England and Sale Sharks come to the same conclusion over George Ford
Punters are set to miss out on a box-office duel, following an update on the fitness of the star playmaker.
Neil Fissler
17 Dec 2025, 9:00
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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.
Tigers send Titcombe on loan to sharpen up against 'world-class players'
Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling admits that fly-half Charlie Titcombe will have a great chance to develop his game after joini…
Neil Fissler
17 Dec 2025, 4:07
Rob Baxter on Sarries rivalry and the battle for top four
Rob Baxter admits that one of the fiercest rivalries in English rugby remains very much alive as his Exeter Chiefs side prepares t…
Neil Fissler
17 Dec 2025, 0:25
Josh Kemeny admits to 'draw factor' of end-of-season Northampton exit
Josh Kemeny, who is coming into the final six months of his contract, admits that he doesn’t know if he will still be at Northam…
Neil Fissler
16 Dec 2025, 9:01
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Sale Sharks confirm signing of Wales' Nicky Smith
Nicky Smith admits that he hopes to spend the best years of his career with Sale Sharks after it was confirmed he is moving to the…
Neil Fissler
16 Dec 2025, 4:28
England could be forced into pre-World Cup coaching reshuffle
England coach Steve Borthwick could be forced into yet another coaching re-shuffle after forwards coach Joe El-Abd held talks with…
Neil Fissler
15 Dec 2025, 0:42
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Fissler Confidential: Faf's PREM return, Paddy Jackson eyes new club
Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk is considering his options for a return to the Gallagher PREM next season, as his contract with …
Neil Fissler
12 Dec 2025, 7:39
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Sale shed more light on George Ford injury after scan
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson admits that star fly-half George Ford will again be missing with an abductor strain when he takes …
Neil Fissler
11 Dec 2025, 9:52
Baxter outlines Exeter's transfer plans with England stars yet to sign
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits he is prioritising quality over quantity as he steps up his recruitment and follows the bluep…
Neil Fissler
11 Dec 2025, 6:24
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Nicky Smith joins Leicester exodus as PREM rivals swoop for Wales star
Sale Sharks are set to sign Wales loosehead prop Nicky Smith when his contract with Gallagher PREM rivals Leicester Tigers runs ou…
Neil Fissler
11 Dec 2025, 3:05
Dowson's repsonse to George Furbank exit rumours will worry Saints fans
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson admits that George Furbank would be “insane” not to talk to Gallagher PREM rivals after be…
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 9:13
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Jordan Larmour linked with a shock move to provincial rivals
Ireland winger Jordan Larmour has been linked with a shock move to link up with former senior Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster at C…
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 8:41
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Sevu Reece to end All Blacks career with France move, but there's one snag
Perpignan have pulled off a major coup after agreeing to sign All Blacks winger Sevu Reece on a three-year contract, subject to th…
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 7:26
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Exeter confirm arrival of former PREM winner to coaching team
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that former Northampton Saints and Bath star James Wilson has linked up with Rob Baxter’s coaching …
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 3:59
'Frustrated' Rob Baxter accepts harsh truth before Racing 92 clash
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits that he will be ringing the changes, resting his international stars and sending a second str…
Neil Fissler
10 Dec 2025, 2:58
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Exeter bring in two ex-PREM players to strengthen coaching team
Glen Townson and James Wilson will be assisting Rob Baxter moving forward.
Neil Fissler
09 Dec 2025, 8:13
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Andy Onyeama-Christie on brink of Saracens exit as new club emerge
Newcastle Red Bulls could pile more transfer misery on Saracens after moving into pole position to land Scotland international And…
Neil Fissler
05 Dec 2025, 8:55
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Fissler Confidential: Sale Sharks eye double-whammy of Saracens stars
Saracens star Alex Lozowski could become Sale Sharks' next signing after joining team-mate Elliot Daly in having talks about a swi…
Neil Fissler
05 Dec 2025, 3:06
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Bok superstar may exit South African rugby with giant offer tabled
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi could finally move to Japan Rugby League One, where he is believed to be a target for Kobelco Kobe S…
Neil Fissler
04 Dec 2025, 7:05
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George Furbank reveals special diet in bid to make Rugby World Cup
The Northampton Saints and England full-back won the last of his 14 caps in the win over Japan last November and has had a difficu…
Neil Fissler
03 Dec 2025, 9:24
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