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Neil Fissler

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. 

572 Articles

Fissler Confidential: Faf's PREM return, Paddy Jackson eyes new club

Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk is considering his options for a return to the Gallagher PREM next season, as his contract with …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
12 Dec 2025, 7:39

Sale shed more light on George Ford injury after scan

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson admits that star fly-half George Ford will again be missing with an abductor strain when he takes …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
11 Dec 2025, 9:52

Baxter outlines Exeter's transfer plans with England stars yet to sign

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits he is prioritising quality over quantity as he steps up his recruitment and follows the bluep…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
11 Dec 2025, 6:24
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Nicky Smith joins Leicester exodus as PREM rivals swoop for Wales star

Sale Sharks are set to sign Wales loosehead prop Nicky Smith when his contract with Gallagher PREM rivals Leicester Tigers runs ou…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
11 Dec 2025, 3:05

Dowson's repsonse to George Furbank exit rumours will worry Saints fans

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson admits that George Furbank would be “insane” not to talk to Gallagher PREM rivals after be…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 9:13
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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
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 8:41

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
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 7:26

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
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
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
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
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
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
Neil Fissler
04 Dec 2025, 7:05

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
Neil Fissler
03 Dec 2025, 9:24

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
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
Neil Fissler
02 Dec 2025, 10:07

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
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
Neil Fissler
28 Nov 2025, 7:24

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
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
Neil Fissler
27 Nov 2025, 4:37