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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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George Furbank reveals special diet in bid to make Rugby World Cup
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Rob Baxter gives a positive update on Henry Slade's future
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'Is this just another nail in the coffin of PREM clubs?': Budget alert
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Sale sweating over George Ford fitness but England team-mate returns
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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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Interview
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
Exeter's worst fears confirmed over Ross Vintcent injury
Ross Vintcent is fighting to be fit for the start of the Six Nations after Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter revealed that he needs an…
Neil Fissler
26 Nov 2025, 2:00
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Second Leicester star snubs Sale in major boost for Tigers
Emeka Ilione has piled more transfer misery on beleaguered Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson after turning down the chance to move t…
Neil Fissler
26 Nov 2025, 0:23
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'It's hugely disappointing for Fin': Phil Dowson
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson admits that Fin Smith has returned to Franklin's Gardens with a “point to prove” after a d…
Neil Fissler
25 Nov 2025, 9:33
Red Bulls soon to receive 'invaluable' reinforcements to kickstart season
Newcastle Red Bulls will get coaching and playing reinforcements early next week when former Wales and Lions fly-half Stephen Jone…
Neil Fissler
25 Nov 2025, 5:32
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Saracens agree deal to sign George Martin after Sale snubbed
Saracens have agreed a deal to sign and snatch Leicester Tigers and England lock George Martin from under the noses of Gallagher P…
Neil Fissler
25 Nov 2025, 2:08
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Gregor Townsend edges closer to early Scotland exit
Does Gregor Townsend’s uneasy showdown with the Scottish media ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Tonga show us that he is heading…
Neil Fissler
22 Nov 2025, 2:52
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Fissler Confidential: New favourites emerge for England's George Martin
Sale Sharks appear to have missed out to one of their PREM rivals, with the international lock set to move on from Leicester at th…
Neil Fissler
21 Nov 2025, 7:56
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'Bring him back': Ex-England star makes outrageous Andy Farrell call
Ireland coach Andy Farrell should be named the next England rugby league boss and put in charge for the 2026 World Cup, according …
Neil Fissler
20 Nov 2025, 9:09
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Analysis
The three times Wales actually did beat the All Blacks
Wales' rivalry with the All Blacks has been very one-sided since they claimed their last victory in the fixture almost 72 years ag…
Neil Fissler
20 Nov 2025, 4:37
PREM Italy star could be doubt for start of Six Nations
An injury in the Azzurri's defeat to South Africa in Turin last weekend could be costly for both Italy and Exeter.
Neil Fissler
18 Nov 2025, 2:57
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Fissler Confidential: England lock moves closer to Tigers exit
Sale Sharks are close to agreeing a four-month deal with Currie Cup champions Griquas to sign highly rated winger Gurshwin Wehr, w…
Neil Fissler
16 Nov 2025, 2:29
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In demand Scotland star Ben White snubs UK club return
Ben White has snubbed a return to the UK when his contract with Top 14 outfit Toulon runs out at the end of the season and has sig…
Neil Fissler
15 Nov 2025, 3:50