Exeter's worst fears confirmed over Ross Vintcent injury
Ross Vintcent is fighting to be fit for the start of the Six Nations after Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter revealed that he needs an…
Neil Fissler
26 Nov 2025, 2:00
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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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Second Leicester star snubs Sale in major boost for Tigers
Emeka Ilione has piled more transfer misery on beleaguered Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson after turning down the chance to move t…
Neil Fissler
26 Nov 2025, 0:23
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'It's hugely disappointing for Fin': Phil Dowson
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson admits that Fin Smith has returned to Franklin's Gardens with a “point to prove” after a d…
Neil Fissler
25 Nov 2025, 9:33
Red Bulls soon to receive 'invaluable' reinforcements to kickstart season
Newcastle Red Bulls will get coaching and playing reinforcements early next week when former Wales and Lions fly-half Stephen Jone…
Neil Fissler
25 Nov 2025, 5:32
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Saracens agree deal to sign George Martin after Sale snubbed
Saracens have agreed a deal to sign and snatch Leicester Tigers and England lock George Martin from under the noses of Gallagher P…
Neil Fissler
25 Nov 2025, 2:08
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Gregor Townsend edges closer to early Scotland exit
Does Gregor Townsend’s uneasy showdown with the Scottish media ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Tonga show us that he is heading…
Neil Fissler
22 Nov 2025, 2:52
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Fissler Confidential: New favourites emerge for England's George Martin
Sale Sharks appear to have missed out to one of their PREM rivals, with the international lock set to move on from Leicester at th…
Neil Fissler
21 Nov 2025, 7:56
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'Bring him back': Ex-England star makes outrageous Andy Farrell call
Ireland coach Andy Farrell should be named the next England rugby league boss and put in charge for the 2026 World Cup, according …
Neil Fissler
20 Nov 2025, 9:09
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Analysis
The three times Wales actually did beat the All Blacks
Wales' rivalry with the All Blacks has been very one-sided since they claimed their last victory in the fixture almost 72 years ag…
Neil Fissler
20 Nov 2025, 4:37
PREM Italy star could be doubt for start of Six Nations
An injury in the Azzurri's defeat to South Africa in Turin last weekend could be costly for both Italy and Exeter.
Neil Fissler
18 Nov 2025, 2:57
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Fissler Confidential: England lock moves closer to Tigers exit
Sale Sharks are close to agreeing a four-month deal with Currie Cup champions Griquas to sign highly rated winger Gurshwin Wehr, w…
Neil Fissler
16 Nov 2025, 2:29
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In demand Scotland star Ben White snubs UK club return
Ben White has snubbed a return to the UK when his contract with Top 14 outfit Toulon runs out at the end of the season and has sig…
Neil Fissler
15 Nov 2025, 3:50
Where are they now: The England 'A' side that beat Spain in 1988
England A will face Spain at the Estadio José Zorrilla in Valladolid on Saturday, live on RugbyPass TV, to rekindle a ri…
Neil Fissler
13 Nov 2025, 4:45
Springboks lock Jean Kleyn set to leave Munster
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is at the centre of a tug of war between Top 14 giants…
Neil Fissler
13 Nov 2025, 1:31
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What has 'really pleased' Rob Baxter about new recruit Stephen Varney
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has hailed the contribution that Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney has had at Sandy Park since moving …
Neil Fissler
13 Nov 2025, 1:12
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Crisis hit Gloucester set for major overhaul in bid to save season
Gloucester are looking to recruit a new Director of Rugby and have already begun interviewing candidates as they look to save thei…
Neil Fissler
13 Nov 2025, 0:53
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Rob Baxter gives an insight into 'frustrated' Henry Slade contract talks
The England international has plenty of reasons to stay in his home county.
Neil Fissler
11 Nov 2025, 5:38
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Fissler Confidential: Ex-England star shutdowns talk of PREM return
Lewis Ludlam has shut down talk of a return to the Gallagher PREM to play in the 2027 World Cup and has pledged his future to Toul…
Neil Fissler
09 Nov 2025, 5:35
Done deal: Chandler Cunningham-South has club future confirmed
Harlequins have confirmed that England flanker Chandler Cunningham-South has signed a new multi-year deal to remain at the club wh…
Neil Fissler
06 Nov 2025, 3:32
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'It was the senior players who were asking me to pick him'
Pat Lam has hailed his Bristol Bears captain Fitz Harding as a “coach's dream” after he was chosen to make his England A debut…
Neil Fissler
06 Nov 2025, 3:11
