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Double champions Exeter finally bag first win of 2021, but Worcester make them sweat
Exeter produced a flying start at Sixways but the defending Premiership champions then lost their way and were left to sweat by Wo…
PA
30 Jan 2021, 11:28
Borthwick comments muddy the waters over Taufua's Leicester exit
Comments made by Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick have thrown some doubt over Jordan Taufua's exit from the club.
Ian Cameron
30 Jan 2021, 10:08
Lyon won't be signing Marcus Smith but they have taken interest in an Irish player's CV
Harlequins out-half Marcus Smith, the uncapped England prospect, has been linked to Top 14 and rival Premiership clubs in recent m…
Liam Heagney
30 Jan 2021, 6:05
London Irish add ex-Italian international van Zyl to their coaching staff
South African franchise Cheetahs have recently been decimated and assistant Corniel van Zyl is the latest to leave, joining London…
Online Editors
30 Jan 2021, 5:33
Pat Lam and Stuart Hooper's post match comments poles apart after thrashing
Bristol boss Pat Lam lavished praise on his team’s memorable first-half display after they sunk Gallagher Premiership rivals Bat…
PA
30 Jan 2021, 4:07
New Sale boss marks Sharks coaching debut with win over Leicester Tigers
Alex Sanderson marked his first game in charge of Sale with a 25-15 victory over Leicester at Welford Road.
PA
29 Jan 2021, 17:14
'Absolutely bonkers': Fans stunned by breathtaking Semi Radradra try in Bristol thumping of Bath
Semi Radradra has taken the rugby world by storm once again after scoring a scintillating 65-metre try against Bath in the Premier…
Online Editors
29 Jan 2021, 16:52
Title contenders Bristol thrash Bath to strengthen Premiership lead
League leaders Bristol romped to a record 48-3 Premiership victory over Bath at Ashton Gate and emphatically underlined their titl…
PA
29 Jan 2021, 16:00
Alex Dombrandt's dog walks have him backing the Gallagher Premiership's 'Tackling Tomorrow. Together' initiative
Walks around Guildford have opened the eyes of Alex Dombrandt of Harlequins to the struggles local businesses are facing in the pa…
Liam Heagney
29 Jan 2021, 12:07
Baxter admits to his 'biggest mistake' after Exeter Chiefs mid-season wobble
Exeter are ready to reignite their season when they face Worcester in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday after using the two-we…
PA
29 Jan 2021, 9:32
Marler's availability is silver lining as Harlequins change 5 for first match since Gustard exit
It has been an unsettled time at Harlequins after Paul Gustard's sudden exit but a silver lining was Joe Marler not joining up wit…
Liam Heagney
29 Jan 2021, 7:42
Richards: London Irish a 'top two' Premiership team
Newcastle boss Dean Richards is not known for his hyperbole which makes his assertion that London Irish are a “top two” Gallag…
Chris Jones
29 Jan 2021, 6:58
A 2018 Barbarians appearance helped convince Worcester to sign Chris Ashton, but he won't debut this weekend
It has been revealed a 2018 appearance for the Barbarians vs England was a factor in convincing Worcester to sign Chris Ashton thi…
Liam Heagney
29 Jan 2021, 5:44
'That was bad, really bad. He turned me inside out, I got an absolute spanking'
John Afoa can still feel the tension coursing through his teenage body on that cold night in Pukekohe in 2002.
Jamie Lyall
29 Jan 2021, 4:55
John Afoa strikes again, 'taking the Mickey' out of Pat Lam and his Bristol staff
The mood has been good at Bristol during their 20-day break in between games, veteran John Afoa again starring at the Bears Got Ta…
Liam Heagney
29 Jan 2021, 3:22
Leicester Tigers on brink of signing Springbok Marco van Staden
Leicester Tigers may already with have a replacement for Jordan Taufua, with Marco van Staden and the club very close to agreeing …
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2021, 2:02
'Performance culture expert' reviewing Gustard-less Harlequins and will report to the board next month
Ex-solicitor who now works as a performance culture expert was engaged by Harlequins to do a root and branch review before Paul Gu…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2021, 13:11
'Not too fussed' - Mixed response to Lavinini exit at Welford Road
Tomas Lavanini’s exit from Welford Road at the end of the season does not appear to worry Leicester Tigers supporters too much.
Josh Raisey
28 Jan 2021, 10:29
Caretaker Billy Millard has held his first Harlequins media briefing as Paul Gustard's replacement
Caretaker Billy Millard has spoken to the media eight days after being handed the reins at Harlequins following Paul Gustard's exi…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2021, 9:22
Wasps sign England shadow Ali Crossdale from Saracens
Wasps have confirmed the signing of Saracens back Ali Crossdale, who will join the club at the end of the season.
Sam Smith
28 Jan 2021, 9:07
'It's an honour when I play with him, but against Bristol all bets are off' - Matavesi rates Radradra 'best in the world'
Josh Matavesi insists his camaraderie with Semi Radradra will be discarded when he collides with his Fiji team-mate in Friday’s …
PA
28 Jan 2021, 8:16
Four changes for Sale as new boss Alex Sanderson names team to face Leicester
Alex Sanderson is set to have his first match in charge of Sale two weeks after joining them as director of rugby from Saracens.
Online Editors
28 Jan 2021, 7:54
'Fly-half is his No1 position': Ioan Lloyd to make first start as a Premiership ten
19-year-old Wales cap Ioan Lloyd has made his previous six Gallagher Premiership starts for Bristol at either wing or full-back.
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2021, 7:14
Confirmed: Will Rowlands is leaving Wasps for the PRO14 in Wales
Having made a 2020 Test level breakthrough, Will Rowlands was always going to have to leave Wasps to continue playing for Wales.
Online Editors
28 Jan 2021, 6:40
Buffalo Bill's latest call is relatively good news for Christian Wade's NFL future
The dream is still alive for Christian Wade in the NFL as he is set to included in at least another season with the Buffalo Bills.
Ian Cameron
28 Jan 2021, 6:32
Lavanini to leave Leicester Tigers for France
Giant Puma enforcer Tomas Lavanini is set to depart Leicester Tigers at the conclusion of the 2020/21 season to join Clermont in F…
Ian Cameron
28 Jan 2021, 6:00
Gustard's comments after joining Benetton were telling about set-up at Harlequins: Andy Goode
The swift exit of Paul Gustard from Harlequins has raised eyebrows and the message coming out of the club about culture raises eve…
Andy Goode
27 Jan 2021, 13:51
Wasps sign Ealing tighthead Millar-Mills
New Wasps recruit Elliot Millar-Mills was involved in the recent Trailfinders Cup win by Ealing over Billy Vunipola's Saracens.
Online Editors
27 Jan 2021, 10:33
'Now I'm close to it, the actual main goal is to beat Mark Cueto'
Chris Ashton is just 4 tries behind Tom Varndell on the all-time Premiership list but he has quipped how beating pal Mark Cueto is…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2021, 4:00
'I was picking his brains': Tom Youngs is nearly 7 years older than Leicester's latest recruit but the learning never stops
Veteran Tom Youngs has an interesting few months ahead at Leicester following the arrival of Argentine hooker Julian Montoya.
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2021, 3:22
'It was pretty competitive, I'll tell you': Leicester revive old school tactic of full-on, in-house trial match
Without a match since January 3, Leicester got stuck into each with a trial game in which skipper Tom Youngs was on the losing sid…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2021, 14:20
The faith-restoring promise made to Bath after Premiership testing blunder
Bath were forced to close their training ground last week after results in their Premiership virus testing round were miscalculate…
PA
26 Jan 2021, 12:33
Ashton's first Worcester media conference: Quins fallout, family upheaval and that sought-after Premiership try record
England wing Chris Ashton has taken his first media conference as a Worcester player after signing from Harlequins at the start of…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2021, 11:53
Bath finally complete signing of South African Jacques du Toit
It was December when RugbyPass first reported that Jacques du Toit of the Cheetahs would be signing for Bath in the new year.
Online Editors
26 Jan 2021, 9:41
'Some Quins players had clandestine meetings with the CEO': The Rugby Pod's inside story on hurried Gustard exit
Reports last week suggested Paul Gustard was sacked for poor results but The Rugby Pod have a different take on what happened at H…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2021, 8:56
Paul Gustard has landed a surprise new job in Italy just 6 days after leaving Harlequins
There was much speculation about the next destination for Paul Gustard after he left Harlequins last week but Italy wasn't mention…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2021, 6:01
'Has he completed the Premiership set now?': Chris Ashton joins illustrious club - but not the one you think
In the amateur days of rugby, it was not unusual for top players to represent one club throughout their long and storied careers. …
Online Editors
25 Jan 2021, 21:07
Former All Blacks selector and inaugural North Harbour coach passes away
Former All Blacks selector and USA, Bristol and North Harbour coach Peter Thorburn has passed away following a short illness.
Online Editors
25 Jan 2021, 18:35
Game starved Saracens have organised another two friendlies.
Saracens have organised two friendly fixtures against Coventry Rugby for February as they bid to get their squad some much-needed …
Ian Cameron
25 Jan 2021, 13:12
'They felt it would be best to amputate my leg' - Bobby de Wee and the 'shark attack'
Bobby de Wee likes to tell people that the vivid scar running from his left hip to his knee is the legacy of a childhood shark att…
Jamie Lyall
25 Jan 2021, 13:07
Worcester Warriors confirm signing of Chris Ashton
Ashton has joined the injury-hit club with immediate effect on a contract to the end of the 2021/22 season.
Online Editors
25 Jan 2021, 10:19
Wasps boss confirms extent of Joe Launchbury's leg break
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has revealed England lock Joe Launchbury will be out for six weeks with a stress fracture but believes he …
Chris Jones
25 Jan 2021, 8:35
Double boost for Harlequins as both Chisholm brothers sign new contracts
Ross Chisholm extends a 12-season relationship with Harlequins, while younger brother James recently played his 100th game for the…
Online Editors
25 Jan 2021, 6:23
Paolo Odogwu's stunning form rewarded with new Wasps deal
The 23-year-old is Wasps’ leading try scorer this season, with six tries in just eight games so far this term.
Online Editors
25 Jan 2021, 4:35
'There were tears and I broke down in front of the missus one day... I'd do anything to go back and play'
The one-year anniversary of the tackle-causing stroke which ended the career of Bristol midfielder Will Hurrell didn't pass withou…
Liam Heagney
24 Jan 2021, 4:17
'That was pure speculation. I have not been involved in any of that stuff since I was a young kid'
Two Alun Walker tries helped Ealing beat Saracens and saw him linked to a Scotland call-up, but he isn't the type to easily get ca…
Liam Heagney
24 Jan 2021, 4:02
Reports: Jaco Coetzee is Zach Mercer's rumoured replacement at Bath
Bath may have found their replacement for Montpellier bound No.8 Zach Mercer, at least according to social media reports last nigh…
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2021, 3:59
'He was on his bed stark-bollock naked, they ran in, flipped his bed, turned his room over and then just legged it'
Mike Brown has picked ex-England and Harlequins forward Nick Easter as the ninth player to be selected on the RugbyPass Offload To…
Liam Heagney
24 Jan 2021, 3:53
Harlequins admit Gustard did not suit their environment
Harlequins have revealed in a searingly honest verdict on Paul Gustard’s time as Head of Rugby why they had to part company with…
Chris Jones
23 Jan 2021, 6:57
'You do get some autocratic bullies as coaches. It's my way or the highway and they surround themselves with yes men'
Former Premiership and PRO14 tighthead John Andress, who is now an agent, has reflected on the coaches he encountered during his l…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2021, 6:05
'Rugby's a bit dull at the moment': Danny Cipriani hits out at England playing ahead of Six Nations campaign
Star playmaker Danny Cipriani has hit out at England's "dull" style of play on the same weekend that England boss Eddie Jones name…
Online Editors
22 Jan 2021, 22:34
'Delighted to extend my stay at the club I love': Care signs Harlequins extension
It was 2006 when Danny Care first played for Harlequins and the 34-year isn't leaving yet as he has just agreed to a contract exte…
Online Editors
22 Jan 2021, 6:38
Bath Rugby statement: Randox testing error
Bath have said they were extremely relieved to hear of the false alarm regarding their Covid-19, which incorrectly suggested 19 pe…
Online Editors
21 Jan 2021, 14:37
Premiership Rugby admit testing error erroneously caused Bath training ground shutdown
A cloud was left hanging over the Premiership on Tuesday when test results led to the closure of the Bath training ground at Farle…
PA
21 Jan 2021, 12:30
'We're not going to get relegated' - Gloucester CEO wants to scrap relegation
Gloucester CEO Lance Bradley says he wants to scrap relegation, for this season at least, as the result of dropping to the Champio…
Ian Cameron
21 Jan 2021, 9:40
Malakai Fekitoa has shared a picture to gladden the hearts of all Wasps fans
It nearly 15 weeks - an October 10 semi-final vs Bristol - since powerhouse midfielder Malakai Fekitoa was last seen in action wit…
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2021, 9:23
Paul Gustard's 'other opportunities' don't include Wales defence role
Former Harlequins head coach Paul Gustard - who dramatically departed the Gallagher Premiership club mid-season - had not been lin…
Ian Cameron
21 Jan 2021, 5:49
Paul Gustard has left Harlequins with immediate effect
It was summer 2018 when ex-England assistant Paul Gustard succeeded John Kingston as director of rugby at Harlequins.
Online Editors
20 Jan 2021, 8:54
Confirmed: Julian Montoya joins Leicester with immediate effect
Steve Borthwick's Leicester have signed off on a deal for Argentina hooker Julian Montoya to link up with them with immediate effe…
Online Editors
20 Jan 2021, 7:46
'There are many people out there who think they know better' - Simon Orange pens open letter to Sale fans
With Champions Cup games cancelled, Sale boss Simon Orange has explained why the Premiership didn't bring games forward to fill th…
Online Editors
20 Jan 2021, 5:56
Kyle Sinckler's riveting citing hearing evidence: Claims tackle was potential leg-breaker, accuses Exeter players of laughing at him
The short form judgment wasn't published last week when Kyle Sinckler was banned but the RFU have now revealed what happened at th…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2021, 4:04
'If you haven't been in a scrum for 8 months you're going to come back and be saying, How do I do this again?'
