'It was only because we were so successful that clubs came after us'
Saracens No.8 Billy Vunipola has described the salary cap scandal that engulfed the club three years ago as a 'witchhunt' and one …
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2023, 10:58
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Freddie Burns could be just the tonic the Highlanders need
Premiership winner Freddie Burns could push the Highlanders to greater heights.
LONG READ
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jan 2023, 10:56
Leicester sign Bristol scrumhalf after early release agreed
Leicester Tigers have signed Bristol Bears scrumhalf Tom Whiteley after an early release was agreed by Pat Lam's side.
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2023, 6:18
Vunipola: 'This is what I chose, the life I signed I up for'
Saracens No.8 Billy Vunipola has opened up about his attitude to the potential risks posed by concussion as a professional rugby u…
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2023, 5:54
O'Shea's middle-of-the-night police station calls about Danny Care
Veteran scrum-half Danny Care had recalled the middle-of-the-night police station calls that Conor O’Shea received about him dur…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2023, 3:00
Highlanders sign ex-England flyhalf Freddie Burns
The Highlanders have signed former England flyhalf Freddie Burns from Leicester Tigers, who have released the former England 10 mi…
Ian Cameron
22 Jan 2023, 13:20
Harry Williams joins Exeter Chiefs exodus - report
According to French media, former England prop Harry Williams will join the exodus of first-team players leaving Exeter Chiefs.
Ian Cameron
21 Jan 2023, 6:43
Glasgow miss last gasp kick resulting in Challenge Cup draw with Bath
Former England scrum-half Ben Spencer landed a late penalty to secure Bath a 19-19 Challenge Cup draw with Glasgow at Scotstoun.
PA
20 Jan 2023, 16:55
'Unhappy' Ruben van Heerden the latest Exeter player to leave
Exeter Chiefs' ongoing player exodus continues at pace as the Gallagher Premiership side confirmed that Ruben van Heerden is the l…
Ian Cameron
20 Jan 2023, 8:28
Leicester sign ex-Wasps prop West and a South African youngster
New Leicester boss Richard Wigglesworth has strengthened his squad with immediate effect, signing England prospect Tom West and Ca…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2023, 4:19
Joe Simmonds to become the latest big name to quit Exeter - report
Double-winning skipper Joe Simmonds is poised to become the latest big name to exit Exeter at the end of the current season.
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2023, 13:23
On this day in 2020: Saracens relegated from the Premiership
Saracens were informed they would be relegated from the Gallagher Premiership at the end of the season following a series of breac…
PA
18 Jan 2023, 2:49
Exeter statement: The exit of Dave Ewers
Dave Ewers has become the latest big name to quit Exeter for the 2023/24 season, the back-rower following Sam Simmonds and Luke Co…
Liam Heagney
17 Jan 2023, 7:40
Harlequins statement: The signing of scrum-half Will Porter
Harlequins’ preparations for the 2023/24 season continued on Tuesday with the confirmation that Will Porter has been signed.
Liam Heagney
17 Jan 2023, 6:29
'Stain on the reputation': DCMS issues damning Premiership report
The DCMS has warned that the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is “clearly unsustainable” in a damning report…
PA
17 Jan 2023, 3:23
Tigers confirm Danny Wilson role 'effective immediately'
Leicester Tigers haved confirmed that former Glasgow Warriors head coach Danny Wilson will join the club’s coaching team.
Kim Ekin
15 Jan 2023, 13:15
Two red cards sink London Irish against Stormers
London Irish’s feint hopes of progressing in the Heineken Champions Cup vanished due to a pair of red cards as Stormers ran out …
PA
15 Jan 2023, 9:03
A fresh theory has emerged in the case of the missing Levi Davis
Levi Davis, the ex-Bath and Ealing player, could have been kidnapped, according to the latest information received by his family. …
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2023, 5:54
'Still bitter about it now': The setback that bugs Simpson-Daniel
Retired England international James Simpson-Daniel has revealed one aspect of his stellar club career with Gloucester that he is s…
Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2023, 6:24
Saracens statement: The signing of ex-Wasps back-rower Tom Willis
England prospect Tom Willis will return to the Gallagher Premiership next season after securing a deal with Saracens for the 2023/…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2023, 13:14
Harlequins statement: The signing of ex-Glasgow boss Danny Wilson
Former Glasgow boss Danny Wilson is back in rugby after securing a deal to join Harlequins as an assistant for the 2023/24 season.…
Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2023, 6:19
'Too much negative': Sale hit back over Tuilagi clash with Allan
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has taken umbrage with the level of negative commentary that has accompanied last Sunday’s much-talked-…
Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2023, 11:21
Northampton statement: The signing of ex-Wasps back Burger Odendaal
Former Wasps midfielder Burger Odendaal will return to the Gallagher Premiership next season, joining Northampton once his stop-ga…
Liam Heagney
10 Jan 2023, 7:28
Harlequins CEO refutes Andre Esterhuizen rumours
Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple has refuted claims that Andre Esterhuizen is considering leaving the club.
Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2023, 8:17
Gutted Bristol boss Pat Lam reacts to his side's latest humbling
The visitors were second best in almost every area as they went down 23-7.
PA
09 Jan 2023, 5:45
Everyone is saying the same thing about the Manu Tuilagi incident
Many rugby fans are questioning how Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi went unpunished for a collision with Tommy Allan in his side's…
Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2023, 5:35
Has the England job come too early for Steve Borthwick?
Leicester's dominance has slipped following an exceptional 2021-22 season.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
09 Jan 2023, 5:27
'He loved to grab people by the throat and just be a pain'
England World Cup winner Jason Robinson has recalled his transformative time at Sale playing alongside the enigmatic Sebastien Cha…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan 2023, 3:00
'I would love to stay at the club... I am not saying I am definitely leaving'
The England wing could follow his Exeter team-mates to France.
PA
08 Jan 2023, 13:11
'Fingers crossed' - Sale issue update on England flanker Tom Curry
Tom Curry faces a race against time to be fit for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland after suffering a hamstring stra…
PA
08 Jan 2023, 13:01
This weekend's Championship shocker evidence RFU must now act
What the governing body decides to do with the Championship is a far more crucial decision.
Opinion
Sam Roberts
08 Jan 2023, 7:43
'It's actually true, I've run my quickest top speeds this year'
New Sale signing Tom O’Flaherty is thrilled he is defying the supposed logic that the older a winger gets, the slower you are se…
Interview
Liam Heagney
08 Jan 2023, 3:30
Newcastle's attitude 'absolutely bang on' against Leicester
Newcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder was in raptures after his side ended a four-year winless run against Leicester Tigers wit…
PA
08 Jan 2023, 2:00
Exeter issue Luke Cowan-Dickie update amid Six Nations injury fears
Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has given new England head coach Steve Borthwick an injury scare four weeks before the Six Nations…
PA
07 Jan 2023, 14:16
Latest Cowan-Dickie injury takes gloss off impressive Exeter win
Exeter bounced back from a five-try drubbing against Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens last weekend as they swept Northampton…
PA
07 Jan 2023, 12:40
Leicester Tigers' rapid decline since Borthwick's exit is worrying fans
Was this worth £1 million? It's a thought that must be crossing many Leicester Tigers fans' minds as the Gallagher Premiership ch…
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2023, 11:26
Newcastle blitz Leicester with a first-half Carreras hat-trick
Mateo Carreras scored a first-half hat-trick as Newcastle Falcons blitzed Leicester Tigers 45-26 in their first Gallagher Premiers…
PA
07 Jan 2023, 10:33
'The RFU will make sure Owen Farrell is available for Six Nations'
Owen Farrell's controversial tackling technique was once again in the spotlight during Saracens' victory over Gloucester at Kingsh…
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2023, 4:52
'It will now be trial by jury on social media... and it's wrong'
Friday night’s controversy about Saracens No10 Owen Farrell made for riveting live TV viewing on BT Sport as former England inte…
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2023, 2:50
Watch: Owen Farrell tackle controversy threatens his Six Nations
Owen Farrell landed a long-range drop goal with the game’s final kick as Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens edged out Glouce…
PA
06 Jan 2023, 16:01
'I didn't need to walk in that changing room and flip over a table'
Rookie Leicester boss Richard Wigglesworth has revealed he didn't lose the rag with his Tigers players when he entered the AJ Bell…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2023, 6:24
'Our game with England in the World Cup will be like a final for us'
Mateo Carreras is a constant reminder of the clear and present danger waiting for England at the Rugby World Cup and the recent 30…
Interview
Chris Jones
06 Jan 2023, 5:51
The 'one thing' Northampton want after Wasps and Worcester collapse
Northampton CEO Mark Darbon has penned an open letter to supporters, informing them of the governance changes that are being negot…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2023, 4:22
Records broken and milestones reached across festive weekend of rugby
A record number of fans included rugby in their festivities over the weekend as both attendance and TV audience records were broke…
Ned Lester
05 Jan 2023, 21:51
Walder blasts 16-man fiasco as England international leaves club
Walder raised the issue with Paul Hull, the new RFU head of professional game match officials...
Chris Jones
05 Jan 2023, 9:00
Nathan Earle has left Newcastle with immediate effect
One-time England prospect Nathan Earle has left Newcastle after agreeing to a Championship club deal with Ealing that will see him…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2023, 8:45
American football commentary has Baxter still believing in Exeter
Rob Baxter is hoping that the form of his Exeter for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign can resemble the NFL Dallas Cowboys.
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2023, 7:49
The 'kick in the gut' that has sharpened Gloucester boss Skivington
Gloucester boss George Skivington has revealed how deeply his team’s disappointing Christmas Eve loss at Leicester affected him,…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2023, 6:48
Fitness updates on England duo gives Borthwick Six Nations boost
The prop has been sidelined since England’s autumn series finale.
PA
05 Jan 2023, 5:44
'No mitigation can be applied': Albert Tuisue cops yet another ban
Albert Tuisue has been banned for the second time in recent months, the Fijian back-rower following up his Test duty red card in N…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2023, 4:38
Elliott Stooke has exited Bristol for a spell in the Top 14
Elliott Stooke has become the latest ex-Wasps player to move to the Top 14, the lock bringing to an end his short-term injury cove…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2023, 3:26
Northampton sign England hooker Curtis Langdon
Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of England international hooker Curtis Langdon.
Ian Cameron
05 Jan 2023, 2:44
'Really sorry' Joe Marler revisits Jake Heenan incident on podcast
Joe Marler has reiterated an apology to Jake Heenan, his Harlequins teammates and his club after he was suspended last week for co…
PA
04 Jan 2023, 11:20
The Joe Marler decision has thrown referees under the bus
The latest instalment of the Joe Marler soap opera seemed like a best-forgotten storm in a teacup, but then in stepped the RFU who…
Opinion
Paul Smith
04 Jan 2023, 7:03
The 'very open scenario' that will worry Jack Nowell fans at Exeter
Rob Baxter has admitted he is planning for England wing Jack Nowell to not be part of the Exeter squad next season.
PA
04 Jan 2023, 5:55
Ex-Worcester prop Murray McCallum secures a 10-day trial in France
Former Worcester prop Murray McCallum has landed himself a ten-day Pro D2 trial at Montabaun. The Scottish front-rower has been le…
Liam Heagney
04 Jan 2023, 5:41
Bristol versus Top 14 isn't the only tug of war for Semi Radradra
The club-level future isn’t the only tug of war that Fiji’s Semi Radradra is embroiled in as the services of the Bristol midfi…
Liam Heagney
03 Jan 2023, 12:00
'He's proved himself at a good level': Irish sign a Sydney centre
London Irish have bolstered their squad for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign by signing midfielder Eddie Poolman from Sydney …
Liam Heagney
03 Jan 2023, 5:39
Mum sledge was Joe Marler's 'go to line' panel hears
Referencing other players' mothers was Joe Marler's 'go-to' line when sledging opponents - the Harlequins prop told an RFU discipl…
Ian Cameron
02 Jan 2023, 7:42
Newcastle Falcons sign Puma Pedro Rubiolo
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the signing of Pedro Rubiolo, a versatile forward who can play in the back row or second row.
Ian Cameron
02 Jan 2023, 4:14
'I just hope that Joe wasn't made a scapegoat for something'
Tabai Matson hopes that “a clear mandate comes down from above” after Joe Marler was banned for verbally provoking an opponent…
PA
01 Jan 2023, 12:32
Losing run snapped as Northampton hammer Harlequins
Northampton emphatically ended a run of four successive defeats in the Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup by beating…
PA
01 Jan 2023, 11:33
Leicester boss Wigglesworth signs ex-Wasp as his own replacement
Leicester Tigers boss Richard Wigglesworth has confirmed the signing of Sam Wolstenholme on a short-term contract.
