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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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Gallagher Premiership
Fissler Confidential: Freeman becomes PREM's highest paid wing
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2 days ago
International Rugby
Henry Pollock and Marcus Smith among England 5 stars targeted for Olym
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3 days ago
Top 14
There's been a breakthrough in the Louis Bielle-Biarrey negotiations
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3 days ago
Top 14
'Toulon is the biggest opportunity of my career': Huw Jones
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5 days ago
Michael Cheika lined up for sensational return to Rugby Union
Cheika, who had a three-year spell as Waratahs head coach between 2012 and 2015, is currently working in the NRL.
Neil Fissler
29 Jul 2026, 5:53
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Exclusive
Springbok scrum-half Herschel Jantjies faces uncertain future
Jantjies, 30, played just under a hundred games for the Stormers before moving to Bayonne, where he has scored twice in 20 appeara…
Neil Fissler
28 Jul 2026, 8:29
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Discarded Chiefs player secures move to Japan's Rugby League One
Former Exeter Chiefs inside centre Tamati Tua has secured a move to Japan Rugby League One Division One outfit Ricoh Black Rams To…
Neil Fissler
28 Jul 2026, 6:24
'The English are methodical': Stade Francais and Paul Gustard in fresh talks
The former Harlequins and Leicester Tigers boss joined Stade from Benetton in June 2022 as defence coach, a role he had previously…
Neil Fissler
28 Jul 2026, 4:32
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New NRL outfit lure back Zac Lomax but miss out on Aussie rugby union ace
Zac Lomax has vowed that the PNG Chiefs will shock the NRL when they enter the competition in 2028 after penning a three-year cont…
Neil Fissler
27 Jul 2026, 6:44
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Exeter raid West Country rivals to bolster front row stocks
Former England U20 international Archie McArthur has joined the Chiefs from Gloucester for the 2026/27 season.
Neil Fissler
27 Jul 2026, 5:31
Suntory Sungoliath confirm James Lowe as Cheslin Kolbe replacement
Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have confirmed that Ireland and Lions star James Lowe will be replacing Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe…
Neil Fissler
27 Jul 2026, 3:29
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Opinion
Top 20 Gallagher PREM signings of the season: Part 2 - 10 to 1
In the second of a two-part series, we start the countdown to the 20 best signings made by Gallagher PREM clubs ahead of the 2026-…
Neil Fissler
26 Jul 2026, 3:39
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Fissler Confidential: James O'Connor deal close; French points-machine in big demand
James O’Connor is understood to be set to return to Western Force to finish his career where it began, when he became the younge…
Neil Fissler
25 Jul 2026, 7:00
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Recently retired Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny confirms club future
Leigh Halfpenny, who hung up his boots at the end of last season, will remain at Cardiff Arms Park next season after being appoint…
Neil Fissler
23 Jul 2026, 3:57
Opinion
Top 20 Gallagher PREM signings of the season: Part 1
In the first of a two part series, we start the count down to the 20 best signings made by Gallagher PREM clubs ahead of the 2026-…
Neil Fissler
22 Jul 2026, 8:55
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Code-hopping centre rejects chance to stay in Top 14 to move to Chiefs
Racing 92 inside centre Joey Manu is set to return to the NRL when his contract with the Top 14 giants runs out at the end of the …
Neil Fissler
21 Jul 2026, 4:47
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Discarded Newcastle duo could be handed PREM lifeline by Harlequins
So far, Quins have only added tight-heads Harry Johnson-Holmes and Sampie Swiegers, lock James Dun and full-back George Furbank to…
Neil Fissler
21 Jul 2026, 3:37
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Fissler Confidential: French superstar's future unclear, England ace to snub return?
French superstar Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who has been able to speak to rival clubs since July 1, has rejected Bordeaux’s opening o…
Neil Fissler
19 Jul 2026, 3:06
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The final 16-team standings at the World Rugby Junior World Championship
The battle for the minor placings at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 has been finalised after five rounds of compet…
Neil Fissler
18 Jul 2026, 12:58
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Back-to-back Junior Boks win World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia
South Africa have retained their World Rugby Junior World Championship title, the Junior Boks seeing offf the challenge of France …
Neil Fissler
18 Jul 2026, 12:20
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New Zealand U20 break 9-year Junior World Championship England hoodoo
Finn McLeod scored two tries and was sin-binned as the Baby Blacks won their first meeting against England for nine years to claim…
Neil Fissler
18 Jul 2026, 9:16
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A frustrated Dan Sheehan makes telling admission about Ireland's season
Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan admits that there is frustration in the Ireland camp after they ended their first half of the Nations …
Neil Fissler
18 Jul 2026, 3:59
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Georgian connection excites Rob Baxter as prop re-signs
Georgia international tight-head Bachuki Tchumbadze admits that he is delighted to have signed a one-year extension to his Exeter …
Neil Fissler
17 Jul 2026, 6:21
'This isn't a fixture that comes around that often'
England skipper Aiden Ainsworth-Cave admits that they are relishing the prospect of facing the New Zealand haka.
Neil Fissler
17 Jul 2026, 4:25
