England's Asher Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations
England tighthead Asher Opoku-Fordjour is set to have an operation on a shoulder injury that he suffered in training with his club…
Neil Fissler
15 Jan 2026, 6:24
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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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Bath close in on Dan du Preez signing; second prop heads for exit door
PREM Rugby champions Bath are now believed to have won the race to sign Sale Sharks No.8 Dan du Preez, but look like losing their …
Neil Fissler
13 Jan 2026, 4:19
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Exeter to bring back old boy Abuladze in triple transfer swoop
The Georgian loosehead is set to re-join Exeter, two years after leaving for Montpellier.
Neil Fissler
13 Jan 2026, 3:41
Italian international Marco Riccioni wanted by two Top 14 giants
Saracens are fighting to thwart a second raid from Top 14 outfit La Rochelle, who have now got Italian international Marco Riccion…
Neil Fissler
13 Jan 2026, 1:57
Newcastle set to raid Top 14 strugglers Perpignan for next signing
Thee Red Bulls' massive rebuilding programme is set to continue apace, with Maori All Blacks star Max Hicks next on their wish-lis…
Neil Fissler
12 Jan 2026, 5:37
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Fissler Confidential: Ronan O'Gara on the brink at La Rochelle
Ronan O’Gara is preparing to hold talks with his La Rochelle bosses to decide whether he will leave his job on France’s Atlant…
Neil Fissler
09 Jan 2026, 23:45
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REVEALED: Newcastle Red Bulls' next transfer targets
A host of well-known players at rival PREM clubs, including Exeter, Sale Sharks and Northampton, are on their wish-list.
Neil Fissler
07 Jan 2026, 5:24
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Sanderson takes bait and claps back in war of words with Sharks owner
Alex Sanderson admits that his pre-match team talk is sorted as he aims to show Marco Masotti who the “angriest and most aggress…
Neil Fissler
07 Jan 2026, 3:18
'Very hard to ignore him': Baxter piles selection pressure on Borthwick
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has challenged Greg Fisilau to turn up the heat on England coaches and make it hard for them to igno…
Neil Fissler
07 Jan 2026, 2:44
Alex Sanderson breaks silence on Junior Kpoku move with one setback
Alex Sanderson is planning to ask Sale Sharks' owners, Simon and Michelle Orange and Ged Mason, to dig deep to finance a rare tran…
Neil Fissler
06 Jan 2026, 8:26
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Wales lock Christ Tshiunza suffers setback in race to be fit for Six Nations
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has revealed that the 15-cap international has picked up another foot injury.
Neil Fissler
06 Jan 2026, 4:07
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Struggling Harlequins braced for another seismic player exit
Harlequins are bracing themselves for another big-name departure, with skipper Stephan Lewies set to return to South Africa when h…
Neil Fissler
05 Jan 2026, 8:05
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Ambitious PREM club open talks with Fijian star Ponipate Loganimasi
Sale Sharks have spoken to Fijian sevens superstar Ponipate Loganimasi about making a sensational move to the North-West to join t…
Neil Fissler
05 Jan 2026, 2:59
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Dan McFarland emerges as shock contender for Newcastle Red Bulls job
Former Ulster boss Dan McFarland has emerged as a shock contender to take over as head coach at Gallagher PREM strugglers Newcastl…
Neil Fissler
05 Jan 2026, 1:47
PREM heavyweights miss out on Wales fly-half Dan Edwards
Leicester Tigers look set to miss out on the signing of Wales fly-half Dan Edwards, who, according to some sources, has re-signed …
Neil Fissler
30 Dec 2025, 4:06
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Theo McFarland future at Saracens in serious jeopardy
Saracens are battling to keep Theo McFarland in North London next season after he has met with La Rochelle about a transfer to the…
Neil Fissler
30 Dec 2025, 3:17
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Rival PREM club enter Dan du Preez transfer tug-of-war
The Sharks could face late heartbreak in their bid to land Sale Sharks No.8 Dan du Preez after Gallagher PREM champions Bath made …
Neil Fissler
30 Dec 2025, 2:58
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Fissler Confidential: Northampton face Anthony Belleau battle; Sharks eye Irish 9
Saints are still keen on keeping the Frenchman and could also be in the market for a new hooker.
Neil Fissler
23 Dec 2025, 1:30
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Fissler Confidential: Bears' fight to keep LRZ, England star on the move
Bristol Bears may have opened contract talks over an extension, but they are facing some serious competition from the Top 14 if th…
Neil Fissler
19 Dec 2025, 7:33
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Harry Randall return headlines upbeat Bristol medical bulletin
Bristol boss Pat Lam says England international scrum-half Harry Randall has won his race against the clock and will return from h…
Neil Fissler
18 Dec 2025, 9:06
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