Ian Cameron
01 Jan 2023, 6:59
Leicester Tigers statement: Two more players exit club
Leicester Tigers have issued a statement confirming that Tom Cowan-Dickie and Gabriel Oghre - who were both on short-term deals - …
Ian Cameron
01 Jan 2023, 6:10
The full ref mic audio of what Joe Marler said to Jake Heenan
A video with the audio of what Harlequins' England prop Joe Marler said Jake Heenan has been published online.
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2022, 13:59
Watch - Owen Farrell throws 'unreal' pass against Exeter
Owen Farrell was acclaimed as a once in a generation player after masterminding Saracens’ 35-3 Gallagher Premiership rout of Exe…
PA
31 Dec 2022, 13:14
Owen Farrell reigns supreme as Saracens crush Exeter
Saracens bounced back from their shock defeat to London Irish by crushing arch-rivals Exeter 35-3 at StoneX Stadium.
PA
31 Dec 2022, 11:23
Joe Marler's latest ban is a farce - Andy Goode
Joe Marler being banned for just two weeks is a farce and World Rugby need to clamp down on unions dishing out whatever punishment…
Opinion
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2022, 10:19
Prem exodus: 5 players leaving English top flight for France
Fears abound that the Gallagher Premiership could be set to lose more of its stars as the English top flight struggles to compete …
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2022, 5:38
From journeyman to Premiership's top lineout thief
Sebastian de Chaves’ dramatic transformation from second row journeyman into the Premiership’s leading line out stealer
Chris Jones
31 Dec 2022, 4:08
Alex Sanderson admits to 'harsh words' during Sale's dominant win over Leicester
Alex Sanderson wanted more from his side at half-time despite a dominant display against defending champions Leicester.
PA
31 Dec 2022, 3:47
Leicester suffer heavy defeat at the hands of impressive Sale
Impressive Sale beat Leicester 40-5 as interim head coach Richard Wigglesworth suffered his first defeat since taking over from St…
PA
30 Dec 2022, 16:16
Joe Marler banned for 'wholly inappropriate' comment
Joe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four weeks suspended for comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan…
PA
30 Dec 2022, 15:26
London Irish lock Adam Coleman handed ban following dangerous tackle
London Irish lock Adam Coleman has received a four-week ban after being sent off in the Exiles’ Gallagher Premiership win agains…
PA
30 Dec 2022, 12:34
Harlequins prop Joe Marler charged over sledging
The Harlequins prop faces a disciplinary hearing following an incident in the Gallagher Premiership game.
PA
30 Dec 2022, 5:19
Springbok Handre Pollard to make long-awaited return for Tigers
Handre Pollard, one of the most highly anticipated Premiership signings of the 2022-23 season will make his starting debut for Lei…
Tom Vinicombe
29 Dec 2022, 9:31
Ben Spencer commits future to Bath
Bath have confirmed that club captain and England international Ben Spencer has signed a new contract with the team.
Kim Ekin
29 Dec 2022, 4:14
Baxter: 'It just seems madness to me and we've got to get out of it'
Round 13 saw the top three sides – Saracens, Sale and Harlequins – fall to the bottom three with London Irish, Newcastle and B…
Ian Cameron
28 Dec 2022, 8:19
Champ hooker joins Newcastle with immediate effect
Ealing Trailfinders hooker Alun Walker has joined Newcastle Falcons on a short-term loan, with immediate effect, the club announce…
Kim Ekin
28 Dec 2022, 8:06
Scotland centre Cameron Redpath to stay at Bath
Bath has announced that Scotland international Cameron Redpath has signed a contract extension.
Ian Cameron
28 Dec 2022, 4:37
What Joe Marler said that triggered Jake Heenan
Harlequins prop Joe Marler has publicly apologised to Bristol flanker Jake Heenan for the comments that triggered a fracas
Ian Cameron
28 Dec 2022, 4:19
Joe Marler faces possible disciplinary action for verbal incident
Joe Marler faces possible disciplinary action for verbally provoking Bristol flanker Jake Heenan as Harlequins slumped...
PA
27 Dec 2022, 14:28
Bristol beat Harlequins to climb off the foot of the Gallagher Premiership table
Bristol defied a second-half onslaught from Harlequins to claim a 15-12 victory at Twickenham Stoop that lifts them off ...
PA
27 Dec 2022, 14:25
England flanker Sam Underhill commits future to Bath
The 26-year-old’s previous deal had been set to expire next summer.
PA
27 Dec 2022, 6:44
Richard Wigglesworth's Leicester claim Slater Cup
Richard Wigglesworth’s first game in charge of Leicester ended in a convincing 28-13 Gallagher Premiership victory over Gloucest…
PA
24 Dec 2022, 11:20
Scotland centre Cameron Redpath injured as Exeter hold off Bath
Exeter hung on in the face of a determined Bath fightback to claim a 20-15 victory at Sandy Park that keeps them in the hunt for a…
PA
24 Dec 2022, 11:12
Watch - Multiple red cards as derby boils over in Brentford
Adam Coleman has been sent off and fellow ex-Wallabies lock Rob Simmons was yellow carded as their London Irish team ended English…
AAP
24 Dec 2022, 4:18
Wigglesworth names his first Leicester side as ex-Wasp named on bench
Interim Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Wigglesworth has named his first side as head coach of Leicester Tigers following the …
Ian Cameron
23 Dec 2022, 6:12
'I'm really proud of Joe, it's a tough challenge being authentic'
Out-of-favour England loosehead Joe Marler has played his part in recent times in encouraging publicity for English club rugby.
Interview
Liam Heagney
23 Dec 2022, 4:00
Fit-again Nick Isiekwe returns for Saracens ahead of schedule
Nick Isiekwe has made it back into the Saracens starting line-up ahead of projection after Mark McCall suggested in September that…
Liam Heagney
22 Dec 2022, 6:30
Report reveals Premiership clubs' £300million debt in six years
England’s top-flight clubs have accumulated a combined debt of £300million in six years, according to an investigation into the…
PA
22 Dec 2022, 4:52
Bath statement: Tom Dunn and Will Stuart contract extensions
Preparations for the 2023/24 season have continued at Bath with England internationals Tom Dunn and Will Stuart agreeing to contra…
Liam Heagney
22 Dec 2022, 4:33
Where are they now? The last Wasps team before the collapse
It’s still hard to believe that Wasps went out of business just over two months ago, an October 17 training ground meeting confi…
Analysis
Liam Heagney
22 Dec 2022, 3:22
Where are they now? The last Worcester team before the collapse
Tuesday morning was a sharp reminder of the pitfalls of Gallagher Premiership rugby, Bath announcing an hour before they unveiled …
Analysis
Liam Heagney
21 Dec 2022, 7:55
Harlequins statement: Danny Care contract extension
England scrum-half Danny Care has signed a contract extension at Harlequins, the club he first played for in 2006.
Liam Heagney
21 Dec 2022, 6:17
Send South Africa back to Super Rugby to end Champions Cup woes
The Champions Cup has seemingly inherited the problems that plagued Super Rugby in its latter years.
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
21 Dec 2022, 5:58
'It's not fair, it's not right and it shouldn't happen'
Coventry Rugby chief executive Nick Johnston has labelled the suggestion that the RFU will allow Wasps to relaunch as a Championsh…
Interview
Paul Smith
20 Dec 2022, 13:47
Sale statement: Joint bid to buy the AJ Bell stadium is declined
Sale Sharks have issued a statement after their joint bid with Salford City FC to purchase the AJ Bell was rejected by Salford Cit…
Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2022, 11:59
Finn Russell to join Bath after Rugby World Cup
Bath have signed Scotland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell. The Gallagher Premiership club did not specify Russel…
PA
20 Dec 2022, 4:14
New England coach Borthwick likened to a computer by Bok bruiser
Jasper Wiese epitomises the impact new England coach Steve Borthwick can have on individual players, helping to turn the strong ru…
Interview
Ian Cameron
19 Dec 2022, 9:45
Leicester Tigers statement: New coaching team
As flagged by RugbyPass yesterday, Richard Wigglesworth has been appointed as interim head coach of Leicester Tigers foll…
Ian Cameron
19 Dec 2022, 6:22
REPORTS: Bath deal to make Finn Russell one of rugby's best paid
Reports in the UK and in France have Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell signing for Bath to become one of the best-paid rugby players i…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec 2022, 9:09
Richard Wigglesworth tipped to take over at Leicester Tigers
With news breaking this morning that Steve Borthwick will be confirmed as England’s new head coach on Monday, it raises the imme…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec 2022, 8:21
George Skivington's positive spin on Gloucester's 57-0 loss to Leinster
Gloucester head coach George Skivington was proud of the “fighting spirit” his young team showed in a 57-0 defeat to Leinster.…
PA
17 Dec 2022, 2:59
Wasps statement: New groundshare and the 'long road ahead'
The new owners and operators have Wasps have issued a statement confirming their return in the 2023/24 season, revealing that they…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2022, 9:20
RFU issue decision on Wasps and reject Worcester application
The Rugby Football Union have issued their decision on bids to take over both Wasps and Worcester Warriors 'phoenix entities'.
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2022, 5:54
Steve Diamond breaks cover on his Worcester takeover plan
Former Worcester Warriors head coach Steve Diamond has broken ground on his bid to take over the club in the wake of their adminis…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2022, 3:58
Leicester Tigers statement: Two players depart club
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that two players - Tom Horton and Lachlan Shelley - have left Welford Road.
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2022, 3:22
'Patently untrue' - Worcester accuse RFU over Championship blockade
Worcester Warriors’ prospective new owners have accused the Rugby Football Union of “seeking to impose onerous operational con…
PA
15 Dec 2022, 12:27
Walder reveals why England rookie McGuigan was released mid-season
Head coach Dave Walder has revealed it was the Newcastle Falcons board that agreed to a mid-season release to allow try-scoring ho…
Chris Jones
15 Dec 2022, 5:17
Conflicting reports on Finn Russell's future as English 10 enters ring
There are conflicting reports in the UK and French media this week over whether or not Finn Russell will sign for Bath or stay put…
Ian Cameron
15 Dec 2022, 4:28
England duo sign contract extensions with Saracens
England internationals Jamie George and Elliot Daly have signed contract extensions with Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens.
PA
14 Dec 2022, 13:38
Agustin Creevy banned until the new year
London Irish will be without hooker Agustin Creevy for their trip to South Africa this weekend after he was handed a four week ban…
Josh Raisey
14 Dec 2022, 4:33
Andy Warwick cited after controversial Manu Tuilagi tackle
Ulster prop Andy Warwick has been cited following his tackle on Sale Sharks' Manu Tuilagi on Sunday which forced the centre to lea…
Josh Raisey
13 Dec 2022, 4:27
Big Test names among 5 candidates for RPA General Secretary
The Rugby Players Association have revealed the five candidates who are standing for election to become the RPA’s new General Se…
Ian Cameron
12 Dec 2022, 3:55
Italy flyhalf Tommy Allan signs for Perpignan
Harlequins have confirmed that Italy fly-half Tommy Allan will join French side Perpignan at the end of the season.
Kim Ekin
10 Dec 2022, 12:08
Luke Morahan to exit Bristol mid-season
Former Wallabies winger Luke Morahan is set to leave Bristol early to head to France and the Top 14.
Ian Cameron
10 Dec 2022, 4:35
Overlooked England hooker Jamie Blamire decides his future
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that England hooker Jamie Blamire has signed a new two-year deal with the club.
Kim Ekin
09 Dec 2022, 7:14
Former England scrumhalf Joe Simpson retires
Former England scrumhalf Joe Simpson has retired from professional rugby at the age of 34 - announcing the decision on the Sale Sh…
Ian Cameron
09 Dec 2022, 3:36
Joe Marler remarks won't earn him any new fans in South Africa
Joe Marler had a twinkle in his eye. With a medal round his chest for his player of the match display in Harlequins’ 19-13 win i…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
08 Dec 2022, 9:48
Family of Levi Davis offers reward in bid to find missing rugby player
The family of missing rugby player Levi Davis have offered a cash reward in a bid to find the 24-year-old.
Ian Cameron
08 Dec 2022, 8:25
Wes Goosen desperate to test himself against Saracens
Edinburgh back Wes Goosen is desperate for the “dream” opportunity to test himself against Saracens.