Logovi'i Mulipola explains his Gloucester detour, saying he couldn't handle the thought of 8 'boring' months in between games at N…
Chris Jones
19 Jan 2021, 13:49
'He's sorry for leaving, he wants his house back': The Rugby Pod debates Chris Ashton's next move
The future of veteran winger Chris Ashton is unclear as he is leaving Harlequins, whom he joined last March after exiting Sale in …
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2021, 12:59
'No grudges': Dai Young breaks silence on 11-month-old Wasps departure ahead of first outing back at Cardiff
It was February last year when the long-serving Dai Young parted company with Wasps, the Premiership club where his son Thomas sti…
PA
19 Jan 2021, 11:15
'Anxious time for us all': Bath shut their training ground
Bath, who were last in Premiership action on January 8, have had their training ground closed following the latest round of virus …
Online Editors
19 Jan 2021, 8:42
Video: Clip shows new Sale boss Alex Sanderson delivering inspired introductory speech to his squad
Alex Sanderson has quickly got to work with Sale, delivering an inspired introductory speech at the Premiership club's training gr…
Online Editors
19 Jan 2021, 6:24
Bath announce signing of South African flyhalf on 18-month contract
The 29-year-old, who was linked with a move to the club last year, has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract.
Online Editors
18 Jan 2021, 12:05
Reports: 14-team Premiership could pull up relegation ladder next season
Premiership Rugby could be set to pull up the draw bridge and ring-fence the league next season, according to reports.
Ian Cameron
18 Jan 2021, 11:21
'It's not nice to hear, 'Oh, he's too small'... that kind of chat, which I've had all my career'
At 5'8'' and 72kgs, Randall is not the most physically imposing scrum-half, but his superb form for Bristol is making light of any…
Online Editors
18 Jan 2021, 5:43
'Early on, Cipriani was brilliant... but things did change. When I became more of a threat'
Danny Cipriani's former understudy at Gloucester says that their relationship changed when he started becoming more of a threat to…
Ian Cameron
17 Jan 2021, 11:30
'It's so hard for an international player to play in a game like this and not get frustrated at times - with your team-mates and with the opposition'
Billy Vunipola’s first appearance for six weeks met with the approval of his Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall.
PA
16 Jan 2021, 13:08
Billy Vunipola powerless to stop Ealing humbling Saracens
Billy Vunipola completed Saracens’ first match since their relegation from the Gallagher Premiership but the England number eigh…
PA
16 Jan 2021, 11:24
Arrested development during a pandemic? Not on Bristol's watch when it comes to minding the kids
With no Premiership Shield and no opportunity to go on loan, young player developmnent is challenging but Bristol sound like they …
Online Editors
16 Jan 2021, 5:24
Ealing Trailfinders sign Bobby de Wee
Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed that they signed South African Bobby de Wee from the Southern Kings.
Ian Cameron
15 Jan 2021, 11:56
'I haven't got a bad word to say about Steve Diamond... I would hate to think I was jumping into an open grave'
Alex Sanderson has paid tribute to Steve Diamond, the man he is replacing as Sale Sharks director of rugby, and insisted he is not…
Chris Jones
15 Jan 2021, 10:08
Former England centre lauds 'special human' Sanderson
Former Saracens captain Brad Barritt has described his former coach Alex Sanderson as “one of the best in the game”, after he …
Josh Raisey
15 Jan 2021, 9:48
Alex Sanderson's open letter to Saracens: 'It's with a heavy heart...'
Having ended a 17-year career at Saracens, new Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson has written an open letter to the club…
Online Editors
15 Jan 2021, 5:49
Sale Sharks confirm Alex Sanderson as new DoR
Sale Sharks have confirmed that Saracens forward coach Alex Sanderson will take over as their new Director of Rugby.
Online Editors
15 Jan 2021, 4:59
Saracens: American investment firm in talks to buy £20m share in club
Saracens are involved in ongoing talks with a number of investors in a bid to raise £20m by selling 50 per cent of owner Nigel Wr…
Chris Jones
15 Jan 2021, 3:45
Exeter's verdict on how Jack Nowell is coping mentally 12 weeks into his latest long injury layoff
England's Jack Nowell is on the road to recovery after playing through the pain barrier to help Exeter win the Premiership/Europea…
Liam Heagney
15 Jan 2021, 3:17
'Alex Sanderson is the biggest loss at Saracens bar an Owen Farrell or a Maro Itoje'
Ex-England back row Alex Sanderson has become a massively respected part of the furniture at Saracens since he retired from playin…
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2021, 9:28
'It's f***in' bleak... Saracens will get a shock': Gary Graham on what life will be like for the relegated Londoners in the Championship
Gary Graham has a Championship warning for Saracens after emerging at Jersey and then experiencing the second-tier again with Newc…
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2021, 8:23
'It's crazy' - Odogwu has had conversations with Italy and England
Wasps back Paolo Odogwu says he has had conversations with both Eddie Jones' England and Franco Smith's Italy, following a fine ve…
Ian Cameron
14 Jan 2021, 7:42
'Alex knows how South Africans think, what makes them tick... it is a brilliant move from Sale'
Former Saracens boss Brendan Venter believes Alex Sanderson, who is set to be named Sale Sharks new director of rugby, is a “bri…
Chris Jones
14 Jan 2021, 6:04
Referee JP Doyle still in dark over exactly why he was singled out for RFU redundancy
It is now five months since it emerged that popular Premiership referee JP Doyle was made redundant by the Twickenham-based RFU in…
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2021, 5:24
Exeter react to Tomas Francis exit, outline who they are looking at to replace him
Tomas Francis has been on the books at Exeter since 2014 but he has now been forced to leave by being 8 caps short of the WRU's 60…
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2021, 3:52
Western Force lose Argentina's Julian Montoya to England
The Western Force's Argentine contingent has been cut by one after star hooker Julian Montoya was forced to renege on his contract…
AAP
13 Jan 2021, 19:32
Baxter does Premiership fixtures U-turn, issues update on Simmonds injury
Exeter boss Rob Baxter voiced a call last Saturday asking Premiership officials to bring forward fixtures to fill the void left by…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2021, 13:09
New Worcester head coach picks out his one downside to two-week break in England
Premiership clubs in England have no games over the next two weekends, something Worcester coach Jonathan Thomas believes is mostl…
Online Editors
13 Jan 2021, 4:13
'It's not ideal': Chris Ashton criticises Premiership's decision not to play on
Harlequins winger Chris Ashton isn't happy after the Gallagher Premiership opted for a rest period rather than rescheduling games.…
PA
12 Jan 2021, 11:40
Surgery rules Nanai out for rest of season at Worcester
Melani Nanai was a huge signing for Worcester when he arrived in 2019 but he has now suffered a second serious injury in England.
Online Editors
12 Jan 2021, 9:43
Bristol sign Saracens scrum-half Tom Whiteley
Just days after singing the praises of Harry Randall, Pat Lam has recruited another scrum-half in the guise of Tom Whiteley of Sar…
Online Editors
12 Jan 2021, 7:34
Ellis Genge wins the internet with hilarious spin on Will Greenwood Tweet
England and Leicester Tigers’ Ellis Genge continues to show why he is such a popular figure online.
Josh Raisey
11 Jan 2021, 13:13
Premiership Rugby to take mid-season break after suspension of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup seasons
The two European Cups were put on ice on Tuesday after the French government directed its clubs to postpone their participation in…
Online Editors
11 Jan 2021, 12:40
'We must stop this' - The weekend referee respect in rugby took an ugly turn
The past weekend’s action was marred by a series of encounters with referees which have brought rugby’s values into question.
Josh Raisey
11 Jan 2021, 10:48
Former England prop cites Kyle Sinckler for foul-mouthed exchange with referee
Sinckler, who subsequently posted an apology on Twitter, will appear before a disciplinary panel on Tuesday.
Online Editors
11 Jan 2021, 7:46
Sinckler-Dickson incident was three refereeing conundrums rolled into one
Premiership referee and former Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson had a taste of this experience on Saturday – and to his credit…
Paul Smith
11 Jan 2021, 6:18
'We've got to create space': Premiership bosses want games moved forward if European fixtures called off
Rob Baxter and Pat Lam believe that Gallagher Premiership games should be moved forward if necessary to free up fixture schedule s…
PA
10 Jan 2021, 19:17
'It's deja vu... The team is hurting' - Paul Gustard bemoans another Harlequins collapse
Paul Gustard lamented an all-too familiar implosion by Harlequins as a comfortable lead against London Irish ended in a 27-27 Gall…
PA
10 Jan 2021, 13:35
Alex Sanderson to be unveiled as new Sale Sharks DoR
Saracens' long-time forward guru Alex Sanderson is set to take over at Sale Sharks as director of rugby, RugbyPass understands.
Ian Cameron
10 Jan 2021, 13:00
Paddy Jackson denies Harlequins at the death
Paddy Jackson landed a tricky conversion in the final minute to rescue London Irish a 27-27 Gallagher Premiership draw at The Stoo…
PA
10 Jan 2021, 11:41
Mike Brown to sign for Newcastle Falcons
Former England stalwart Mike Brown is set to swap London for Newcastle, with the fullback set to link back up with former Harlequi…
Ian Cameron
10 Jan 2021, 11:00
'He is getting there... However, he will be the first to say there is a still lot more to come from him'
Dean Richards watched Newcastle wing Adam Radwan embarrass England’s Jonny May with a combination of pace and footwork and then …
Chris Jones
10 Jan 2021, 8:50
Saracens reveal new stadium and kit sponsor after 2020 split with Allianz
A year on from the peak of the salary cap scandal that preceded their split with Allianz and Saracens have revealed their new main…
Online Editors
10 Jan 2021, 8:07
Francois Hougaard said to have signed for the Bulls
Francois Hougaard could be the latest Springbok to be lured back to South Africa by Jake White's Blue Bulls franchise.
Online Editors
10 Jan 2021, 5:18
Bath's young star ends England chances by signing for French club Montpellier at 23-years-old
Bath Rugby's young back rower Zach Mercer has signed with French club Montpellier for next season according to a report by the Dai…
Online Editors
09 Jan 2021, 22:00
'He is only 70kg, but it is not the size': The lightweight Bristol Bear with dual eligibility who is tipped for international honours
Bristol replaced Exeter as league leaders following an outstanding display, with victory secured through tries by centre Semi Radr…
PA
09 Jan 2021, 16:53
Kyle Sinckler issues Twitter apology for 'heat of the moment' comment to referee Karl Dickson
Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler has issued a Twitter apology after a comment he made to referee Karl Dickson during his side's vi…
Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2021, 14:23
'I'm very disappointed' - Bottom dwelling Gloucester rue leaving Kingston Park empty handed
Gloucester boss George Skivington feels his side lacks a killing instinct after a 22-10 loss at Newcastle left them rooted to the …
PA
09 Jan 2021, 13:59
Semi Radradra strikes with the telling blow as champions Exeter lose again
The top of the Gallagher Premiership table clash at Exeter swung the way of Bristol with a try from Semi Radradra on 69 minutes. …
PA
09 Jan 2021, 13:23
'It ain't on': Yellow carding of 2 props at same time in Exeter versus Bristol game criticised by Ellis Genge
The top of the table Premiership meeting between Exeter and Bristol struggled for first-half momentum due to a malfunctioning scru…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan 2021, 11:57
Radwan steps England star Jonny May as Newcastle put struggling Gloucester on ice
Newcastle continued their fine start to the Premiership season with a 22-10 victory over struggling Gloucester at a frozen Kingsto…
PA
09 Jan 2021, 10:38
'It's scary actually' - How one Sale Sharks teammate tells the Curry twins apart
Sale Sharks No.8 Josh Beaumont explains how he can tell Tom and Ben Curry - the club's identical twins - apart.
Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2021, 6:52
Nemani Nadolo can't get his head around criticism of 11-try Bath vs Wasps thriller
The online reaction to the Friday night Gallagher Premiership try-fest featuring Bath and Wasps has bemused Leicester winger Neman…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan 2021, 6:51
'It would be a lie if I didn't say there were some markers we wanted to put down'
There were fears the 2020/21 Premiership could suffer without the Exeter versus Saracens rivalry but Chiefs versus Bristol can fil…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan 2021, 5:29
Video: It's edge-of-your-seat stuff as two-try Paolo Odogwu lights up The Rec
Paolo Odogwu wasn't part of the Wasps XV at the start of the season but his form in recent weeks at No13 and right wing has been e…
Online Editors
09 Jan 2021, 4:42
'He's a tough bugger': Bristol's verdict on the progress of 79kg scrum-half Harry Randall
Bristol boss Pat Lam was smitten when he first saw scrum-half Harry Randall play for Hartpury against the Bears in the 2017/18 Cha…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan 2021, 4:05
Six of the best signings for 2021/22 so far
Though the 2020/21 season is nowhere near reaching its conclusion yet, clubs are already looking ahead to next season in terms of …
Josh Raisey
09 Jan 2021, 2:28
'We've still got a lot of areas to improve on': Sale boss vents frustration despite Sharks win over Worcester
Sale interim head coach Paul Deacon was unhappy with the display against Worcester Warriors, despite seeing his side secure a seco…
PA
08 Jan 2021, 23:34
'Probably his biggest weakness as a winger was probably the lack of involvements in the game'
Lee Blackett hailed Wasps’ clinical finishing after they beat Bath 52-44 in an 11-try Gallagher Premiership spectacular at the R…
PA
08 Jan 2021, 23:24
'For the Lions to be in England would be a bit odd, but I can't complain - if I got picked, I wouldn't care where it is'
The centre is among the England internationals returning to action after a rest period.
