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'Any abusive comments are plainly unacceptable': The worrying social media warning contained in the Mike Brown red card written judgment

A footnote was included in the Mike Brown judgment, warning social media about its abusive comments on the Harlequins player.

Liam Heagney

15 May, 5:46

'I felt like a criminal': Jack Yeandle on the disciplinary process following first red card in his lengthy Premiership career

Jack Yeandle had played more than 200 Premiership games without a hitch for Exeter before he was red-carded at Sale in late Februa…

Liam Heagney

15 May, 4:43

Sale edge out Bath with late try to remain on course for Premiership play-offs

Sale Sharks stayed on course for a Premiership play-off place after beating Bath 24-20 at the Recreation Ground.

14 May, 17:30

'A bit of a crippling blow...': Update issued by Exeter on latest Jack Nowell injury setback

Jack Nowell was making just his third appearance of the season last Saturday for Exeter when he went off early in the second half.…

Liam Heagney

14 May, 12:02

'A free trial': How Jake Kerr curiously went from unwanted Leicester hooker into the thrust of Bristol's Premiership title battle

Jake Kerr became rather anonymous after Steve Borthwick took over Leicester but his unusual trial switch to Bristol has revived hi…

Liam Heagney

14 May, 8:50

World's tallest professional rugby player aiming to be big problem for Bath

JP du Preez is at 7ft the world’s tallest professional rugby player and is aiming to use his incredible height to cement Sale’…

Chris Jones

14 May, 3:25

Harlequins at 'pointy end' of 16-week search for a Paul Gustard replacement

It was January when Paul Gustard finished at Harlequins and the London club has taken its time to fill the head of rugby vacancy. …

Liam Heagney

13 May, 14:18

'Gutted': Harlequins finally react to Mike Brown's season-ending ban and whether they might appeal

Harlequins have reacted to the ban handed down in midweek to the red-carded Mike Brown which has ended the veteran's long stint at…

Liam Heagney

13 May, 11:44

London Irish contact police following racial abuse of Tuisue

London Irish have contacted police after their Fijian No8 Albert Tuisue was the target of racial abuse following the Gallagher Pre…

Chris Jones

13 May, 10:29

Ben Curry returns for Sale after a 25-week absence while Jacques du Toit handed first Bath start

It was last November in the opening round of the Premiership season that Ben Curry suffered the injury that sidelined him long ter…

Sam Smith

13 May, 8:15

The thinking behind Bristol handing England full-back Max Malins the No11 jersey for the first time in his Premiership career

Full-back/out-half Max Malins made his first Premiership start in November 2017, but last Saturday Bristol picked him to wear the …

Liam Heagney

13 May, 6:47

Sale decision to allow skipper Jono Ross go on holiday hit by the UK's revised quarantine red list

Sale boss Alex Sanderson believes he was doing the right thing for Jono Ross when he allowed the club's skipper to jet out of the …

Chris Jones

12 May, 13:22

'Chuffed to bits': Aussie half-back Nick Phipps agrees new London Irish deal

It was after he didn't make the Wallabies squad for 2019's World Cup that Nick Phipps arrived in London to start Premiership stint…

Sam Smith

12 May, 8:19

'One of the standout props in the Championship for quite a while': Wasps sign Bomber Hislop

Robin Hislop has long had dreams of joining a Premiership club on a permanent basis and Wasps have now chased down the prop's sign…

Liam Heagney

12 May, 7:15

New arrival Danny Cipriani gets to work at the Bath training ground seven weeks after they confirmed his signing

It was late March when Bath revealed they had secured the services of Danny Cipriani and he has now started work at the Premiershi…

Josh Raisey

12 May, 6:52

Tom Dunn learns his fate after second Bath red card in six weeks

Bath hooker Tom Dunn was sent off for the second time in six weeks during last Saturday's Premiership defeat at home to Bristol.

