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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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Shaun Edwards to coach at Rugby World Cup after new Test role revealed
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'We owe our fans': Under pressure Harlequins ring changes for Sharks
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Exeter Chiefs get Wallaby bruiser back Newcastle Red Bulls clash
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Pat Lam's Bristol Bears lose England star after Henry Pollock incident
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Dan Robson's 'bee in his bonnet' that's 11 years in the making
Gloucester boss George Skivington is reaping the rewards for his patient pursuit of former England scrum-half Dan Robson, who, he …
Neil Fissler
08 Oct 2026, 9:30
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Struggling Harlequins begin to turn a corner with injured stars
Harlequins boss Jason Gilmore is set to get a much-needed boost after passing England fly-half Marcus Smith fit for Sunday afterno…
Neil Fissler
08 Oct 2026, 6:46
Quins boss Jason Gilmore sends out defiant response in face of criticism
Quins legend Ugo Monye described last weekend’s 48-0 hammering at Gloucester, their heaviest league defeat in 26 years, which le…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2026, 13:03
When Sale expect Xavier Roe back after flying home to New Zealand
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson admits he will be without scrum-half Xavier Roe for another two or three games after Roe returned …
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2026, 8:56
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Rob Baxter: 'I don't think we are looking at a guy who is on the edge'
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has revealed that Wallaby star Tom Hooper has vowed to break the club’s Bronco record after arrivi…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2026, 6:57
AJ MacGinty chasing World Cup bucket list moment with the USA
Bristol Bears fly-half AJ MacGinty admits that playing in a third World Cup in Australia in 12 months’ time is an ambition aimed…
Neil Fissler
06 Oct 2026, 11:33
Sale prepared to fight for newcomer Christ Tshiunza amid interest
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson is ready to fight to keep “mega athlete” Wales international Christ Tshiunza at the club next …
Neil Fissler
06 Oct 2026, 9:37
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Fissler Confidential: England star 'bewildered' by exit from PREM club
Bulls lock Reinhardt Ludwig is starting to attract serious interest from Japan Rugby League One outfits despite being tied down at…
Neil Fissler
03 Oct 2026, 3:00
Junior World Cup winner headlines trio of Harlequins re-signings
Harlequins have confirmed that highly-rated scrum-half Lucas Friday is among three top youngsters to pledge their futures to the c…
Neil Fissler
02 Oct 2026, 4:06
Bristol Bears suffer Ellis Genge blow ahead of visit of PREM big dogs
Bristol Bears have suffered a major blow ahead of Saturday evening’s visit from Gallagher PREM champions Northampton Saints, as …
Neil Fissler
01 Oct 2026, 10:03
Harlequins update Marcus Smith situation but offer good news on summer signing
Harlequins will once again be without England fly-half Marcus Smith for Saturday afternoon’s trip to Gloucester, but George Furb…
Neil Fissler
01 Oct 2026, 9:51
Paul Gustard rewarded with new Stade Francais deal after turnaround
Former Leicester Tigers and Harlequins boss Paul Gustard will remain Stade Français boss until at least 2029 after agreeing to a …
Neil Fissler
01 Oct 2026, 4:00
Rob Baxter explains reason behind Tom Hooper’s Wallabies release
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has received a boost with the news that Wallaby flanker Tom Hooper has been left out of Les Kiss’s…
Neil Fissler
01 Oct 2026, 3:40
Rob Baxter explains what needed to change to keep Josh Iosefa-Scott
Iosefa-Scott, 30, was a key performer as the Chiefs reached the Gallagher PREM Final last season, and scored a try in their openin…
Neil Fissler
30 Sep 2026, 11:00
Tom Curry pens new Sale deal but Sanderson unsure what comes after
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson admits that he wants to see talisman Tom Curry finish his career at the club after the England and…
Neil Fissler
30 Sep 2026, 10:00
PREM bosses weigh in on England's overseas policy
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson says that it would be a disaster for the Gallagher PREM if England lifted its ban on selecting ove…
Neil Fissler
30 Sep 2026, 5:19
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Double injury boost for Northampton, with international on verge of return
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson has delivered a positive injury update on Italian winger Edoardo Todaro, who is now back in tr…
Neil Fissler
30 Sep 2026, 2:00
Jamal Ford-Robinson suffers cruel setback amid injury hell
Gloucester boss George Skivington has confirmed that Jamal Ford-Robinson’s injury hell continues after he needed another operati…
Neil Fissler
29 Sep 2026, 11:55
Sale camp deliver early bad news for England after PREM opening round
England boss Steve Borthwick has been dealt a Nations Championship blow after Sale Sharks loosehead Bevan Rodd underwent a fourth …
Neil Fissler
29 Sep 2026, 10:19
Chiefs learn of end-of-season departure just days into new campaign
Exeter Chiefs have suffered their first recruitment setback of the new season, with tighthead Josh Iosefa-Scott set to move to Fra…
Neil Fissler
29 Sep 2026, 3:53
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