PA
08 Dec 2022, 7:38
'I was up all night, 2, 4, 5am because of the excitement'
Alex Sanderson has told his Sale Sharks players to enjoy their position as England's form team in the Heineken Champions Cup and a…
Chris Jones
08 Dec 2022, 4:03
'It's almost like Test-match rugby': Schoeman on facing Saracens
Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman believes facing in-form Saracens can get his side back to their best.
PA
07 Dec 2022, 7:57
Steve Borthwick gets backing for England job from Premiership rival
Sale boss Alex Sanderson is backing Steve Borthwick to replace Eddie Jones as England head coach and is convinced he has “earne…
Chris Jones
07 Dec 2022, 3:12
Wasps and Worcester relegated by RFU after failed bids
The Rugby Football Union have confirmed today that both Wasps and Worcester Warriors have had their 'No Fault Insolvency’ applic…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec 2022, 9:29
'Flip-flops and ripped t-shirts - Bath were the boy band of rugby'
A BT Sport podcast has recalled how the Bath amateur-era supremacy struggled in the professional era before their 1998 European Cu…
Liam Heagney
05 Dec 2022, 4:00
Tributes paid to 34-year-old rugby player who died at training
Tributes have been paid to a 34-year-old rugby player who died during a training session in Cumbria on Thursday.
Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2022, 12:18
The Gloucester positional gamble that paid off in spades
Gloucester head coach George Skivington said his players “wanted to make a point” as they returned to winning ways with a 34-1…
PA
04 Dec 2022, 5:27
Borthwick quizzed on England role as red card costs Leicester
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick admitted that Francois van Wyk’s second-half red card was “a big factor” in draw with Bristol…
PA
04 Dec 2022, 4:26
'I don't want to be safe and in this squad, I can't play safe'
Former Springboks winger Courtnall Skosan is the rugby equivalent of Ronseal, having very much done as it said on the tin a year a…
Interview
Liam Heagney
04 Dec 2022, 2:30
Los Pumas star leads Gloucester to victory over Northampton
A scintillating performance by Argentina international Santiago Carreras inspired Gloucester to a 34-19 victory over Northampton a…
PA
03 Dec 2022, 14:03
Paddy Jackson the inspiration as London Irish snap losing streak
.Paddy Jackson’s game-changing try helped London Irish to their second Gallagher Premiership win of the season as they beat Newc…
PA
03 Dec 2022, 11:14
Watch: The awkward 'this is just a fraud' Joe Marler TV interview
Joe Marler was mischievously awkward in his post-match live TV interview on Friday night after he was awarded player of the match …
Liam Heagney
03 Dec 2022, 10:17
Nick Easter has taken on a job in the third tier of English rugby
Ex-England No8 Nick Easter has dropped down two divisions to start working again in rugby after losing his job two months ago when…
Liam Heagney
03 Dec 2022, 9:10
England camp attendee Elliott Stooke the latest Wasp to find new club
Former Wasps and England camp attendee Elliott Stooke has been signed by Bristol Bears on a short-term contract.
Ian Cameron
03 Dec 2022, 4:15
Harlequins boss Matson clarifies extent of Marcus Smith injury
Harlequins will head to South Africa on Sunday without the services of England star Marcus Smith for their Heineken Champions Cup …
PA
03 Dec 2022, 3:14
Bath battle Harlequins into added time but fall short at the death
Harlequins reeled off a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership victory after halting Bath’s recent resurgence by winning 19-13 …
PA
02 Dec 2022, 16:31
England fly-half Marcus Smith ruled out for rest of year with ankle injury
Fly-half set for spell on the sidelines after suffering ankle problem.
PA
02 Dec 2022, 14:38
Gloucester sign duel-qualified SA teenager in 'ground-breaking move'
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of a dual-qualified South African teenager - Gareth Blackmore - to their academy.
Ian Cameron
02 Dec 2022, 12:13
England prospect wants foot race with Prem's fastest players
Ollie Hassell-Collins, the London Irish wing, wants to race off against the Premiership’s fastest wings to determine who is Engl…
Chris Jones
02 Dec 2022, 6:23
Cowan-Dickie the latest Chief set to exit English rugby - reports
Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie appears to be the latest England international who set to leave English rugby for France.
Ian Cameron
01 Dec 2022, 10:39
Exeter Chiefs statement: Asset sold to Tony Rowe
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that they have sold a 'percentage of shares' in a hotel to the club chairman and CEO Tony Rowe.
Ian Cameron
01 Dec 2022, 9:54
Saracens sign Francois Hougaard on short-term deal
Saracens have bolstered their scrumhalf stocks with another Springbok. On Thursday, the English club announced that they have sign…
Rugby365
01 Dec 2022, 6:17
Danny Care's lie detector test: Saracens, Matson and Man Utd
Out-of-favour England scrum-half Danny Care has revealed to BT Sport that he wishes every day he was a professional footballer, wh…
Liam Heagney
01 Dec 2022, 6:11
Henry Arundell's Six Nations hopes in serious doubt
Henry Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in English rugby, has undergone surgery on a foot injury which puts his availabil…
Chris Jones
01 Dec 2022, 5:58
The Leicester reaction to getting back 'desperate' England players
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has insisted that Freddie Steward, Ben Youngs and Jack van Poortvliet have not been damaged by Engl…
Chris Jones
30 Nov 2022, 5:24
'We thought Quins were arrogant, thought they were above themselves'
It was just four weeks ago when rugby fans feasted on the latest dramatic installment in the London Irish versus Harlequins rivalr…
Liam Heagney
28 Nov 2022, 5:00
Leicester hold off London Irish despite England prospect's 70m try
Reigning champions Leicester moved up to fifth in the Gallagher Premiership with a hard-fought 33-31 win over bottom club London I…
PA
27 Nov 2022, 11:20
'They took advantage of how sloppy we were... They were all over us'
Dave Walder was delighted with Newcastle Falcons’ attitude as they edged Exeter Chiefs 24-21 at Kingston Park.
PA
26 Nov 2022, 7:46
Brett Connon penalty proves decisive as Newcastle edge Exeter
It was the away side with the momentum at the death, but the Falcons defended with heart and managed to hold on for a second win i…
PA
25 Nov 2022, 16:30
Vintage Danny Care performance sees Harlequins down Gloucester
Danny Care produced a man of the match performance as Harlequins sent Gloucester crashing to a third consecutive league defeat.
PA
25 Nov 2022, 16:09
George Merrick has left Newcastle with 'immediate effect'
Former England U20s star George Merrick has left Newcastle Falcons with 'immediate effect' - the club have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
24 Nov 2022, 11:20
Dire 'will not survive' warning issued on Worcester
Warriors were relegated from the Gallagher Premiership last month after the partial liquidation of its holding company.
PA
24 Nov 2022, 8:46
Ex-Wasps out-half Haydon-Wood makes switch to France his next move
Former Wasps out-half Will Haydon-Wood has secured his short-term future, putting his October 17 redundancy behind him with a deal…
Liam Heagney
24 Nov 2022, 7:14
Tom Cruse the latest ex-Wasps player to secure short-term future
Free agent Tom Cruse has secured his short-term future following his October 17 redundancy at Wasps, the 33-year-old revealing on …
Liam Heagney
22 Nov 2022, 4:52
A breakdancing cage and the Worcester player who 'just fell apart'
Former England international Pat Sanderson has recalled some of the social fun that helped Worcester to beat the odds in their fir…
Liam Heagney
22 Nov 2022, 3:19
Joe Launchbury lands new Premiership club after Japan stint
Former Wasps captain Joe Launchbury is set to rejoin his former club Harlequins after his stint in Japan comes to an end.
Josh Raisey
21 Nov 2022, 12:13
Leicester Tigers snap up ex-Wasps hooker Gabriel Oghre
Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of former Wasps hooker Gabriel Oghre on a short-term deal.
Josh Raisey
21 Nov 2022, 9:23
Alfie Barbery has become latest ex-Wasps player to find a new club
England prospect Alfie Barbeary has become the latest ex-Wasps player to sort out his future, agreeing to a long-term deal with Ba…
Liam Heagney
20 Nov 2022, 9:50
Leicester and Gloucester to contest The Slater Cup
Leicester Tigers and Gloucester are set to contest The Slater Cup as part of their Gallagher Premiership season.
Ian Cameron
18 Nov 2022, 5:35
Clubless England lock Joe Launchbury has named his new team
Clubless England second row Joe Launchbury is set to relaunch his career in the 2023 Japanese Top League after he was confirmed as…
Liam Heagney
18 Nov 2022, 4:02
'It would be great to get the All Blacks, Australia or Argentina here'
Bristol fly-half Callum Sheedy admits his side’s 26-18 win over a strong South African XV at a packed Ashton Gate will live long…
PA
18 Nov 2022, 1:36
Sale follow Exeter's lead and bring in ex-Wasps academy signings
Sale have taken a leaf out of the Exeter recruitment book by signing two ex-Wasps academy players on long-term deals.
Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2022, 10:39
Tom Parton quits London Irish for Saracens
Saracens have confirmed the signing of Tom Parton from London Irish for the 2023/24 season.
Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2022, 10:29
Newcastle retain Saracens' 'skilful' loanee Obatoyinbo
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that Elliott Obatoyinbo will remain the club until the end of next season after impressing in a s…
Kim Ekin
17 Nov 2022, 8:28
RPA statement: Demand to limit players to 30 games per season
The RPA have called for a limit of 30 games per season to reduce injury risk after new the publication of new research.
PA
16 Nov 2022, 10:15
Ex-England pick Kvesic leaves Worcester collapse behind for the URC
Former England back-rower Matt Kvesic has moved to the URC following the early-season collapse of Worcester in the Gallagher Premi…
Liam Heagney
16 Nov 2022, 6:38
Dan Robson becomes the latest ex-Wasps player to land in the Top 14
Out-of-favour England scrum-half Dan Robson has drawn a line under last month’s Wasps redundancy by sourcing himself a new club …
Liam Heagney
15 Nov 2022, 13:36
Another ex-Worcester player gets sorted as Neild moves to the URC
Cameron Neild has become the latest free agent ex-Worcester player to source a new club as the back-rower was confirmed as a new G…
Liam Heagney
15 Nov 2022, 13:15
Sell-out international matches are 'hopefully the future' for Bristol
Bristol Bears boss Pam Lam believes the club’s sold-out clash with South Africa at Ashton Gate on Thursday offers one way of try…
Chris Jones
14 Nov 2022, 12:49
Snubbed England star bags 60m scorcher as Newcastle edge Gloucester
Newcastle turned the form-book on its head with a thrilling 27-21 victory in a remarkable game at Gloucester.
PA
12 Nov 2022, 12:02
What Worcester contingent told colleagues as they boost Bath
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan paid tribute to the Worcester exiles who contributed so wholeheartedly to a last-minute 19-18 …
PA
12 Nov 2022, 4:40
Prem shock: Bath snatch dramatic late victory over Leicester
Bath pulled off a stunning 19-18 victory over defending Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester.
PA
11 Nov 2022, 16:41
Premiership Rugby statement: The revised 11-team fixtures list
Premiership Rugby have revealed the revised 11-team top-flight fixtures list that will take the 2022/23 season from the start of J…
Liam Heagney
11 Nov 2022, 11:54
Harlequins statement: Joe Marchant exit confirmed
Liam Heagney
11 Nov 2022, 10:56
Newcastle defend club's culture after 100 people face RFU grilling
Head coach Dave Walder has defended Newcastle Falcon’s diversity record following reports that almost 100 people involved with …
Chris Jones
10 Nov 2022, 8:52
The Exeter 'problem' every time they bring over an Australian
Exeter boss Rob Baxter had given his verdict on Scott Sio, their new signing who has started twice in recent weeks after a dozen s…
Liam Heagney
10 Nov 2022, 3:56
Top 14 club snaps up ex-Wasps back three Ali Crossdale
One-time England prospect Ali Crossdale is the latest free agent Wasps player to get fixed up after getting made redundant last mo…
Liam Heagney
10 Nov 2022, 3:24
Exeter sign three more players from Wasps
Rob Baxter has snapped up three more Wasps players for Exeter just weeks after picking up hooker Dan Frost from the collapsed Gall…
Liam Heagney
09 Nov 2022, 13:44
Saracens confirm replacement fixtures against non-English teams
Saracens have arranged replacement fixtures against non-English teams after their Gallagher Premiership home games with Wasps and …
Liam Heagney
09 Nov 2022, 11:28
Rob Baxter breaks silence on the Exeter 'asset sale' statement
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter has explained the reason why the Chiefs felt compelled to issue a statement that its members w…
Liam Heagney
09 Nov 2022, 4:48
Joe Marchant to leave Quins and English rugby behind
Harlequins centre Joe Marchant is set to leave English rugby behind in favour of signing for Top 14 side Stade Francais.
