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
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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.
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
The day Scotland DID beat New Zealand at rugby
Scotland do have a victory over New Zealand, and it came in January 1946, in what were known as the Victory Internationals to cele…
Neil Fissler
05 Nov 2025, 6:01
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French giants eye former Leicester fly-half Zack Henry
ASM Clermont Auvergne are the first French club to break cover and move to sign former Leicester Tigers fly-half Zack Henry, who i…
Neil Fissler
03 Nov 2025, 2:27
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Fissler Confidential: PREM clubs eye rising NZ star Dylan Pledger
Saracens have made a move to sign Wales loosehead Nicky Smith when his contract with Gallagher PREM rivals Leicester Tigers runs o…
Neil Fissler
01 Nov 2025, 3:10
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Prodigal son Joey Carbery set for Ireland return?
Connacht are looking for an Irish-qualified fly-half for next season and have been linked with a move for Joey Carbery, who is in …
Neil Fissler
29 Oct 2025, 5:00
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England's Cunningham-South: Club future looks a done deal
England flanker Chandler Cunningham-South could be about to dump more transfer misery on Sale Sharks by agreeing a new deal with G…
Neil Fissler
29 Oct 2025, 3:05
Billy Vunipola on the brink as Montpellier finally lose patience
Billy Vunipola looks set to leave Montpellier at the end of the season after the Top 14 outfit grew unhappy at his dawdling puttin…
Neil Fissler
27 Oct 2025, 4:17
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Fissler Confidential: Sale Sharks brace for another Bok exit
Dan du Preez is set to leave Sale Sharks this summer to join his brothers Robert and his twin, Jean-Luc, in playing in France next…
Neil Fissler
24 Oct 2025, 7:23
Exeter Chiefs' Aussie accent to increase with third Wallaby addition
Scott Sio is set to make his first appearance of the season when struggling Gloucester visit Exeter Chiefs on Saturday afternoon, …
Neil Fissler
23 Oct 2025, 2:56
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Wales exit: Jac Morgan holds meeting with Saracens
Saracens appear to have moved into pole position to sign Wales captain Jac Morgan when his contract with the Welsh Rugby Union run…
Neil Fissler
23 Oct 2025, 0:27
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Northampton face fight to keep 'clutch player' Anthony Belleau
The summer signing's CV is doing the rounds in France after an impressive start to his Saints career.
Neil Fissler
22 Oct 2025, 8:07
Rob Baxter rooting for an England recall for star back-rower
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he takes it very personally when one of his players is dumped by England, and Ethan Root…
Neil Fissler
22 Oct 2025, 4:00
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Hot property Hoskins Sotutu attracting renewed interest from England
Former All Black back row Hoskins Sotutu is once again being touted for a move to the Gallagher PREM when his contract with the Bl…
Neil Fissler
22 Oct 2025, 0:26
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