiership club to secure the future of the tro…

07 Oct 2021, 4:47

'A golden period...': Exeter's post-Lions view of new dad Simmonds

Rob Baxter has the latest on Sam Simmonds, who jumped from club rugby with Exeter into the Lions despite not playing for England s…

Liam Heagney

07 Oct 2021, 4:29

'It will rile him for a long time': Exeter revisit Dave Ewers ban

Dave Ewers was back in the Exeter jersey last Sunday for the first time since a summer ban, something Rob Baxter still has plenty …

Liam Heagney

06 Oct 2021, 15:12

Sale issue Tuilagi warning: 'If he gets another serious injury...'

Sale boss Alex Sanderson has warned that England midfielder Manu Tuilagi could be just one more big injury away from the end of hi…

06 Oct 2021, 14:30

'Astonishing a player gets 3-game ban for getting kicked in neck'

Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas has taken issue with the World Rugby tip tackle framework following a three-game ban for Ted Hill.

Liam Heagney

06 Oct 2021, 14:02

London Irish sign prop Parker and give recent trial winger a deal

Well-travelled tighthead Ciaran Parker has left Jersey for London Irish, who have also given a deal to a recent trialist at the cl…

Sam Smith

06 Oct 2021, 11:45

Leicester's Dan Kelly pays price for late hit on Saracens' Davies

Leicester midfielder Dan Kelly was cited in the aftermath of last Saturday's thrilling finale to their Premiership win over Sarace…

Liam Heagney

06 Oct 2021, 10:58

England prospect Ted Hill has been banned following his red card

England prospect Ted Hill, the Worcester skipper, has learned his fate following the first red card of the 22-year-old's career.

Liam Heagney

06 Oct 2021, 10:16

Exeter rate Hogg's return: 'Life isn't always about looking back'

It was 16 weeks ago when Stuart Hogg paid a heavy selection price versus Sale but he was finally an Exeter starter against last we…

Liam Heagney

06 Oct 2021, 7:56

Ex-Saracens lock Dominic Day comes out of retirement in Ireland

It was 2019 when Dominic Day quit playing instead of switching to the MLR, but it has now emerged he is playing AIL in Ireland wit…

Liam Heagney

06 Oct 2021, 3:46

'One of the best': Why Paddy Jackson is in Irish leadership group

London Irish were recently criticised for having Paddy Jackson in a leadership role, but Nick Phipps explains the No10's value to …

Liam Heagney

05 Oct 2021, 13:51

Kevin Sinfield's impact at Leicester: 'What really stands out...'

League legend Kevin Sinfield crossed codes in the off-season and his impact at Leicester has been immediate judging by their openi…

Chris Jones

05 Oct 2021, 12:16

How Saracens' players reacted to takeover when Wray addressed them

It was last Friday when owner Nigel Wray summoned Mark McCall and his Saracens players to a meeting about the Premiership club's f…

Liam Heagney

05 Oct 2021, 11:06

'The most sellable club': The Rugby Pod on the Saracens takeover

With a consortium now in charge at Saracens, The Rugby Pod runs the rule over the £32million takeover and whether it is good for …

Liam Heagney

05 Oct 2021, 5:47

The evolution of counter-attacking

Is the counterattack as we knew it dead, or does elite rugby still have a place for hot-stepping David Duckham-esque bursts?

LONG READ

Will Owen

05 Oct 2021, 3:49

Ref watch: Deano is wide of the mark on both counts

Despite Newcastle grabbing a late win over Wasps in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash, their Director of Rugby Dean Richard…

Paul Smith

04 Oct 2021, 11:37

Tiger kings back on their throne

The domestic season is in full swing and Leicester Tigers are leading the way, while the South African franchises continue struggl…

LONG READ

Garry Doyle

04 Oct 2021, 7:56

Joe Marler slams Ian McGeechan column praising Saracens owner Nigel Wray

Harlequins and England prop Joe Marler has started another storm with a typically to-the-point response to a Daily Telegraph artic…

Paul Smith

04 Oct 2021, 6:42

Rob Baxter's brutally objective review of Henry Slade's performance

Exeter Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter felt their first-half performance laid the platform for a much-needed first Premiers…

04 Oct 2021, 5:04

Baxter's new season message for Hogg after Prem final snub

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter says he can't wait to see British & Irish Lions star Stuart Hogg back on the field at S…

Ian Cameron

03 Oct 2021, 8:13

The vax red tape that has recently sidelined Sale's Raffi Quirke

Raffi Quirke was electric at the start of the new Premiership season, but the 20-year-old England call-up has missed the last two …

Liam Heagney

03 Oct 2021, 7:00

'Tom is distraught' - Richards furious at RFU over ref appointment

Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards has criticised the Rugby Football Union’s refereeing department for appointing Anthony Wood…

Chris Jones

03 Oct 2021, 5:16

'I don't feel the need to go into a war of words with the club'

Paul Gustard is soaking up life in Italy, telling RugbyPass his Harlequins stint wasn't a failure and outlining his high hopes for…

Interview

Liam Heagney

03 Oct 2021, 4:00

Dan Biggar kicks Northampton to their third win in as many games

Dan Biggar kicked Northampton to their third win from as many Premiership games this season as they edged London Irish 23-21.

02 Oct 2021, 13:18

Chris Boyd apologises to Declan Kidney following Saints win

Chris Boyd apologised to London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney after Northampton escaped with a 23-21 win over the Exiles t…

02 Oct 2021, 13:10

Breathtaking last-gasp Chick try for 14-man Newcastle stings Wasps

A breathtaking last-gasp try from boyhood Newcastle fan Callum Chick gave 14-man Falcons a dramatic 18-14 win over Wasps at Kingst…

02 Oct 2021, 13:01

A clock-in-the-red Leicester penalty try leaves Saracens fuming

Leicester maintained their lead at the top of the Gallagher Premiership with a dramatic 13-12 stoppage-time victory over Saracens.

02 Oct 2021, 12:42

New signing Hastings steers Gloucester to victory as Ted Hill sent off

Adam Hastings scored 16 points as Gloucester secured their first league win of the season with a 31-23 victory at Sixways over Wor…

02 Oct 2021, 12:40

Saracens agree to a £32million takeover that sees Wray step back

The long-serving Saracens owner Nigel Wray has agreed to a takeover at the Premiership club by a consortium that includes Francois…

Liam Heagney

02 Oct 2021, 5:18

'Daylight robbery' - England centre miffed after third Bath loss on trot

Bath centre Jonathan Joseph has voiced his discontent following his side's third loss on the trot, which came despite the West Cou…

Ian Cameron

02 Oct 2021, 5:14

Sean Robinson: Newcastle's line-out physicist

Sean Robinson never thought he would use his physics degree, love for problem-solving and mathematical aptitude to decipher Gallag…

LONG READ

Jamie Lyall

02 Oct 2021, 2:39

Semi Radradra news overshadows Bristol Bears' win

Bristol have been dealt a major injury setback with their star centre Semi Radradra being ruled out for an anticipated four months…

01 Oct 2021, 18:43

Bristol Bears hunt down first win of the season

Bristol condemned west country rivals Bath to a third successive Gallagher Premiership defeat of the season as they triumphed.

01 Oct 2021, 17:14

'A lot goes through your head' - England flanker admits fitness battle woes

Wasps forward continuing on the comeback trail.

01 Oct 2021, 9:37

Freddie Burns handed first start back at Leicester but not at No10

Freddie Burns rejoined Leicester to give George Ford competition at out-half but he will make his first start in a very different …

Liam Heagney

01 Oct 2021, 8:54

6 more Lions players - including Farrell - make Premiership return

The Lions tour ended on August 7 and eight tourists, including England skipper Owen Farrell, will now play in the Premiership this…

Liam Heagney

01 Oct 2021, 7:54

If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Rugby is on a sticky wicket if the World 12s want to emulate cricket’s IPL

Owain Jones

01 Oct 2021, 6:11

The new rules opinions that have 'baffled' Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Defeats in the opening rounds of the new Premiership season have prompted opinions about Exeter that Rob Baxter disagrees with.

Liam Heagney

30 Sep 2021, 12:08

The Saracens verdict on how the Simpson loan deal is working out

A ban for new signing Ivan van Zyl forced Saracens to seek cover and they managed to secure Joe Simpson from Gloucester for a mont…

Liam Heagney

30 Sep 2021, 12:07

Bristol Bears' Kyle Sinckler first Lion to return

Kyle Sinckler is back in the Bristol team for Friday’s West Country derby against Bath. The prop will be the first of the player…

30 Sep 2021, 8:27

'Disrespectful and archaic' - Marler slams guest's comments about women refs

England prop Joe Marler has hit out at his own radio guest over his response to a question over women's refereeing, branding the f…

Ian Cameron

30 Sep 2021, 7:17

How Baxter and Hogg have moved on from the Scot's Prem final axing

Stuart Hogg, the starting full-back for two Lions Tests, suffered a shock end to last season at Exeter by dropping to Rob Baxter's…

Liam Heagney

30 Sep 2021, 6:14

Sale reckon Solomona return is 'one of our proudest achievements'

Denny Solomona finally made it back into the Sale team last Sunday after a seven-month absence, a return that left Alex Sanderson …

Liam Heagney

29 Sep 2021, 14:24

'Sensible conversation': When Saracens expect their Lions to play

Saracens boss Mark McCall has been talking about when exactly his five-strong Lions contingent might return to action in the Premi…

Liam Heagney

29 Sep 2021, 10:47

'Wholly disproportionate sanction': Shields learns red card fate

Brad Shields was shown the first red card of his career last Saturday and the Wasps back-rower has now learned his disciplinary pa…

Liam Heagney

29 Sep 2021, 8:46

'What is hurting us the most...': Why Bristol are bottom of Prem

Just over 3 months after Bristol reached the Premiership play-offs for a second season running, they find themselves propping up t…

29 Sep 2021, 6:02

'Robinson was very similar': Radwan can become the new Billy Whizz

Jason Robinson lit up England in the 2000s with his pace and there are now high hopes emerging Newcastle star Adam Radwan can do t…

Chris Jones

29 Sep 2021, 5:40

Wasps confirm extent of Fekitoa injury and it's bad news for Tonga

Malakai Fekitoa was set to represent Tonga against Scotland and England but Wasps have now confirmed the ex-All Blacks centre is r…

Chris Jones

28 Sep 2021, 10:25

'I'll just give you the facts...': The 20-minute Worcester headache

Worcester have targeted multiple parts of their set-up for improvement in the 2021/22 Premiership and how they finish out matches …

Liam Heagney

28 Sep 2021, 4:18

'You probably have to look a bit harder now but I'm sure the dark arts are still there'

Winning your first England cap at 32 is unthinkable in the professional era – indeed most Premiership players are now thinking o…

Interview

Paul Smith

27 Sep 2021, 12:19

Gloucester sign Kiwi hooker Moulds on short-term contract

Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Matt Moulds to the Cherry and Whites on a short-term contract.

