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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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4 days ago Gallagher Premiership
Ex-England centre Ollie Devoto to play National League 2 rugby
4 days ago Gallagher Premiership
Leinster flanker Martin Moloney on trial at Exeter Chiefs
4 days ago United Rugby Championship
Vaea Fifita snubs NZ Super Rugby return
6 days ago Gallagher Premiership
Fissler Confidential: Bath target Saracens' England star
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Ex-NZ U20 centre Tamati Tua set for preseason in England with deal done
Exeter Chiefs have ended their long search for a new centre after signing up Tamati Tua, who has been the mainstay of the ACT Brum…
Neil Fissler
17 Jul 2024, 8:35
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Harry Williams to reunite with Exeter teammate after Montpellier exit
Former England tighthead Harry Williams has joined his former Exeter Chiefs team-mate Joe Simmonds at Top 14 outfit Pau less than …
Neil Fissler
16 Jul 2024, 5:02
Stuart Hogg to stand trial during Top 14 season
Former Scotland captain Hogg, 32, dressed in a blue jumper, submitted not guilty pleas at his latest brief court appearance earlie…
Neil Fissler
15 Jul 2024, 14:06
Leinster confirm worst kept secret signing of Rabah Slimani
Leinster have ended weeks of speculation by signing former France tighthead prop Rabah Slimani from ASM Clermont Auvergne.
Neil Fissler
15 Jul 2024, 5:34
Opinion
Wales player ratings vs Australia | July Series 2nd Test
Wales player ratings: Joe Schmidt's Australia delivered an all action performance to edge out Wales 36-28 in a closely contested s…
Neil Fissler
13 Jul 2024, 7:38
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Fissler Confidential: A big week for Stuart Hogg
Former Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg will take his first steps back into rugby when he reports for pre-season training with Montp…
Neil Fissler
13 Jul 2024, 4:42
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Fissler Confidential: Deal lined up for Willis as Bok eyes Prem move
Toulouse would like openside Jack Willis to slam the door shut on talk of a return to the Premiership by putting pen to paper on a…
Neil Fissler
06 Jul 2024, 5:31
Vannes add ex-All Black to ambitious recruitment drive
Vannes continue to prepare for life in the Top 14 after signing former All Black centre Francis Saili, as predicted in Fissler Con…
Neil Fissler
04 Jul 2024, 10:27
Stuart Hogg spends night in cells and given prison warning
Stuart Hogg has been warned that he will be sent to prison if there is another breach of his bail conditions after he admitted con…
Neil Fissler
04 Jul 2024, 6:03
Analysis
Fifteen politicians who swapped rugby for public affairs
Residents of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales head to the polls on Thursday for a general election, while France hel…
Neil Fissler
01 Jul 2024, 9:52
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Fissler Confidential: Gloucester win tug-of-war as Glasgow enter one
Gloucester has won their tug-of-war with Japan League One big guns Yokohama Canon Eagles to keep highly-rated back row Ruan Ackerm…
Neil Fissler
29 Jun 2024, 5:08
Toulon confirm worst kept transfer secret of the season
Toulon have finally officially confirmed the worst-kept news of last season. They are taking England stars Kyle Sinckler and Lewis…
Neil Fissler
24 Jun 2024, 11:21
Michael Cheika leading race to be next Leicester Tigers king
Leicester Tigers are in advanced talks with former Australia coach Michael Cheika after they dramatically announced the sacking of…
Neil Fissler
22 Jun 2024, 12:10
Opinion
Wales player ratings vs South Africa | June Tests 2024
Wales player ratings: Warren Gatland's Wales were brave but just didn't have the firepower to live with the Springboks after a yel…
Neil Fissler
22 Jun 2024, 10:49
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Fissler Confidential: Saracens sign ex-England hooker as Leinster prop deal edges closer
Saracens have completed a deal that will see former England hooker Rob Webber join Mark McCall’s coaching staff as their new scr…
Neil Fissler
22 Jun 2024, 4:37
The Wales team that beat South Africa in 1999: Where are they now?
The Millennium Stadium was still a building site in June 1999 on what turned out to be one of the best days in the modern history …
Neil Fissler
21 Jun 2024, 4:42
Stuart Hogg U-turn confirmed by Montpellier
Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad has confirmed that Scotland and Lions full-back Stuart Hogg is coming out of retirement to join the…
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2024, 23:53
Mako Vunipola on verge of signing for Vannes
The former England and Lions loose-head is in advanced talks to secure a move across the English Channel to join Top 14 new boys V…
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2024, 16:42
Montpellier sack Patrice Collazo 24 hours after relegation escape
Montpellier have rewarded Patrice Collazo for saving them from relegation with the sack less than 24 hours after winning the Top 1…
Neil Fissler
17 Jun 2024, 13:26
Opinion
Glasgow Warriors player ratings vs Munster | 2023/24 URC semi-final
Glasgow Warriors player ratings: The Warriors recovered from a dodgy start, particularly in the forwards, but settled and were br…
Neil Fissler
16 Jun 2024, 5:21