Ian Cameron
07 Nov 2022, 9:45
Former Bath player Levi Davis missing in Spain
Appeals have been made as to the whereabouts of former Bath player and reality TV contestant Levi Davis, who has gone missing in S…
Ian Cameron
06 Nov 2022, 14:31
'We got killed by the referee' - Lam reacts to Bristol's latest home loss
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes his side paid the price for a lack of discipline as they slumped to a 25-10 defeat to G…
PA
06 Nov 2022, 3:23
Bath's Worcester imports score in win over Newcastle
Bath made it back-to-back league wins with a 17-10 victory over Newcastle in the 250th Premiership match to be held at Kingston Pa…
PA
05 Nov 2022, 13:57
First-half Sale blitz is a mountain too high for Gloucester
Sale extended their impressive start to the Gallagher Premiership season with a comfortable 27-17 win over Gloucester at the AJ Be…
PA
05 Nov 2022, 10:39
The 'outdated' notion an England rugby columnist wants to bin
Names of the back of rugby shirts will be a talking point this weekend following the recent headlines generated by England confirm…
Liam Heagney
05 Nov 2022, 7:49
Phil Dowson: Saints weren't their usual free-flowing selves in Exeter win
The Saints were outscored three tries to two but prevailed through Fin Smith's boot and "a lot of ugly work."
PA
04 Nov 2022, 19:33
Dan Biggar's replacement shines as Saints sink Exeter
Superb kicking from Northampton’s young outside half Fin Smith condemned Exeter to a third league defeat on the trot
PA
04 Nov 2022, 17:06
Exeter statement: EGM arranged to address funding shortfall
Exeter Chiefs have issued a statement clarifying their financial situation amid concerns regarding the loans they took to get the …
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2022, 12:24
Bath keep Russian prop as Gloucester pinch URC academy star
Bath have confirmed that they will keep Russian international Valeriy Morozov, who recently joined the side following the demise o…
Ian Cameron
04 Nov 2022, 10:42
Ryan Mills has bagged new Premiership deal after Wasps redundancy
Out-of-work midfielder Ryan Mills has secured his short-term future through to the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2022, 8:58
Record turnover still results in a hefty pre-tax loss for Bristol
Bristol have revealed their financial results for the 2021/22 financial year and despite reporting a record turnover from their la…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2022, 8:31
'Delighted' Blackett names his new club 17 days after Wasps' demise
Ex-Wasps boss Lee Blackett has secured a new role 17 days after his Gallagher Premiership club fell into administration with the l…
Liam Heagney
03 Nov 2022, 10:19
Ex-Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has landed himself a new sports job
Ex-Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has quickly sourced a new job following the October 17 administration decision that resulted in 167 p…
Liam Heagney
03 Nov 2022, 5:50
Have Saracens reminded Eddie Jones what England have been missing?
Saracens have hauled themselves back into the spotlight of England selection by transforming their style of play.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
02 Nov 2022, 14:53
Newcastle boss backs his Falcons to become key Pumas against England
Dave Walder, the Newcastle Falcons head coach, is backing his trio of Pumas to cause England problems at Twickenham on Sunday with…
Chris Jones
02 Nov 2022, 12:06
Former Gloucester captain named academy manager
Gloucester have announced that former captain Gareth Delve has become the club's new academy manager.
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2022, 11:47
Sale CEO Sutton claims 'cancer diagnosis was a welcome relief'
Sale Sharks CEO Sid Sutton had made an extraordinary claim - that a cancer diagnosis ten years ago was the best thing to ever happ…
Liam Heagney
01 Nov 2022, 9:02
Ex-Wasps back-rower Nizaam Carr has named his new URC club
Former Springboks back-rower Nizaam Carr has found a new club after his contract at Wasps was shredded when he became one of the 1…
Liam Heagney
01 Nov 2022, 6:17
Noah Heward has found himself a new team after Worcester collapse
Noah Heward has become the latest Worcester player to source new employment following the recent financial implosion of the Warrio…
Liam Heagney
01 Nov 2022, 5:05
Matteo Minozzi becomes the latest Wasps player to find a new club
Matteo Minozzi has become the latest player to find new employment following last month’s dramatic financial collapse of Wasps.
Liam Heagney
01 Nov 2022, 4:44
Charlie Atkinson the latest Wasps player to be rehomed
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that England prospect Charlie Atkinson has penned a deal that will see him join the club on a 'lon…
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2022, 10:33
Leicester Tigers sign Matt Everard from Wasps
Leicester Tigers have added former Wasps coach Matt Everard to their management team, welcoming back their former back row to the …
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2022, 10:09
Steve Diamond pulls out of TV appearance: 'I've spoken to my lawyers'
Former Worcester Warriors head coach Steve Diamond has pulled out of an appearance on BT Sport's Rugby Tonight after it was reveal…
Ian Cameron
30 Oct 2022, 13:20
Snubbed England star inspires Saracens to victory over Sale
Alex Goode produced a virtuoso performance to celebrate his entry into Saracens’ history books but it was Theo McFarland who did…
PA
30 Oct 2022, 12:54
Worcester Warriors officially have a 'preferred bidder'
Administrators have chosen a preferred bidder to buy Worcester Warriors, one of two Gallagher Premiership sides that went into adm…
Ian Cameron
30 Oct 2022, 12:46
The Law tweak that could end maul try plague
A tweak to the game's laws has been floated that could end the excess numbers of catch-and-drive maul tries afflicting rugby union…
Ian Cameron
30 Oct 2022, 12:14
Wasps to be rescued by club legends - reports
It is being reported that Wasps are to be taken over by members of the Wasps Legends group and former owners after administrators …
Ian Cameron
30 Oct 2022, 6:09
'Jeepers, it's frustrating, especially the first half for us'
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson was delighted with his side’s 26-24 victory over local rivals London Irish, but was also left…
PA
30 Oct 2022, 6:00
'They're just freaks of nature, it was better being on their side'
Robert du Preez was full of breezy chat the other night when RugbyPass eventually managed to track the Sale talisman down over the…
Interview
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2022, 5:30
'I am staggered that he only has that number of England caps'
Saracens boss Mark McCall has claimed he is staggered that the long-serving Alex Goode has only won 21 England caps during his ste…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2022, 3:45
'You need to get the big decisions right, they have got that wrong'
Ex-England international Ugo Monye has slammed the standard of officiating in the Gallagher Premiership after London Irish were ro…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2022, 13:06
Thriller with two red cards tips Harlequins' way at the death
George Head’s last-second try gave Harlequins a dramatic 26-24 victory over local rivals London Irish in a Gallagher Premiership…
PA
29 Oct 2022, 11:52
Mitchell runs show as Northampton condemn Bristol to latest loss
Alex Mitchell ran the show as Northampton condemned Bristol to a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership defeat by winning 45-31 a…
PA
29 Oct 2022, 11:36
'Charismatic, intelligent' reason why Saracens still treasure Alex
It’s now 22 months since Alex Sanderson flew the coop and quit his assistant’s role at Saracens to become a first-time directo…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2022, 7:32
Flannery makes a 'brilliant' Premiership vs Super Rugby comparison
Harlequins assistant Jerry Flannery believes the Gallagher Premiership has eclipsed Super Rugby as a spectacle and insists that th…
Chris Jones
29 Oct 2022, 6:18
'Never moaned, never griped': Louis Rees-Zammit hailed after win
Gloucester boss George Skivington hailed the “gifted” Louis Rees-Zammit after he starred.
PA
28 Oct 2022, 23:23
Rees-Zammit turns on the style as Gloucester eclipse Exeter
Gloucester reeled off a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership victory and climbed to third in the table after beating Exeter 38-…
PA
28 Oct 2022, 16:31
RFU statement: Wasps' relegation confirmed
Wasps’ relegation from the Gallagher Premiership has been confirmed by the RFU eleven days after they fell into administration w…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2022, 12:28
Out-of-work Worcester prop Jay Tyack is back in the Premiership
Tighthead Jay Tyack has become the latest out-of-work Worcester player to find himself a new club and he will be thrown straight b…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2022, 7:50
Kiran McDonald secures a temporary URC deal after Wasps redundancy
Second row Kiran McDonald has become the latest ex-Wasps player to find work after he was made redundant by the club on October 17…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2022, 6:07
Stuart Hogg has described Rob Baxter as 'a very, very scary man'
Scotland and Lions full-back Stuart Hogg has admitted that he is scared of Rob Baxter, the Exeter Chiefs director of rugby who sig…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2022, 5:35
Diamond makes bolshy 'USP' claim about his Worcester takeover bid
Steve Diamond has made an eye-catching claim about the unique selling point in his consortium bidding to take over the financially…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2022, 4:25
The moment when the reality of Wasps' collapse hit Willis hardest
England back row Jack Willis has revealed the emotional moment when the reality of Wasps’ collapse truly hit home.
PA
28 Oct 2022, 3:34
Wasps' Dan Frost has found himself a new Premiership club
Another out-of-work Wasps player has quickly found himself a new club as Exeter have snapped up Dan Frost, who will go with them t…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2022, 10:06
Shock mid-season exit to France on cards for Dan Biggar - report
Just weeks after he confirmed that he would leave Northampton at the end of the 2022/23 season, injured Wales out-half Dan Biggar …
Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2022, 9:32
Steve Diamond announces his consortium bid to take over Worcester
Steve Diamond has unveiled his ambitious bid to take over the financial-stricken Worcester, who were suspended by the RFU from pla…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2022, 7:07
Koch and Odogwu become the latest Wasps players to get a new club
Springboks prop Vincent Koch and one-time England prospect Paolo Odogwu have found a new club ten days after they were among the 1…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2022, 4:17
Sale explain their Tuesday meeting with free agent Vincent Koch
Sale have reacted to speculation they are in the market to sign Springboks tighthead Vincent Koch, Sharks director of rugby Alex S…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct 2022, 11:52
Bath's Dave Attwood banned 'for losing my s***, I crossed a line'
Ex-England lock Dave Attwood has been banned after he was cited for punching/striking in last Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership w…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct 2022, 11:06
Jake Armstrong has left Bristol Bears with immediate effect
Tighthead prop Jake Armstrong has exited Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears with immediate effect. A club statement read: “Jake Armstrong…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct 2022, 10:25
Saracens sign a Wasps prop but it isn't a return for Vincent Koch
Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens have signed a prop from Wasps - but it isn’t their old StoneX Arena crowd favourite Vince…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct 2022, 9:37
Brad Shields becomes latest Wasps player to find new club
Former England international Brad Shields has become the latest ex-Wasps player to find a new club, the 31-year-old agreeing to sw…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct 2022, 9:01
Redundant Wasps boss Blackett has landed temporary role next month
Lee Blackett has found himself his first temporary coaching work since Wasps went to the wall on October 17.
Liam Heagney
25 Oct 2022, 12:18
Ted Hill's Bath stay made permanent
Bath have announced that former Worcester captain Ted Hill has agreed a long-term contract with them.
PA
24 Oct 2022, 16:31
Bristol sign Wasps departee Porter with 'immediate effect'
Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of former Wasps scrum-half Will Porter, who has signed for the Bears as injury cover with…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2022, 10:16
Marcus Smith becomes youngest player to reach Premiership milestone
Marcus Smith became the youngest player to reach 100 Premiership appearances today as he led Harlequins to an important 29-13 win …
Stefan Frost
23 Oct 2022, 11:21
Former RFU boss blasts union and calls for radical reform of English game
Francis Baron, the former Rugby Football Union chief executive, is calling for a radical reform of the governing body.
Interview
Chris Jones
23 Oct 2022, 4:21
The 'cheery, jolly' 20-year-old Kiwi making rapid strides at Irish
Declan Kidney has given his approval to the rapid progress Chandler Cunningham-South has made at London Irish since joining the Ga…
Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2022, 3:47
A relieved Johann van Graan reacts to first win of the season
Bath’s head of rugby Johann van Graan had a simple message to his squad this week after six Gallagher Premiership defeats: “Sh…
PA
23 Oct 2022, 3:09
Camps issue latest on injured Owen Farrell and Luke Cowan-Dickie
Owen Farrell could face a race against time to be fit for England’s Autumn Nations Series opener against Argentina.