Sam Smith

27 Sep 2021, 11:25

Four examples of the 50:22 in action from the Prem, URC and Top14

The new 50:22 Law variation which is now on global trial across all of rugby union's major leagues is starting to be deployed by p…

Ian Cameron

27 Sep 2021, 9:20

English rugby reacts as Sara Cox makes history

Sara Cox is no stranger to making history during her remarkable rise through the rugby refereeing ranks.

Paul Smith

27 Sep 2021, 7:59

'Tactically, maybe we should have got the ball into his hands a bit more'

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson was frustrated at the Sharks’ failure to capitalise on a vintage performance by Manu Tuila…

26 Sep 2021, 13:24

Sale Sharks scuff lead as London Irish fight back in Brentford

Sale surrendered a comfortable lead inspired by Manu Tuilagi as London Irish fought back to force a 31-31 draw in a pulsating Gall…

26 Sep 2021, 12:11

How at 19, Manny Iyogun made transition from 105kg loosie to 115kg loosehead

It's now a year since Emmanuel Iyogun, the back-row-cum-prop, jumped off the deep end to ensure Northampton didn't have to forfeit…

Interview

Liam Heagney

26 Sep 2021, 5:23

'I have to feel for Rob' - Boyd expresses sympathy for Exeter counterpart

Northampton Director of Rugby Chris Boyd expressed sympathy for his Exeter counterpart Rob Baxter as Saints won 26-24 at Sandy Par…

26 Sep 2021, 3:46

'It will be interesting to see if Eddie thinks he's an international calibre winger'

Louis Lynagh faces a decisive autumn in his quest to win his first England cap, according to Harlequins boss Tabai Matson.

25 Sep 2021, 13:35

Exeter's rotten start to the season continues thanks to last gasp penalty

George Furbank kicked a last-minute penalty to send last season’s runners-up Exeter to a second defeat in the opening two weeks …

25 Sep 2021, 13:21

Former Saracen stars as Wasps destroy Bristol Bears

Wasps kicked off their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a thumping victory.

25 Sep 2021, 12:44

England call-ups shine but giant Bok leads Quins to Worcester win

England prospects Louis Lynagh and Alex Dombrandt scored tries in front of Eddie Jones but it was Harlequins’ scrum and a South …

25 Sep 2021, 12:36

England star Willis admits losing temper with ref in off-field meeting

England back row Jack Willis admits that he lost his temper with a Premiership referee over his frustrations around the 'croc roll…

Ian Cameron

25 Sep 2021, 6:44

George Ford responds to England omission by guiding Leicester to Kingsholm win

George Ford delivered a winning response to his England training squad omission as Leicester beat Gallagher Premiership opponents …

25 Sep 2021, 4:17

'Awesome character': The new recruits impressing most at Worcester

No Premiership club had an off-season turnover in players like Worcester and Jonathan Thomas has named his most impressive newcome…

Liam Heagney

24 Sep 2021, 13:48

Prem statement: Sara Cox appointment is 'not about gender'

Premiership Rugby have said that the appointment of Sara Cox - who will become the first woman to referee a Premiership game this …

Kim Ekin

24 Sep 2021, 11:34

'Did Martin Johnson really just say that? Was he serious?'- Max's Book Club

The latest instalment of Max's Book Club on RugbyPass Offload takes us to a player's bizarre encounter with Martin Johnson in his …

Josh Raisey

24 Sep 2021, 11:33

'The cuts are brutal. It's crazy. You have boys getting skin grafts'

Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell has added his voice to the growing list of players that have voiced their concern around 4G pitch…

Ian Cameron

24 Sep 2021, 8:08

'The likes of Ted Hill, Ollie Lawrence, these boys are specimens'

Scott Baldwin could have continued at title-winning Harlequins but there were three reasons why he couldn't turn down the Worceste…

Liam Heagney

24 Sep 2021, 5:59

What the England captaincy has done for Ludlow back at Gloucester

Lewis Ludlow, who became only the fifth player to ever captain England on debut last July, is now back leading Gloucester in the P…

Liam Heagney

24 Sep 2021, 5:01

Prem rival on Ford axe: 'Impressive bloke, knows rugby inside out'

George Ford, the long-serving England out-half, was kicked in the guts with Tuesday's axing but one Prem rival is still singing hi…

Liam Heagney

24 Sep 2021, 4:15

The curious Irish verdict on All Black Naholo's injury-hit stint

On the surface, it seems like London Irish wasted a huge pile of money on ex-All Black Waisake Naholo but they don't feel that way…

Liam Heagney

23 Sep 2021, 15:00

'I've never met David': Irish boss Kidney's startling IRFU claim

IRFU boss David Nucifora has never talked to ex-Ireland coach Declan Kidney, who has been in charge at London Irish since March 20…

Liam Heagney

23 Sep 2021, 14:22

Giant Bok centre Esterhuizen recommits to Quins

Andre ‘The Giant’ Esterhuizen has re-signed with the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins, the club have confir…

Kim Ekin

23 Sep 2021, 12:34

Malins set for 1st Saracens run since Bristol loan, England injury

Nearly 12 weeks after injury with England, Max Malins is set for his first run back at Saracens following his loan year with Brist…

Liam Heagney

23 Sep 2021, 11:17

'You wouldn't see him in the middle of a dance circle like a Faf'

The 20-year-old Raffi Quirke became one of eight uncapped players picked in the latest England squad after accelerated progress at…

Liam Heagney

23 Sep 2021, 8:00

'Bit insensitive': New Gloucester policy shuts down injury updates

Injuries are a talking point for fans but George Skivington has explained why Gloucester have made it a policy to no longer give u…

Liam Heagney

23 Sep 2021, 6:25

'No fluff': Why England picked Atkinson, an uncapped 31-year-old

The July capping of Josh McNally showed England have an interest in unheralded 30-somethings and Mark Atkinson is the latest 'old'…

Liam Heagney

22 Sep 2021, 15:04

'A long time coming': The Harlequins view on being part of history

Next Saturday's Harlequins match will be overseen by Sara Cox, who will become the first woman to referee a Premiership game.

22 Sep 2021, 14:27

Huge blow for Newcastle as England back-rower Wilson has surgery

Back-rower Mark Wilson was excluded from the England squad announced on Tuesday and Newcastle boss Dean Richards has explained why…

Chris Jones

22 Sep 2021, 14:02

How a Sale pal's query sparked England recall Tuilagi to lose 6kgs

Recalled England midfielder Manu Tuilagi has been speaking about the weight loss drive he embarked on at Sale during the pre-seaso…

Liam Heagney

22 Sep 2021, 12:39

Bath explain the Cokanasiga England absence, update Spencer injury

Joe Cokanasiga lit up Twickenham last July on his long-awaited England return but the winger is now named in a medical bulletin by…

Liam Heagney

22 Sep 2021, 7:08

Wasps weigh up prospect of losing talisman Fekitoa for Tonga games

Ex-All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa is now eligible for Tonga and Wasps have explained what this allegiance switch means for …

Chris Jones

22 Sep 2021, 5:16

'Just hugged him': Worcester respond to 'Ashton wants out' rumour

The name of Chris Ashton cropped up on this week's The Rugby Pod and Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas has quickly responded to the r…

Liam Heagney

21 Sep 2021, 11:50

Joe Marler calls for 4G pitch ban

Joe Marler has reignited the debate surrounding artificial pitches following Harlequins’ season opener at Newcastle.

Paul Smith

20 Sep 2021, 6:15

Gallagher Premiership highlights move from Channel 5

British-based fans of the Gallagher Premiership will no longer be able to watch highlights of the previous weekend’s action on t…

Paul Smith

20 Sep 2021, 4:44

Italian star impresses Harlequins Tabai Matson on debut

Harlequins director of rugby Billy Millard was impressed by Tommy Allan’s debut performance as the fly-half filled Marcus Smith�…

20 Sep 2021, 3:20

Son of former Wallaby continues try-scoring streak in Premiership opener

Australian flyer Louis Lynagh has carried on where he left off at the end of Harlequins' victorious season, scoring two tries for …

AAP

19 Sep 2021, 20:14

Harlequins just about get title defence off to winning start

Harlequins made a winning start to their Gallagher Premiership title defence as an enthralling game at Kingston Park saw them edge…

19 Sep 2021, 13:06

'I watch him on the training field and he's sharp' - Borthwick lauds Ford

Leicester boss Steve Borthwick acclaimed George Ford after watching the England fly-half steer the Tigers to their first Gallagher…

19 Sep 2021, 8:47

'I was, 'Why me, why does this keep happening to me?' It was pretty tough'

Injuries blighted the time Nathan Earle spent at Harlequins but the one-time England prospect is feeling upbeat after switching to…

Interview

Liam Heagney

19 Sep 2021, 6:00

'My heart rate was horrendous... I was thinking 'How has it come to this?!'

Alex Sanderson admitted his team had put him through the wringer after Sale rode their luck late on in a 20-19 victory over Bath i…

19 Sep 2021, 5:16

Jonny May on his Lions snub, England and racing Rees-Zammit in training

Not getting picked by the Lions was a blow but it shouldn't be seen as the beginning of the end for resolute England veteran Jonny…

Interview

Liam Heagney

19 Sep 2021, 4:22

Sale survive stirring Bath comeback after last-gasp penalty miss

Orlando Bailey missed the chance to be the hero for Bath as their comeback attempt away to Sale Sharks fell just short.

18 Sep 2021, 18:01

Jonathan Thomas hails impact of England star on Worcester debut

Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas saluted an “exceptional” performance by scrum-half recruit Willi Heinz after the Warriors…

18 Sep 2021, 13:19

Heinz leads charge as revamped Worcester blitz Irish for rare win

Not since last November had Worcester won a Premiership match on the pitch but they scuttled London Irish in round one of the 2021…

18 Sep 2021, 12:25

Leicester Tigers claim statement win over Exeter at raucous Welford Road

Leicester registered their first Gallagher Premiership victory over Exeter for four years as Ellis Genge’s reign as club captain…

18 Sep 2021, 12:23

Northampton Saints put injury ravaged Gloucester to sword

Northampton got their Premiership season off to a winning start over an injury-ravaged Gloucester in a lively game at Franklin’s…

18 Sep 2021, 12:15

Saracens stun Bristol with blistering victory on return to Premiership

Saracens recorded a stunning victory on their return to the Gallagher Premiership as they demolished Bristol 26-9 at Ashton Gate.