Liam Heagney

12 May, 6:31

Mike Brown's career at Harlequins is over after hefty ban for red card

Mike Brown was red-carded for the first time last Sunday and he has now found out if he can play again for Harlequins before he le…

Liam Heagney

12 May, 5:46

Five inexperienced players to put England back on course with their stars away with the Lions

Without their Lions, will England and Eddie Jones turn to the likes of Marcus Smith this summer to put a freshness back into their…

Alex Shaw

12 May, 4:47

Bath explain why they didn't appeal Obano ban as they brace themselves for another Dunn red card suspension

Stuart Hooper was agitated when he learned Beno Obano has been banned for five games but he has reflected on that and other Bath r…

Liam Heagney

12 May, 4:12

'I've got a foot length of titanium all the way through my tibia, which isn't that nice'

Having had his season ended by injury last month, Harlequins back-rower Will Evans has been talking about the operation done on hi…

Josh Raisey

11 May, 13:06

Bath react to reports that Toulon are courting Jonathan Joseph even though he is under contract until summer 2022

Bath centre Jonathan Joseph recently spoke of fears that his England career could be over, prompting an approach from Toulon in th…

Liam Heagney

11 May, 12:30

'Any South African player wants to test themselves in the northern hemisphere': Northampton unveil new battering ram signing Juarno Augustus

At 6ft 2ins and 116kgs, Stormers forward Juarno Augustus is described by Northampton as a "physical No8 built for the Gallagher Pr…

Sam Smith

11 May, 11:44

'I like their kit, like where they play, like the place they are from... I might be a good fit': Danny Care names the MLR team he would love to play for

The Lions ultimately didn't want Danny Care last week but the Harlequins scrum-half has quipped there is one MLR team he could be …

Liam Heagney

11 May, 7:00

'Ridiculously reckless': The Rugby Pod reacts to Mike Brown's red-carded stamp and gives its verdict on Marcus Smith's latest magic

Mike Brown and Marcus Smith were the two main talking points following last Sunday's epic 94-point encounter featuring Harlequins …

Liam Heagney

11 May, 5:14

Wasps sign England lock Elliott Stooke

Wasps have confirmed the signing of England second-row Elliott Stooke, who will join the Club at the end of the season from Bath. …

Sam Smith

10 May, 7:43

'He's gutted. I'm sure the club will go balls-out to defend him as much as we can'

Marcus Smith orchestrated a last-gasp 48-46 victory for Harlequins over Wasps and was then told he would have won 50 caps.

09 May, 16:45

Face stamp sees Mike Brown sent off but Marcus Smith inspires Harlequins to thrilling win

Mike Brown may have played his last game for Harlequins after he was sent off for stamping in a remarkable 48-46 Gallagher Premier…

09 May, 12:49

'Highly reckless' - Mike Brown's Harlequins career 'almost certainly over' after red card for face stamp

Harlequins fullback Mike Brown may have effectively brought his career at the west London club to a premature end after he was red…

Ian Cameron

09 May, 12:33

'We've been quite ruthless': The science behind the hectic Worcester recruitment drive amid huge exodus of 20 players

The 15-season Worcester Premiership history is perpetual lower-end suffering, but ambitious new boss Jonathan Thomas plans to shat…

Liam Heagney

09 May, 5:44

'I felt sad that he couldn't speak to me because I had known him for a very long time'

Luther Burrell didn't play much for Warrington but the ex-England centre left league with an invaluable life lesson he is using at…

Liam Heagney

09 May, 4:57

'I got slated by everybody under the sun but the quote I live by is the best revenge is living well'

Ex-England back-rower James Haskell is two years retired this weekend and his 24 months out of the game have been lively, to say t…

Liam Heagney

09 May, 4:23

Kyle Sinckler inspires Bristol to comeback bonus-point victory at Bath

Bath raced into a 15-point lead at The Rec but they ultimately had no answer to a Bristol side inspired by unwanted Lions prop Kyl…

08 May, 14:44

'I love scoring tries' - Sam Simmonds breaks one try scoring record but he's still chasing 23-year-old milestone

Exeter forwards coach Rob Hunter was full of praise for number eight Sam Simmonds after his brace saw him break the record for tri…

08 May, 13:48

Newcastle end wait for victory by routing London Irish

George McGuigan and Sean Robinson notched a brace apiece as seven-try Newcastle ran riot at Kingston Park, overpowering London Iri…

08 May, 13:17

The moment Lions selection 'really sank in' for Louis Rees-Zammit

Louis Rees-Zammit marked his selection in the Lions squad by scoring two tries as Gloucester dented Northampton’s Gallagher Prem…