PA
22 Oct 2022, 12:40
Bottom club Bath secure first win of the season
Johann van Graan secured his first win in charge of Bath as the Gallagher Premiership’s bottom club claimed a 27-14 victory over…
PA
22 Oct 2022, 11:27
'Utter stupidity' - Owen Farrell carded after 6 minutes for clash with England teammate
Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell was carded just minutes into their Gallagher Premiership clash with bitter rivals Exeter Chiefs at S…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2022, 10:20
'It didn't look good' - Updates on Jonny May and Henry Arundell
Gloucester boss George Skivington admitted his concern over Jonny May’s suspected dislocated elbow sustained in a 22-21 Gallaghe…
PA
22 Oct 2022, 3:53
England duo injured in narrow Gloucester win
Jonny May is a major doubt for England’s autumn series after suffering a suspected dislocated elbow.
PA
21 Oct 2022, 16:07
'I'll never forget my first game back... Christ, what have I left NZ for?'
James Haskell fears more clubs in the Gallagher Premiership are going to suffer the same fate as Worcester Warriors and Wasps as "…
Interview
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2022, 8:59
Premiership's £500m debt: How much each club actually owes
How much debt is owed by each Gallagher Premiership club has been revealed as part of their participation in a UK government commi…
Ian Cameron
21 Oct 2022, 7:18
England call up back row as Courtney Lawes ruled out of training camp
England are being forced to call up London Irish back row Tom Pearson after they revealed that captain Courtney Lawes will not be …
Ian Cameron
21 Oct 2022, 6:50
Bath pick up two more Worcester players
Bath have picked up two more Worcester players, adding to the number of former Warriors that have made the move to Somerset.
Ian Cameron
21 Oct 2022, 6:03
Rob Baxter backs decision to axe Henry Slade from England squad
Exeter centre Slade had surgery on his shoulder in the summer but has started the season strongly.
PA
21 Oct 2022, 5:50
'I'll work my hardest to get as close as I can to him'
The England pair are expected to pick up where they left off against Australia in the summer.
PA
21 Oct 2022, 3:34
Kyle Sinckler isn't leaving Bristol Bears
The England prop’s Bears’ contract was due to expire at the end of the current season.
PA
20 Oct 2022, 14:26
Wasps' Josh Bassett has found a new club
Wasps winger Josh Bassett becomes one of the first of the club's players to find a new home following the collapse of Coventry-bas…
Ian Cameron
20 Oct 2022, 9:29
Bristol loanee Dan Thomas immediately selected for Scarlets
Bristol Bears have loaned Dan Thomas on a two-game loan to Welsh URC side Scarlets, who are suffering a fresh injury crisis.
Ian Cameron
20 Oct 2022, 6:32
'If you count Derek's loans in there as well, it's over £100m'
Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has explained the staggering nine-figure level of debt that left the Gallagher Premiership club in need …
Liam Heagney
20 Oct 2022, 3:15
Curtis Langdon becomes 14th Worcester player to find a new club
Out-of-work England international Curtis Langdon has become the 14th Worcester player to quickly find a new club after the cash-st…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct 2022, 12:21
Premiership's on-field riches can't hide off-field rags
The Premiership is going from strength to strength on the field but things are a different story off the park.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
19 Oct 2022, 7:56
London Irish shed more light on the sudden exit of 'good man' Rona
London Irish boss Declan Kidney has shed more light on last week’s sudden departure of Curtis Rona, the former Wallabies midfiel…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct 2022, 7:47
Bristol letter to fans mentions 'expected losses of close to £1m'
Bristol have written an open letter explaining to fans that cancelled home matches this season will cost the club potentially up t…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct 2022, 6:56
Bath statement: Supreme Court ruling on The Rec redevelopment
Bath have expressed delight with a Supreme Court ruling that clears the way for the long-awaited redevelopment of the Gallagher Pr…
Kim Ekin
19 Oct 2022, 6:07
'Let's wipe all our debts and start again? I honestly don't get it'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has launched a stinging rebuke of people who believe that the financially stricken Wasps and Worcester shou…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct 2022, 4:58
'We'd never risk it': The Sale, Eddie Jones thinking around Manu
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained that their over-cautious management of the fitness of Manu Tuilagi was the reason why he wa…
Liam Heagney
19 Oct 2022, 3:34
Worcester duo Whittingham and Goldring disqualified and fined
A Cardiff Magistrates Court hearing has resulted in Worcester owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring being disqualified as co…
Kim Ekin
18 Oct 2022, 15:21
'It's been the darkest week in English club rugby history'
England hooker Jamie George has insisted that senior players must be consulted as rugby chiefs look to restructure the game in the…
PA
18 Oct 2022, 13:05
RFU statement: Communications with the administrators at Wasps
The RFU has provided its latest update on the distressing situation at Wasps, the Gallagher Premiership club that ceased trading o…
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2022, 12:18
Sale reveal meeting lined up with some out-of-work Wasps targets
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed he is due to meet with some out-of-work Wasps players on Friday, three days after the clubs …
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2022, 11:45
The Springboks have reacted to Wasps making prop Koch redundant
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have shared their thoughts on Springboks tighthead Vincent Koch being made redundant by Wasps …
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2022, 9:55
Another Premiership club fills the calendar with a Barbarians date
Harlequins have followed Northampton in securing a fixture with the famed Barbarians to help plug the unexpected gaps in their pla…
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2022, 6:55
The NFL-style leadership Wasps want introduced into Premiership
Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has called for an overhaul in the way Premiership Rugby are allowed to run the English top flight. The c…
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2022, 4:39
Wasps name where they want to play if and when they return
Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has named the venue he wants the club to play at if and when they return to playing. The Gallagher Premi…
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2022, 3:20
Eddie Jones addresses collapse of Wasps and flanker Jack Willis
England head coach Eddie Jones has backed Jack Willis’ history of resilience to help him through a difficult time at Wasps. Flan…
PA
18 Oct 2022, 2:46
RFU and Premiership bosses to front government committee that has 'serious concerns' after financial mess
Wasps and Worcester have both been placed in administration and now rugby bosses will face a parliamentary committee next month to…
PA
17 Oct 2022, 19:24
Where it went wrong for Wasps
Wasps have followed Worcester into administration and with their players being made redundant.
Opinion
Paul Smith
17 Oct 2022, 15:53
Wasps go into administration with loss of 167 jobs
Wasps have gone into administration and have immediately ceased trading, a statement from the Coventry based club has announced th…
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2022, 8:30
London Irish statement: Merger speculation
London Irish have issued an angry statement denying reports that the club is set to merge with stricken Gallagher Premiership riva…
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2022, 8:00
Gloucester sign trio of Worcester Warriors
Gallagher Premiership club Gloucester have signed three players from crisis-hit Worcester. Centres Alex Searle and Seb Atkinson...
PA
17 Oct 2022, 6:11
'It's very disappointing... it's the worst I've felt since being here'
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson appeared deflated after seeing his side convincingly beaten 27-19 by a fired-up Leicester at th…
PA
17 Oct 2022, 3:06
Tommy Reffell stars as Leicester beat Harlequins
Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell issued a timely reminder to Wales head coach Wayne Pivac by scoring two tries in his side’s comf…
PA
16 Oct 2022, 12:10
The 'top of the list' impression Cokanasiga has made at Leicester
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has shared his thoughts about the impact that Phil Cokanasiga, the 21-year-old signed from London I…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2022, 4:45
What Exeter want Joe Simmonds to 'really buy into' after form dip
How typical. No sooner had Joe Simmonds managed to get his hands back on the treasured No10 jersey at Exeter did another curveball…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2022, 4:30
'Despite the carnage... the actual product on the field has never been better'
Gloucester head coach George Skivington believes the Gallagher Premiership’s on-pitch product “has never been better” after …
PA
16 Oct 2022, 3:38
McCall bags Saracens performance after narrowly avoiding shock upset
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes a narrow 37-31 win over Bath shows just how competitive the Gallagher Premiership …
PA
15 Oct 2022, 13:36
'I'd like a game where we're more than a score ahead at the end'
.Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson feels his side must be more clinical after they nearly let a commanding lead sli…
PA
15 Oct 2022, 12:51
Watch: 'Rees-Zammit has come up with an extraordinary play here'
Louis Rees-Zammit has carved out an enviable reputation for scoring tries but Gloucester were left celebrating his ability on the …
Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2022, 12:23
Nerve-jangling finish as Northampton hold off Newcastle
Northampton Saints held off a Newcastle Falcons fightback to secure a nerve-jangling 32-31 win at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Ga…
PA
15 Oct 2022, 11:37
Late Hastings kick tips pulsating encounter in favour of Gloucester
Adam Hastings kicked a late penalty to give Gloucester a thrilling 31-28 Gallagher Premiership victory over Bristol at Kingsholm. …
PA
15 Oct 2022, 11:24
'I'm grieving': Lawrence Dallaglio breaks silence on Wasps' demise
Wasps legend Lawrence Dallaglio has broken his silence on the RFU suspension of the club from the Gallagher Premiership after they…
Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2022, 9:19
Danny Cipriani claims 'there is too much ego and fear in rugby'
Former England international Danny Cipriani has called on Gallagher Premiership rugby to quickly heed the wake-up call that is the…
Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2022, 8:27
The 'big difference' between Sale this season and last
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes an attacking verve has helped Sale make a strong start to the Gallagher Premiership…
PA
15 Oct 2022, 3:31
Sale too strong for London Irish as they coast to victory
Five-try Sale Sharks eased to a 37-14 victory over London Irish at the AJ Bell Stadium.
PA
14 Oct 2022, 17:16
'We always have problem clubs... but everybody is very honest'
Premiership Rugby chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor has admitted there are no quick fixes as the English professional club game …
PA
14 Oct 2022, 11:17
'Every Tuesday we look to embrace chaos, look to make them fail'
Chaos at training on Tuesdays has been the key ingredient in helping Sale to improve their on-field behaviour in this season’s G…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2022, 9:34
Rob Howley calls on new Wasps owners 'to do the right things'
Rob Howley, who tasted Premiership and Heineken Cup glory with Wasps, has called on whoever ends up in charge of the financially s…
Steffan Thomas
14 Oct 2022, 8:54
How Ben Loader 'took it on the chin' at Irish and came back better
London Irish Declan Kidney had lauded the impressive reminder that one-time England prospect Ben Loader gave to him about his tale…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2022, 6:42
The 'nowhere near' Exeter update on Nowell contract negotiations
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter has delivered an update on the Gallagher Premiership club’s contract negotiations with Engla…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2022, 4:35
Saracens salary cap scandal contributed to mess we're in - Andy Goode
The RFU and PRL have finally publicly acknowledged the need for change but action is needed quickly to transform the governance of…
Andy Goode
14 Oct 2022, 3:43
Sanderson: The 'really smart and concise' Lucy Wray interview
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has described the loss of Worcester and Wasps from this season’s Gallagher Premiership as a tragedy, bu…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2022, 3:39
'Extraordinary times' - Exeter boss Tony Rowe pens open letter
Exeter Chiefs Chairman and Chief Executive Tony Rowe has penned a gushing open letter to the club's faithful in what he has descri…
Ian Cameron
13 Oct 2022, 13:57
Gloucester statement: Mark Atkinson ruled out for rest of season
England prospect Mark Atkinson will miss the rest of the 2022/23 season following an injury sustained while playing for Gloucester…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2022, 11:15
Football is killing rugby claims sports finance expert
Rugby union’s reluctance to address football’s commercial dominance has contributed to the crises which have engulfed Premiers…
PA
13 Oct 2022, 10:59
The 'incredibly ambitious' Leicester verdict on Genge replacement
Steve Borthwick has delivered a glowing verdict on the impact so far at Leicester of James Cronin, the loosehead signed during the…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2022, 10:27
Premiership Rugby and RFU issue joint statement on Wasps
Premiership Rugby and the RFU have issued a joint statement following Wednesday’s suspension of the financially troubled Wasps f…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2022, 9:31
Statement throws Dan Biggar's Autumn Nations Series into doubt
A Northampton Saints statement has thrown doubt on Dan Biggar's participation in the Autumn Nation Series this afternoon.
Ian Cameron
13 Oct 2022, 9:11
What next for Wasps and crisis hit English club rugby?
The four-time Premiership champions have joined Worcester in being suspended from the Gallagher Premiership.