17 Sep 2021, 17:05

All eyes on Saracens but Quins will miss out on top four - Andy Goode

All eyes will be on the return of Saracens as the new Premiership season kicks off this weekend but I think it’s the reigning ch…

Andy Goode

17 Sep 2021, 11:11

Nowell, Slade and Devoto start as Exeter look to 'put to bed' disappointment

Exeter Chiefs have named a side with more than a sprinkling of stardust as Rob Baxter's men look to 'put to bed' the disappointmen…

Ian Cameron

17 Sep 2021, 9:42

Robbed: Mike Brown won't debut for Newcastle versus Harlequins

The hype about ex-England back Mike Brown making his debut for Newcastle versus his old club Harlequins in the Premiership has bee…

Liam Heagney

17 Sep 2021, 8:44

Cipriani to start for Bath in season opener

Former England star Danny Cipriani is set to make his Bath bow in their season opener against Sale Sharks.

Ian Cameron

17 Sep 2021, 7:26

'People ask about my time at Bath, I f**king hated it. It was s**t'

It was May 2020 when Freddie Burns originally unloaded on Bath and the new Leicester signing has now doubled down on his criticism…

Liam Heagney

17 Sep 2021, 6:45

Ellis Genge: 'I'm not perfect by any measure, I promise you that'

Ellis Genge getting the captaincy at Leicester is a development to watch as even he admits he will be making mistakes in the role …

Liam Heagney

17 Sep 2021, 6:01

'Two good men': Bristol's verdict on loanees now back at Saracens

Ben Earl and Max Malins made 28 Premiership appearances between them on loan at Bristol, who host Saracens in Friday's new season …

Liam Heagney

17 Sep 2021, 5:20

'They can be very vulnerable with him': Saracens on new Clark role

Calum Clark has hung up the boots after four seasons at Saracens but he has stayed on at the club in a new role championed by Mark…

Liam Heagney

17 Sep 2021, 4:17

'I feel uncomfortable with the amount of attention some of these younger guys get'

Wasps boss Lee Blackett is wary of the scrutiny on younger players as two of his England prospects start their rehabilitation foll…

16 Sep 2021, 14:24

Mark McCall on Saracens' first game 'at this level for 12 months'

Saracens approach their return to the Gallagher Premiership with cautious optimism despite a tough opening assignment against Bris…

16 Sep 2021, 10:51

Lozowski, Earl and Vunipola named in Saracens team for Prem opener

Saracens have named a team rich in players returning from loan spells as they take on the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate in their Ga…

Kim Ekin

16 Sep 2021, 7:32

'An absolute nightmare...I wouldn't welcome it' - Richards pans RWC rethink

England great Dean Richards has branded plans to stage the Rugby World Cup every two years an “absolute nightmare” for the Gal…

Interview

Chris Jones

16 Sep 2021, 4:16

'Soft underbelly': What new boss Matson used think of Harlequins

New Harlequins boss Tabai Matson has admitted he had a very unflattering of the London club when working as Bath head coach.

Liam Heagney

15 Sep 2021, 14:03

'An opportunity I couldn't turn down': Wasps sign MLR's de Chaves

With Wasps only opening their new Premiership season in round two, new signing Sebastian de Chaves has some leeway to get up to sp…

Sam Smith

15 Sep 2021, 11:48

The 'no issue' Exeter outlook as Prem title rivals Saracens return

Exeter and Saracens have become fierce title rivals and they will lock horns again in this year's Premiership after the London clu…

15 Sep 2021, 7:51

'At Wasps, I hated playing against Saracens for those reasons'

Alex Lozowski is back in Saracens after a year in France and has quickly noticed the Londoners are still as universally disliked a…

Liam Heagney

15 Sep 2021, 7:20

'Whole organisation knows it': What Bristol won't accept in 21/22

Pat Lam has spelt out the bottom line at Bristol as they prepare to open the new 2021/22 Premiership season this Friday at Ashton …

Liam Heagney

14 Sep 2021, 14:44

'I like having a bit of a changing room flare up before the game'

Recently appointed as new Leicester skipper, Ellis Genge has been talking about his captaincy style and what to expect from him as…

Liam Heagney

14 Sep 2021, 14:18

How 'fit as I've seen him' Vunipola has put Lions snub to good use

It's 19 weeks since Billy Vunipola was overlooked for Lions tour selection and he has seemingly put his pre-season to good use at …

Liam Heagney

14 Sep 2021, 7:21

Nick Mullins' Premiership preview - part three Sale to Worcester

Sale's progress under Alex Sanderson during the second half of last season probably didn’t catch any of us by surprise but was n…

Paul Smith

13 Sep 2021, 12:30

English pro rugby union to relax COVID-19 constraints

Social distancing and mask wearing will become optional at English rugby’s professional clubs when 85 per cent of their players …

Paul Smith

13 Sep 2021, 12:26

Mike Brown - future Premiership sporting director?

Mike Brown, who launches his new Premiership career with Newcastle Falcons on Sunday against former club Harlequins, is starting …

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Chris Jones

13 Sep 2021, 11:03

Nick Mullins' Premiership preview - part two Leicester to Northampton

Nick Mullins is ideally placed to assess the hopes of the 13 teams for whom the road to Twickenham next June gets underway this we…

Paul Smith

13 Sep 2021, 10:24

Hugely experienced scrum half flies into Saracens

Experienced scrum half Joe Simpson is joining Saracens on a month-long loan deal.

Paul Smith

13 Sep 2021, 9:58

Nick Mullins' Premiership preview - part one Bath to Harlequins

BT Sport’s Nick Mullins has over the last decade become the instantly recognisable voice of rugby union in the British Isles.

Paul Smith

13 Sep 2021, 6:58

'To get a third crack at it, I didn't want to waste it'

The sight of 31-year-old Bath lock Josh McNally making his England debut in July was incredibly heart-warming given his remarkable…

Interview

Liam Heagney

12 Sep 2021, 12:03

'There is nothing in my bones that wants to beat Saracens more'

Alex Sanderson learned the coaching ropes at Saracens under Mark McCall but he is relishing taking them on with Sale as a director…

Liam Heagney

12 Sep 2021, 11:25

'Those guys have had a little taste and haven't really kicked on'

Northampton boss Chris Boyd wants his international fringe contingent to raise the bar and prove they can fit in long term at that…

Liam Heagney

12 Sep 2021, 11:11

Jimmy Gopperth and George Kruis assess what the law changes will mean

The impact of the goal-line drop-out and 50:22 on the Gallagher Premiership are yet to be seen – but two of the competition’s …

Analysis

Paul Smith

12 Sep 2021, 8:00

Danny Cipriani - is this the farewell Gallagher Premiership tour?

Danny Cipriani begins the season with his fourth Gallagher Premiership club when Bath travel to former employers Sale next Saturda…

Paul Smith

12 Sep 2021, 7:16

Exiled Lions star hopes for Premiership and England return

England 2019 World Cup final starter George Kruis has told RugbyPass that ‘the most likely scenario’ will see him return to th…

Exclusive

Paul Smith

12 Sep 2021, 4:03

'Tough, hard-working': Leicester sign Cowan-Dickie's older brother

An international call-up and an injury at hooker have resulted in Leicester signing Tom Cowan-Dickie for the new Premiership seaso…

Sam Smith

11 Sep 2021, 9:33

'Our Lions players aren't going to be available for a good chunk'

Having served their time for salary cap breaches, Saracens are back in the Premiership after making light work of England's second…

11 Sep 2021, 8:43

'We're building a mind gym': Sanderson's mental Sale pre-season

The pre-season at Sale with Alex Sanderson in charge for his first summer has been full of intrigue, including construction of a m…

Liam Heagney

11 Sep 2021, 8:01

'Maybe there was a sense of complacency': Candid Slade post-mortem

Henry Slade and Exeter arrived at Twickenham in June as strong favourites to lift their third league crown only for Harlequins to …

11 Sep 2021, 4:40

Paddy Jackson set to play in Ireland for first time since May 2017

Not since May 2017 has controversial ex-Ulster No10 Paddy Jackson played a match in Ireland but that changes this Friday with Lond…

Liam Heagney

10 Sep 2021, 6:40

The 5 players tipped to light up new English Premiership season

With the new Premiership rugby season starting next weekend, here are 5 individuals who will surely be heavily talked about in 202…

10 Sep 2021, 5:56

Ex-Springboks No9 cops a ban following red card on Saracens debut

Ex-Springboks scrum-half Ivan van Zyl last month claimed he was living the dream at Saracens but his club debut didn't go to plan.…

Liam Heagney

09 Sep 2021, 9:49

Twitter erupts after Irish keep Paddy Jackson in leadership role

This week's decision by London Irish to keep Paddy Jackson in a leadership role at the club has resulted in a fiery online debate.…

Liam Heagney

09 Sep 2021, 8:19

Northampton give Biggar update nearly 5 weeks after Lions injury

It was August 7 when Northampton out-half Dan Biggar limped out of the Lions Test series decider in Cape Town with a shin injury. …

Liam Heagney

09 Sep 2021, 5:17

The new season player ins and outs at all 13 Premiership clubs

Recent Lions pick Duhan van der Merwe is among the stars coming to the 2021/22 Premiership where there is an extensive list of ins…

Liam Heagney

08 Sep 2021, 14:17

'The biggest thing that bothers me...': Exeter question World 12s

The World 12s concept was launched on Tuesday and Premiership boss Rob Baxter has now given the Exeter reaction to the cricket-lik…

08 Sep 2021, 8:06

What Bath now expect from Danny Cipriani after his full pre-season

It was March when Bath signed Danny Cipriani and boss Stuart Hooper has now outlined his new-season expectations for the out-half.…

08 Sep 2021, 7:43

Instead of leaving, Sale have now changed tack about the AJ Bell

A year ago, Sale had their hopes pinned on a future away from the AJ Bell but that thinking has now very much changed according to…

Sam Smith

08 Sep 2021, 6:12

'Exceptional': Wigglesworth takes on an added role at Leicester

Veteran Leicester scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth will perform a tracksuit role at Welford Road for the first time under Steve Bor…

Sam Smith

08 Sep 2021, 4:40

'Right thing for my health': Ma'asi quits after kidney transplant

Ex-England age-grade hooker Samson Ma’asi made 3 first-team Northampton appearances after signing his first pro deal for the 201…

Sam Smith

08 Sep 2021, 4:18

'You'd like to think guys running your pension fund are not daft!'