08 May, 12:11

Saints hammered by Gloucester but Lions have Biggar concerns

Northampton wasted the opportunity to move into the top four after suffering their heaviest home defeat to Gloucester in the Premi…

08 May, 11:26

2021 Lions pick Dan Biggar lasts just 20 minutes of Saturday's Premiership outing with Northampton

Less than 50 hours after Lions selection, Dan Biggar was in the wars for Northampton as he lasted just 20 minutes of their Premier…

Liam Heagney

08 May, 10:13

'But I'm thinking, 13 men against Bristol, 13 men against Quins or an Exeter, it's going to cost you'

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson was left with mixed emotions after he oversaw yet another victory in his side’s quest for …

08 May, 6:13

Sale see off Leicester to climb up to second in Premiership

Sale moved up to second in the Gallagher Premiership table after a battling 26-10 triumph over Leicester at the AJ Bell Stadium.

07 May, 18:15

Four of Exeter's five Lions on show as strong side named for Worcester

Exeter will parade four of their five British and Irish Lions when they host the Gallagher Premiership’s basement club Worcester…

07 May, 13:05

Lions No.8 Faletau switches position for Bath

British and Irish Lions No.8 Toby Faletau is showing his back row versatility by switching positions as Bath take on local Gallagh…

Sam Smith

07 May, 7:21

Scotland international hooker agrees Bristol loan deal

One cap Scotland international Jake Kerr has agreed a short-term deal with Bristol Bears with "immediate effect".

Ian Cameron

07 May, 7:00

'He plays a positive brand of rugby': Harlequins sign Italian international Tommaso Allan

Tommasso Allan made his name in Italy and France but the new Harlequins signings started out years ago at the Wasps academy.

Sam Smith

05 May, 8:56

'The perfect fit': Ricoh Arena is no more as Wasps agree to new stadium naming rights deal

The stadium owned by Wasps in Coventry has been known as the Ricoh Arena since 2005 but that will now change for the next ten year…

Sam Smith

05 May, 7:23

'Duty of care': Worcester explain why they have loaned out a rookie tighthead and replaced him with an ex-Wales prop

The decision to send a rookie tighthead out on a Championship loan has resulted in Worcester bringing in ex-Wales player Scott And…

Liam Heagney

04 May, 13:10

Glasgow boss Danny Wilson responds to rumours he is on the Harlequins shortlist

It was January when Paul Gustard left Harlequins and Glasgow boss Danny Wilson is said to be one of four names on the London club'…

04 May, 5:08

'He has got a British passport which is handy': Nadolo's verdict on Northampton signing his 6ft 6in, 128kg cousin Willemsen

Nemani Nadolo's English-qualified cousin Duane Ratu Willemsen was trying to make it in NRL before signing for Northampton last mon…

Liam Heagney

02 May, 5:54

Luatua addresses rumours he's leaving Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears captain Stephen Luatua has dispelled any rumours that he may be leaving Ashton Gate at the end of the season with a …

Josh Raisey

01 May, 4:58

'I'm cleaning about 140, 150 at the moment and box squatting just short of 200'

Nemani Nadolo scored two tries on his Leicester return after eleven weeks out, a show of force he attributes to taking up powerlif…

Liam Heagney

30 Apr, 3:55

Worcester Warriors sign 20-year-old English qualified triallist from Scarlets

Warriors have completed the signing of Wales Under-20s wing Harri Doel from Scarlets for the 2021/22 season.

Sam Smith

29 Apr, 11:35

Irish assistant Les Kiss linked with Super Rugby role as Ben Meehan quits Exiles

Having joined London Irish in March 2018 after his stint in charge at Ulster unsuccessfully, Les Kiss is now linked with a Super R…

Sam Smith

29 Apr, 9:50

'Not shirking anything': Bath give verdict on 19-year-old sensation Orlando Bailey and update Danny Cipriani situation

Injuries at out-half have thrust teenager Orlando Bailey into the Bath limelight in recent weeks ahead of Danny Cipriani's schedul…

Liam Heagney

29 Apr, 6:24

Second Russian tighthead joins a Premiership club inside the space of a week

Less than a week after London Irish announced the signing of Vladimir Podrezov, Gloucester have secured his Russia teammate Kirill…