PA
08 Jan 2021, 17:15
Sale make it back-to-back Premiership wins with battling triumph over Worcester
Sale Sharks secured their second consecutive Gallagher Premiership victory under interim head coach Paul Deacon with a battling 20…
PA
08 Jan 2021, 16:42
How Lima Sopoaga's 'scary but liberating' therapy inspired return to form
Ex-All Blacks first-five Lima Sopoaga has opened up about how a therapist helped turn around his rugby form on English soil, sayin…
Online Editors
08 Jan 2021, 16:24
Wasps continue winning run by edging out Bath in high-scoring clash
Wasps recorded a fifth successive victory in all competitions as they beat Bath 52-44 in an epic Gallagher Premiership encounter.
PA
08 Jan 2021, 16:15
'Not enough games disrupted for that to be a reason to force a ring-fencing'
There have been calls for Premiership relegation to be scrapped but the message coming out of Bath is very different to that.
Liam Heagney
08 Jan 2021, 10:40
Rob Baxter called out by senior Exeter players during internal meeting over media comments
Rob Baxter’s recognition in the New Year Honours list did not deter his players from taking him to task in the aftermath of Exet…
PA
08 Jan 2021, 8:09
Wasps sign Georgian international Lasha Jaiani
Wasps have signed Georgian international Lasha Jaiani, who featured for the Lelos in the recently concluded Autumn Nations Cup.
Ian Cameron
08 Jan 2021, 6:55
Exeter recall England 4, Bristol make 6 changes
Defending champions Exeter hosting joint top rivals Bristol is the game of the weekend it the latest round of Gallagher Premiershi…
Online Editors
08 Jan 2021, 6:45
'Snowball fight to decide the winner, Gloucester?'
The pandemic has done much to affect the Premiership but bad weather is the latest headache ahead of the Gloucester visit to Newca…
Liam Heagney
08 Jan 2021, 5:15
'Would I like to play myself if I was a young loosehead? No, I wouldn't.'
All Black prop Jeff Toomaga-Allen loves to make an impact and the decibel level will significantly increase when he takes to the p…
Chris Jones
08 Jan 2021, 4:58
'The main thing for me at Sale is I can't really slag anyone off, I probably wasn't all there myself'
Bath had to pay a fee in excess of £100,000 to Sale last February to recruit Cameron Redpath and they seem to now be reaping the …
Liam Heagney
08 Jan 2021, 4:34
'You'll no longer be warming up at the normal end, you swap ends so you're always behind the defensive end'
Harlequins boss Paul Gustard admits players will have to fight their instincts to comply with enhanced Premiership Rugby regulatio…
PA
08 Jan 2021, 3:11
'You could see some ridiculous celebrations'
London Irish have scored just three tries in the Premiership but Declan Kidney has predicted what may happen after a clampdown on …
Liam Heagney
08 Jan 2021, 3:00
The Bath verdict on Ben Spencer after 14 appearances since his switch from Saracens
Ben Spencer won a load of trophies with Saracens and the scrum-half is now bringing that experience into the mix at ambitious Bath…
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2021, 12:45
Gloucester lock Ed Slater banned for 4 games
Last Saturday's Gloucester vs Sale match at Kingsholm was a feisty affair and an incident has resulted in a ban until February 2 f…
Online Editors
07 Jan 2021, 9:09
Dan du Preez banned for 3 weeks after clash with Gloucester's Chris Harris
The intervention by Dan du Preez at a ruck in Kingsholm last Saturday generated much commentary and the Sale player has now been b…
Online Editors
07 Jan 2021, 8:22
'I don't think it's really appropriate when people are quite ill'
Irish got four points despite being to blame for two Premiership cancellations but Declan Kidney deems it inappropriate to talk ab…
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2021, 7:49
'For me to sit here now and say it should shut up shop, I just couldn't do that and be honest with myself'
It was 2010 when Exeter first joined the Premiership and Rob Baxter has now shared his thoughts on the current ring-fencing debate…
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2021, 6:51
Former England fullback to make first Premiership start of the season for Worcester Warriors
England full-back Chris Pennell will make his first Gallagher Premiership appearance of the season for Warriors against Sale Shark…
Online Editors
07 Jan 2021, 6:29
An 'alignment group' and 'ABC' analysis - how Bristol have upped the dressing room ante during recent Premiership intervals
Bristol have looked a transformed team in recent Premiership second-halves and Pat Lam has explained what they get up to at half-t…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2021, 12:35
Freddie Burns suggests bizarre Japanese way to decide points split for cancelled Premiership games
Ex-Bath out-half Freddie Burns is now playing in Japan and he has come across a novel way for the Premiership to decide its cancel…
Josh Raisey
06 Jan 2021, 11:53
Ice baths and face-to-face try celebrations banned as Premiership introduce a raft of tightened protocols
With five games cancelled in twelve days, Premiership officials have introduced a list of new protocols, including a ban on try ce…
PA
06 Jan 2021, 11:32
Promotion for Thomas at Worcester, new deal for loan recruit Moyle at Gloucester
Jonathan Thomas returned to Worcester from Bristol during the first lockdown while Kyle Moyle made the Premiership step-up from Co…
Online Editors
06 Jan 2021, 10:56
Light shed on Alex Cuthbert's latest injury absence which is now 14 weeks and counting
Ex-Wales winger Alex Cuthbert made an instant impact at Exeter when he joined in 2018 but he has since been struck by series of in…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2021, 10:21
'It does impact on the integrity of the competition': Number of cancelled Premiership matches now stands at 5
Tensions are rising near the foot of the Gallagher Premiership table due to the glut of cancellations involving Worcester and many…
Chris Jones
06 Jan 2021, 6:57
Northampton shut training ground after cancellation of next Saturday's derby with Leicester
Fears initially emerged on Tuesday that next weekend's Gallagher Premiership derby between Northampton and Leicester was in jeopar…
Online Editors
06 Jan 2021, 6:15
Gloucester snap up another recruit from Scotland, this time Edinburgh's Andrew Davidson
With Adan Hastings already signed for next season, Gloucester have gone back to Scotland to snap up Edinburgh forward Andrew David…
Online Editors
05 Jan 2021, 9:51
Doubts emerge over Northampton's Premiership derby with Leicester
Having had their Premiership game las Sunday cancelled at London Irish, Northampton now have doubts about their next game with Lei…
Online Editors
05 Jan 2021, 9:29
'The Dan du Preez incident has been blown out of all proportion': Sale latest on citing and brawl-causing water carrier incidents
A citing involving Dan du Preez from Saturday versus Gloucester has generated headlines for Sale as has a brawl involving their wa…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2021, 8:00
Two players cited following fiery Gloucester Sale game
Gloucester lock Ed Slater and Sale number eight Daniel Du Preez have been cited following Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match…
PA
04 Jan 2021, 11:55
Duhan van der Merwe signs for Worcester Warriors
In a move rumoured for weeks, Worcester Warriors have confirmed the recruitment of Scotland international wing Duhan van der Merwe…
PA
04 Jan 2021, 10:50
Scotland prop Welsh rejoins Newcastle Falcons
Former Scotland prop Jon Welsh has rejoined Newcastle Falcons, the club have confirmed.
Online Editors
04 Jan 2021, 9:26
The specialist training making Wasps Premiership breakdown kings
Defence coach Ian Costello has revealed the specialist training that has turned Wasps into the outstanding breakdown team in the G…
Chris Jones
04 Jan 2021, 9:05
Family tragedies behind Diamond quitting Sale Sharks
Former Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond has opened up about a string of family tragedies that lead to him making the de…
Ian Cameron
04 Jan 2021, 4:18
Bayonne refuse to play Leicester and Zebre in Challenge Cup
Bayonne had their Top 14 fixture against Castres on December 26 postponed following a number of positive tests.
Online Editors
04 Jan 2021, 3:54
Bath DoR gives verdict on Leicester Tigers' star George Ford
Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper lauded George Ford’s performance as the Leicester fly-half steered his side to a 36-31 come…
PA
04 Jan 2021, 3:30
'So inconsistent' - Scottish international who had to leave field after brutal hit calls out TMO decision
Gloucester star Chris Harris has called out a decision that led him being removed from the field for a HIA, yet saw no repercussio…
Ian Cameron
03 Jan 2021, 11:58
Northampton Saints awarded win over London Irish following cancellation
Northampton Saints have been awarded four league points by Premiership Rugby, following the cancellation of the club’s Gallagher…
Online Editors
03 Jan 2021, 11:05
England prospect Alfie Barbeary could be out for up to 3 months
Standout Wasps forward Alfie Barbeary is likely to be out for up to twelve weeks, Wasps' head coach Lee Blackett has confirmed.
Online Editors
03 Jan 2021, 6:57
Waterboy incident: 'Emotions boil over, and I think a lot of people make it a bigger issue than it actually is'
Sale Sharks interim head coach Paul Deacon saluted his players’ “commitment to the cause” after they toppled Gloucester 22-1…
PA
03 Jan 2021, 3:08
Waterboy incident ignites sideline brawl as Sale Sharks grab win over Gloucester
Sale Sharks claimed a first victory of interim head coach Paul Deacon’s reign as they beat Gloucester 22-19 at Kingsholm thanks …
PA
02 Jan 2021, 13:12
Video: Rees-Zammit starts 2021 with electric try just days after Ian McGeechan name-checks him as Lions tour bolter
Louis Rees-Zammit was name-checked as a Lions tour bolter earlier this week and he started his 2021 with Gloucester with an exhila…
Liam Heagney
02 Jan 2021, 11:46
'We wanted to send out a statement, wanted to almost shock them with our physicality'
Beaten in the London rain ten weeks ago in the 2019/20 final, Wasps were in a mission in their Premiership rematch with champions …
Online Editors
02 Jan 2021, 11:01
Bonus-earning Wasps hammer champions Exeter despite loss of Jack Willis to injury
Exeter completed their league and cup double with a Premiership final win over Wasps 10 weeks ago but revenge was served in Ricoh …
PA
02 Jan 2021, 10:21
The grape-into-wine analogy that left Pat Lam smiling heading into 2021 with his Bristol Bears
2020 Premiership rugby will be remembered for the difficulties caused by the pandemic but Bristol boss Pat Lam isn't all doom and …
Liam Heagney
02 Jan 2021, 7:08
Wasps' verdict on winger Paolo Odogwu's rare four-game run as their starting No13
Paolo Odogwu is more recognised as a winger at Wasps but he recently enjoyed a four-game run as Lee Blackett's starting No13.
Liam Heagney
02 Jan 2021, 5:41
Premiership statement: Worcester and Quins split points over abandoned match
Harlequins and Worcester have split their points following their abandoned match, with Warriors getting four points and the win an…
Online Editors
02 Jan 2021, 5:18
'Everyone needs to be a little careful' - Double-winning Exeter's response to latest Esportif Premiership player salary report
Esportif's salary report claims No10 is best-paid Premiership position and openside the worst, but Exeter aren't reading much into…
Liam Heagney
02 Jan 2021, 4:31
'It has always been a perception based on how I conduct myself away from the pitch'
Wasps captain Joe Launchbury has cranked up his physicality in the belief his calm demeanour has created a false perception.
PA
02 Jan 2021, 3:56
Bristol end Newcastle's winning start to the season
Newcastle suffered their first defeat of the Gallagher Premiership season as Bristol claimed a 29-17 bonus-point win on New Year…
PA
01 Jan 2021, 11:46
'I am fine' - Leicester Tigers boss Borthwick working remotely after testing positive
Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick is having to work remotely after testing positive for COVID-19.
Chris Jones
01 Jan 2021, 8:28
'We've got a plan and it's a very similar plan to what we were going to use in the final'
A rematch of the Gallagher Premiership final sees Baxter’s double winners look to improve on a poor record at the Ricoh Arena.