PA
13 Oct 2022, 8:39
An 'are people still mad at Nigel Wray' post has fired up Twitter
Retired Saracens second row Jim Hamilton has fired up Twitter with a post wondering if rugby fans were still mad at Nigel Wray for…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2022, 7:34
'Since I've been at this club, I've never laid eyes on Colin Goldring'
Murray McCallum lost his father, then his job, but remains a beacon of positivity as the former Worcester Warrior searches for a n…
Interview
Jamie Lyall
13 Oct 2022, 6:21
11-team league leaves Leicester without a home game for 50 days
Defending Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester are set to be hit hard in the pocket in the coming weeks as the reduction of t…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2022, 4:22
Saracens wickedly troll Bristol with Earl contract extension video
Saracens have brilliantly trolled Bristol on social media with their coverage of Ben Earl agreeing to a contract extension with th…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2022, 3:38
'He reminds me of Shane Williams... they are very similar'
Newcastle boss Dave Walder believes Pumas wing Mateo Carreras has the same elusive skills that made Shane Williams.
Chris Jones
13 Oct 2022, 3:34
RFU statement: Wasps' Gallagher Premiership suspension confirmed
Financially stricken Wasps have been officially suspended by the RFU from participation in the Gallagher Premiership until further…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 13:17
The 'common sense' reasons why Rob Baxter wants 10-team Premiership
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has explained at length why he believes a ten-team Gallagher Premiership could be the best solution for the…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 11:20
Exeter statement: Friendly to replace called-off Wasps game
Exeter have moved quickly to fill the sudden void in their match calendar, announcing that they will host Bristol in a friendly at…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 10:43
Curtis Rona has left London Irish with immediate effect
Former Wallabies midfielder Curtis Rona has quit London Irish with immediate effect to take up an opportunity in Japan. A recent m…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 10:02
Wasps' 358-word statement: Administration, called-off Exeter match
Wasps have issued a 358-word statement explaining why they will fall into administration in the coming day and won’t play their …
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 8:18
Players told at lunchtime that Wasps have gone into administration
Cash-strapped Wasps will fall into administration in the coming days after their attempt to play for time to seek out fresh invest…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 7:46
Bristol confirm surgery has ruled Randall out of the England mix
England scrum-half Harry Randall has been ruled out of contention for the autumn Tests after undergoing surgery on a torn hamstrin…
PA
12 Oct 2022, 7:20
London Irish address the speculation that Curtis Rona went AWOL
Declan Kidney has responded to speculation that ex-Wallabies midfielder Curtis Rona went AWOL at London Irish amid speculation tha…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 7:01
RFU statement: Vunipola banned for 'very high level' recklessness
Mako Vunipola has been banned following his red card in last Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership win for Saracens at Newcastle - but …
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 6:16
Sale statement: 'Huge coup' regarding in-demand du Preez twins
Sale have finally come clean on their big social media tease, revealing that South African twins Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez have bo…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 6:01
The 'very standard, boring message' from Baxter on Exeter vs Wasps
Rob Baxter has reacted to speculation over the status of next Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture where rejuvenated Exeter …
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 4:52
'At Exeter I'd issues, I used that as a learning and I'm thankful'
Nemani Nadolo is proud that he will soon leave the Gallagher Premiership with his head held very high following his exemplary two-…
Interview
Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2022, 3:20
The Worcester 'slating' that Ollie Lawrence just cannot accept
Pained at the demise of Worcester, England centre Ollie Lawrence has fired a broadside at co-owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whitt…
PA
12 Oct 2022, 3:06
Wasps as we know it 'very unlikely' to continue
Exclusive
Paul Smith
11 Oct 2022, 14:22
'Brutally honest': Nadolo on World Cup 2023 and quitting Leicester
Nemani Nadolo has finally shed light on why he has quit the title-winning Leicester with less than a year to go before potentially…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 12:23
'Don't mention a word': Sanderson silent on Sale speculation
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has refused to give anything away regarding his club’s big contract news reveal which is scheduled for …
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 11:44
Saracens statement: Two players signed from Worcester
Saracens have become the latest club to bolster their squad following the tragic demise of Worcester, with Mark McCall adding Tom …
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 11:20
'I actually like the fact Lawrence speaks the way that he does'
Former Scotland second row Jim Hamilton has backed Lawrence Dallaglio for his much-criticised show of support for the financial tr…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 9:13
Ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley interested in buying Wasps - report
Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has reportedly held talks about taking over the financially stricken Wasps, who are in d…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 4:01
Bath statement: Two loan deals, including Lawrence, made permanent
The future of England midfielder Ollie Lawrence has been decided as he has signed a long-term deal with Bath, who have also signed…
Liam Heagney
11 Oct 2022, 3:30
Fin Smith signs for Northampton with 'immediate effect'
Fin Smith has become the latest Worcester Warrior to find a new home as the club went into partial administration last week.
Ian Cameron
10 Oct 2022, 10:45
Sale Sharks apppoint club wide 'mental health lead'
Sale Sharks have appointed their first ever mental health lead, becoming the first Gallagher Premiership club to officially partne…
Kim Ekin
10 Oct 2022, 5:51
Dallaglio under fire for 'outrageous' on air comments about Wasps
Former Engand No.8 Lawrence Dallaglio has come under fire over the weekend after appearing to suggest that financially troubled Wa…
Ian Cameron
10 Oct 2022, 3:33
Mako Vunipola 'not a dirty player' insists Saracens boss after red card
Saracens head coach Joe Shaw defended Mako Vunipola’s disciplinary record after a reckless clear-out.
PA
09 Oct 2022, 15:11
Umaga red carded again as Saints snatch late win at Wasps
Courtnall Skosan’s last-gasp try gave Northampton Saints an extraordinary 40-36 victory over Wasps, as the visitors scored twice…
PA
09 Oct 2022, 11:43
'If Eddie is watching, it's going to be difficult to keep him out'
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes scrum-half Raffi Quirke can make an irresistible case for an England recall after h…
PA
09 Oct 2022, 3:00
Ollie Lawrence's Bath future in doubt after Van Graan comments
Ollie Lawrence’s immediate future is in doubt after an impressive Bath debut was followed by an admission from head coach Johann…
PA
08 Oct 2022, 12:59
Bath lose again despite dominating second half versus Gloucester
The search by Bath for their first win of the season continues after their forward-led fightback fell agonisingly short in a 21-17…
PA
08 Oct 2022, 12:10
Quirke-inspired Sale go top after bonus-point win at Leicester
Half-time replacement Raffi Quirke inspired Sale to a memorable 26-16 victory at Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester that ma…
PA
08 Oct 2022, 11:54
BT presenter curiously casts doubt on next weekend's Wasps fixture
BT Sport rugby frontman Craig Doyle has ignited speculation about Wasps, the financially stricken Gallagher Premiership club.
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 11:12
'These are the special games and they have the gravitas'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson hasn’t shied away from acknowledging the importance of this Saturday’s trip by his unbeaten Sharks to…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 4:25
How Freddie Clarke became an overnight success at the age of 29
Imagine becoming an overnight success at the age of 29. That is essentially what happened to Gloucester academy graduate Freddie C…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 4:05
Six changes for winless Bath, including a debut for Ollie Lawrence
Out-of-favour England midfielder Ollie Lawrence has been given an immediate chance to quickly continue his club career as he has b…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2022, 7:50
As many as a quarter of Worcester's squad could leave rugby
As many as a quarter of the Worcester Warriors squad could end up leaving rugby as the beleaguered side go through the process of …
Ian Cameron
07 Oct 2022, 7:13
Why Stuart Hogg considered walking away from rugby
Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg admits that he has thought about walking away from rugby due to the abuse he receives playing the ga…
Ian Cameron
07 Oct 2022, 5:53
The chink of light in latest statement about Worcester - Andy Goode
The RFU and PRL may have suspended Worcester for the rest of this season but they should leave the door ajar and reflect on their …
Opinion
Andy Goode
07 Oct 2022, 3:50
The early season Bristol verdict on Sheedy vs MacGinty No10 battle
Pat Lam has given his verdict on having Wales’ Callum Sheedy going head to head this season with the USA’s AJ MacGinty for the…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2022, 3:21
Northampton statement: Dan Biggar to leave at end of this season
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar is to leave Northampton at the end of the season. The 32-year-old joined Saints from the Ospreys in 2018…
PA
07 Oct 2022, 3:07
Ex-Ireland hooker reveals the club that Rory Sutherland is joining
Lions prop Rory Sutherland has reportedly found himself a new club in the URC, but it isn’t with any of the teams he was initial…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 16:07
Joe Batley becomes the latest Worcester player to find a new club
Joe Batley has become the latest Worcester player to find alternative employment, the forward finding a new club just a day after …
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 15:33
RFU statement: Worcester suspended from Premiership for rest of season
The Warriors’ Premiership future had been left in doubt after the club was partially liquidated on Wednesday.
PA
06 Oct 2022, 12:13
'Will never forgive those responsible': Players wade in on Worcester demise
As the dust settles on the demise of Worcester Warriors, a whole range of emotions regarding the fiasco continue to be shared on s…
Ian Cameron
06 Oct 2022, 10:26
Wasps explain Barbeary op logic, give verdict on Koch's first week
Wasps have explained why they decided to have the hamstring injury sustained by England hopeful Alfie Barbeary operated on rather …
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 9:47
RFU statement: Referees complain over physical appearance feedback
Ten referees in England have raised concerns in an external RFU investigation about potential barriers to progression and feedback…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 6:17
'If you are talking about straight line speed then it would be Adam'
International wings Adman Radwan and Mateo Carreras, arguably the fastest double act in the Premiership, are being backed to deliv…
Chris Jones
06 Oct 2022, 5:49
The canny 'saw your head drop' input George Ford is having at Sale
New signing George Ford is still a number of months away from making his Sale debut but Alex Sanderson has hailed the influence th…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 5:43
'It's never nice to see, I've been through something similarish'
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has explained why he has every sympathy for Worcester following the liquidation of their squad this week -…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 4:39
The 'miss you' Ben Earl tweet that Bristol had to quickly clarify
The Bristol Bears social media team were in overdrive this week, excelling with its coverage of the club's signing of Max Malins f…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 3:34
Six key questions surrounding the plight of Worcester
The future of Worcester hangs by a thread after a company which holds the club’s player contracts was wound up, effectively leav…
PA
05 Oct 2022, 13:28
Gloucester sign Mayco Vivas with immediate effect
Gloucester have signed prop Mayco Vivas with immediate effect following the completion of his Rugby Championship campaign with Arg…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 13:16
The salty six-word Ted Hill reaction to Prem boss Massie-Taylor
Frustrated Ted Hill quickly fired back a six-word reply on social media following the publication of a statement on the Worcester …
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 11:55
What Wasps' players were told Wednesday about second court filing
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has shed light on the latest goings-on at the financially troubled Gallagher Premiership club, revealing t…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 10:34
RFU statement: Premiership relegation confirmed for Worcester
The RFU has explained it will wait a few days before making a definitive decision on whether Worcester will remain suspended for t…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 9:45
Damning 52-word 'darkest day for English rugby' Steve Diamond post
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has branded Wednesday, October 5, as the darkest day for English rugby. The Warriors director of rugb…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 7:54
Ted Hill posts emotional 'unbelievably sad day' Worcester message
England international Ted Hill has tweeted his thanks to Worcester on what he described as an unbelievably sad day for the suspend…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 7:13
'On the lash' pictures and texts have made Jonny Hill a hit at Sale
Sale have hailed the immediate impact that new signing Jonny Hill has made in his short time so far at the Manchester-based Gallag…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 6:39
Company holding the Worcester player contracts has been wound up
A company which holds Worcester Warriors rugby club player contracts has been wound up by a judge in a specialist court. HM Revenu…
PA
05 Oct 2022, 5:45
Saracens' 'difficult decision' reaction to Malins joining Bristol
Saracens have given their reaction to the decision by England international Max Malins to rejoin Bristol for the 2023/24 season. T…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 4:26
'Hope to carry on where I left off': Bristol sign Max Malins
Bristol have confirmed that England international Max Malins will join them from Saracens for the second time in July 2023. The wi…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2022, 12:19
Wasps statement: Second notice to appoint administrators is filed
Wasps have bought more time in their bid to lift the financially stricken club out of its crisis by filing a second notice of inte…
PA
04 Oct 2022, 11:50
Skivington's Gloucester promise: 'That's not the route we go down'
George Skivington has admitted he won’t be following local rivals Bath and recruiting a raft of new players from crisis-hit Worc…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2022, 11:27
Likely liquidation on Wednesday set to accelerate Worcester exodus
Worcester face liquidation at the High Court on Wednesday in a development that is expected to initiate an exodus of players from …
PA
04 Oct 2022, 10:36
'I don't know why they've signed a 10 at the back end of his career'
Former Leicester lock Jim Hamilton has questioned the wisdom of the Tigers shelling out a massive amount of money to sign Springbo…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2022, 7:56
Ex-England player doesn't want 'bang average' Welsh in Premiership
Former England international Andy Goode has explained why he doesn’t want Welsh clubs joining the Gallagher Premiership now or a…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2022, 6:48
Why England boss Jones isn't smiling about Prem's high try count
The towering try counts which continue to mark out this season’s Gallagher Premiership might just be irking England boss Eddie J…
Opinion
Stefan Frost
04 Oct 2022, 5:40
Sam Simmonds breaks silence on quitting Exeter for Montpellier
Sam Simmonds has explained why he is quitting Exeter for Montpellier next season, a move that will prevent him from being selected…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2022, 4:04
The Diamond 'mess' reaction to Worcester quartet joining Bath
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has tweeted his reaction to four Warriors players joining Bath on loan this week. The Sixways club is…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2022, 3:35
Will Muir injury is season ending confirm Bath
Bath winger Will Muir won't play this term again after sustaining a season-ending injury in training - the club have confirmed.