Toby Flood had held his farewell media conference as a player, the Newcastle talisman talking World 12s, Championship and concussi…

Chris Jones

07 Sep 2021, 9:21

England prop responds to French move rumours

Mako Vunipola has dismissed reports claiming he is lining up a bumper pay day by moving to the Top 14 after his current deal ends …

Exclusive

Chris Jones

06 Sep 2021, 13:38

Former England fly half calls time on distinguished career

Three-time Premiership winner and 2007 Rugby World Cup finalist Toby Flood has announced his retirement from professional rugby.

Paul Smith

06 Sep 2021, 10:25

England's Lions pair linked with French Top 14 moves

Midi Olympique today suggests that two England internationals who were also prominent members of the recent British & Irish Lions …

Paul Smith

06 Sep 2021, 8:36

Wasps boss Lee Blackett: 'The goal-line drop out is a game-changer'

Paul Smith

06 Sep 2021, 7:26

'My loyalty to Bath was between me and fans, not me and the club'

Retired England winger Matt Banahan has spoken about his brutal axing at Bath, the club where he played the bulk of his profession…

Ian Cameron

05 Sep 2021, 10:38

Care, Marler emotional as Mike Brown makes winning Newcastle debut

An Instagram message by new Newcastle signing Mike Brown prompted a slew of Harlequins replies, including one from an emotional Da…

Liam Heagney

04 Sep 2021, 6:31

Bath confirm the exit of Alex Gray, their American football gamble

It was last November when Stuart Hooper's Bath took a punt on NFL player Alex Gray but their relationship has ended after a single…

Liam Heagney

04 Sep 2021, 4:13

Jonathan Joseph staying but Bath could lose another international

England international Jonathan Joseph is staying at Bath this season but Fijian international centre Josh Matavesi could still be …

Chris Jones

03 Sep 2021, 10:52

All Blacks powerhouse Fifita to make Wasps bow this weekend

New All Blacks signing Vaea Fifita is set to make his bow for Wasps this weekend in a pre-season friendly against Coventry Rugby.

Sam Smith

03 Sep 2021, 7:54

Wasps change their young guns policy despite Atkinson breakthrough

Charlie Atkinson blazed a trail at Wasps after getting clobbered by Owen Farrell, but Lee Blackett has now changed tack with the c…

Liam Heagney

03 Sep 2021, 5:12

Mike Brown to make Newcastle Falcons debut

Mike Brown will make his Newcastle Falcons bow on Friday night when the side travel north to open their pre-season campaign away t…

Kim Ekin

02 Sep 2021, 14:38

Harlequins expecting to lose Marcus Smith for much of season

Smith will not be available for his Gallagher Premiership champions until the round four clash with Bristol on October 8.

02 Sep 2021, 12:49

What Bristol owner Lansdown is saying 11 weeks after title failure

Owner Steve Lansdown has been speaking 11 weeks after the spectacular Bristol capitulation in their Premiership semi-final versus …

Liam Heagney

02 Sep 2021, 12:15

Earl included as Saracens name extended 32-man squad for Ulster

Ben Earl is one of 3 season-long loan players ready to play for promoted Premiership club Saracens for the first time since their …

Liam Heagney

02 Sep 2021, 8:19

How 'a clusterf***' London Irish AGM damaged 'clueless' Woodward

Ex-Ireland skipper Willie Anderson has written an autobiography and it contains a damning account of Clive Woodward in charge at L…

Liam Heagney

02 Sep 2021, 5:52

Doncaster reveal 'absolute pittance' Championship clubs are given by RFU

Doncaster Knights have revealed the massive disparity between second tier professional rugby in England and France thanks to the �…

Chris Jones

02 Sep 2021, 5:03

Why Blackett DOESN'T feel threatened by Wasps' signing of Mitchell

It's a bold move by rookie Wasps boss Lee Blackett to bring in England's John Mitchell as his vastly more experienced assistant.

Liam Heagney

31 Aug 2021, 12:43

Vaccines will not be mandatory for Gallagher Premiership players

Vaccines will not be mandatory for Gallagher Premiership players for next season, Premiership Rugby have confirmed to RugbyPass.

Exclusive

Ian Cameron

30 Aug 2021, 8:15

Montpellier beware, All Blacks deals don't always bear fruit

Last week New Zealand Rugby (NZR) revealed a multi-million dollar kit sponsorship deal with Altrad, the company owned by billionai…

Ian Cameron

30 Aug 2021, 6:25

South Africans abroad | Premiership vs Japan vs Top 14 XVs

The victorious Lions series and Rugby World Cup heroics in Japan have made the Springboks the poster boys for utilising overseas t…

Ian Cameron

29 Aug 2021, 8:38

Burns' first game back at Leicester curtailed by injury in Jersey

It was March when Leicester confirmed the re-signing of Freddie Burns but his second debut for the club ended disappointingly on F…

Liam Heagney

28 Aug 2021, 7:59

'I heard a pop' - AJ MacGinty's 'crazy aggressive treatment' to rehab knee

Sale Sharks AJ MacGinty is flying to Newfoundland at the start of a 12,000 mile trip designed to take the USA Eagles to the 2023 R…

Exclusive

Chris Jones

28 Aug 2021, 5:48

'Immense leader on the p***': Ex-teammate's Genge captaincy quip

There has been plenty of online reaction since Leicester announced that Ellis Genge will captain them for the 2021/22 season.

Liam Heagney

28 Aug 2021, 5:24

Ex-Sale Sharks centre given suspended sentence after police pursuit

Former Sale Sharks and England U20s centre Mark Jennings has been given a suspended sentence after fleeing police under suspicion …

Ian Cameron

28 Aug 2021, 5:12

Leicester loan six to Nottingham and sign an ex-Gloucester forward

Leicester are currently in camp in Jersey but that seclusion hasn't prevented Steve Borthwick from doing some transfer business th…

Liam Heagney

27 Aug 2021, 7:52

'Brutal process': Dallaglio's invaluable advice for Jack Willis

Lawrence Dallaglio has visited the Wasps set-up in Coventry to give Jack Willis some very sound advice on the comeback trail.

Liam Heagney

26 Aug 2021, 7:44

Marco Mama has retired with immediate effect after 12-year career

Marco Mama turned just 30 in March but his end-of-season release by Worcester has been followed by his decision to retire from pla…

Liam Heagney

26 Aug 2021, 6:26

Ellis Genge appointed skipper as Leicester revamp leadership group

Ellis Genge finished last season with a Leicester and England flourish that has now been rewarded by an impressed Steve Borthwick.…

Liam Heagney

26 Aug 2021, 5:56

With 20 players gone, Worcester create new role to aid recruitment

Worcester have been doing some outside-the-box thinking after a season where they finished bottom of the Premiership in England.

Liam Heagney

26 Aug 2021, 5:32

Prop-short London Irish sign front row pair on short-term deals

Declan Kidney has taken steps to ensure London Irish aren't found wanting in the from row when the new Premiership season starts n…

Sam Smith

25 Aug 2021, 7:23

Paul Gustard breaks silence seven months after leaving Harlequins

It's seven months since Paul Gustard left Harlequins and the new Benetton coach has finally spoken about his exit from the Londone…

25 Aug 2021, 5:54

Cipriani: 'Rugby has changed a lot'

It was March when Bath unveiled the signing of Danny Cipriani, the veteran out-half who has high hopes for attack coach David Will…

Liam Heagney

24 Aug 2021, 11:22

Northampton sign Skosan, the Springboks winger last capped in 2017

The 30-year-old Courtnall Skosan, who earned the last of his twelve caps for South Africa in 2017, has signed for Northampton.

Sam Smith

24 Aug 2021, 4:33

Ex-Scotland lock Swinson to extend career further after 2020 retirement u-turn

Former Scotland international Tim Swinson is to stay on at Saracens for another season, the club have confirmed.

Sam Smith

23 Aug 2021, 6:56

Opinion: Game-changing hat-trick means Wasps finally look forward with confidence

Six-and-a-half years after leaving Acton for Coventry, Wasps have a training base of their own.

Opinion

Paul Smith

23 Aug 2021, 6:44

Poorly timed injury could cost Christian Wade his NFL dream

A poorly timed injury is costing former England winger Christian Wade valuable pre-season game time as the clock ticks on his chan…

Ian Cameron

23 Aug 2021, 6:25

Wasps issue statement after open letter requests action over headdresses

Wasps have said they are to review their policies at the Ricoh Arena after a fan page of the rugby club posted an open letter requ…

Ian Cameron

21 Aug 2021, 11:20

Sean Fitzpatrick calls for 'club window' to save dying rugby union

All Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick has called for the implementation of a club window to stop international rugby cannibalising the…

Ian Cameron

21 Aug 2021, 7:23

'The Welsh, Scots and Irish need the English a lot more than the English need them'

Sam Warburton has made a bold proposal to create a two-tier British and Irish league in order to promote player welfare, but has s…

Josh Raisey

18 Aug 2021, 12:30

'If the 20-minute red card comes in at all levels it might be a case of 'Watch out, boys''

The Rugby Championship’s opening weekend also marked the next stage of World Rugby’s 20-minute red card trial

Paul Smith

17 Aug 2021, 12:05

Saracens sign Samoan second-row

Saracens have announced the signing of Samoa international Theo McFarland on a "long-term deal" of undisclosed length

Paul Smith

16 Aug 2021, 12:39

Double Olympian Ollie Lindsay-Hague joins Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of double Olympian Ollie Lindsay-Hague

Paul Smith

16 Aug 2021, 11:43

London Irish 'reluctantly' release former Scotland flanker Blair Cowan

London Irish have confirmed that Blair Cowan has left the Club to pursue a new challenge outside of the United Kingdom.

Kim Ekin

13 Aug 2021, 12:03

Exeter Chiefs sign Sam Nixon from Bayonne

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of tighthead prop Sam Nixon from Bayonne in the Top 14.