Sam Smith

29 Apr, 5:33

'He's devastated': Bath cry foul over the length of ban given to Beno Obano

England prop Beno Obano is set to miss huge games for Bath following his suspension for the red card he picked up at Wasps last Su…

Liam Heagney

28 Apr, 12:22

'A huge signing': Worcester sign Wales' Owen Williams for next season

Jonathan Thomas is continuing to sign a raft of new players for Worcester next season, the latest being ex-Wales out-half Owen Wil…

Sam Smith

28 Apr, 11:17

Heavy price paid by Springboks centre Esterhuizen and England prop Obano following Premiership red cards

Andre Esterhuizen and Beno Obano became the latest players to get Premiership red cards last weekend and they have now learned the…

Liam Heagney

28 Apr, 9:13

Wasps hand Nottingham boss Fowkes a full-time role

Nottingham boss Neil Fowkes had been double jobbing since rugby returned in England last July, linking up part-time with Wasps.

Sam Smith

28 Apr, 6:32

'I definitely see him a lot more in that England jersey': What the Leicester dressing room thinks of new Test cap George Martin

George Martin was capped last month by England at the age of 19 and his form since them back at Leicester has been exemplary.

Liam Heagney

28 Apr, 5:21

Jason Robinson is back at Sale 14 years after playing his last game

Jason Robinson became a World Cup winner with England when he was at Sale and he is now back at the Premiership club after 14 year…

Sam Smith

28 Apr, 4:03

Worcester sign 'physical and powerful' Tongan No8 Sione Vailanu

Ambitious Worcester have announced yet another signing for 2021/22, capturing Sione Vailanu from Premiership rivals Wasps.

Sam Smith

27 Apr, 11:55

'I was that drunk I didn't notice I was in a fire': Carl Fearns recounts crazy first week at Lyon and also revisits infamous Bath pub bust-up with Gavin Henson

New Newcastle signing Carl Fearns has guested on this week's The Rugby Pod, recalling his introduction at Lyon and his Gavin Henso…

Liam Heagney

27 Apr, 9:09

Wasps issue Joe Launchbury injury update that has confirmed the worst for the England second row

Joe Launchbury only returned to action last month after missing the Six Nations and Wasps have now issued an update on his latest …

Liam Heagney

27 Apr, 7:19

'You can't be a top-six club if you're not conditioned properly': Worcester bring in ex-Ireland age-grade Six Nations winner

Bottom club Worcester are hell-bent on transforming their operation under Jonathan Thomas, with David Drake their latest staff rec…

Sam Smith

27 Apr, 4:35

'I've fallen back in love with rugby since I moved to this club' - Evans upbeat after season-ending injury

Evans limped off the field in the first half against London Irish on Saturday and has since revealed he fractured his tibia.

Josh Raisey

26 Apr, 6:21

'Our players are getting more rugby than the Welsh, Scottish and Irish - they're hardly playing at all'

Saracens boss Mark McCall insists his British and Irish Lions contingent will be more battle-hardened for the tour to South Africa…

25 Apr, 14:23

'It was a gut-wrenching moment' - Blackett issues worrying update on Joe Launchbury

Wasps director of rugby Lee Blackett was relieved as his side survived a second-half scare to earn a morale-boosting victory 39-29…

25 Apr, 14:12

Wasps sink Bath but pay price with fresh injury for England lock Joe Launchbury

Wasps’ miserable run of Gallagher Premiership results ended as they won a game of nine tries 39-29 against Bath at the Ricoh Are…

25 Apr, 13:03

Saracens avenge losses by thumping Championship leaders Ealing

Saracens successfully negotiated the toughest assignment of their Greene King IPA Championship season to date by crushing leaders …

25 Apr, 12:50

'I give him a call and he will give me advice': Alex Sanderson still using Saracens hotline 14 weeks into his Sale tenure

It's 14 weeks since Alex Sanderson was unveiled as new Sale boss but his old Saracens links remain strong as they plot a Premiersh…

Liam Heagney

25 Apr, 6:00

'Brad Shields was moving house and couldn't take a spa pool': The tricks of the trade that have Jimmy Gopperth still going strong at nearly 38

Veteran Jimmy Gopperth never made the All Blacks but it hasn't stopped him from enjoying an enviable career that shows no signs of…

Liam Heagney

25 Apr, 4:16

Sale Sharks pushed to the limit in Sixways thriller

Sale Sharks survived a major test of their Gallagher Premiership play-off credentials before subduing struggling Worcester 35-32 i…

24 Apr, 12:47

Northampton shrug off disruptions to cling on for win at Leicester

Northampton hung on with 14 men in the closing stages to clinch a typically hard-fought Premiership derby against Leicester.