Kim Ekin
03 Oct 2022, 15:43
Tom Curry: 'I've got full confidence in my long-term health'
The England flanker is confident he will retire with his long-term health intact because of the steps taken to mitigate the impact…
PA
03 Oct 2022, 15:12
Pollard injury 'similar' to one that ruled him out of RC
Handre Pollard, the World Cup winning Springbok outside half, is currently being assessed after suffering what Leicester have conf…
Chris Jones
03 Oct 2022, 10:25
Premiership Rugby cancel Worcester games
Premiership Rugby have moved to cancel a further two Worcester Warriors fixtures today as the crisis at the club continues.
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2022, 8:29
'The first four players' to leave Worcester confirmed
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond has confirmed that four players will leave the club on loan as the struggling s…
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2022, 5:19
'This is a disgrace' - Insurance withdrawn from Worcester players
Worcester Warriors have had to withdraw medical insurance from players, further denting hopes of a rapid return to the field for t…
Ian Cameron
02 Oct 2022, 11:31
'Me and Faz have always had something... we understand what is going on'
Elliot Daly insists a shift in mindset founded on trust has enabled Saracens to set the Gallagher Premiership ablaze through their…
PA
02 Oct 2022, 11:01
'Obviously being selected for England is out of their hands'
London Irish’s director of rugby Declan Kidney quipped that his side were “inclined to entertain” as they won a game of 13 t…
PA
02 Oct 2022, 4:03
Why finally beating Exeter is a monkey off Sale's back
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson said he is “growing in belief” after his side stuck to the game plan to beat Exeter.
PA
02 Oct 2022, 3:36
'He's lost his international place for the first time in a long time'
Elliot Daly has been backed to reclaim his England place for next year’s World Cup after inspiring Saracens to a devastating 51-…
PA
01 Oct 2022, 12:41
'Whipped off quite quickly': Pollard debut lasts just 27 minutes
Handre Pollard limped off just 27 minutes into his Leicester debut just five weeks after a knee injury prematurely ended his Rugby…
Liam Heagney
01 Oct 2022, 12:14
Dogged Sale bring an end to unbeaten Exeter start to season
Sale maintained their fine unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season with a dogged 28-20 victory over in-form Exeter. Joe…
PA
01 Oct 2022, 11:34
England prospects score hat-tricks as London Irish beat Bath
Ollie Hassell-Collins and Ben Loader both scored hat-tricks as London Irish produced a breathtaking first-half.
PA
01 Oct 2022, 11:14
Pollard debuts for Leicester but England discards see rampant Saracens home
England discards Elliot Daly and Ben Earl inspired Saracens to a 51-18 rout of Leicester to avenge last season’s Gallagher Premi…
PA
01 Oct 2022, 11:03
Ryan Caldwell on the training ground punch that nearly took his life
Ireland legend Paul O'Connell described the incident as the worst moment in his career in his autobiography and now his former tea…
Ian Cameron
01 Oct 2022, 6:46
Ref mic picks up Kyle Sinckler sledge as prop's performance slated
A humourous sledge from Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler was heard on the ref mic during his side's 30-15 Gallagher Premiership lo…
Ian Cameron
01 Oct 2022, 5:19
The 'tough little character' who epitomised why Newcastle were good
Newcastle boss Dave Walder hailed his side’s reaction - and the impact of Mateo Carreras - after last week’s defeat to Worcest…
PA
01 Oct 2022, 3:40
Newcastle end Bristol's winning start to Premiership season
Bristol saw their unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season come to an end at Kingston Park as Mateo Carreras grabbed a b…
PA
30 Sep 2022, 16:18
Heartbroken Worcester lock responds to owners' bizarre statement
Worcester’s Joe Batley has hit out the owners of the club after a statement released this evening looked to shift blame to playe…
PA
30 Sep 2022, 15:48
Worcester owners blame players and fans in statement branded 'shameless'
Worcester Warriors owners have apportioned blame on the playing squad and on their supporters in a statement branded as 'despicabl…
Ian Cameron
30 Sep 2022, 14:24
Marcus Smith: Refereeing precedent to hit Premiership
A recent decision from French official Mathieu Raynal divided opinion on the issue.
PA
30 Sep 2022, 12:41
Bath reveal double injury blow while Dunn mullet also bites dust
Struggling Bath have had their troubling start to the new 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership worsened by the revelation that new signin…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep 2022, 7:43
Leicester pick Watson to start with Pollard also primed for debut
New marquee signings Anthony Watson and Handre Pollard are set to make their Leicester debuts this Saturday when the defending Gal…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep 2022, 7:05
Vunipola's 'adapt' warning as Saracens change two for Leicester
Billy Vunipola has issued a warning to his Saracens team after Mark McCall named an XV showing two changes to face Gallagher Premi…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep 2022, 6:32
Player exodus expected after Worcester fail to pay September wages
Crisis club Worcester are facing an exodus of players and staff after failing to meet this month’s salary commitments. Contracte…
PA
30 Sep 2022, 5:55
'Disappointing' Baxter comments haven't landed well in Worcester
Comments made by Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter to the BBC haven't been entirely well received in some parts of the Ga…
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2022, 10:12
Walder to ask Jones if Blamire's selfless act cost him England place
Newcastle boss Dave Walder is to ask England head coach Eddie Jones if the club’s decision to use Jamie Blamire as a flanker...
Chris Jones
29 Sep 2022, 9:30
Bottom side Newcastle include Pumas duo while Bristol change five
Los Pumas centres Matias Orlando and Matias Moroni have been named to start by Newcastle in Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership…
Liam Heagney
29 Sep 2022, 6:31
England back three star Max Malins to exit Saracens - report
It is being reported by The Telegraph that England back three star Max Malins is set to leave Saracens to join Bristol Be…
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2022, 5:24
RPA reveals players unable to terminate Worcester contracts
The RPA have revealed that Worcester Warriors players are being left in contract limbo by the unique structure of the troubled clu…
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2022, 4:43
Ted Hill admits Worcester players need 'Plan B in place'
Club captain Ted Hill accepts that Worcester players will require a “Plan B” given the huge uncertainty surrounding Warriors…
PA
29 Sep 2022, 4:05
Worcester MP 'grateful' government placed Warriors into administration
Worcester MP Robin Walker says the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport acted on “concerns of fans, staff and player…
PA
27 Sep 2022, 9:48
'The reality is there isn't much money out there'
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has sympathised with crisis club Worcester over the “horrendous” situation Warriors fi…
PA
27 Sep 2022, 8:21
Jonny May to make first Gloucester appearance of season in West Country derby
England and Gloucester winger Jonny May is set to make his first appearance of the season for Gloucester tomorrow, two days after …
Josh Raisey
27 Sep 2022, 7:03
Diamond tweets five-word reply after Wasps' 'stands as one' message
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has tweeted his reply to a tweet from Wasps, another seriously financially troubled Gallagher Premier…
Liam Heagney
27 Sep 2022, 4:39
'This is far, far worse and far more serious'
Former Harlequins CEO Mark Evans has labelled yesterday "probably the worst day in the history of Premiership Rugby," after Worces…
Josh Raisey
27 Sep 2022, 3:16
Gloucester's Worcester message after second call-off in six months
Gloucester have sent Worcester a message after the second Gallagher Premiership game between the clubs at Kingsholm in the last si…
Liam Heagney
27 Sep 2022, 2:33
The key questions surrounding Worcester's plight
The Warriors are saddled with more than £25million of debt, with an HMRC winding-up order due in October.
PA
27 Sep 2022, 1:47
'I want to talk positively, I'm not hunting for negative things'
It’s the curse of the in-the-bag, rainy day interview - by the time you get to publish, events can have moved on rapidly. So it …
Interview
Liam Heagney
27 Sep 2022, 1:37
Worcester Warriors placed into administration
The Warriors failed to meet an RFU deadline requesting proof of insurance cover and funding for the club’s monthly payroll.
PA
26 Sep 2022, 14:20
Worcester Warriors going to the wall: A timeline
Gallagher Premiership club Worcester have made headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks after being plunged into a fina…
PA
26 Sep 2022, 12:25
Illness forces Harlequins into late change
Harlequins have been forced into a late change with England prop Joe Marler being withdrawn from the matchday team.
Ian Cameron
25 Sep 2022, 8:31
'A message to those thinking the ticket price is too high in rugby'
Sale Sharks owner Simon Orange has taken to Twitter to quiz fans on ticket pricing - proposing a drop in ticket prices in certain …
Ian Cameron
25 Sep 2022, 7:57
'His old man was getting stuck into him, calling him soft'
Adam Jones has an amusing tale to tell about Jack Kenningham, the effervescent youngster who came from nowhere to make himself an …
Liam Heagney
25 Sep 2022, 4:42
The upside to why Jones thinks 'rugby is a s*** sport sometimes'
Harlequins assistant Adam Jones has explained why he thinks rugby is a crap sport at times but even that negative aspect has its u…
Liam Heagney
25 Sep 2022, 4:20
'That's something he learned off Phipps, one of world rugby's best'
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has revealed the legacy of Ben White learning the Gallagher Premiership ropes under Nick Phipps l…
Liam Heagney
25 Sep 2022, 3:00
'He's done it time and time again... He lives for those moments'
Mark McCall declared that Owen Farrell “lives for those moments” after watching Saracens’ captain kick successive conversion…
PA
25 Sep 2022, 2:34
'We had a vote yesterday whether to play or not...'
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond revealed his players held a vote on Friday over whether to go ahead with Saturd…
PA
24 Sep 2022, 12:50
Crisis club Worcester romp to bonus-point thrashing of Newcastle
Worcester put aside their off-field issues to romp to a 39-5 bonus-point thrashing of Newcastle in a game the crisis-hit Warriors …
PA
24 Sep 2022, 11:58
Ice-cold Owen Farrell slots winner as Saracens edge Gloucester in thriller
Owen Farrell landed a match-winning conversion in the final act of a roller-coaster Gallagher Premiership clash that saw Saracens …
PA
24 Sep 2022, 11:46
No stopping champions Leicester as Saints implode with 12 men
Freddie Steward scored a hat-trick and Chris Ashton crossed for the decisive try against his former club as Leicester rallied to s…
PA
24 Sep 2022, 11:32
Bristol confirm their best start to a league season since 1999
Bristol moved top of the Gallagher Premiership and confirmed their best start to a league season since 1999 by beating London Iris…
PA
24 Sep 2022, 11:12
The 'first thing' Borthwick thinks of when picking Freddie Steward
Freddie Steward has been chosen in the Leicester team for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership derby at Northampton and Tigers boss …
Liam Heagney
24 Sep 2022, 5:22
Leicester explain why Anthony Watson has yet to play Prem for them
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has explained why Tigers fans are still waiting to see new signing Anthony Watson in Gallagher Prem…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep 2022, 4:54
'I'd love to make star signings, at times you get frustrated'
New Newcastle boss Dave Walder has shared his thoughts on the financial state of rugby in England following a week in which the fu…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep 2022, 3:52
'Really uncomfortable' Wasps prognosis for latest Barbeary injury
All hope that Wasps' Alfie Barbeary had of finally becoming a capped England international in 2022 has been dashed by his latest i…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep 2022, 3:16
Sam Simmonds to join Montpellier
Multiple sources in France and England report that Exeter Chiefs No.8 Sam Simmonds will join Montpellier after the Rugby World Cup…
Ian Cameron
23 Sep 2022, 15:18
'It's diabolical it's been allowed to walk itself to the graveyard'
Steve Diamond says that Worcester will have a mindset of Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash against Newcastle being their la…
PA
23 Sep 2022, 8:09
'There's nothing in this group where you see he is like a sheep'
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has explained how a first Test cap with England has elevated the confidence of Will Joseph, the r…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2022, 6:54
Marcus Smith to make first Harlequins start after RFU declined early return
England and British and Irish Lions fly-half Marcus Smith will make his first start for Harlequins after missing last week's Galla…
Ian Cameron
23 Sep 2022, 6:45
Lion sized boost as Worcester name side for what could be final Prem game
British and Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe will make his season dubut for Worcester Warriors in what could be their final Ga…
Kim Ekin
23 Sep 2022, 6:17
The Gloucester verdict on back three Carreras as the Argentina No10
Gloucester boss George Skivington has given his verdict on watching club full-back/wing Santiago Carreras become the regular start…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2022, 6:15
Saturday's game with Newcastle could be Worcester's last in Prem
Warriors face a Monday deadline to show that meaningful progress has been made.