Sam Smith

13 Aug 2021, 7:05

Six foot eight Aussie joins Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Ryan McCauley, a 6'8 second row who is joining the Gallagher Premiership finalists on …

Kim Ekin

13 Aug 2021, 6:46

George Worth becomes Leicester Tigers departure no.18

George Worth has become the latest player to leave Leicester in the last eight months prior to reaching contract end

Paul Smith

11 Aug 2021, 10:28

Viliami Taulani joins Harlequins from Waikato Chiefs

Harlequins have announced the signing of Tongan international forward Viliami Taulani from Waikato Chiefs

Paul Smith

11 Aug 2021, 7:29

Saracens head Exeter Chiefs in Premiership betting

Saracens have been installed as bookies’ favourites to immediately regain the Gallagher Premiership title.

Paul Smith

11 Aug 2021, 5:49

Rob Baxter to boost Exeter Chiefs squad with forward signings

Exeter Chiefs are reported to be on the verge of making additions to their squad for the new Gallagher Premiership season.

Paul Smith

11 Aug 2021, 4:50

Saracens hold on to GB Olympics winger Harris

Fresh from his fourth-place finish at Tokyo Olympics as part of the GB Sevens team, winger Ben Harris has agreed new terms with Sa…

Sam Smith

05 Aug 2021, 9:00

Gloucester favourite Henry Trinder joins the Mob

Former Gloucester favourite Henry Trinder has been unveiled as Greene King IPA Championship club Ampthill’s new player-coach.

Paul Smith

02 Aug 2021, 11:17

Leicester Tigers sign Hosea Saumaki

Leicester Tigers have signed Tongan international Hosea Saumaki from the Canon Eagles in Japan.

Sam Smith

30 Jul 2021, 7:39

'A top player': Prop McIntyre rejoins Sale 10 years after leaving

It was at Sale where Simon McIntyre made his academy breakthrough and he has now rejoined them after a decade away at Wasps.

Liam Heagney

28 Jul 2021, 10:13

Northampton bring in Cook after latest retirement

Northampton Saints have signed scrum-half Chris Cook on a short-term deal following the retirement of Henry Taylor.

Josh Raisey

26 Jul 2021, 11:47

Saracens have their pre-Premiership return warm-ups sorted

Saracens will prepare for their return to the Gallagher Premiership this coming season with a double header against Ulster in Sept…

Josh Raisey

26 Jul 2021, 10:52

Harry Mallinder leaves Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints have confirmed that Harry Mallinder will be leaving the club ahead of the new season 'to pursue a playing oppor…

Sam Smith

22 Jul 2021, 11:12

Wasps add son of former England coach in major coaching overhaul

Wasps have confirmed the signing of Ed Robinson as their new skills coaching, who has been serving as England’s Interim Skills C…

Kim Ekin

16 Jul 2021, 11:18

Stuart Lancaster's son signs for Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Stuart Lancaster's son, Dan Lancaster from Leeds Tykes.

Sam Smith

15 Jul 2021, 12:01

Coventry sign three players on loan as Gloucester sign second row

Greene King Championship side Coventry Rugby have signed a trio of players from the Gallagher Premiership and the PRO14, while Glo…

Kim Ekin

14 Jul 2021, 11:23

How Harlequins think history will treat their Paul Gustard era

It's an intriguing question: how do Harlequins now reflect on the Paul Gustard era given they won the Premiership with essentially…

Liam Heagney

13 Jul 2021, 7:19

2021/22 Premiership fixture list hands Mike Brown intriguing debut

Fixtures for the new 2021/22 Premiership season are out and there are intriguing starts for Mike Brown at Newcastle and promoted S…

Liam Heagney

13 Jul 2021, 6:22

The secret ingredient in Harlequins' title-winning transformation

Last month's stunning Premiership title win by Harlequins was greatly assisted by scientific data transforming their approach to c…

Liam Heagney

11 Jul 2021, 4:33

Harlequins sign giant NFL hopeful Scotland-Williamson

Harlequins have confirmed that former NFL try-out Christian Scotland-Williamson will return to rugby union with the club.

Kim Ekin

08 Jul 2021, 8:31

Harlequins sign former England U20s captain Jack Walker

Harlequins have signed former England U20s captain Jack Walker, who joins the West London club ahead of 2021/22 season.

Kim Ekin

07 Jul 2021, 6:22

London Irish bring in ex-Coventry star Rory Jennings from France

Having last week signed a prop from La Rochelle, London Irish have gone shopping again in France with the signing of Rory Jennings…

Kim Ekin

06 Jul 2021, 7:17

'Can't wait to get stuck in': Jones confirms switch to Harlequins

Huw Jones was originally set to join Bayonne in France but their relegation has resulted in the midfielder joining Harlequins inst…

Liam Heagney

06 Jul 2021, 6:52

Calum Clark retires from playing to take up unique new Saracens role

After a career bookmarked by occasional violent outbursts, former England flanker Calum Clark is set to come full circle with a ne…

Kim Ekin

02 Jul 2021, 16:33

'Evolution, not revolution' - Harlequins confirm Matson as new senior coach

Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins have confirmed that Tabai Matson is taking over as their new senior coach.

Kim Ekin

02 Jul 2021, 5:08

Newcastle sign Nathan Earle from Premiership champions Harlequins

Newcastle Falcons have signed Nathan Earle on a two-year deal from Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins, the club have confi…

Sam Smith

02 Jul 2021, 4:39

London Irish sign ex-Springboks prop Marcel van der Merwe

Having called it quits with ex-All Black Waisake Naholo, London Irish have brought in another ex-Test player in Marcel van der Mer…

Liam Heagney

30 Jun 2021, 7:23

Coup for Wasps as they bring in ex-All Blacks forward Fifita

Vaea Fifita, the 6ft 5in, 111kg Tongan-born player who moved to New Zealand for school, is leaving the Hurricanes for Wasps in Eng…

Liam Heagney

30 Jun 2021, 4:27

Worcester issue statement after Premiership relegation scrapped until 2024

Worcester finished bottom in this season's Premiership but they now have a chance to build long-term following Tuesday's RFU vote.…

Liam Heagney

29 Jun 2021, 10:56

RFU confirms 14-team Premiership expansion plan with no relegation until 2024

The promotion of Saracens had led to a 13-team Premiership next term but the RFU have voted through plans for a 2022/23 14-team to…

Liam Heagney

29 Jun 2021, 6:45

Harlequins set to sign Scotland centre Huw Jones

Scotland centre Huw Jones is considering a contract offer from newly-crowned Premiership champions Harlequins.

Jamie Lyall

28 Jun 2021, 11:48

Harlequins' new head coach revealed on New Zealand television

Harlequins, fresh from their triumph in the Gallagher Premiership Final, have a new head coach in former Bath head coach Tabai Mat…

Kim Ekin

28 Jun 2021, 7:02

Wasps secure return of five-cap Springbok after one year absence

Wasps have announced the resigning of back-row Nizaam Carr from the Vodacom Bulls ahead of next season after a year away from the …

Sam Smith

28 Jun 2021, 5:20

Six players at London Irish agree new deals

Six players have committed their immediate futures to London Irish as the club confirmed their first round of contract renewals. …

Sam Smith

28 Jun 2021, 4:45

Sensational Harlequins turn season around with underdog victory in Premiership final

Quins wing Lynagh, whose father Michael helped Australia win the World Cup at the same venue 30 years ago, struck twice in the clo…

26 Jun 2021, 15:38

Exeter player ratings vs Harlequins | 2021 Gallagher Premiership final

Here are the Exeter player ratings following the Devon club's appearance in a sixth successive English Premiership final.

Liam Heagney

26 Jun 2021, 15:03

What Hogg classily texted Nowell after the England player took his Exeter No15 shirt

It can't be easy for Stuart Hogg at Exeter right now but Jack Nowell, who has taken the No15 shirt, has been singing the Scot's pr…

Liam Heagney

26 Jun 2021, 5:31

'This is the year to win the league... I'd have Saracens as favourites to win next year'

With Saracens due back in the Premiership next season, Danny Care reckons it's now or never this Saturday for Harlequins to win th…

Liam Heagney

26 Jun 2021, 3:58

'You only remember the winners': Exeter aiming for 'one more' after past lessons from Premiership finals says Sam Simmonds

His immediate priority, though, is Exeter’s Premiership final appointment with Harlequins at Twickenham, where victory for the C…

25 Jun 2021, 17:48

Wallaby great worried family name had put target on son's back

Wallaby great Michael Lynagh can clearly remember the first time his son Louis played at Twickenham where he returns on Saturday t…

Chris Jones

25 Jun 2021, 10:47

Harlequins recall Esterhuizen for Premiership final but Exeter keep Hogg on bench

Exeter boss Rob Baxter and Harlequins general manager Billy Millard have named their teams for Saturday's Premiership final at Twi…

Liam Heagney

25 Jun 2021, 7:24

'He gets all the glory, doesn't he, from scoring a couple of tries from two metres out'

Exeter skipper Joe Simmonds is 25 months younger than Lions pick Sam and he has no trouble having a cheeky or a stern word with hi…

Liam Heagney

25 Jun 2021, 4:03

'Jason called him up and fake scared him... my dad got quite intimidated'

Harlequins winger Louis Lynagh has told a hilarious story about how a 'scuffle' at his first training session aged 4 caused his da…

Liam Heagney

24 Jun 2021, 15:26

London Irish sign Ben White, the youngster player in Leicester's Premiership history

London Irish have signed Ben White who made history when he became the youngest player in Leicester's Premiership history in 2016.

Kim Ekin

24 Jun 2021, 7:29

'That was the speech': What Harlequins inspiringly said at half-time versus Bristol

Harlequins skipper Stephan Lewies has explained what happened in the dressing room last Saturday to spark their incredible comebac…

Liam Heagney

23 Jun 2021, 14:33

'Unrelenting effort and commitment': Bath farewell nine players who are leaving

Having wrapped up their Premiership campaign with Champions Cup qualification, Bath have now farewelled nine players including Zac…

Kim Ekin

23 Jun 2021, 11:12

'It's been a shame it hasn't been an amazing time for him': Exeter's bittersweet Cuthbert exit

Alex Cuthbert is on the verge of a Premiership final appearance but it will be his last for Exeter after they didn't offer him a n…

Liam Heagney

23 Jun 2021, 7:58

'Another very good discussion on Monday': How Baxter is handling axed Hogg

Stuart Hogg, next month's potential Lions No15, had his world turned upside down when he took a call from Exeter boss Rob Baxter l…

Liam Heagney

23 Jun 2021, 6:10

'He's a big unit': Worcester sign Garvey, Newcastle bring in Dalton

The signings for the 2021/22 Premiership season are continuing with Matt Garvey arriving at Worcester and Matthew Dalton at Newcas…

Kim Ekin

23 Jun 2021, 5:24

'We'd 500 Harlequins ultras, stockbrokers and lawyers turned into these crazy fans'

Harlequins No9 Danny Care had been around the Premiership for a long time but he never experienced an atmosphere like he did last …

Liam Heagney

23 Jun 2021, 4:26

'He knows when to suck in the big ones': How Marler repaid Harlequins' VIP treatment

The birth of his fourth child on Thursday ignited a special Premiership weekend for Harlequins and star loosehead Joe Marler.

