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Neil Fissler

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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Irish-qualified 16-cap England star among two incoming Munster signings

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan is closing in on making two more signings ahead of next season with Australian playmaker Will …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2026, 4:09

The warning Victor Matfield has sent Leinster over Jacques Nienaber

Springbok legend Victor Matfield has warned Leinster that if they don’t extend Jacques Nienaber’s contract, he will be reunite…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2026, 2:57
Exclusive

Nick Evans lands new job alongside former All Black

Harlequins legend Nick Evans is heading to coach in Japan next season following his departure from the Twickenham Stoop and has ag…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
17 Jun 2026, 7:45

Where are they now? The sides when Northampton and Exeter last met at Twickenham

Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs will go head-to-head at Twickenham in the Gallagher PREM Final on Saturday for the right to b…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
17 Jun 2026, 7:22

Leinster legend Isa Nacewa gives his take on James Lowe's departure

Leinster legend Isa Nacewa admits that he is surprised that Friday’s United Rugby Championship Grand Final against the Bulls wil…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
16 Jun 2026, 11:35

Willie le Roux addresses Jacques Nienaber situation before facing former boss

Two-time World Cup winner Willie le Roux says that the Bulls have already laid to rest the ghosts of last season’s United Rugby …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
16 Jun 2026, 8:21

Sale Sharks leaver Hyron Andrews to return to South Africa

Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews is returning to South Africa to join the Lions after the United Rugby Championship outfit qualified…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
15 Jun 2026, 7:43

Tony Rowe's words should put Exeter's PREM rivals on red alert

Exeter Chiefs chief executive Tony Rowe has sounded a warning to the rest of the Gallagher Prem that the club’s new prospective …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
08 Jun 2026, 9:20
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Ulster sign Argentine prop Eduardo Bello

Ulster have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle Red Bulls tighthead Eduardo Bello on a one-year contract despite him being out of acti…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
08 Jun 2026, 8:11
Opinion

Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Saracens | 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Exeter Chiefs player ratings: Rob Baxter's men came into this one with a point to prove against bitter rivals Saracens and after a…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
06 Jun 2026, 9:38

Fissler Confidential: Jacques Nienaber set for early Bok return?

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is keeping a close eye on any developments regarding Jacques Nienaber’s future with Leinster afte…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
05 Jun 2026, 10:01

Exeter Chiefs suffer massive double injury blow as team named for Sarries

Exeter Chiefs have suffered a massive double injury blow ahead of their top-four showdown when Saracens visit Sandy Park on Saturd…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
05 Jun 2026, 4:48

Rob Baxter: 'We don't walk into rooms, blank each other and ignore each other'

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter faces one last head-to-head tomorrow afternoon with the man who, for much of the last decade, has be…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
05 Jun 2026, 4:09

Welsh prospect Bryn Bradley backed to step up and rise to the occasion

Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore believes that inside centre Bryn Bradley is ready for the international stage and has backed h…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
05 Jun 2026, 2:49

England's Ellis Genge out of Bristol Bears final game with injury

Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam admits that England loosehead Ellis Genge has been ruled out of their final game of the season at Sale …

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
04 Jun 2026, 7:58

Phil Dowson addresses talk of Northampton Saints fielding B-team

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson says he could rest some of his front-line players for Saturday’s final game of the regular s…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
04 Jun 2026, 6:14

Rob Baxter simplifies the permutations around Exeter's game with Sarries

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he isn’t interested in permutations ahead of Saturday’s top-4 showdown with Saracens…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
04 Jun 2026, 4:56

Where are they now? The Exeter side who beat Saracens in their debut season

Exeter Chiefs will host a winner-takes-all clash with Saracens at Sandy Park, with a place in the Gallagher PREM top four at stake…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
03 Jun 2026, 9:17

Australia-bound James Ramm sends Len Ikitau-style message

James Ramm, who announced in February he was leaving Northampton Saints at the end of the season, admits it’s a decision that is…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
03 Jun 2026, 5:47

Alex Sanderson hints at Roebuck repeat; Curry back for Sale finale

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson says that he will welcome back England star Tom Curry and hooker Nathan Jibulu for their final gam…

Neil Fissler
Neil Fissler
02 Jun 2026, 10:03
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