24 Apr, 12:35

Gloucester rebound from slow start to finish with a Willi Heinz flourish

A lethargic Gloucester found themselves 21-7 in arrears after 20 minutes before dominating Newcastle and securing a morale-boostin…

24 Apr, 12:23

Late Marcus Smith try sees 14-man Harlequins beat London Irish

An Ollie Hassell-Collins try had London Irish primed for a Premiership derby win but 14-man Harlequins struck decisively at the de…

24 Apr, 10:29

Three late changes for Northampton Saints ahead of Tigers kick-off

Northampton Saints have been forced into three late changes ahead of their Derby match with Leicester Tigers.

Sam Smith

24 Apr, 8:57

'Hopefully, it is no more than that' - Concern for Sam Simmonds after back row limps off after 'fantastic' performance

Exeter boss Rob Baxter hailed “a fantastic performance” by British and Irish Lions hopeful Sam Simmonds in Chiefs’ 20-12 vic…

24 Apr, 4:30

Sam Simmonds impresses in front of Warren Gatland as Exeter beat Bristol

Sam Simmonds made a towering case for British and Irish Lions selection in front of Warren Gatland.

23 Apr, 16:53

Premiership revises mid-May fixture list to welcome back fans to stadiums

Premiership Rugby officials have announced welcome plans to allow fans back into stadiums in England from the middle of May.

Sam Smith

23 Apr, 9:24

'I have this debate with our props all the time': The tighthead mindset champions Exeter are trying hard to change

Exeter have numerous obvious first-choice players but the rotation by Rob Baxter at tighthead has been in full swing again in rece…

Liam Heagney

23 Apr, 7:26

The first inkling Mike Brown got that his days at Harlequins might be numbered

Departing Harlequins fullback Mike Brown has shed some more light on the events that led to his departure from the London club aft…

Josh Raisey

23 Apr, 4:37

Exeter highlight major flaw in debate that Premiership rugby should become a summer sport

Premiership scorelines have grown in recent weeks amid the improved weather but Exeter are not in favour of a switch to summer rug…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr, 12:51

'There's nothing worse than seeing that Stuart Hogg try. How he kicks it and gets on the end of it, it's a disgrace'

Wasps folded in an embarrassing fashion last Saturday at Premiership champions Exeter, a fade-out Lee Blackett never wants to witn…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr, 12:26

'These decisions are not made lightly' - Leicester Tigers release another player mid-season

Leicester Tigers have released another player mid-season, confirming that hooker Jake Kerr will leave his contract early.

Sam Smith

22 Apr, 11:24

Video: Former England flyhalf calls out Owen Farrell over questionable hit in Championship debut

Saracens and England flyhalf Owen Farrell has been accused of getting away with another highly questionably challenge in his Champ…

Ian Cameron

22 Apr, 7:41

Bristol change seven for Friday's top-table Premiership clash while Exeter hand Jack Nowell first start in six months

The teams are in for Friday night's top-table Premiership clash at Ashton Gate between leaders Bristol and defending champions Exe…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr, 7:31

Rising coaching star Nick Evans is a fan of LQB rather than KBA

Former Ireland outside half Ronan O’Gara is getting his La Rochelle team to embrace the concept of Keep Ball Alive (KBA) as they…

Chris Jones

22 Apr, 6:47

Exeter Chiefs set to sign 6'4, 128kg NZ prospect Josh Iosefa-Scott

Exeter Chiefs are set to sign former Highlander prop Josh Iosefa-Scott, RugbyPass understands.

Ian Cameron

22 Apr, 4:36

'That is just agents looking for more money': Wasps outline their next move at No10 after losing Lima Sopoaga to Lyon

With ex-All Blacks back Lima Sopoaga snapped up by Lyon for next season, Wasps have reflected on the gap his exit leaves in their …

Liam Heagney

21 Apr, 14:27

The frightening reason why Wasps have booked Matteo Minozzi in for unexpected surgery

A doctor recently made a frightening discovery when he routinely checked out the eyesight of Wasps full-back Matteo Minozzi.