Liam Heagney

22 Jun 2021, 14:08

Sale Sharks tie down flanker on two-year deal

Sale Sharks flanker Cameron Neild has signed a new two-year deal which will extend his time with the club to ten years.

Sam Smith

21 Jun 2021, 12:12

Leicester Tigers sign a Puma and a Queensland Reds star

Leicester Tigers' recruitment drive continues with confirmation from the club that they have signed Argentina international Juan P…

Sam Smith

21 Jun 2021, 10:10

'On f***in' all of them' - exactly what banned Leicester hooker Youngs said to ref

Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs will be obliged to referee at least two community rugby matches for his role in the ugly scenes…

Ian Cameron

21 Jun 2021, 6:30

'We were in crisis mode around November 2019' - McCall on Saracens' Premiership return

Mark McCall celebrated Saracens’ return to the Gallagher Premiership after Ealing were condemned to another heavy defeat.

20 Jun 2021, 14:55

Saracens secure Premiership return with second heavy victory over Ealing

Saracens rubber-stamped their return to the Gallagher Premiership with a 57-15 victory over Ealing after successfully hitting the …

20 Jun 2021, 13:53

How worried should we be about Wasps?

But comments made by BT Sport pundit and Wasps Non-Executive Director Lawrence Dallaglio on Times podcast ‘The Ruck’ have rece…

Paul Smith

20 Jun 2021, 4:40

'We've a guy wiped out in the first 2 minutes... and it's a yellow card': Tuilagi incident queried

Cards were a controversial feature of last weekend Exeter versus Sale game and the issue arose again this weekend to leave Rob Bax…

Liam Heagney

19 Jun 2021, 15:12

'It's not as if Stuart is a bad guy...' Exeter explain axing Hogg, confirm Cuthbert is leaving

Exeter won their way through to the Premiership final after dropping Lions pick Stuart Hogg to the bench and starting Jack Nowell …

Liam Heagney

19 Jun 2021, 14:31

Exeter book final spot against Harlequins with thrilling play-off win over Sale

Champions Exeter reached their sixth successive Gallagher Premiership final and will play Harlequins at Twickenham after beating S…

19 Jun 2021, 13:55

'It's a huge disappointment' - Pat Lam reacts to Bristol Bears collapse

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam admitted his “huge disappointment” after his side missed the opportunity to reach their firs…

19 Jun 2021, 13:30

Son of Wallaby legend shines in English rugby thriller

Louis Lynagh, son of former Wallaby great Michael Lynagh, has scored a try in a fantastic Harlequins comeback that saw the London …

AAP

19 Jun 2021, 13:10

'It's just quite the most unbelievable club game of rugby I've seen for some time, if ever'

Harlequins were facing Premiership semi-final humiliation when trailing 28-0 at Bristol but they produced an extraordinary comebac…

Liam Heagney

19 Jun 2021, 12:03

Faf De Klerk: Why two year hiatus won't hurt Springboks

The Springboks have not played since the 2019 World Cup final against England.

19 Jun 2021, 7:27

Why 'credible witness' Dickson in Skinner case was treated differently at Ewers hearing

It was curious how Karl Dickson was called a credible witness at one Exeter hearing but blamed at a second hearing for yellow card…

Liam Heagney

19 Jun 2021, 4:10

The Dai Young lesson feeding into this weekend's Millard plan for Harlequins

Harlequins boss Billy Millard has strong Bristol connections but something learned from Dai Young is foremost in his mind this wee…

Liam Heagney

19 Jun 2021, 3:57

'We need it': Blues chief executive reveals plans for global club competition are underway

Blues chief executive Andrew Hore has revealed plans to create a Champions League-style global club competition are underway.

Sam Smith

18 Jun 2021, 21:09

Exeter bench Lions pick Stuart Hogg for semi-final rematch versus Sale

Stuart Hogg is tipped to be the starting Lions No15 against the Springboks on July 24 but he won't start for Exeter vs Sale this S…

Liam Heagney

18 Jun 2021, 8:30

Fit-again Sinckler back to face old side Harlequins as semi-final teams named

Kyle Sinckler is one of four changes to the Bristol side that started their last outing at Leicester; Harlequins make just one swi…

Liam Heagney

18 Jun 2021, 7:54

Saracens select all five Lions to start the second leg despite a 60-0 lead over Ealing

Despite being 60 points ahead in their two-match Championship final, Saracens have named all five of their Lions to start versus E…

Liam Heagney

18 Jun 2021, 7:21

Lions pick Sam Simmonds voted the 2020/21 Premiership player of the year

Chosen by the Lions last month for South Africa, record-breaking Exeter No8 Sam Simmonds has now been voted Premiership player of …

Kim Ekin

18 Jun 2021, 6:29

Ex-All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo is one of nine players leaving London Irish

London Irish spent a fortune bringing in ex-All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo but he made just four appearances for the club in two…

Liam Heagney

18 Jun 2021, 5:26

Lukewarm reaction to title-chasing Bristol winning a host of individual awards

Individual awards and nominations have flooded into Bristol this week but Premiership title-chasing boss Pat Lam has downplayed th…

Liam Heagney

18 Jun 2021, 4:52

'The players mentioned exactly that': Why card trick left Sale flummoxed at Exeter

Sale in the Alex Sanderson era have shown they can play when a man down but they came unstuck when cards left them a man up at Exe…

Liam Heagney

18 Jun 2021, 4:09

'I'm glad I've found my smile again, I went away from that a couple of years ago'

Player of the year nominee Marcus Smith has given a rare media interview ahead of his Premiership semi-final appearance for Harleq…

Liam Heagney

17 Jun 2021, 17:10

The logic behind Bristol switching 21-year-old rookie Kloska from hooker to prop

Bristol are busy trying to win this year's Premiership title but Pat Lam already has 2021/22 plans, including a switch for George …

Liam Heagney

17 Jun 2021, 14:37

Flanker Michael Rhodes to leave Saracens

Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes will leave the StoneX Stadium after Sunday’s Greene King IPA Championship final against Ealing.

17 Jun 2021, 13:23

'He obviously looked at the fine print and went for the weirdest outfits'

South African Stephan Lewies is revelling in the diversity that exists in the Harlequins squad, with special praise reserved for J…

Liam Heagney

17 Jun 2021, 7:41

Kevin Sinfield joins Leicester Tigers coaching staff

Former England and Leeds rugby league captain Kevin Sinfield will join Leicester’s coaching staff for the 2021-22 season, the Ga…

17 Jun 2021, 7:38

'He was playing second and third team rugby at Blaydon' - Newcastle reward late bloomer

Newcastle Falcons have rewarded Trevor Davison - a prop who was playing 'second and third team' rugby in England's fourth tier - w…

Ian Cameron

17 Jun 2021, 4:50

'Players aren't stupid... they're the most educated group we have ever had in the history of rugby'

Exeter boss Rob Baxter believe current policing trends in the Premiership are causing frustrations and players are feeling very ag…

Liam Heagney

17 Jun 2021, 4:21

Director of rugby Kevin Sinfield to leave Leeds Rhinos and confirms code switch

The 40-year-old is expected to be named as defence coach at rugby union side Leicester Tigers.

17 Jun 2021, 3:04

'We've got 94 per cent availability': Bristol's rude health 52 weeks into non-stop year

Pat Lam exuded pride in midweek that Bristol have arrived into the Premiership playoffs just two players down following 52 weeks o…

Liam Heagney

16 Jun 2021, 15:11

Gloucester confirm six players leaving, including ex-Bath duo Banahan and Garvey

With their season having petered out with cancellations, Gloucester have confirmed Matt Banahan and Matt Garvey are among their si…

Kim Ekin

16 Jun 2021, 11:37

Leicester confirm 10 senior player departures but no word on Mike Ford's rumoured exit

Mike Ford joined Leicester in March 2019 but the ex-Bath boss has reportedly been cast aside 27 months later amid another revamp a…

Liam Heagney

16 Jun 2021, 9:00

'There's a huge amount of inconsistency': Baxter hits out after Ewers, Skinner bans

Rob Baxter wasn't happy about the decision-making process that landed Exeter forwards Dave Ewers and Sam Skinner in trouble.

Liam Heagney

16 Jun 2021, 7:11

Huge blow to Exeter's title hopes as Skinner and Ewers contest charges and lose

Two Exeter forwards that started last Saturday's win over Sale - Sam Skinner and Dave Ewers - will miss the rest of the Premiershi…

Liam Heagney

16 Jun 2021, 4:47

'Everyone should get behind them... they have done their time': Rival boss salutes Saracens

With Saracens all but officially back in the Premiership after a 60-0 first leg Championship final win, a rival boss has hailed th…

Liam Heagney

16 Jun 2021, 4:24

The reason why ex-England prop Dan Cole insists rugby should remain a winter sport

The average points per Premiership game increased recently but Leicester prop Dan Cole doesn't believe it's enough to abandon wint…

Liam Heagney

15 Jun 2021, 13:53

'A little Irish jockey, he rode the golden unicorn': The Sale update on injured MacGinty

Out-half AJ MacGinty was one of three key Sale players injured at Exeter last Saturday and Alex Sanderson has now provided an upda…

Liam Heagney

15 Jun 2021, 12:44

'You're so angry and so fed up': Latest Willis mini-doc tells of harrowing Wasps retirements

Jack Willis has published his latest Wasps rehab video and it includes harrowing testimony from Alex Rieder, Marcus Garratt and To…

Josh Raisey

15 Jun 2021, 7:59

Tom Homer has retired with immediate effect rather than take up French move

Tom Homer was set to swap London Irish for a stint in France next season but the 31-year-old has instead opted to retire.

