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Fissler Confidential: Faf's PREM return, Paddy Jackson eyes new club
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Neil Fissler
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Neil Fissler is an experienced Fleet Street hack with the Daily Star Sunday and then the Sunday Express and has been breaking most of rugby's biggest transfer stories for over 20 years for Rugby Times, The Rugby Paper and now RugbyPass. A respected historian who has written over 20 books.
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Sale shed more light on George Ford injury
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Baxter outlines Exeter's transfer plans with England stars yet to sign
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Nicky Smith joins Leicester exodus as PREM rivals swoop for Wales star
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Dowson's repsonse to George Furbank exit rumours will worry Saints fan
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Jordan Larmour linked with a shock move to provincial rivals
Ireland winger Jordan Larmour has been linked with a shock move to link up with former senior Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster at C…
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 8:41
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Sevu Reece to end All Blacks career with France move, but there's one snag
Perpignan have pulled off a major coup after agreeing to sign All Blacks winger Sevu Reece on a three-year contract, subject to th…
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 7:26
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Exeter confirm arrival of former PREM winner to coaching team
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that former Northampton Saints and Bath star James Wilson has linked up with Rob Baxter’s coaching …
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 3:59
'Frustrated' Rob Baxter accepts harsh truth before Racing 92 clash
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he will be ringing the changes, resting his international stars and sending a second str…
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 2:58
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Exeter bring in two ex-PREM players to strengthen coaching team
Glen Townson and James Wilson will be assisting Rob Baxter moving forward.
Neil Fissler
09 Dec 2025, 8:13
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Andy Onyeama-Christie on brink of Saracens exit as new club emerge
Newcastle Red Bulls could pile more transfer misery on Saracens after moving into pole position to land Scotland international And…
Neil Fissler
05 Dec 2025, 8:55
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Fissler Confidential: Sale Sharks eye double-whammy of Saracens stars
Saracens star Alex Lozowski could become Sale Sharks' next signing after joining team-mate Elliot Daly in having talks about a swi…
Neil Fissler
05 Dec 2025, 3:06
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Bok superstar may exit South African rugby with giant offer tabled
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi could finally move to Japan Rugby League One, where he is believed to be a target for Kobelco Kobe S…
Neil Fissler
04 Dec 2025, 7:05
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George Furbank reveals special diet in bid to make Rugby World Cup
The Northampton Saints and England full-back won the last of his 14 caps in the win over Japan last November and has had a difficu…
Neil Fissler
03 Dec 2025, 9:24
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Rob Baxter gives a positive update on Henry Slade's future
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that the club are closing in on agreeing a new deal with England outside Henry Slade, who is …
Neil Fissler
03 Dec 2025, 3:19
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'Is this just another nail in the coffin of PREM clubs?': Budget bombshell
A change to taxation rules on image rights payments will make it even harder for English clubs to compete with their French counte…
Neil Fissler
02 Dec 2025, 10:07
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Sale sweating over George Ford fitness but England team-mate returns
Ben Curry will return to the Sale Sharks squad for Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup opener with Glasgow, but star fly-half …
Neil Fissler
02 Dec 2025, 8:14
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Fissler Confidential: England star Elliot Daly in talks with rival PREM club
The versatile back's six-year stay at Saracens could be coming to an end.
Neil Fissler
28 Nov 2025, 7:24
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Bristol boss Pat Lam explains 'no brainer' Ellis Genge decision
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam admits that it was a ‘no-brainer’ giving Ellis Genge a week off for the visit of unbeaten Gallagher…
Neil Fissler
27 Nov 2025, 7:40
Newcastle Red Bulls' honest admission as major signing handed debut
Alan Dickens gives Tom Christie his debut as he says Newcastle Red Bulls owe fans their first Gallagher PREM win in a day short of…
Neil Fissler
27 Nov 2025, 4:37
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Munster have won race to sign 'abrasive' Springbok front-rower
Munster have won the race to land Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe from United Rugby Championship outfit the Scarlets when hi…
Neil Fissler
27 Nov 2025, 2:30
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England star wanted 'ridiculous amount of money' says PREM coach
Alex Sanderson admits he has missed out on several high-profile transfer targets because he refuses to let players and agents take…
Neil Fissler
27 Nov 2025, 1:21
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Rob Baxter on the 'one challenge' Exeter have with Henry Slade
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he will manage England star Henry Slade over the next few weeks, even though he is exemp…
Neil Fissler
26 Nov 2025, 8:38
Joe Marchant seals PREM return with eyes set on World Cup place
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson says that Joe Marchant's desire to play in the 2027 World Cup was the major factor in his decision…
Neil Fissler
26 Nov 2025, 8:00
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Callum Chick reflects on Newcastle exit before Red Bull takeover
Callum Chick admits that his desire and drive to win trophies and more England caps were the deciding factors in his leaving his h…
Neil Fissler
26 Nov 2025, 3:58