PA
01 Jan 2021, 7:52
Ten of rugby's brightest young talents set to shine in 2021
We have scoured the globe for 10 of rugby's top young talents to keep an eye on in 2021, with age-grade rugby having been cancelle…
Alex Shaw
01 Jan 2021, 3:57
'I asked someone what do they mean by hairdryer. I'd never heard that expression'
Pat Lam was compared to Alex Ferguson following the Boxing Day win at Harlequins but the comparison was lost on the Bristol boss. …
Liam Heagney
31 Dec 2020, 12:50
Exeter and Wasps dominate 2020's Premiership stats
The pandemic threw unprecedented amounts of disruption at the sport across the globe, as it did with all aspects of life, and Gall…
Online Editors
31 Dec 2020, 10:48
England centre Ollie Devoto linked with shock move to Wasps
England centre Ollie Devoto has been linked with a shock move away from double-winning Exeter Chiefs, with speculation suggesting …
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2020, 9:30
Piutau and Sinckler set for Bristol Bears return
Charles Piutau is set to play his first game for Bristol Bears kick since injuring himself last October, as Pat Lam's side take on…
Online Editors
31 Dec 2020, 6:16
The one Premiership Covid-19 protocol that Northampton boss Chris Boyd still can't fully get his head around
Chris Boyd is chuffed with how Northampton have risen to the challenge of Covid but one Premiership protocol continues to bemuse t…
Liam Heagney
31 Dec 2020, 5:43
'I had a two-year deal with them' - Why Cobus Wiese turned down Saracens
The final month of an unprecedented year has seen Cobus Wiese face the shock exit of Steve Diamond, Sale Shark’s director of rug…
Chris Jones
31 Dec 2020, 4:07
Irish have second successive match cancelled as Premiership officials confirm 33 positive tests across 10 clubs
Hopes that London Irish could bounce back healthy this week following their Premiership game cancellation at Bath have been unfrui…
Online Editors
30 Dec 2020, 13:33
Testing change ensures Bristol's New Year Day game goes ahead despite absence of all 6 front rowers from win at Quins
Bristol have lost 1 front row to Covid and 5 others to isolation protocols but their Premiership game against Newcastle will still…
Liam Heagney
30 Dec 2020, 10:18
Front row issue sees Harlequins' January 1 game at Worcester cancelled
Having lost two Premiership games to Covid in the Boxing Day round of fixtures, Harlequins vs Worcester this New Year weekend is a…
Online Editors
30 Dec 2020, 8:48
'Missing them? I wouldn't think so' - League leaders Exeter on Premiership life without fierce rivals Saracens
Exeter have netted four bonus-point wins in four Premiership games but they insist the league isn't suffering from the absence of …
Liam Heagney
30 Dec 2020, 7:18
'I had to have a word with him and I used the word stupid'
Charlie Atkinson has bounced back from being recklessly hit by Owen Farrell, but his teenage exuburence isn't fully to the liking …
Liam Heagney
30 Dec 2020, 3:46
Chris Boyd's blunt verdict on Northampton's underwhelming 2020
Northampton were tipped to challenge for honours at the start of 2020 but the Chris Boyd set-up won just 6 of 24 matches this cale…
Liam Heagney
29 Dec 2020, 12:01
No10 now the best paid position in the Premiership and Top 14, but it remains tough love for those at hooker
The Esportif Intelligence comparison of rugby player salaries in England, France and PRO14 is a talking point at this time every y…
Liam Heagney
29 Dec 2020, 10:25
'We wouldn't even dare consider him for this week': Lee Blackett issues update on injured Wasps duo Kibirige and Barbeary
Sunday's Premiership win for Wasps at Sale came at a price and boss Lee Blackett has now given an update on Zach Kibirige and Alfi…
Liam Heagney
29 Dec 2020, 9:23
'Support ring-fencing for a period of time to let clubs get their finances in order'
The 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership table has an asterisk alongside four of the twelve clubs - including Newcastle - following cance…
Chris Jones
29 Dec 2020, 6:10
Premiership Rugby announce points decisions for Christmas games cancelled due to COVID
The Newcastle Falcons v Leicester Tigers and Bath v London Irish games were cancelled over the weekend due to small outbreaks of C…
Online Editors
28 Dec 2020, 6:11
'There seems to be an issue with mindset with some of them. Some of the decision-making isn't always there'
The mindset of certain players could be an issue at Sale according to interim boss Paul Deacon as he suffered defeat in his first …
PA
27 Dec 2020, 14:25
Nasty looking Zach Kibirige injury mars Wasps win over Sale Sharks
Interim head coach Paul Deacon suffered defeat in his first Premiership game in charge of Sale as they were edged out 26-23 by Was…
PA
27 Dec 2020, 11:50
'I don't want to be the Christmas grinch...but one swallow doesn't make a summer'
.Chris Boyd had mixed feelings after his Northampton side ended their winless start to the season with a Boxing Day triumph over W…
PA
27 Dec 2020, 1:17
'Some of those lads had virtually no time on the training field in two weeks and yet we scored four tries against another Premiership side'
Rob Baxter revealed that Exeter engineered a 28-20 Gallagher Premiership victory over Gloucester despite their team being unable t…
PA
26 Dec 2020, 12:46
Covid outbreak fails to slow Exeter's perfect Premiership start
Exeter bounced back from the outbreak of coronavirus that had swept through Sandy Park to maintain their perfect start to their Ga…
PA
26 Dec 2020, 12:02
Steven Luatua stars in Bristol's comeback win over Harlequins
Captain Steven Luatua inspired Bristol Bears to a 27-19 victory at Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership as they came from behin…
PA
26 Dec 2020, 10:15
Gloucester sign 'powerful and abrasive' Seb Nagle-Taylor
Gloucester have confirmed that Hartpury product Seb Nagle-Taylor has signed a permanent contract with the Premiership side for the…
Online Editors
24 Dec 2020, 7:25
Every starting line-up for the Gallagher Premiership Christmas derbies
All of the starting line-ups for the Gallagher Premiership Round Four action this Boxing Day and Christmas weekend.
Ian Cameron
24 Dec 2020, 6:50
Semi Radradra returns as Bristol Bears and Quins name teams for Boxing Day clash
Fijian superstar Semi Radradra returns to the Bristol Bears starting line-up ahead of the Boxing Day showdown versus Harlequins on…
Online Editors
24 Dec 2020, 6:16
London Irish Covid-19 outbreak forces Bath game to be called off
The round four fixture suffers the same fate as Newcastle’s clash with Leicester.
AAP
23 Dec 2020, 8:14
Baxter says Exeter are on top of Covid-19 outbreak ahead of Gloucester game
The Chiefs had to forfeit last weekend’s clash with Toulouse after returning a significant amount of positive coronavirus tests.
PA
23 Dec 2020, 4:42
Boxing Day meeting of Newcastle and Leicester called off due to coronavirus outbreak in Tigers squad
The Tigers returned a small number of positives tests in this week's round of PCR testing.
PA
22 Dec 2020, 12:31
Newcastle Falcons announce double-signing of Argentina duo
The Falcons had already secured the signature of Argentina centre Matias Orlando, who arrived on Tyneside just over a week ago.
Online Editors
22 Dec 2020, 8:11
'I'd really love if Maro Itoje came to the Chiefs': The international stars that NZ coaches would bring to Super Rugby
South Africa's and Argentina's absences from Super Rugby in 2021 removes some of the competition's international flavour, but some…
Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 18:08
Bristol sign Los Pumas tighthead as cover for Sinckler
Bristol Bears have signed 'formidable Argentina international' Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro on a short-term deal from January 2021.
Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 7:43
RFU reveal shortened Greene King IPA Championship season and kick off date
The RFU have revealed a new, shorterned 2020/21 Greene King IPA Championship season, which will commence the weekend of 6th March,…
Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 5:16
Chris Budgen consents to extradition over rape allegation
Former New Zealand rugby union star Chris Budgen may be extradited from the United Kingdom to face trial over a rape allegation fr…
Online Editors
20 Dec 2020, 13:32
'We were off in the warm-up' - Gustard felt something was wrong with Harlequins prior to kick-off
Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard will investigate the reasons why his players were off the pace during the warm-up for their …
PA
20 Dec 2020, 12:52
Former RFU chief Nigel Melville handed key role with England's top clubs
Nigel Melville has been appointed to two key roles with Premiership Rugby and given the job of changing the image of the umbrella …
Chris Jones
20 Dec 2020, 7:51
Bath to sign Jacques du Toit from Cheetahs
Jacques du Toit is set to become the latest South African addition to the Gallagher Premiership by signing a short term deal with …
Robert Rees
20 Dec 2020, 6:41
'Neil Best picked up the goldfish out of bowl, put it in his pint and downed it. The fish was never seen again'
Christmas parties were a topic on this week's RugbyPass Offload and Dylan Hartley told an incredible story about high jinx at Nort…
Liam Heagney
19 Dec 2020, 3:54
Singleton's permanent exit ignites speculation about Saracens' other on loan players
Jack Singleton's decision not to return to Saracens at the end of his loan has sparked speculation about the future of others like…
Josh Raisey
19 Dec 2020, 3:49
Massive win for BT Sport as they secure £110million Premiership live TV deal through to 2024
Fears on Wednesday that BT Sport would lose their live TV rights with the Premiership have been allayed with hands shaken on a fre…
Online Editors
18 Dec 2020, 11:49
Is there more to Cipriani's Gloucester exit than meets the eye? - Andy Goode
Something has gone badly wrong for Danny Cipriani to go from eulogising George Skivington to leaving Gloucester just six months la…
Andy Goode
18 Dec 2020, 3:35
Jack Singleton won't be returning to Saracens at the end of his Gloucester loan
England hooker Jack Singleton was due to return to Saracens, his parent club, in summer 2021 following his loan spell at Glouceste…
Online Editors
17 Dec 2020, 14:04
Gloucester snap up Georgian centre Kveseladze, scorer of that incredible solo try last month versus Ireland
The Autumn Nations Cup displays of Georgia midfielder Giorgi Kveseladze have resulted in Gloucester signing the 23-year-old semi-p…
Online Editors
16 Dec 2020, 7:59
Premiership turns down BT Sport's £40million-a-year rights bid - reports
The buy-in by CVC into the Premiership was always likely to up the financial ante and BT Sport could be a casualty for the 2021/22…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2020, 4:00
Gloucester explain why Cipriani was allowed to quit Kingsholm
There never seems to be a dull moment in Premiership rugby, the swift exit of Danny Cipriani from Gloucester the latest seismic st…
PA
15 Dec 2020, 13:25
Danny Cipriani's farewell social media message to Gloucester fans
Danny Cipriani took to social media on Tuesday to reveal he was leaving Premiership outfit Gloucester with immediate effect.
Josh Raisey
15 Dec 2020, 9:51
Danny Cipriani has left Gloucester with immediate effect, Hastings signing made official
Less than a day after RugbyPass revealed Gloucester would sign Adam Hastings, Danny Cipriani has quit the Premiership club.
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2020, 8:15
Adam Hastings to sign for Gloucester
Adam Hastings is set to become the next Scotland star to leave Glasgow Warriors after agreeing a move to Gloucester next season.
Jamie Lyall
14 Dec 2020, 13:51
Gloucester sign highly-rated young Argentina star until end of the season
The 22-year-old arrives with 8 Argentina caps to his name after starting his international career during the 2019 Rugby World Cup …
Online Editors
14 Dec 2020, 4:22
'It was quite clearly a tactic to hit him late' - Van Graan hits out at Quins' treatment of Healy
The 21-year-old fly-half is an injury doubt for Saturday’s trip to Clermont Auvergne after shipping a couple of late hits agains…
PA
14 Dec 2020, 3:23
'Every other time we've picked him at fly-half, we've won' - Hooper hopping over loss but won't blame playmaker
Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper pointed to telling mistakes in his side’s 23-19 defeat at home to Scarlets in the opening r…
PA
13 Dec 2020, 6:24
Gloucester sign Los Pumas utility back Carreras
Gloucester have confirmed the capture of Argentine international Santiago Carreras until the end of the 2020-21 season.
Online Editors
11 Dec 2020, 11:10
'Do you think I left for nothing?' - Chris Ashton hints at why he left Sale Sharks mid-season
Former Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton has hinted at the reasons as to why he left the club, hints that suggest he didn't leave be…
Ian Cameron
11 Dec 2020, 3:45
'A lot of members I speak to will say 'don't change the game, don't make it less physical'
A group of what is now understood to be 10 ex-players is set to launch an action against World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU.
PA
11 Dec 2020, 2:54
Report: Super Rugby's best set to take on elite European clubs in proposed club world championship
Top clubs and franchises from the northern and southern hemispheres could be in line to square off against one another in a world …
Online Editors
10 Dec 2020, 18:17
'Whatever's happened with these guys, however unfortunate it is, is a way down the line'
World Cup winner Steve Thompson says he can no longer remember England’s 2003 triumph because of brain injuries he suffered play…
PA
10 Dec 2020, 6:24
Bristol Bears add long-awaited England qualified Super League star to official Heineken Champions Cup squad
He's been some time coming, but Ratu Siva Naulago looks to be in line to finally report for duty at Bristol Bears.
Ian Cameron
10 Dec 2020, 5:33
Ewels: Rugby medical protocols can adapt to help protect player welfare
Former England World Cup winner Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.
PA
09 Dec 2020, 12:31
Harlequins sign former England Sevens Player of the Year on short-term deal
De Carpentier, 30, made the switch to the seven-man game at the start of the decade, featuring in 43 tournaments and 200 matches f…
Online Editors
09 Dec 2020, 12:14
'No disrespect to Scotland, but one of the things that they need to get rid of is the mental fragility in the side'
Newcastle defence coach Nick Easter says Scotland are still missing the mental and physical strength needed to challenge the best …
Chris Jones
09 Dec 2020, 10:08
Bristol to lodge formal complaint with World Rugby over Fiji's treatment of Semi Radradra
The centre is set to miss Bristol’s opening two Heineken Champions Cup games after suffering a leg injury on international duty.
PA
09 Dec 2020, 7:20
'I can't say for certain this won't affect the team' - Players 'numb' after Diamond's shock Sale exit
Paul Deacon has been put in temporary charge as head coach at Sale and would like the chance to make the job permanent.
Chris Jones
09 Dec 2020, 6:38
Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen banned for elbow strike
Andre Esterhuizen has received a four-week suspension after he was sent off during their Gallagher Premiership victory over Glouce…
PA
09 Dec 2020, 5:44
Steve Diamond leaves Sale Sharks with immediate effect
Paul Deacon will take charge of the team as head coach while the club 'take stock and plan for the future.'
Ciarán Kennedy
08 Dec 2020, 6:08
Report: Saracens linked to Springbok No.9
South African media are reporting that sometime Springbok and current Bulls scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl is set to join Saracens.
Ian Cameron
07 Dec 2020, 10:03
Red card for Andre the Giant can't stop Harlequins downing Gloucester
Harlequins overcame Andre Esterhuizen’s dismissal in the 45th minute to record a superb 34-24 victory over Gloucester in a pulsa…
PA
06 Dec 2020, 13:19
Bok power on display as Sale see off London Irish
Sale’s South Africa connection played a key role as the Sharks got their Gallagher Premiership campaign back on track with a 21-…
PA
06 Dec 2020, 12:56
'It was somewhat skill, somewhat fortuitous... Most of the boys were just perplexed with how I managed to make it come off'
Anyone who thinks Exeter are boring better revise that opinion following the worldie of a Premiership try scored by Tom O'Flaherty…
Liam Heagney
06 Dec 2020, 5:23
'Some of my mates were like, 'Chill out, man, what are you doing?' But I didn't care'
Juan de Jongh tells a story about the Olympic village, a smartphone and Serena Williams.
There he was, at the heart of the acti…
Jamie Lyall
06 Dec 2020, 3:35
Ruthless Newcastle make it three wins from three with impressive showing at Wasps
Promoted Newcastle were tipped for 2020/21 relegation but their excellent start to the Premiership has continued with a deserved w…
PA
05 Dec 2020, 13:50
Major injury concerns mar Bath win over Worcester
Bath overcame the early loss of two key players to pick up their first win of the Gallagher Premiership season with a 33-17 demoli…
PA
05 Dec 2020, 13:32
Powerful Exeter blow past Leicester Tigers
Champions Exeter continued their unbeaten run in the Gallagher Premiership with a 35-13 bonus-point victory over Leicester.