Liam Heagney

15 Jun 2021, 7:21

'No poor brother in this scenario': Sanderson on the Curry twins and how he tells them apart

The return of Ben Curry to the Sale mix alongside twin brother Tom has challenged Alex Sanderson to make sure he identifies them c…

Liam Heagney

15 Jun 2021, 5:40

Former Gloucester star Adams dies after battle with cancer

Former Gloucester centre Jack Adams passed away on Saturday at the age of 34 after a battle with cancer.

Sam Smith

14 Jun 2021, 7:07

Newcastle make second prop signing in five days

Newcastle Falcons have signed their second tighthead prop in the space of a week by recruiting Connacht's Conor Kenny on a two-yea…

Sam Smith

14 Jun 2021, 5:42

Saracens take huge step towards Premiership with emphatic win over Ealing

Saracens are on the brink of an immediate return to the Gallagher Premiership after their star-studded line-up overwhelmed Ealing …

13 Jun 2021, 13:47

Harlequins legend Brown receives send-off at the Stoop after final home game

Mike Brown may not have been able to play against Newcastle Falcons in Harlequins' final game of the season at the Stoop on Saturd…

Josh Raisey

13 Jun 2021, 9:06

'The Leicester match summed up our season': Wasps boss on disappointing campaign

“The Leicester match summed up our season: We lost three players to head injuries, ended with three hookers on the field, saw Al…

13 Jun 2021, 5:49

Saracens braced for the Exeter-like threat Ealing possess in one aspect of their game

Saracens have reached the business end of their Championship campaign with Mark McCall pinpointing one Exeter-like threat posed by…

Liam Heagney

13 Jun 2021, 5:24

Josh Bayliss gallops 70 metres to score and become Bath's clock-at-zero hero

Bath secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition next season thanks to a nerve-wracking Premiership victory over Northamp…

12 Jun 2021, 13:25

Harlequins run in eight tries to end Newcastle's slim Champions Cup hopes

Danny Care scored two tries as Harlequins warmed up for the Premiership play-offs with a comfortable home victory over Newcastle.

12 Jun 2021, 13:13

Rare try for Dan Cole as Leicester beat Wasps to secure top-half Premiership finish

Both teams qualified for next season’s Heineken Champions Cup, with Leicester ending the campaign in sixth spot and Wasps in eig…

12 Jun 2021, 12:50

Extraordinary 14-man Exeter fightback turns 16-point deficit into one-point win

Exeter somehow turned the game on its head after Sam Skinner's red card, storming to victory over Sale to seal a home semi-final.

12 Jun 2021, 12:37

High shot on de Klerk results in red card and likely semi-final ban for Exeter's Skinner

Exeter and Sale provided a rip-roaring Premiership spectacle on Saturday and the red card for Sam Skinner was a major talking poin…

Liam Heagney

12 Jun 2021, 12:07

Bristol the big winners after points allocated following cancelled Premiership matches

Bristol were the big winners after Premiership Rugby reached a verdict on the points split following two round 22 cancellations.

Liam Heagney

12 Jun 2021, 9:56

'They're a massive benchmark, always were for Saracens and now hopefully Sale'

Sale versus Exeter isn't yet a rivalry anywhere near Saracens versus Exeter, but Alex Sanderson is salivating that it is now set t…

Liam Heagney

12 Jun 2021, 7:49

Eight players to leave Bristol and a promising hooker will transition into a prop

Premiership title-chasers Bristol have confirmed a half-dozen full-time players and two triallists will leave at the end of the se…

Liam Heagney

12 Jun 2021, 6:26

'I'd pent-up frustration, a lot I probably didn't realise': Marcus Watson's emotional Wasps return

Set to turn 30 later this month, Marcus Watson had an early birthday present last weekend when he finally made it back into the Wa…

Liam Heagney

12 Jun 2021, 5:00

Final round of the Gallagher Premiership hit by a second match cancellation

The final round of the Premiership lost the Worcester-Gloucester match on Tuesday and now Bristol versus London Irish is off.

Liam Heagney

12 Jun 2021, 4:12

Saracens name a dozen internationals in star-studded XV for promotion final first leg

Saracens are 160 minutes from promotion and they have chosen a team full of stars for the Championship final first leg versus Eali…

Liam Heagney

11 Jun 2021, 8:46

Exeter and Sale make four changes each, with good news for Simmonds and Tuilagi

Teams have been named for Saturday's Exeter versus Sale showdown and there is good news regarding Sam Simmonds and Manu Tuilagi.

Liam Heagney

11 Jun 2021, 7:34

'I'm not allowed to talk about him getting naked because his grandma had a go at him'

Young front-rower Bevan Rodd got some stick at home after Alex Sanderson revealed how he celebrates Sale wins in the dressing room…

Liam Heagney

11 Jun 2021, 6:04

Worcester confirm 20 players with over 1,000 appearances between them are leaving

Coach Jonathan Thomas had already flagged 20 players would be leaving Worcester and the Premiership club have now confirmed all na…

Kim Ekin

11 Jun 2021, 4:52

Leicester skipper Tom Youngs cited for post-game incident versus Bristol

It was reported on Tuesday that players were in the clear over the Leicester vs Bristol bust-up but Tigers' Tom Youngs was cited o…

Liam Heagney

11 Jun 2021, 4:31

Newcastle sign a pair of Worcester forwards on two-year deals

Fresh from getting five players into the England squad, Newcastle have now announced the signings of Richard Palframan and George …

Kim Ekin

10 Jun 2021, 12:23

Chris Pennell's 14-year Worcester stint is over

It was 2007 when Chris Pennell made his debut for Worcester but the long-serving Warriors back will move on from Sixways next mont…

Kim Ekin

10 Jun 2021, 10:55

Lions bolter Sam Simmonds succeeds Jack Willis as RPA player of the year

The scoring form of Sam Simmonds has lit up the Premiership and the Exeter No8 has now added an RPA award to Lions selection.

10 Jun 2021, 4:51

'Emotional to leave': Wasps confirm three exits, including ex-England prop Brookes

With just one match remaining in their Premiership season, Wasps have confirmed Kieran Brookes is one of three more players who ar…

Kim Ekin

10 Jun 2021, 4:30

The Sale news from South Africa that should concern title rivals Exeter, Bristol and Quins

Lood de Jager was expected to miss the remainder of the Premiership season following his latest Sale setback at the end of March. …

Liam Heagney

09 Jun 2021, 12:42

'We'd signed him to come here': Brophy-Clews had new club lined up before quitting

It has now emerged that Theo Brophy-Clews, the London Irish back who retired last month, was set to join another Premiership club.…

Chris Jones

09 Jun 2021, 10:40

'An impressive scrummager': Wasps sign tighthead Pieter Scholtz

With Kieran Brookes expected to leave Wasps at the end of the season, the Premiership club have signed tighthead Pieter Scholtz.

Kim Ekin

09 Jun 2021, 8:21

Sale's JP du Preez pays heavy price for striking with the elbow versus Harlequins

Last Friday's win for Sale over Harlequins has had a downside as JP du Preez has been banned following his citing for striking wit…

Liam Heagney

09 Jun 2021, 7:52

'I'm absolutely over the moon I received an email that there is an enquiry going on'

The touchline row that erupted last Saturday at Leicester is now subject to an RFU investigation and Bristol boss Pat Lam can't wa…

Liam Heagney

09 Jun 2021, 7:01

Harlequins confirm Nathan Earle is among 11 players who are set to leave

Nathan Earle had hopes of making an England breakthrough but he is now one of the eleven players set to leave title-chasing Harleq…

Liam Heagney

09 Jun 2021, 5:16

'Would you do 10 or 12 hours? We've no budget for it but it could lead somewhere'

Carving out a professional level coaching career wasn't easy for Ian Costello but the Wasps assistant will leave the Premiership a…

Liam Heagney

09 Jun 2021, 4:16

'We know they are going to come after us... last time we got beaten up'

It's a little over 15 weeks since 14-man Wasps suffered painfully against 13-man Leicester, a Premiership less that hasn't been fo…

Liam Heagney

08 Jun 2021, 14:04

'I'm sure whoever is investigating it will see it as well': Leicester latest on subgate

Saturday's Premiership match culminated in heated exchanges and Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has given his latest take on what h…

Liam Heagney

08 Jun 2021, 13:56

Gloucester's European hopes dashed as second successive match is cancelled

George Skivington's Gloucester hoped to finish the Premiership strongly but that ambition has been dashed by successive match canc…

Sam Smith

08 Jun 2021, 10:52

Citing officer has come to a conclusion about last Saturday's Leicester-Bristol brawl

Ellis Genge and other players involved in the fractious finish to Leicester vs Bristol have learned the citing officer's bust-up v…

08 Jun 2021, 7:09

Worcester centurion Cox set to retire at the end of the season

Worcester Warriors back-row forward Matt Cox has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.

Sam Smith

07 Jun 2021, 11:47

The latest on Lions back row Sam Simmonds, who was forced off against Saints

Exeter forward Sam Simmonds has dealt the British and Irish Lions an injury scare ahead of their South Africa tour.

06 Jun 2021, 14:03

Double Lions injury scare as Exeter beat Northampton

Gallagher Premiership champions Exeter wiped out an 18-point deficit to beat Northampton 29-26 at Franklin’s Gardens.

06 Jun 2021, 12:49

'Brussow kept grabbing it': Jordy Reid on dreadlocks, missed tackles and Gloucester

Growing his hair long was a post-school dare but dreadlocks now mean Jordy Reid is instantly recognisable as a bundle of energy at…

Liam Heagney

06 Jun 2021, 6:20

Was late Welford Road drama really a bad advert for rugby? - Andy Goode

People will say the chaotic scenes at the end of Bristol’s win over Leicester are bad for rugby but I can only see one rule chan…

Andy Goode

06 Jun 2021, 5:42

'I remember a pretty blunt conversation with him': The making of Exeter's Tom O'Flaherty

Soon-to-be 27-year-old winger Tom O'Flaherty is having his best season yet at Exeter and it could lead to a first England call-up …

Liam Heagney

06 Jun 2021, 5:35

'When I first started off at Saracens it was awful, I almost kicked it like a football'

Relegation was a crushing blow for Saracens but it has worked in favour of Elliott Obatoyinbo, their artistic, scratch golfer full…

Liam Heagney

06 Jun 2021, 4:30

Tom Willis scores last-gasp try to complete Wasps comeback against London Irish

Tom Willis scored a last-second try to complete a hat-trick and an amazing comeback by Wasps against London Irish.