PA
23 Sep 2022, 3:35
'This has been mentally the worst time I have known in rugby'
Nick Easter has survived relegation, Bloodgate and seeing an opposition coach pull out a gun at the end of a match...
Interview
Chris Jones
23 Sep 2022, 3:16
Wasps won't make same mistakes as Worcester but situation is perilous - Andy Goode
Wasps won’t make the same mistakes as Worcester but there’s no hiding from the perilous situation they find themselves in.
Andy Goode
22 Sep 2022, 12:15
Jonathan Thomas has a new job eight months after exiting Worcester
Former Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas has landed himself a new role eight months after he left the Warriors following the ar…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2022, 12:11
'Most people probably think that 13 clubs are too many'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has insisted the current number of top-flight sides is having a negative impact on the Gallagher Premiersh…
PA
22 Sep 2022, 11:55
The 'surreal, bizarre' London Irish verdict on playing with just 12
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has proudly reflected on the crazy period after half-time last Saturday where his team had to pla…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2022, 11:17
The 'incredibly powerful kid' starring for Andre-less Harlequins
Harlequins have given their verdict on Lennox Anyanwu, the 21-year-old who has worn the No12 jersey so far this season with Andre …
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2022, 10:42
Ex-Premiership title winner posts dire 'two more teams' warning
Retired Gallagher Premiership title winner Jim Hamilton has warned that the top-flight in England hasn’t felt the worst of the f…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2022, 7:03
RFU give update on 12 noon Thursday deadline set for Worcester
Saturday’s match between Worcester and Newcastle at Sixways will take place after the financially-stricken club met all the cond…
PA
22 Sep 2022, 6:53
Six changes for Wasps as they name team despite administration
Wasps have shrugged off the devastating news that they are to appoint an administrator to help find a solution to their financial …
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2022, 6:30
'Own worst enemy': Steve Lansdown on rugby's 'black hole' economics
Bristol owner Steve Lansdown insists Premiership Rugby must generate more revenue after describing investing in the English club g…
PA
22 Sep 2022, 5:36
The 'right on the edge' hunch Gloucester have about Jack Singleton
Gloucester boss George Skivington has praised hooker Jack Singleton for his can-do attitude in offsetting his England frustrations…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2022, 3:49
The 'every second' promise Leicester have made about Nemani Nadolo
Steve Borthwick has called on Leicester to appreciate every last second Nemani Nadolo will spend at the English club before his mi…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2022, 3:29
Explained: What's going wrong in English club rugby
Financial issues are plaguing the Gallagher Premiership.
PA
21 Sep 2022, 16:48
Wasps statement: Club's 138-word response to administration reports
Wasps have issued a 138-word statement following reports on Wednesday that the financially stricken Gallagher Premiership club had…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep 2022, 14:12
Wasps going into administration and facing relegation - reports
Financially troubled Wasps are poised to enter administration, a development that will leave them vulnerable to relegation from th…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep 2022, 13:17
'Am I allowed to say? I think he is available'
Marcus Smith is poised to play his first match of the season for Harlequins next Sunday at Exeter after assistant coach Adam Jones…
Interview
Liam Heagney
21 Sep 2022, 10:43
'All parties remain concerned': Worcester given two RFU deadlines
The continued participation of Worcester in the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership has been thrown into yet more doubt after the RFU is…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep 2022, 8:51
Easter slams 'false promises' and retweets damning Worcester story
Former England back-rower Nick Easter has tweeted his frustration over the ongoing saga of broken promises at crisis club Worceste…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep 2022, 3:49
'It's incredible that he is back and fighting, he is revved up'
Gloucester boss George Skivington has described the incredible fightback that Jake Polledri has gone through to get back into prof…
Interview
Liam Heagney
20 Sep 2022, 11:27
Worcester delay naming team but insist they will play Gloucester
Crisis club Worcester have insisted their Premiership Rugby Cup game against Gloucester on Wednesday is set to go ahead as planned…
PA
20 Sep 2022, 8:21
Irish bolster squad with two front rowers and a back from Scotland
London Irish have bolstered their Gallagher Premiership front row resources by bringing in two short-term signings from Edinburgh,…
Liam Heagney
20 Sep 2022, 5:42
Red-carded Sale prop Schonert banned after head-on-head charge
Sale prop Nick Schonert has been banned for three matches following his first-half red card last Saturday versus Bath in the Galla…
Liam Heagney
20 Sep 2022, 5:05
Steve Diamond comments won't fill Worcester faithful with hope
The financially-strapped club were beaten 36-21 by Exeter on Sunday.
PA
18 Sep 2022, 13:28
Sale boss Alex Sanderson addresses Nick Schonert red card
Alex Sanderson saluted Sale Sharks’ “togetherness and grit” after they overcame an early red card to claim a second successi…
PA
18 Sep 2022, 7:45
'A bad day in the office' - Blackett unhappy as Wasps flop at home
Lee Blackett called for his side to cut out the mistakes after Wasps fell to a 23-8 defeat at home against Bristol in the Gallaghe…
PA
18 Sep 2022, 5:32
'New Zealand was massive for my development... I'd recommend it to anyone'
Joe Marchant was at it again on Saturday, the midfielder demonstrating his invaluable backline flexibility by filling in on the Ha…
Interview
Liam Heagney
18 Sep 2022, 3:42
'I've learned recently to be more self-deprecating than arrogant'
Spotting the lesser spotted things has become a trademark of Healey since he swapped the boots for commentary booth, going on to b…
Interview
Liam Heagney
18 Sep 2022, 3:00
McCall defends England policy that helped Saracens and hurt Quins
Saracens boss Mark McCall admitted his England players were key to turning the tide against Harlequins as he defended the flexibil…
PA
17 Sep 2022, 13:02
Northampton explain failure to capitalise against 12-man Irish
Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson admitted his team played far better against 15 men than they did against twelve during t…
PA
17 Sep 2022, 12:44
Early Schonert red card is no hindrance as Sale outclass Bath
Sale Sharks overcame an early red card for prop Nick Schonert to beat Bath 37-20 and claim their second Gallagher Premiership vict…
PA
17 Sep 2022, 12:26
Bristol come from behind to beat struggling Wasps
Callum Sheedy scored 18 points as Bristol beat Wasps 23-8 at the Coventry Building Society Arena in a match that looked every inch…
PA
17 Sep 2022, 12:20
Nadolo scores twice as champions Leicester grab first win of season
Nemani Nadolo scored two tries as defending champions Leicester beat Newcastle 36-21 for their first win of the Gallagher Premiers…
PA
17 Sep 2022, 11:46
Smith-less Harelquins cede commanding lead to Saracens
Harlequins’ frustration at the absence of Marcus Smith for their derby against Saracens was compounded by throwing away a comman…
PA
17 Sep 2022, 11:07
England fullback Furbank shines as stand-in skipper in bizarre Saints win
Stand-in skipper George Furbank scored 13 points as Northampton picked up their first win of the new Gallagher Premiership season …
PA
17 Sep 2022, 10:31
Wales skipper Dan Biggar a late withdrawal for Northampton
Wales skipper Dan Biggar was a late withdrawal from the Northampton team on Saturday for their round two Gallagher Premiership gam…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep 2022, 8:10
'He didn't look like he has been away at all, let alone two years'
Last Sunday in Manchester wasn’t just a celebration of an opening round Gallagher Premiership win for Sale, there was also great…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep 2022, 6:03
'You don't get many opportunities to see two greyhounds going at it'
Lee Blackett has outlined his satisfaction that one-time England prospect Ali Crossdale has dusted himself down following an initi…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep 2022, 5:30
The unlikely secret to Jimmy Gopperth's longevity
Jimmy Gopperth will celebrate his 40th Birthday in June as he attempts to help new club Leicester defend their Premiership title.
Chris Jones
17 Sep 2022, 4:43
'People outside don't big him up much, he is not as flashy'
Pat Lam likes his marquee signings at Ashton Gate, the likes of ex-All Blacks Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua along with England …
Liam Heagney
17 Sep 2022, 4:14
'You said the word sensational, I think he has got a big way to go'
One of the left-field success stories of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season was the breakthrough at Saracens of the unherald…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep 2022, 3:42
'We're kind of like a fat, overweight, totally unfit rugby team...'
When RugbyPass caught up with Nick Mullins on September 7 when he was high up in the BT Tower overlooking the kaleidoscopic London…
Interview
Liam Heagney
17 Sep 2022, 3:15
Worcester staff call for change in swiftly deleted Tweet
Club employees have released a lengthy statement.
PA
16 Sep 2022, 11:27
The 44-second 'thank goodness' video appeal from Steve Diamond
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has posted a short video message to social media expressing his thanks that this Sunday’s Gallagher…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 9:38
Worcester, Exeter name teams after in-doubt match gets go-ahead
Worcester have belatedly named their team for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership match at home to Exeter after they were finally giv…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 9:10
RFU statement: The Worcester Premiership match versus Exeter
This Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership match between Worcester and Exeter at Sixways has been given permission by the RFU to procee…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 7:19
Saracens include Farrell but no sign yet of Smith for Harlequins
England skipper Owen Farrell will captain Saracens this Saturday at The Stoop but he won’t face Test teammate Marcus Smith as Ha…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 6:42
'I don't think it is as big a shift as some people are saying'
Rob Baxter has played down the significance of no longer having a hands-on match day role at Exeter, the director of rugby instead…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 5:59
Munster-style coaching has piqued the Sale focus for Bath trip
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has warned his Sharks they have much to worry about when they visit a revitalised Bath on Saturday in rou…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 5:08
The busted myth that left Wasps leaning on psychologist this week
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has revealed that the wounding nature of their opening round Gallagher Premiership loss at Gloucester last…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 5:00
PGB statement: Requirements for promotion to the Premiership
The professional game board at the RFU have agreed to loosen the criteria governing the minimum stadium capacity rule that prevent…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 4:14
'It's just gold what these guys have done, both of them'
Pat Lam had declared himself hugely impressed by the way England front row duo Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler have taken the younge…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 3:39
The curious 'too up and down' verdict by nearly champions Saracens
Mark McCall has curiously labelled Saracens’ 2021/22 return to the Gallagher Premiership as inconsistent even though they just l…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2022, 3:10
RFU statement: Worcester set Friday deadline or face suspension
Troubled Worcester Warriors face suspension by the RFU if a deadline of 12 noon on Friday regarding their ability to safely hold m…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep 2022, 14:51
'There isn't a director of rugby in the country who won't say this'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the amount of Gallagher Premiership games that clash with Test rugby or international rest periods is …
PA
15 Sep 2022, 11:27
Falcons vow not to harm Jamie Blamire's England chances
Newcastle boss Dave Walder insists the club are not harming Jamie Blamire’s chances of adding to his six England caps as a hooke…
Chris Jones
15 Sep 2022, 9:15
Exeter explain how robbery left Vermeulen stranded in South Africa
Exeter back-rower Jacques Vermeulen will finally fly back into England this weekend after being stranded at home in South Africa f…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep 2022, 7:44
The Bristol verdict on a rare Premiership match without having TMO
Pat Lam has admitted he will be glad that the TMO will be back in action when Bristol face Wasps this Saturday in Coventry followi…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep 2022, 6:02
Wasps deliver 'not as bad as feared' update on injured Minozzi
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has expressed relief that the serious-looking injury suffered by Matteo Minozzi in the opening minutes of …
Liam Heagney
15 Sep 2022, 5:40
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