PA
05 Dec 2020, 13:24
Saracens reveal details of match with a Leicester Tigers XV
Saracens will host a Leicester Tigers XV in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 12th December with the club confirming 1,000 support…
Online Editors
05 Dec 2020, 5:20
Chris Boyd rues missed chances as Saints suffer agonising late loss at Bristol
Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd admitted his side’s inability to take their chances cost them dear after seeing Bristol…
PA
04 Dec 2020, 22:44
Scotland duo drafted straight back in at Worcester Warriors XV
Scotland internationals Duncan Weir and Cornell du Preez will make their first appearances of the Gallagher Premiership season for…
Online Editors
04 Dec 2020, 7:35
Why teams kick so much, according to the Premiership's most frequent booters of the ball
"Kicking has a massive part to play in the game and gets a bad rap when it is poor without a plan, a clear principle and philosoph…
Chris Jones
04 Dec 2020, 6:32
Chris Ashton returns for Harlequins in his 'Toulon position'
Harlequins Head of Rugby Paul Gustard has named the team to travel to Gloucester this weekend as Chris Ashton returns to fitness t…
Online Editors
04 Dec 2020, 6:15
Tigers axe recruitment tzar as ruthless Welford Road clear-out continues
Leicester Tigers are continuing their clearout out of backroom staff at the club, as they confirmed the axing of recruitment tzar …
Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2020, 4:36
Sale suffer double injury blow with Ben Curry coming off worse
Sale have paid a heavy price for their last-minute Premiership defeat at Newcastle, including the confirmation of serious injury t…
Chris Jones
03 Dec 2020, 5:40
'We don't necessarily go out to bore the pants off people'
Promoted Newcastle have won their opening two Premiership victories with a kicking game and pick-and-go carries by their forwards.
Chris Jones
02 Dec 2020, 6:49
REPORT: Bath may have found their new 10 in Tian Schoeman
Netwerk24 are reporting that Cheetahs flyhalf Tian Schoeman is set to leave the side to pursue a career in the English West Countr…
Ian Cameron
30 Nov 2020, 10:52
Sale Sharks confirm signing of tallest Super Rugby player of all time - JP du Preez
Sale Sharks are adding some serious height to their pack, having confirmed the signing of South African second-row JP du Preez fro…
Online Editors
30 Nov 2020, 6:24
London Irish celebrate return to capital by taming Tigers in Brentford
London Irish centre Curtis Rona scored the only try of a 22-9 Gallagher Premiership victory over Leicester and it proved just enou…
PA
29 Nov 2020, 13:20
Forget other challengers, Curry is the biggest threat to Billy Vunipola as England No 8
England are excelling and their back row unit is a key contributor to that success, but is Billy Vunipola under threat as a starte…
Alex Shaw
29 Nov 2020, 11:39
Matt Banahan announces retirement from rugby
Glocester winger Matt Banahan has announced that he will retire at the end of the current season.
Online Editors
29 Nov 2020, 5:42
How a sliding doors moment at 24 changed the rugby life of Agustin Creevy
Agustin Creevy was set to sign for current club London Irish in 2009 before a phone call ultimatum from Argentina changed his life…
Liam Heagney
29 Nov 2020, 4:53
Exeter brush aside Bath in six try mauling
Reigning champions Exeter moved to the top of the Gallagher Premiership table with a six-try mauling of Bath at Sandy Park.
PA
28 Nov 2020, 14:48
Billy Twelvetrees inspires five-try Gloucester to win over Wasps
Beaten at Leicester last weekend, Gloucester bounce back against Wasps with a power-packed display capped by Billy Twelvetrees.
PA
28 Nov 2020, 11:43
Matt Kvesic stretchered off as Bristol secure hard-fought bonus point victory
Flanker Matt Kvesic was a Worcester casualty as visitors unable to hold off second-half Bristol flourish in the Premiership at Ash…
PA
28 Nov 2020, 11:25
Danny Care masterclass guides Harlequins to win over Northampton
Test rugby may be over for Danny Care at the age of 33 but his display for six-try Harlequins in their win over Northampton was sw…
PA
28 Nov 2020, 10:27
'In the moment, I didn't even know the hit was illegal... the physio and medic said just to stay down'
Twenty-year-old Andre Esterhuizen sat in Jake White’s office as the world champion coach peered over his spectacles and delivere…
Jamie Lyall
28 Nov 2020, 4:36
'Name me another tighthead prop who has played the amount of league games John Afoa has?'
Tighthead John Afoa turned 37 last month but there is no sign at all that the ex-All Black front row is slowing down at Bristol.
Liam Heagney
28 Nov 2020, 3:10
Toby Flood's late score edges Newcastle to victory over Sale
Toby Flood’s last gasp try saw Newcastle Falcons edge to a 15-13 Gallagher Premiership win over Sale Sharks at Kingston Park.
PA
27 Nov 2020, 16:35
Harlequins' turnover for 2020/21 revised downwards from £25million to £8.5/£9m
Just 2 weeks ago, Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple thought next April would be the soonest fans would be allowed return to Premiers…
PA
27 Nov 2020, 9:15
Irish, Tigers name XVs for historic first rugby game at new Brentford stadium
London Irish will open a new chapter in their 122-year history when they host Leicester on Sunday for the first rugby game at Bren…
Online Editors
27 Nov 2020, 6:42
Gustard: Harlequins committed to changing squad's age profile
Paul Gustard admits the Harlequins squad has been “too old for too long” and is committed to changing the age profile in a bid…
Chris Jones
26 Nov 2020, 12:03
7 Premiership clubs can each welcome 2,000 fans next month, RFU donates England tickets to NHS
With England set to revise its current lockdown restrictions, some fans will soon be able to attend Premiership matches and a Test…
Online Editors
26 Nov 2020, 10:50
Gloucester statement: Club placed in Tier 2
Gloucester Rugby have been placed in 'Tier 2' by the UK government, meaning they can start welcoming back fans to Kingsholm in Dec…
Online Editors
26 Nov 2020, 8:24
'He said 20 per cent and I said, Wow' - Lam reacts to Sinckler's Bristol 'struggle' claim
England prop Kyle Sinckler has made some candid admissions following his move to Bristol, prompting a response on Wednesday from P…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2020, 8:26
'He's going through a legal process at the minute... I hope he gets everything he is owed'
Last Saturday was the first Leicester game in 23 years without Geordan Murphy and The Rugby Pod have had their say on the situatio…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2020, 7:07
'I don't think it's healthy': Warning as 44th South African set to join Premiership
With another South African signing set to join the Premiership, ex-Springboks assistant Alan Solomons is worried about the exodus.…
Chris Jones
25 Nov 2020, 5:47
'A proper matriarch': Steve Diamond's poignant tribute to his late 85-year-old mother who moulded his tough love approach to rugby management
Four family deaths have affected the Sale squad in recent weeks, including the passing of the influential mother of boss Steve Dia…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2020, 4:58
Sale's reason for cheer after one weekend statistic improved radically from 30 to 80 percent
Sale scratched a 7-year Premiership opening weekend itch last Friday and one aspect of play particularly pleased boss Steve Diamon…
Liam Heagney
24 Nov 2020, 13:42
Newcastle only needed '60 per cent capacity' to beat Bath at The Rec
Newly promoted Newcastle were given little chance of upsetting Premiership semi-finalists Bath, but they pulled off a major surpri…
Chris Jones
24 Nov 2020, 13:11
Kiwis in Europe: The New Zealand trio suffering a tough start to the new PRO14 season
Glasgow’s Kiwi contingent of TJ Ioane, Aki Seiuli and Fotu Lokotui have endured a tough start to the PRO14 with the Warriors.
Campbell Burnes
23 Nov 2020, 18:14
Kyle Sinckler admission: I'm struggling with off-field issues at Bristol
The 27-year-old Lions prop moved to Bristol from boyhood club Harlequins earlier this year.
PA
23 Nov 2020, 16:30
Slimmed down Burrell happy to be back in rugby union
Luther Burrell marked his return to rugby union with a win on Saturday, as the newly-promoted Newcastle Falcons beat Bath 19-12 at…
Josh Raisey
23 Nov 2020, 9:58
Willis brothers to the fore as Wasps edge out Bristol
Tom Willis’ try two minutes from time proved just enough for Wasps to deprive severely-depleted Bristol of a remarkable victory …
PA
22 Nov 2020, 11:53
'It was one of those situations I didn't want to be involved in... but we weren't willing to just let it slide'
Siale Piutau begins his 15th year as a pro player on Sunday believing Bristol will be transformed as a club after winning a Europe…
Liam Heagney
22 Nov 2020, 2:13
Worcester edge London Irish in low-scoring Premiership opener
Mistakes were plentiful at Sixways as Worcester got the new Gallagher Premiership season off to a narrow home win over London Iris…
PA
21 Nov 2020, 13:51
Wigglesworth among the tries as Leicester enjoy flying start against Gloucester
Steve Borthwick got his first full season as Leicester boss off to a great start with an opening-round Premiership win over Glouce…
PA
21 Nov 2020, 13:29
'Unacceptable... The one thing you can't be, if you're not a team of superstars, is disorganised'
Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper branded his team’s performance “unacceptable” after they opened their new Gallagher Pre…
PA
21 Nov 2020, 10:37
Newcastle make triumphant Premiership return at Bath's expense
Newcastle made a triumphant return to the Gallagher Premiership with a precious away win over a Bath side who were in the play-off…
PA
21 Nov 2020, 8:51
'Sam Simmonds could end up starting for the Lions and not get picked for England' - Twitter reacts to brothers' display
If ever the Simmonds brothers wanted to send a message to England head coach Eddie Jones, then this was the weekend.
Ian Cameron
21 Nov 2020, 4:00
Sale move on from 2019-20 frustration to make winning start to new season
Sale began putting the frustration of last season’s controversial ending behind them as they held on to beat Northampton 32-23 i…
PA
20 Nov 2020, 16:17
Sam Simmonds hat-trick helps Exeter start title defence with win over Harlequins
Exeter number eight Sam Simmonds scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs got their Premiership title defence off to a winning st…
PA
20 Nov 2020, 16:08
'We went to Harlequins and we thought we were Real Madrid': Sale's disastrous 7-year opening day run:
Opening weekend in the Premiership has long been a horror show for Steve Diamond's Sale, their last win coming in September 2013. …
Liam Heagney
20 Nov 2020, 11:32
Teams could be deducted 50pts at 'entry level' and relegated as Premiership Rugby reveal new salary cap regulations
Teams could be deducted 50 points as an entry-level and automatically relegated as punishment for breaches of the salary cap, Prem…
Ian Cameron
20 Nov 2020, 6:24
It took 3 days but the RFU have backed Steve Diamond's Tuesday revelation that Sale were cleared of partying allegations
The conclusion of the 2019/20 Premiership season was thrown into chaos by a major virus outbreak at Sale which prompted an RFU inv…
Online Editors
20 Nov 2020, 5:37
Wasps extend contract for 6'5, 121kg Levi Douglas
Wasps have handed out a new contract to Levi Douglas, with the young second row doing enough to impress despite making just one ap…
Online Editors
20 Nov 2020, 5:09
Chris Boyd extends Northampton contract despite 'unacceptable' 2019/20 season
The return to rugby following lockdown wasn't kind to Northampton, but Chris Boyd has still agreed a Franklin's Gardens contract e…
Online Editors
20 Nov 2020, 3:48
'To use the phrase, I've been head cook and bottle washer' - Steve Diamond's revised Sale job brief
The lockdown in England last March coincided with Steve Diamond taking on extra responsibilities at Sale, but that has now been re…
Liam Heagney
20 Nov 2020, 2:30
Gallagher Premiership brings in new points system for matches cancelled by Covid
After the final round of the 2019/20 Premiership descended into chaos with two cancellations, organisers have made 2020/21 Covid r…
PA
19 Nov 2020, 16:00
Bath sign American football's Alex Gray
Bath have landed an eve-of-new-season signing, Stuart Hooper netting American football's Alex Gray after a "rigorous recruitment p…
Online Editors
19 Nov 2020, 13:54
The Welford Road signing that has reminded Tom Youngs of Leicester in their pomp
Leicester have suffered training ground closure and Geordan Murphy's exit in recent weeks but Tom Youngs insists is not all doom a…
Liam Heagney
19 Nov 2020, 13:28
Saracens' application approved to share in Government's £59million Premiership aid package
Rugby is set to benefit enormously from a UK Government cash injection and Saracens already have their application in with Premier…
PA
19 Nov 2020, 10:12
'Too many people had the wrong perception of him' - the forgotten England forward making his Wasps colleagues look better
Wasps boss Lee Blackett believes England flanker Brad Shields has regained the form that made him a key figure in the Hurricanes S…
Chris Jones
19 Nov 2020, 9:03
Champion Chiefs roll out strong side for Harlequins despite missing stars
Exeter Chiefs have been able to roll out plenty of talent for their Gallagher Premiershop season opener against Harlequins this we…
Ian Cameron
19 Nov 2020, 8:22
Rugby union gets biggest slice of £300m bailout pie
Rugby union will receive the biggest single amount – £135m. Of that, £44m will go to the Rugby Football Union, £59m to Premie…
PA
19 Nov 2020, 6:38
Borthwick breaks silence following snap exit of Leicester legend Murphy
Two assistant coaches and director of rugby Geordan Murphy have left Leicester in the 19 weeks since head coach Steve Borthwick st…
Liam Heagney
18 Nov 2020, 13:40
Harlequins bring in English-qualified No9 from North Harbour
Harlequins have bagged themselves Lewis Gjaltema, an English-qualified scrum-half from New Zealand ahead of the new Premiership se…
Online Editors
18 Nov 2020, 7:18
Springboks No9 de Klerk reveals Covid battle: 'I'd very severe pains and fever... the body didn't react well'
Struck down by Covid-19 last month, Springboks No9 Faf de Klerk is ready for the start of the 2020/21 Premiership season with Sale…
Chris Jones
17 Nov 2020, 13:32
Sale on cusp of 2 overseas signings, admit Tuilagi was hit by Covid
Steve Diamond is set to tackle the Sale injury list, with cover for Lood de Jager one of two Premiership signings to be unveiled n…
Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2020, 12:26
'He will have to get some kind of surgery': Gloucester's worst Polledri fears confirmed
Gloucester boss George Skivington has confirmed Jake Polledri for the knee injury he suffered while on Autumn Nations Cup duty wit…
Chris Jones
17 Nov 2020, 10:37
Exeter issue latest update on Nowell and Cowan-Dickie, confirm bad injury outlook for Vermeulen
Exeter are preparing to begin their 2020/21 Premiership title defence and they have provided an update three key injured players. …
PA
17 Nov 2020, 7:53
Steve Diamond breaks silence, criticises Lam, Monye and Solomons as RFU report 'exonerates' Sale
Sale boss Steve Diamond has come out swinging ahead of the RFU report into the Sharks which is said to 'exonerate' them of wrongdo…
Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2020, 7:05
'It is obviously a shame' - Sinoti Sinoti leaves Newcastle Falcons days before new season begins for 'personal reasons'
Electrifying winger Sinoti Sinoti has walked away from Newcastle Falcons, just days before the new season gets underway, for 'pers…
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2020, 14:02
Major blow as Gloucester confirm Polledri has suffered a 'significant' injury
Gloucester have been a dealt a major blow after back-row forward Jake Polledri suffered what they described as “a significant kn…
PA
16 Nov 2020, 11:30
Wasps confirm new deals for Blackett and four senior coaches
Blackett was promoted to Wasps interim head coach in February 2020 and was given the role full-time in April.