05 Jun 2021, 15:16

Video: Explosive Leicester versus Bristol touchline bust-up leaves sour post-match taste

Saturday's intense Gallagher Premiership clash at Welford Road between Leicester and Bristol had an incredible finish with tempers…

Liam Heagney

05 Jun 2021, 13:07

Premiership awards points in cancelled West Country derby

Bath have been awarded four match points after their Gallagher Premiership clash with Gloucester was cancelled due to coronavirus.

05 Jun 2021, 10:42

'Twickenham's not enough, I want the cup... I'm not celebrating yet'

Alex Sanderson is not content with simply a top-four place as the Sale Sharks director of rugby aims for Gallagher Premiership glo…

05 Jun 2021, 4:45

'A lot of players went through a slump': Why Wasps are 28 points worse off than last term

Eight months on from Wasps contesting the Premiership final, they are now in a messy squabble to finish a miserable eighth on the …

Liam Heagney

05 Jun 2021, 4:31

'He wants feedback... that's hugely infectious': The Borthwick effect at Leicester

Ben Youngs has played just six Premiership games this term but he has seen more than enough to appreciate the Borthwick effect at …

Liam Heagney

05 Jun 2021, 4:15

Sale Sharks deliver reality check to Harlequins

Sale Sharks will go into the final weekend of the Gallagher Premiership season with a chance of claiming a home semi-final.

04 Jun 2021, 17:32

50-cap England back row Tom Wood signs on for more year with Saints

Former England back row Tom Wood has extended his stay at Franklins Gardens, with Northampton revealing the 34-year-old is signing…

Sam Smith

04 Jun 2021, 12:45

Sale Sharks statement: Manu Tuilagi withdrawn from Harlequins game

Manu Tuilagi has been withdrawn from Sale Sharks' game with Harlequins this weekend, the club have confirmed in a statement.

Ian Cameron

04 Jun 2021, 11:09

Bath confirm Henry Thomas is leaving club

Former England prop Henry Thomas’ seven-year stay at Bath will come to an end when the 2020/21 campaign draws to a close, the cl…

Sam Smith

04 Jun 2021, 8:10

'He's the best part of 21-stone but ridiculously fit, low body fat, just an anomaly'

There were fears about the Harlequins scrum without Kyle Sinckler but South African Wilco Louw has admirably filled the tighthead …

Liam Heagney

04 Jun 2021, 3:58

Update on ex-Saracens hooker McElroy who is 12 weeks into Bristol trial after limbo

Four years on from Ireland's Tadgh McElroy being axed from an age-grade World Cup after signing for Saracens, he is on trial at La…

Liam Heagney

03 Jun 2021, 14:29

'Chucking a few grenades': Harlequins hit back after Sanderson labels them 'ungracious'

Sale boss Alex Sanderson was uncomplimentary about Harlequins on Wednesday and the London club's assistant Adam Jones has now issu…

Liam Heagney

03 Jun 2021, 7:58

'I'd like to liken him to the next Ian Whitten': Exeter confirm signing of Sean O'Brien

Exeter have a habit of signing non-frontline players and unheralded Connacht centre Sean O'Brien has become the latest Rob Baxter …

Liam Heagney

03 Jun 2021, 6:04

Scene set for explosive clash as Sale's Sanderson has a pop at 'ungracious' Harlequins

Alex Sanderson still has a sour taste in his mouth after Sale were beaten 14 and a half weeks ago by fellow title-chasers Harlequi…

Chris Jones

02 Jun 2021, 14:34

'I've never been so nervous in my life': What really spooked Tuilagi before his Sale return

The ever-popular Manu Tuilagi was an entertaining guest on the latest Rugby Pod show where he reflected on his return at Sale from…

Liam Heagney

02 Jun 2021, 14:06

'Heartbreaking': Wasps confirm uncapped England prospect Odogwu has torn his ACL

Hopes that uncapped England prospect Paolo Odogwu would be capped next month have been dashed after a medical update from Wasps.

Liam Heagney

02 Jun 2021, 10:52

'It's poor recruitment if you bring over someone hoping they are going to be good'

Ex-All Blacks back-rower Steven Luatua has missed five of the six Bristol defeats this season, an absence that highlights his impo…

Liam Heagney

02 Jun 2021, 8:29

'He's a kid out of school and it can be daunting Naiyaravoro sprinting flat out at you'

Charlie Atkinson doesn't turn 20 until October but he has thrived in his dozen Premiership appearances for Lee Blackett's Wasps th…

Liam Heagney

02 Jun 2021, 4:28

'I wasn't talking about the Biggar incident...': Wasps boss Blackett clarifies criticism

It was felt Wasps boss Lee Blackett was talking about an incident involving Dan Biggar when he criticised refereeing standards las…

Liam Heagney

01 Jun 2021, 10:58

Next weekend's Gloucester vs Bath Premiership match has been cancelled

Gloucester were looking forward to take another step towards European qualification but their Premiership match versus Bath is no…

Sam Smith

01 Jun 2021, 8:27

'I'm totally at peace': Bath hooker Ross Batty retires with immediate effect

The 34-year-old Ross Batty has enjoyed a 16-year career in the professional ranks but the Bath hooker is now retiring on medical g…

Sam Smith

01 Jun 2021, 7:28

Saracens consider appealing ruling that stops them finishing top of Championship

Saracens are considering appealing against the Championship disputes committee’s decision to rule their postponed game with Hart…

Chris Jones

31 May 2021, 7:17

Tampin agrees deal with Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have agreed a new contract with prop Mark Tampin, who will remain at Kingston Park Stadium for at least another …

Sam Smith

31 May 2021, 6:32

'They've always been my tip to win the title... there's no reason to change it now'

Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards tipped Exeter to take the Gallagher Premiership title after seeing his weakened side thr…

30 May 2021, 13:14

Furious Wasps boss singles out TMO over 'incident with Dan Biggar'

.Wasps coach Lee Blackett criticised television match official Graham Hughes for not offering more help to inexperienced referee A…

30 May 2021, 5:34

Tigers prop Ellis Genge's admission over British & Irish Lions snub

Two-try Leicester prop Ellis Genge starred as Tigers beat Worcester 18-17 at Sixways before revealing he had given himself a pep t…

29 May 2021, 13:37

Harlequins see off Bath in high-scoring thriller to book play-off place

Harlequins guaranteed their presence in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after edging Bath 44-33 in a roller-coaster afternoon …

29 May 2021, 11:58

'I probably haven't got the clearance from the board to talk in that level of detail'

Having some fans back at Premiership matches suggests normality is returning but Rob Baxter is concerned over the missing millions…

Liam Heagney

29 May 2021, 7:24

England flanker posts major recovery milestone behind the scenes at Wasps

Jack Willis’ recovery from his knee injury has taken another positive step, as the Wasps star has started his rehab without a kn…

Josh Raisey

29 May 2021, 6:06

'I'm actually about 108kgs - when I first joined out of school I was 92kgs'

Arriving into the Harlequins academy as a skinny lad, there was one particular must-do for Jack Kenningham - that was piling on so…

Liam Heagney

29 May 2021, 4:51

Injury to Lions centre a worry as former England star shines for Gloucester

Gloucester head coach George Skivington was full of praise for fly-half Billy Twelvetrees after he kicked a last-minute penalty.

29 May 2021, 4:30

Sale defeat leaders Bristol to secure Premiership play-off spot

Sale secured their Gallagher Premiership play-off place and kept their hopes of a home semi-final alive after impressively overcom…

28 May 2021, 17:45

Billy Twelvetreees edges Gloucester to victory over London Irish

A last-minute penalty from Gloucester fly-half Billy Twelvetreees edged the Cherry and Whites to a 30-28 Gallagher Premiership win…

28 May 2021, 17:16

After exiting Leicester, Wallace drops heavy hint about notorious Tigers training

Luke Wallace has described the different approach to training at Harlequins after resigning this week from Leicester Tigers.

Josh Raisey

28 May 2021, 12:41

Bath confirm the two signings who will replace departing tightheads Thomas and Judge

With tightheads Henry Thomas and Christian Judge both leaving at the end of the season, Bath have gone shopping to find two replac…

Sam Smith

28 May 2021, 12:14

Northampton Saints sign Samoan international Nansen

Northampton Saints have signed Samoan international second row Brandon Nansen from the Dragons.

Sam Smith

28 May 2021, 10:12

Pirates prop drafted straight into Worcester starting team after just one week's training

Brand new recruit Jay Tyack will go straight into Worcester Warriors’ starting XV in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match ag…

Sam Smith

28 May 2021, 8:18

'It's not me that has ever forgotten about Luke Morahan': The still-thriving Australian who scored the first Bristol try of the Lam era

Just three names from Pat Lam's first Bristol teamsheet in 2017 are still starring at the club, including the unsung winger Luke M…

Liam Heagney

28 May 2021, 5:17

'When we signed Manu I thought it was great news... we will never have to tackle him again'

AJ MacGinty cannot wait to unleash Manu Tuilagi on Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol, but also knows he will have to try to st…

Chris Jones

28 May 2021, 3:54

'He's boisterous, he's loud': The forgotten England fringe player looking to remind everyone that class is permanent

Having already missed 16 months between games, the last thing England fringe Nathan Earle needed was another lengthy absence at Ha…

Liam Heagney

27 May 2021, 15:06

'Learning his trade at a cutting edge': Why the 19-year-old brother of an England winger has suddenly had his progress accelerated at London Irish

London Irish boss Declan Kidney has placed his trust in recent weeks in Phil Cokanasiga, the 19-year-old younger brother of Englan…

Liam Heagney

27 May 2021, 14:37

Old favourite Luke Wallace has rejoined title-chasing Harlequins with immediate effect

It was thought Harlequins fans had seen the last of favourite Luke Wallace when the back-rower left in 2019 but he is now back at …

Sam Smith

27 May 2021, 10:32

Manu Tuilagi set to play his first Sale match in eight months while Bristol call on Thacker who has been missing since October

It has been a very long time in between drinks (games) for fit-again pair, Manu Tuilagi of Sale and Bristol's Harry Thacker.

Liam Heagney

27 May 2021, 7:27

'Getting a tighthead that can scrum and run is as rare as teddy bear s*** - and you can quote me on that!'

Alex Sanderson has colourfully savoured the emergence of youthful front-rowers at Sale, insisting the future is very bright at the…

Liam Heagney

27 May 2021, 5:01

Mike Brown's Harlequins career is over as appeal fails

Mike Brown of Harlequins had his appeal hearing into his six-game ban on Wednesday night and the RFU have now published its verdic…

Liam Heagney

27 May 2021, 4:05

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