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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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2 days ago International Rugby
Warren Gatland racing to recruit Exeter's Zack Wimbush for Wales
4 days ago International Rugby
Fissler Confidential: England coach contenders and DMac Top 14-bound
8 days ago Top 14
Fissler Extra: Danny Care's future in focus and Ben Youngs new job
9 days ago Gallagher Premiership
Exeter land Pumas lock Franco Molina as Dafydd Jenkins replacement
After weeks of stalemate Siya Kolisi to Sharks is back on
Siya Kolisi’s on-off return to the Sharks is firmly back on again after American businessman Vincent Mai stepped in and offered …
Neil Fissler
01 Sep 2024, 8:49
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The reality of Tadhg Furlong's IRFU contract negotiations
Tadhg Furlong is in the final year of his contract and will soon have to decide his future. This decision will have a profound eff…
Neil Fissler
01 Sep 2024, 8:27
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Fissler Confidential: George Ford's swansong, England to lose another coach?
Ford will celebrate his 32nd birthday next March and is now in the final year of his contract with Sale Sharks.
Neil Fissler
31 Aug 2024, 7:30
Johan Ackermann drops big hint on future with podcast admission
Johan Ackermann admits that he wants to move back to South Africa when his contract with Japanese outfit Urayasu D-Rocks runs out …
Neil Fissler
29 Aug 2024, 10:53
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Fissler Confidential: The possible sting in the tail for Felix Jones amid shock exit
Racing 92 are the latest club to be linked with a move for Gloucester and England back row Zach Mercer, who is out of contract at …
Neil Fissler
25 Aug 2024, 8:58
Wallaby Jordan Petaia on brink of NFL code switch
Jordan Petaia, once touted as one of the best talents in Australian rugby, is at the centre of a tug-of-war between the NFL and We…
Neil Fissler
22 Aug 2024, 12:27
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Plot twist in Paris as Siya Kolisi deal on verge of collapse
Siya Kolisi’s much-anticipated return to the Sharks could be on the brink of collapse after talks between the South African club…
Neil Fissler
22 Aug 2024, 8:49
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Fissler Confidential: Springbok poised to leave, Ford heading home
The word is that the Sharks, who have now got Junior Boks U20 internationals Julius under contract until 2027 and Bester until 202…
Neil Fissler
17 Aug 2024, 6:19
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Ben Volavola set to become the fourth 2024/25 Leicester signing
The 33-year-old is a former Australia U20s cap who has been looking for a new club since being one of 36 players released by Agen …
Neil Fissler
15 Aug 2024, 8:03
Montpellier sign Rebels halfback Ryan Louwrens
Montpellier have just made South African scrum-half Ryan Louwrens their 15th new signing ahead of the new season, as Mohed Altradâ…
Neil Fissler
12 Aug 2024, 6:39
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Gloucester eye France back row Ibrahim Diallo
Gloucester, who finished ninth in the Premiership last season, are one of the clubs that have registered an interest in signing Ra…
Neil Fissler
12 Aug 2024, 6:21
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Fissler Confidential: Exeter see off Saracens as NRL pinch NZ Olympian
The Top 14 giants are still locked in talks with the Sharks as they look to agree on a transfer fee for the double Rugby World Cup…
Neil Fissler
10 Aug 2024, 7:03
Stormers recruit free agent Dave Ewers following his Ulster release
The 33-year-old blindside flanker, who was a member of the Exeter Chiefs side that won the Champions Cup/Premiership double in 202…
Neil Fissler
08 Aug 2024, 10:04
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The Vincent Tshituka twist in Siya Kolisi's Parisian escape
Siya Kolisi’s imminent return to the Sharks is set to encourage a host of French clubs to pursue a move for Vincent Tshituka, wh…
Neil Fissler
05 Aug 2024, 10:26
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Siya Kolisi to sign for Sharks after shock Racing 92 exit
Siya Kolisi is this week set to seal a return to his former club, the Sharks, after holding more talks with French giants Racing 9…
Neil Fissler
04 Aug 2024, 11:13
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Fissler Confidential: England star opens talks; Boks hooker digs in
The Sharks are looking to tie down one of the biggest names, who was a 2019 Rugby World Cup runner-up and a 2021 British and Irish…
Neil Fissler
03 Aug 2024, 7:35
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Siya Kolisi set for sensational Racing 92 exit
The 33-year-old is one of the world’s highest-paid players, earning around €1million a season, and only joined Racing after sk…
Neil Fissler
02 Aug 2024, 5:39
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Bok prop Ruan Dreyer to jump ship to South African URC rivals
Ruan Dreyer is on his way from the Lions after speculation about his long-term future with the Johannesburg club continued to gath…
Neil Fissler
29 Jul 2024, 9:11
Three Test Lions among 10 rugby free agents still looking for clubs
The life of a professional rugby player isn’t as secure as it once was. Since Covid and three Premiership clubs going bust, ther…
Neil Fissler
28 Jul 2024, 10:36
'There’s not much time' - LRZ's NFL career up against the clock
Louis Rees-Zammit is working around the clock to make sure his dream of playing in the NFL becomes reality as he moves ever closer…
Neil Fissler
28 Jul 2024, 9:17