Online Editors
16 Nov 2020, 11:28
Tigers voted most likely to be relegated in poll of their own locals
If polls are anything to go by, there isn't a great deal of local confidence in Leicester Tigers' chances of surviving the upcomin…
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2020, 8:20
Paddy Jackson named in London Irish 4-man 'leadership group'
London Irish have made the brave call of naming former Ireland flyhalf Paddy Jackson among the club's 4-man leadership group ahead…
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2020, 5:31
'Huge loss' - Rugby mourns passing of Cecil Duckworth
Worcester Warriors president Cecil Duckworth has died at the age of 83 after a long illness, the club have announced.
AAP
15 Nov 2020, 11:55
Every box Ewels is ticking to fill England's Kruis shaped hole
Is Charlie Ewels the man to succeed George Kruis for England? A fine showing against Georgia suggests just that.
Alex Shaw
15 Nov 2020, 5:53
'It's a really bad game of musical chairs: twelve chairs, 13 clubs and somebody misses out - relegation doesn't serve any sort of purpose'
Promoted Newcastle open their Premiership campaign next weekend and Mick Hogan has a stark message about their lost year in the Ch…
Liam Heagney
15 Nov 2020, 5:41
Reports: Bath and Lyon linked with England playmaker, Wasps linked with ex-Chiefs star
Bath Rugby have reportedly set their sights on Harlequins standoff and England prospect Marcus Smith - at least according to repor…
Ian Cameron
15 Nov 2020, 5:09
Austin Healey fires off at Leicester Tigers after they 'cast aside' Geordan Murphy
Former England star Austin Healey has fired off at Leicester Tigers after they 'cast off' long-serving club stalwart Geordan Murph…
Ian Cameron
14 Nov 2020, 10:28
Premiership Rugby statement: 14 people in 8 clubs test positive
A total of 14 people have tested positive for Covid-19 following the latest round of Premiership Rugby PCR testing.
Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 11:15
Newcastle suffer catalogue of 'severe' lower limb injuries following 8-month lay-off
Without a league match in eight months, Dean Richards has revealed promoted Newcastle found the lay-off damaging in terms of injur…
Chris Jones
13 Nov 2020, 9:00
South African tighthead in at Scarlets, Harlequins pick up a Championship loosehead prop
International call-ups are taking a toll on prop stocks in the UK, with Scarlets and Harlequins the latest to bring in reinforceme…
Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 7:40
Geordan Murphy has been sacked by Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have parted company with Director of Rugby Geordan Murphy.
Ian Cameron
13 Nov 2020, 7:34
Leicester Tigers statement: Former England star steps down from board with 'immediate effect'
Former England wing Rory Underwood has stepped down from his role as non-executive director at Leicester Tigers with 'immediate ef…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 12:04
England back row to share joint captaincy at Saints
Lewis Ludlam has been named Northampton Saints’ co-captain for the 2020/21 season by Director of Rugby Chris Boyd, and will lead…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 4:35
Leicester sign South African prop de Bruin
Leicester are poised to start the new 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season and the signings keep on coming, the latest prop Luan d…
Online Editors
11 Nov 2020, 8:20
Why the Autumn Nations Cup could change perceptions about Worcester
Worcester are regularly viewed as a small-time outfit but the Autumn Nations Cup is poised to reflect well on the club and Alan So…
Chris Jones
10 Nov 2020, 13:58
Irish suffer eve-of-Premiership blow as CEO Facer quits
The 2020/21 Premiership season is about to start and London Irish have been dealt a blow with CEO Brian Facer quitting.
Online Editors
10 Nov 2020, 9:19
Adeolokun one of three short-term Bristol deals upgraded to one-year contracts
Ex-Ireland winger Niyi Adeolokun was one of a number of players Pat Lam signed on short-term Bristol deals for the 2019/20 season …
Online Editors
10 Nov 2020, 7:52
Gloucester CEO pens open letter implying Skivington is fixing Ackermann era errors
The CEO of Gloucester Rugby has suggested that new head coach George Skivington is mending the errors of the Johan Ackermann era a…
Ian Cameron
07 Nov 2020, 6:08
'I was worried people would tell me to shut up and practise scrums'
Wasps prop Biyo Alo has released five songs that have been streamed on Spotify more than 415,000 times - and there is more to come…
Chris Jones
06 Nov 2020, 12:21
Luther Burrell to make Newcastle Falcons debut this weekend in friendly
Luther Burrell and Mark Fuser make their Newcastle Falcons debuts on Saturday at Ealing Trailfinders, ending both clubs’ eight-m…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2020, 7:27
RFU statement: 'Urgent decision' needed to save Championship season
The RFU have issued a statement on behalf of Championship clubs saying that an urgent decision is needed to save the season.
Online Editors
06 Nov 2020, 3:52
Leicester shut Oval Park training ground in bid to contain Covid outbreak
Premiership Rugby are back testing clubs for Covid ahead of the new season and results at Leicester have prompted Tigers to take a…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 12:30
'Huge honour' - Harlequins confirm who's taking over Chris Robshaw's role as club captain
Harlequins have named second row Stephan Lewies as Club Captain ahead of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions …
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 5:54
17 positive tests as Gallagher Premiership ramps up new-season Covid testing
With the start of the new Premiership season just 15 days away, officials have recommenced their Covid-19 testing programme.
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 3:59
Exeter bring in well-travelled tighthead Maks van Dyk
With the start of the 2020/21 Premiership fast approaching, Exeter have secured some tighthead cover with the signing of Maks van …
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 3:29
Jamie Gibson signs for Gloucester
George Skivington has been busy this week on the Gloucester recruitment front, Jamie Gibson his latest signing for the 2020/21 sea…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 12:32
Ex-England skipper Hartley weighs in on whether Saracens should be automatically allowed rejoin the Premiership
Dylan Hartley once played a season in the Championship with Northampton and he has now had his say on the Saracens promotion specu…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2020, 7:36
Bristol post £3.1million pre-tax loss to end of May 2020
Rugby has had a terrible year financially, something reflected in the latest set of accounts from Bristol Bears, the Challenge Cup…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 6:48
Two Cornish Pirates agree to short-term deals at Gloucester, including 124kg prop 'Beefcake' Tyack
The 'Beefcake' Twitter handle of 124kg prop Jay Tyack will pique fans' interest as Gloucester sign two Cornish Pirates on short-te…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 11:42
Worcester bring in two forwards with Harlequins connections, including George Merrick
With the start of Premiership 2020/21 just over three weeks away, Worcester have recruited George Merrick and another forward.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 11:11
Leicester assistant Rob Taylor granted early release after just 5 months at Welford Road
It was June when Rob Taylor arrived at Leicester to ignite their attack but the assistant coach is leaving just five months later.…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 10:31
Long-serving Bath prop Nathan Catt retires with immediate effect
Nathan Catt has been part of the Bath furniture since making a 2008 breakthrough but the prop has now been forced to retire.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 7:29
Saracens could return to Premiership without playing a single Championship game, and Ealing could join them - reports
With no fixtures yet unveiled the Championship, there are reports that Saracens will be automatically promoted to the 2021/22 Prem…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 3:55
'At first it was something I thought I could use to gain an opportunity to move home'
Recently retired Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson has said that he “never wanted to play rugby for another club” after m…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2020, 11:05
Worcester Warriors part way with prop who didn't make 'mark at the club'
Zimbabwe international prop Farai Mudariki has left Warriors at the end of his contract. The 25-year-old tighthead arrived at Sixw…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2020, 6:33
Irish confirm Premiership deal for Billy Meakes
Out of contract at Melbourne Rebels, ex-Gloucester back Billy Meakes has agreed to give London Irish a go back in the Premiership.…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 13:41
Rowe's 'massively selfish' comments do not sit well with fans
Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe’s recent comments labelling England as “greedy” have not gone down well at all.
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 12:01
Saracens issue statement confirming stadium name change
Saracens have issued a statement confirming that they will be reverting to the original name of the stadium formerly known as Alli…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 10:34
'Anyone know which team just won the double?' - Fans react to Exeter Chiefs England snubbing
Exeter Chiefs may have secured a historic European and domestic double over the past two weeks, but that has not been enough for s…
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 9:00
Rowe gets his way as just three Chiefs make Eddie's 'greedy' England squad
Exeter Chiefs Chairman Tony Rowe appears to have got his way after complaining over the weekend about England being 'greedy'.
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 8:06
The 2 problem positions Exeter chairman freely admits they traditionally struggle to fill locally
Exeter Chairman Tony Rowe is a man for pulling his punches when talking to the media, and he didn't shy away from pinpointing thei…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 6:18
Exeter boss Tony Rowe takes aim at 'greedy' England in comments over Chiefs players
Exeter chairman Tony Rowe has signed off a historic season by targeting global domination, while also taking aim at “greedy” E…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 16:58
Why the rugby media need to stop talking up Jack Willis, according to David Flatman
Former England prop David Flatman has warned against the media talking up in-form Wasps flanker Tom Willis, as he believes it coul…
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2020, 11:03
Rob Baxter targeting dynasty of success for Exeter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter plans to use the Chiefs’ first double as the launchpad for a dynasty of success having acquired a taste f…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 9:34
'Getting out of the hotel is pretty much a no-go' - inside the Barbarians camp prior to the 'Hungry 12' fiasco
Barbarians selection for the now-cancelled England game was a reward for the form Tim Swinson had enjoyed after recently joining S…
Liam Heagney
25 Oct 2020, 5:38
Rob Baxter gives green light to Exeter celebrations after completing the double
The Champions Cup winners beat Wasps at Twickenham to become the fourth English club to triumph at home and abroad.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 15:55
Exeter are double winners after edging out battling Wasps at Twickenham
The Chiefs emerged 19-13 winners from the Gallagher Premiership final.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 14:37
Wasps player ratings vs Exeter Chiefs - Premiership Final
Wasps player ratings: It was always going to be a big ask of Wasps, who lost Brad Shields, Kieran Brookes, Simon McIntyre and Alfi…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 14:18
Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Wasps - Premiership Final
Exeter Chiefs player ratings: For the newly-crowned European champions, Exeter Chiefs rocked up at Twickenham as strong favourites…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 14:16
'I can't see the logic behind not supporting the Championship as much as you possibly could'
Rob Baxter isn't alone in criticising the RFU's poor attitude towards the Championship as Wasps feel exactly the same way.
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 5:20
Legendary Dallaglio's pre-final message to Wasps: 'Continue to be bold and brave'
Lawrence Dallaglio knows what it takes to win Premiership titles and he has issued a pre-final message to his beloved Wasps.
Chris Jones
24 Oct 2020, 4:44
'I could actually write a book about all these characters in the Exeter changing room - it would be a best-seller'
Thomas Waldrom is 12,000 miles from Exeter but that doesn't stop him cheering... and cracking open breakfast time beers when they …
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 3:18
Wasps fans aren't short on optimism despite close contact protocols robbing them of two props and Brad Shields
Wasps have finally revealed the identity of the players missing from the Premiership final and their fans are still hopeful of a t…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2020, 14:24
Double-chasing Exeter make four changes for Premiership final
Rob Baxter has a habit of tinkering with a winning Exeter side and he has done it again for Saturday's Premiership final.
Online Editors
23 Oct 2020, 6:51
Wasps name Premiership final XV showing four changes from semi-final win over Bristol
After huge speculation as to what the make-up of the Wasps XV would be, Lee Blackett has now announced his team for the Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2020, 6:25
Referee Wayne Barnes tests positive for coronavirus and will miss Premiership final
There has been a further virus twist in the lead-up to the Premiership final, referee Wayne Barnes getting ruled out after a faile…
Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2020, 4:04
Nathan Hughes shares hospital picture after undergoing surgery
Nathan Hughes missed last Friday's Challenge Cup final with a rib injury but the Bristol forward entered hospital with a different…
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2020, 14:37
Blackett breaks silence, admits Wasps are 4 main men down for Saturday's final
Wasps have been given the go-ahead to play in Saturday's Premiership final but Lee Blackett says they will do so minus some famili…
Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2020, 8:20
After signing All Blacks, Wallabies and other headline acts, Irish have now snapped up Moldovan lock from Russia
Declan Kidney has assembled a who's who of world rugby at London Irish but his latest signing hails from a very different backgrou…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2020, 6:51
'We haven't got the Championship going, which is criminal really'
Winning Premiership and European titles is now the focus at Exeter, but Rob Baxter hasn't forgotten the Championship where they em…
PA
22 Oct 2020, 3:32
'It was a pretty long walk of shame': Dylan Hartley revisits his infamous 2013 Premiership final red card
Ahead of Saturday's latest Premiership final, Dylan Hartley has candidly reflected on his infamous 2013 red card with Northampton.…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2020, 11:48
'I've every confidence everyone on the pitch in the final will be Covid-free and there won't be any danger to anybody'
It took until Wednesday before Wasps were cleared to play in the Premiership final and Exeter boss Rob Baxter welcomes their prese…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2020, 9:01
Wasps WILL play in Saturday's Premiership final against Exeter
After a week of anxiety about whether they might have to forfeit, Wasps will face Exeter in Saturday's Premiership final.
PA
21 Oct 2020, 3:15
European Super Cup idea is gaining traction
With many fans believing Bristol should not play for the Premiership title, momentum is growing to tag Exeter game as Super Cup fi…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2020, 12:11
'Ridiculous or a suitably bizarre ending to the most bizarre season': The reaction to Bristol potentially winning the Premiership
Twitter went into overdrive when further positive Covid cases at Wasps on Monday moved Bristol closer to a Premiership final appea…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2020, 3:55
Wasps to learn Premiership final fate on Wednesday after four more Covid cases
The club’s involvement in the season climax is in doubt after seven players and four backroom staff tested positive for coronavi…
AAP
19 Oct 2020, 18:40
'We absolutely believe Wasps and Exeter should be contesting this final' - Bristol boss Lam braced for Twickenham call
A decision on whether Wasps can participate in the Premiership final will be made following a further set of Covid testing tomorro…
PA
19 Oct 2020, 10:30
Wasps confirm four more cases of Covid-19 with Premiership final decision to be made on Wednesday
A decision on whether the club will play in Saturday’s Premiership Final will be made following the results of a further set of …
Ciarán Kennedy
19 Oct 2020, 8:20
Leicester Tigers to rebrand Welford Road as part of new sponsorship deal
The decision to rename the stadium marks a first for the club, who have played at Welford Road since 1892.
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 6:28
Henry Slade believes Exeter's success has been spurred on by their previous disappointments
.England star Henry Slade believes the pain of previous disappointments helped elevate Exeter to the summit of European rugby.
PA
18 Oct 2020, 20:26
'It would be just reward for this group of players' - Baxter backs his Exeter team to complete trophy double
The Exeter boss is braced for a major challenge from in-form Wasps when the clubs clash in next Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership…
PA
18 Oct 2020, 6:16
'It's crazy that it happens now after us being squeaky clean for so long'
A virus outbreak has hit Wasps but defence coach Ian Costello is optimistic the spread will be contained and shutting down Exeter …
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2020, 3:45
'We obviously want Wasps and Exeter to meet in the final... but we'll be ready'
Bristol lost by 23 points last weekend to Wasps but they will play in next weekend's Premiership final if the Coventry-based club …
PA
17 Oct 2020, 4:33
Stankovich joins the Leicester exodus
Boris Stankovich has been part of the furniture at Leicester, first as a prop and more recently as scrum coach, but he won't retur…
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 12:28
Bristol will play in Premiership final if Wasps - who beat them by 23 points - are forced to pull out
Bristol were a clear second-best in last Saturday's Premiership semi-final but they will play in the final if Wasps fail to shake …
PA
16 Oct 2020, 10:05
Ex-England skipper hails 'phenomenal' Willis turnover numbers
Jack Willis has been the talk of the Premiership in recent months, with ex-England skipper Chris Robshaw describing his turnover w…
Chris Jones
15 Oct 2020, 13:32
Wasps prepared for worst-case scenario, but this outbreak is different from Sale - Andy Goode
7 positive Covid-19 tests at Wasps is a major blow that could see their Premiership final dreams taken away but this situation is …
Andy Goode
15 Oct 2020, 11:35
Jack Willis crowned RPA players' player of the year
Wasps back row Jack Willis is in the form of his life since the Premiership restart and now succeeds Danny Cipriani as RPA players…
Online Editors
14 Oct 2020, 14:06
Wasps cancel training as Covid-19 outbreak leaves Premiership final in doubt
Four players and three members of the Wasps backroom staff have produced positive Covid tests ahead of the October 24 Premiership …
PA
14 Oct 2020, 13:51
4 Wasps players test positive for Covid along with 3 staff
An anxious time awaits Gallagher Premiership finalists Wasps after 7 at the club - 4 players and 3 staff - test positive for Covid…
Online Editors
14 Oct 2020, 11:10
Jonny Hill's tackle has had a trial by social media, just like last week's Peter O'Mahony incident
Foul play has been a hot topic in recent weeks with Jonny Hill of Exeter the latest under the microscope following Munster's Peter…
Josh Raisey
13 Oct 2020, 13:18
'We're a club that focuses on results, not excuses': Irish on brutal restart run of 8 losses in 9 games
The 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership restart was a losing streak ordeal for London Irish, but Declan Kidney claims there are still re…
Online Editors
13 Oct 2020, 5:06
Authorities give green light for limited number of fans to attend Friday's Challenge Cup final
The EPCR have confirmed that Friday evening’s final between Bristol Bears and RC Toulon at the Stade Maurice-David will have sup…
Online Editors
12 Oct 2020, 11:44
Date set for new-look pool stage draw for 2020/21 Champions Cup season
The draw will be staged in Lausanne for the third successive year, taking place on Wednesday October 28.
Online Editors
12 Oct 2020, 4:26
'Nadolo motivated is a monster' - Fiji powerhouse set for Test return
Nadolo, who quit test rugby last year, is back in the squad after a successful switch to Leicester proved he was still a defence b…
Chris Jones
12 Oct 2020, 2:53
'We could be the most disappointed team in England': Steenson's warning for Exeter
.Gareth Steenson insists Exeter’s euphoria will turn to despair if they fail to seize the opportunity presented by the biggest f…
AAP
12 Oct 2020, 0:50
'It's scary to see how far he is going to go' - Jimmy Gopperth predicts high ceiling for Wasps teammate Jack Willis
Uncapped flanker Willis produced a command performance in front of England head coach Eddie Jones as Wasps reached their first Pre…
PA
11 Oct 2020, 17:00
'You go from being furloughed, questioning what you're doing with your life, to training against those boys - it was awesome'
Robin Hislop was at a loose end when Saracens came calling, offering the Doncaster prop six weeks he will remember fondly for the …
Jamie Lyall
11 Oct 2020, 4:01
Bristol fans are livid after 'shocking' refereeing performance in Premiership semi-final
Bristol's first finals appearance in the Premiership since 2007 has come to a somewhat disappointing end, with Wasps running out…
Online Editors
10 Oct 2020, 16:50
Ruthless Exeter efficiency crushes Bath to edge them closer to Premiership/European double
A try count of 5-0 saw Exeter sweep aside Bath and qualify them for an October 24 Premiership final a week after the European deci…
PA
10 Oct 2020, 12:58
The back garden rivalry that has Wasps' Jack Willis on cusp of England call-up after semi-final heroics
Jack Willis was exceptional for Wasps in their Premiership semi-final win and coach Lee Blackett has revealed some of the secrets …
Online Editors
10 Oct 2020, 10:36
Brilliant Wasps blitz Bristol to reach first Premiership final since 2017
Wasps were in scintillating form in their Premiership semi-final in Coventry, blasting Bristol aside to reach the October 24 decid…
PA
10 Oct 2020, 9:52
Video: Malakai Fekitoa's cracking early try was his painful last act in Premiership semi-final win
There was huge interest in now Malakai Fekitoa would fare for Wasps in their Premiership semi-final but he lasted just nine minute…
Liam Heagney
10 Oct 2020, 8:15
'Just because Saracens aren't in it, no one is going to give it to us'
Exeter are chasing progress to a fifth successive Premiership final and defeats in three deciders against Saracens have Henry Slad…
PA
10 Oct 2020, 7:14
'If Eddie Jones doesn't select him then he has some serious problems because Jack could make the Lions'
Wasps back row Jack Willis is bang in form after a long time out through injury and Nizaam Carr expects his old clubmate to get En…
Chris Jones
10 Oct 2020, 3:10
'I've made no secret of how desperate I am to win something here'
Anthony Watson naively thought at the age of 21 in 2015 that Bath reaching Premiership semi-final would be a regular occurrence...…
PA
10 Oct 2020, 2:46
Launchbury returns as Wasps, Bristol name Ricoh Arena semi-final teams
Saturday heralds a first Premiership semi-final for Bristol in 13 years but they will face a Wasps team containing the recalled Jo…
Online Editors
09 Oct 2020, 7:04
Jack Nowell missing as Exeter, Bath name Sandy Park semi-final teams
Favourites Exeter claim they need to produce a season's best performance to ensure they defeat Bath and qualify for yet another Pr…
Online Editors
09 Oct 2020, 6:15
31 positive tests in latest round of Premiership testing
The results of the latest round of testing for Covid-19 in the Premiership are in, with 31 people across three clubs testing posit…
Online Editors
08 Oct 2020, 14:13
CEO Childs' first interview since Sale's Covid outbreak plunged the Premiership into chaos
Premiership Rugby have been in the line of fire since the Sale Covid-19 outbreak and CEO Darren Childs has now defended his organi…
PA
08 Oct 2020, 12:01
Sean Long has left Harlequins with immediate effect
Ex-league great Sean Long was recruited by Harlequins in summer 2019 to finesse their attack but he has now left the Paul Gustard …
Online Editors
08 Oct 2020, 10:10
'The waiting around on Monday and Tuesday was unique and challenging'
Bath endured a difficult few days after their draw at Saracens, but Stuart Hopper now believes they can go and win at Exeter.
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2020, 7:56
'Everyone knows that common sense prevailed'
Next Saturday's Premiership line-up was confirmed by Wednesday's decision to cancel Sale's match, an outcome hailed by Bristol bos…
PA
08 Oct 2020, 6:23
'Everyone assumes the challenge is not to go out for a beer - that isn't the challenge'
With instances of Covid-19 on the rise in England, Rob Baxter believes rugby clubs like Exeter have never been as vulnerable to th…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2020, 3:02
Baxter revisits his pre-Sale outbreak claim that the Premiership should stop Covid testing
A claim early last week by Exeter boss Rob Baxter that Coid testing in the Premiership should stop hasn't aged well in light of th…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2020, 13:15
Saracens post poignant final farewell to Brad Barritt
The show is all over for Brad Barritt at Saracens after a dozen stellar years and the London club have paid him a fond farewell. …
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2020, 13:09
'You can't blame Sale for saying we can fulfil a fixture'
Rob Baxter feels it's ridiculous Exeter only found out their Premiership semi-final opponents on Wednesday, but he isn't blaming S…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2020, 10:28
Worcester respond to Sale cancellation
Confirmation of further positive tests for Covid at Sale has saved Worcester from travelling to Manchester for Wednesday night's P…
Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 5:51
Sale issue statement after title challenge ends with Worcester match forfeit
Further testing for Covid on Tuesday has proven to be the end of the Sale Premiership title challenge as they have now forfeited t…
Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 5:14
Sale now have 27 positive tests, match versus Worcester forfeited
The rearranged Sale versus Worcester Gallagher Premiership has been cancelled, clearing the way for Bath to take their place in th…
Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 4:34
'He doesn't have an ounce of fat and is pure muscle'
Wasps are on an incredible run of form, winning eight from nine since lockdown, and boss Lee Blackett is chuffed with the Malakai …
Chris Jones
06 Oct 2020, 13:38
Northampton CEO's letter criticises Sale for breaking Saints' bubble
The major virus outbreak at Sale forced Northampton to concede a walkover to Gloucester on Sunday, a situation that infuriated Sai…
Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 9:15
Virus-hit Sale finally name their XV to face Worcester
There has been huge interest in the goings-on at Sale and the Steve Diamond has now announced the Premiership XV that will face Wo…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2020, 6:13
Premiership confirms times and date for its semi-final fixtures
Premiership officials have set the times for this weekend's league semi-finals in England even though the exact line-up isn't yet …
Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 5:08
Kiwis in Europe: Why New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs still miss Charlie Ngatai
New Zealand rugby, and the Chiefs in particular, still miss Charlie Ngatai, who continued to show his class for Lyon in the French…
Campbell Burnes
05 Oct 2020, 17:10
Sale statement: Club could forfeit Worcester game, hit out at 'allegations' in the media
There had been suggestions that Sale's squad had been out in central Manchester celebrating their recent Premiership Cup win, but …
Online Editors
05 Oct 2020, 13:28
'We have had some incredible moments' - Chris Robshaw pens emotional open letter to fans
The 34-year-old shared a message addressed to everyone involved with the club after what he described as the “hardest day of [hi…
Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2020, 11:38
Sale Sharks' giant Bok Lood de Jager issues post surgery update
Sale Sharks and South Africa lock Lood de Jager has said that this third shoulder operation in under two years “went well”.
Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2020, 8:18
Worcester boss Alan Solomons: 'This is a major decision. It is certainly a red flag to have 19 people test positive'
Worcester’s trip to Sale should have taken place on Sunday but 16 Sharks players and three staff members tested positive for cor…
PA
05 Oct 2020, 6:17
RFU to launch probe into Sale Sharks
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will launch a probe into how Premiership club Sale Sharks returned 16 positive COVID-19 tests among…
AAP
05 Oct 2020, 2:55
Harlequins boss lauds 'unbelievable professional' Chris Robshaw after final game
The 34-year-old former England captain played his 300th and final game for Quins before joining USA Major League outfit San Diego …
PA
04 Oct 2020, 20:26
'A very strange situation': Bath set to prepare for semi-final they may not play
Bath boss Stuart Hooper will prepare his team to face Exeter next weekend, despite not knowing until Wednesday whether they have q…
PA
04 Oct 2020, 20:18
Exeter boss Rob Baxter preparing for play-offs as if Sale-Worcester won't happen
Rob Baxter says that Exeter will prepare for the Gallagher Premiership play-offs as if Wednesday’s rescheduled game between Sale…
PA
04 Oct 2020, 13:29
Steve Diamond responds to claims Sale Sharks partied in Manchester after Prem Cup win
Sale Shark Director of Rugby Steve Diamond has dismissed claims that players at the Covid hit club partied following their Premier…
Online Editors
04 Oct 2020, 12:29
Saracens stage late fightback as Bath fluff their lines
Saracens departed the Gallagher Premiership by firing a parting shot in the title race as Bath were held 17-17 at Allianz Park to …
PA
04 Oct 2020, 11:40
Bristol claim semi-final spot with bonus-point win over London Irish
The Bears were 36-7 victors as they climbed above neighbours Bath in the standings.
PA
04 Oct 2020, 11:35
'On a one-to-one basis he has warned me to up my physicality to make me be the best Premiership player I can be'
Steve Borthwick has a no-nonsense reputation but his abrasive style is inspiring Tommy Reffell, the Leicester Welshman getting env…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2020, 3:52
Andy Goode: The Sale PR machine needs to have a long hard look at itself
It’s the right thing for the league's integrity to get Sale vs Worcester played but the Sharks’ statements may have forced Pre…
Andy Goode
04 Oct 2020, 2:19
Premiership Rugby confirms 21 positive tests for Covid-19 across three clubs
It's been quite an unsettling week for Premiership Rugby with the Sale versus Worcester game rescheduled and Northampton's match a…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2020, 12:15
'It will be one of those years where for the next 20, 30 years we will be talking about - do you remember the Covid? - for all the wrong reasons'
Steve Diamond was in his element on a media Zoom call Thursday... then Covid struck, resulting in a crazy 48 hours for Sale, his P…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2020, 11:14
Premiership Rugby statement: Gloucester get 5 points as Saints game cancelled
Gloucester and Northampton's scheduled Gallagher Premiership match has been cancelled after an outbreak of COVID-19 in Sale Sharks…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 10:33
Sale Sharks statement: COVID-19 outbreak
Sale Sharks say they were ready to fulfil their Gallagher Premiership match commitment with Worcester Warriors,
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 9:09
Premiership statement: Sale Sharks vs Worcester Warriors
The Sale Sharks versus Worcester Warriors game scheduled for Sunday has been postponed following the outbreak of COVID-19 at the c…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 9:00
Bristol Bears name team to go hunting place in top four
Bristol Bears travel to the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday knowing victory over London Irish could secure a place in the Premiership s…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 8:39
Gloucester name team for Saints despite rumours match about to be cancelled
Lewis Ludlow continues to skipper Gloucester as George Skivington makes five changes to the Cherry and Whites side that took on Ba…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 8:11
Saracens name last Premiership team until 2021 at the earliest
Richard Wigglesworth is set to win his 250th cap as Saracens name their last Premiership team until 2021 at the earliest.
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 6:48
Harlequins team named: Robshaw to play 300th and final game club
Club captain Chris Robshaw will play his 300th and final game for the Harlequins as Paul Gustard names the side to travel to Leice…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 6:28
Worcester name team despite not knowing yet if Premiership fixture at Sale will go ahead
Sunday's match at AJ Bell is still in jeopardy but Worcester have named their team just in any case they do get to play Sale in th…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 6:23
Leicester Tigers make 15 changes for Harlequins
Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has named the matchday squad for the final fixture of the 2019/20 season against Harle…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 6:08
Wasps name team for final regular-season match versus Exeter
Lee Blackett has named his side for Wasps’ final regular-season Gallagher Premiership match with Exeter Chiefs at Ricoh Arena on…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 6:00
Premiership Rugby statement: Sale Sharks Covid outbreak
Premiership Rugby have confirmed that it is carrying out an urgent review ahead of Sunday's final round of Gallagher Premiership R…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 5:02
Uncertainty surrounds Sale v Worcester game after 16 positive Covid-19 tests after both clubs speak out
Any club is unable to field a competitive team because of coronavirus automatically forfeits the game 20-0.
PA
03 Oct 2020, 0:17
Worcester issue response questioning Sale's claim that Sunday's match is definitely going ahead
Covid-19 affected Sale claimed on Friday night their Premiership game was still going ahead this Sunday but Worcester have now que…
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 18:01
Sale issue statement confirming Covid-19 outbreak but insist it's business as usual this Sunday
Rumours were swirling around Sale regarding the health of their Premiership squad and they have now issued a statement confirming …
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 14:45
Critical Sale match faces cancellation as 16 players reportedly test positive for Covid-19
Steve Diamond told RugbyPass on Thursday how fortunate he was no-one close was poorly with Covid-19, but there is now reportedly a…
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 11:22
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RugbyPass
02 Oct 2020, 7:46
Covid outbreak at top-four club to impact on Premiership's Super Sunday finale
The Premiership is hyping a Super Sunday finale but it has emerged the final round of fixtures will be impacted by a Covid-19 outb…
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 7:38
New season kit launch reignites row over Exeter's Chiefs branding
It was late July when Exeter Chiefs decided to continue with their use of Native American imagery but their new kit has reignited …
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2020, 6:02
Recent Owen Farrell ban taken into account in three-game sanction for Harlequins' Elia Elia
The decision-making process for last month's Owen Farrell case was highlighted in the outcome of the disciplinary hearing for Elia…
Online Editors
02 Oct 2020, 5:26
How the Premiership play-off race is looking heading into Super Sunday
With four clubs chasing the three remaining Premiership play-off spots, we are set for a thrilling Super Sunday finale to the regu…
PA
02 Oct 2020, 4:50
'It's a whirlwind romance at the minute': Steve Diamond on whether Manu Tuilagi will extend his one-year Sale deal
Injury has sidelined Sale signing Manu Tuilagi for six months and he will be near the end of his one-year deal when he returns to …
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 4:11
Matt Stevens on the incredible moment he saved teenage Brad Barritt from drowning
Long before they were Saracens, England and Lions teammates, Matt Stevens and Brad Barritt attended the same school in South Afric…
Chris Jones
01 Oct 2020, 12:58
Saracens issue ominous warning: 'We would like to go out with a bang on Sunday'
Saracens will play their last Premiership game before relegation this Sunday and they intend to make life very difficult for play-…
Online Editors
01 Oct 2020, 4:25
European hangover continues for Saracens as Worcester win comfortably
Saracens brought in numerous Premiership rookies to try and lift the European gloom but Worcester had too much for them at Sixways…
PA
30 Sep 2020, 14:58
London Irish take advantage of weakened Exeter side
In a match where the lead changed hands seven times, three-try Irish did just about enough to hand Exeter a rare Premiership defea…
PA
30 Sep 2020, 14:48
Bristol hammer Leicester to remain in Premiership play-off picture
The Gallagher Premiership play-off fight will go to the final round of fixtures after Bristol recorded a record win over hapless L…
PA
30 Sep 2020, 14:00
Danny Care slams 'joker' who compiled fixtures for new Premiership season
The fixtures are out for the new Premiership season that will start in November and Danny Care isn't happy with the hand Harlequin…
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2020, 7:10
19 of the best tributes to Chris Robshaw, featuring Owens, Carling, Leonard and many more
Ex-England skipper Chris Robshaw played his final home match for Harlequins on Monday and the outpouring of warmth from the rugby …
Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2020, 12:18
New era begins at Saracens with 3 academy players set for first Premiership starts
Euro loss at Racing was the end of the line for the old guard at Saracens and they have included multiple academy players for Worc…
Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 9:00
'Pressure is a privilege, a great thing to have'
Fifth with two matches remaining, Bristol have no margin for error if they are to make the Premiership play-offs and Pat Lam is re…
PA
29 Sep 2020, 8:04
Georgian hooker Mamukashvili poised for Leicester debut against Bristol XV showing 10 changes
Shalva Mamukashvili is ready to become the first player from Georgia to play for Leicester, who take on a much-changed Bristol on …
Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 6:19
2020/21 Premiership fixtures released, season starts with Chiefs visiting Harlequins
The delayed 2019/20 Premiership season still has to be completed but the fixtures are now out for the new season that starts at Ha…
Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 5:12
Chris Robshaw's emotional goodbye after final home match at The Stoop
Chris Robshaw played his final home match for Harlequins on Monday night and the former England skipper got emotional on TV in the…
Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 3:53
'They've got plenty of dough': New Zealand Rugby stars name the European clubs they would 'love' to join
When it comes to choosing an overseas club to play for, there are a few teams that stand out more than others.
Alex McLeod
28 Sep 2020, 19:27
Elia Elia's dismissal costs Harlequins as Chris Robshaw bows out in defeat
Chris Robshaw’s final match at Twickenham Stoop ended in frustration as Harlequins fell to a 32-23 Gallagher Premiership defeat …
PA
28 Sep 2020, 17:14
Wallabies secondrow crisis deepens as Rennie can't count on Adam Coleman
London Irish lock Adam Coleman will not be recovered in time to offer new Wallaby head coach Dave Rennie another second-row option…
Chris Jones
28 Sep 2020, 12:09
'If we're being honest and totally transparent, we haven't had the squad or the quality to compete for silverware'
The start of a brave new era in Manchester? Former Sale winger Mark Cueto certainly hopes so.
Ciarán Kennedy
28 Sep 2020, 11:38
Robshaw is not getting the send-off he deserves
Former England captain Chris Robshaw is set to play his final game for Harlequins at the Stoop this evening, in what is also his 2…
Josh Raisey
28 Sep 2020, 10:19
Mitchell returns at scrum-half as Chris Boyd makes three changes to Saints team to face Sale
Saints will be hoping to end a frustrating run of home form in their final fixture of the 2019/20 campaign at Franklin’s Gardens…
Online Editors
28 Sep 2020, 6:16
Rohan Janse van Rensburg switches position as Sharks name team for Saints
Rohan Janse van Rensburg switches positions in a changed-up Sale Sharks backline as Steve Diamond’s side prepare to face Northam…
Online Editors
28 Sep 2020, 6:12
RPA statement: 'To continue along this path will cause irrevocable damage to clubs'
The Rugby Players Association (RPA) have issued a statement in the wake of news that supporters could be banned from attending rug…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2020, 5:09
'We can't always go out and buy 8 or 9 South Africans, like we have done'
The Sale Sharks director of rugby wants to increase the amount of first team players coming through the club's academy system.
Online Editors
28 Sep 2020, 5:08
'If you want to be a Saracens player and you p*** about in the Championship you will not be a Saracens player for the next 10 years'
Richard Wigglesworth has urged his Saracens team-mates not to treat life in the Championship next season with contempt following t…
PA
27 Sep 2020, 16:09
Curry worry for Sale Sharks as backrow out for up to six weeks
Sale have suffered another serious injury blow as they bid to reach the Gallaher Premiership play-offs with flanker Ben Curry rule…
Chris Jones
27 Sep 2020, 13:25
Two Boks get first starts as Quins aim to give Chris Robshaw win in final game at The Stoop
Chris Robshaw is ending his 16-year spell with Harlequins at the end of the Gallagher Premiership season.
PA
27 Sep 2020, 6:31
England lock Launchbury ruled out as Wasps name team for Stoop
Lee Blackett has named his side for Wasps’ Gallagher Premiership Round 21 match with Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Monday. …
Online Editors
27 Sep 2020, 6:14
Boris and his Government must save English rugby - Andy Goode
Boris Johnson must take action as English rugby won't survive another six months with no fans and no games for clubs lower down th…
Andy Goode
25 Sep 2020, 12:45
Premiership final confirmed for Twickenham
There was speculation that the Gallagher Premiership final would not be held at Twickenham next month as it has to be played behin…
Online Editors
25 Sep 2020, 11:56
Club-by-club look at what effect no fans will have on the Premiership's 13 stakeholders
It has been a dire week for the business of rugby in England with fears growing about the viability of a number of Premiership clu…
PA
25 Sep 2020, 8:56
'Unprofessional' Sale Sharks tweet goes viral for all the wrong reasons
It's fair to say Sale didn't quite get their social media game right, with one tweet about Harlequins full-back Mike Brown drawing…
Online Editors
25 Sep 2020, 0:32
Racing owner Lorenzetti lets slip the astronomical salary Maro Itoje wanted
Racing 92 had negotiations earlier this year with Maro Itoje and Parisian club president Jacky Lorenzetti has now revealed why tal…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep 2020, 12:18
Grim prediction following crisis meeting: 'I believe Premiership clubs will go out of business'
Tuesday's UK Government decision not to allow fans return to stadiums has left Premiership club bosses up in arms, including Peter…
PA
24 Sep 2020, 9:48
Nowell and Waller lead player response to UK Government decision on no fans at matches
The UK Government decision to delay the return of fans to matches in England has exercised the likes of Jack Nowell ar Exeter and …
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2020, 13:02
Cokanasiga stars in first game since England beat USA 12 months ago
Until Bath beat Gloucester on Tuesday night, Joe Cokanasiga had not been seen on a rugby pitch since England defeated USA in Kobe …
PA
22 Sep 2020, 15:19
Bath score 28 points in last 19 minutes to stay in play-off hunt
Bath were on course to suffer a huge Premiership setback before launching a spectacular late comeback that overwhelmed Gloucester.…
PA
22 Sep 2020, 14:06
Kini Murimurivalu's secret to success
Culture shock and lengthy injury nearly derailed Kini Murimurivalu in France but his faith helped him thrive and he now has big ho…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2020, 11:44
England back row Wilson becomes Newcastle captain
A loan spell at Sale after the 2019 World Cup didn't work out as well as Mark Wilson hoped but he is now back at Newcastle with ev…
Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 8:01
Bath and Bristol fans have had their hearts broken
Premiership fans had been part of a UK Government series of pilot events but the plug has been pulled on home Bath and Bristol gam…
Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 7:42
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