Liam Heagney

21 Apr, 11:30

'I bailed out of the tackle...': Sale's Rob du Preez cops ban for last weekend's red card

Sale out-half Rob du Preez was sent off by referee Adam Leal last weekend and appeared before an online disciplinary panel on Tue…

Liam Heagney

21 Apr, 5:58

Darren Childs has quit as Premiership Rugby's CEO

It was August 2019 when Darren Childs joined Premiership Rugby as CEO but he is now stepping away after less than two years in the…

Sam Smith

21 Apr, 5:39

'Over time if the competition is not an every-game-matters, it's not sustainable'

With no relegation this year, leaders Bristol have warned that all teams must keep trying their best or the Premiership loses cred…

21 Apr, 4:29

'What he was willing to sacrifice in wages to stay here...': Sale shed light on why Manu Tuilagi was convinced to stay

Sale pulled off a coup on Monday when announcing that Manu Tuilagi will stay at the club for another two years, pleasing boss Alex…

Liam Heagney

20 Apr, 14:12

World Cup winner Naholo has made a secret comeback after nightmare 14 months out at Irish

Ex-All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo hasn't played Premiership for London Irish since February 2020 but he made a secret comeback rec…

Chris Jones

20 Apr, 12:58

Carl Fearns has joined Newcastle with immediate effect from the French Pro D2

It was 2015 when Carl Fearns left Bath for an adventure in France but he is now back in the Premiership at Newcastle after six yea…

Sam Smith

20 Apr, 11:57

Contract extensions agreed for 10 Saracens staff members, including long-serving boss McCall

Promotion-chasing Saracens have announced they are keeping faith in long-serving boss Mark McCall and nine other staff at the Lond…

Sam Smith

20 Apr, 11:28

Bristol issue update on injured trio Sheedy, Radradra and Randall

With Premiership champions Exeter due at Ashton Gate on Friday, Bristol have issued an injury update concerning three of their sta…

20 Apr, 7:40

'That is why the football one has created a bit of a furore': Exeter wade into Super League debate and its relevance for rugby

With six Premier League football teams set to join a breakaway European league, Exeter boss Rob Baxter has given a rugby viewpoint…

Liam Heagney

20 Apr, 7:01

Which sides would make a 12-team European rugby union Super League?

The sporting headlines this weekend have been dominated by a highly controversial bid to launch a twelve-team European Super Leagu…

Josh Raisey

19 Apr, 13:02

Joe Marler's brilliant take on Adidas 'Impossible is Nothing' campaign

Joe Marler has provided his own spin on the current social media campaign launched by Adidas.

Josh Raisey

19 Apr, 11:12

'I think it's disgusting' - Mike Phillips ruthlessly trolls former adversary Mike Brown on Twitter

Former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips has taken what appears to be a good-natured swipe at Harlequins fullback Mike Brown on Twitt…

Ian Cameron

19 Apr, 7:34

Harlequins sign up versatile back Nick David from Worcester Warriors

The versatile back came through the Worcester Warriors Academy and has represented the club 28 times to date.

Sam Smith

19 Apr, 7:16

John Afoa to move into coaching role with Bristol

Afoa will take over from Alasdair Dickinson ahead of the 2021/22 season and will carry out the role alongside his playing commitme…

Ciarán Kennedy

19 Apr, 6:35

Springbok prop backs 'destructive' Joe Marler for Lions tour to South Africa

Tighthead Wilco Louw has seen first hand the destructive power of Marler’s scrum work and tackling this season.

Chris Jones

19 Apr, 5:30

Manu Tuilagi signs new long-term deal with Sale Sharks

The 29-year-old England international joined Sale following his high-profile exit from Leicester Tigers last year.

Ciarán Kennedy

19 Apr, 4:59

Late Doncaster hits can't stop cool headed Owen Farrell - McCall

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall saluted Owen Farrell after his return to action in a hefty 50-15 Greene King IPA Championsh…

18 Apr, 16:29

Bath score late to extend home dominance over Leicester

Leicester were denied a first Gallagher Premiership success at the Recreation Ground for 10 years after Ben Spencer’s late conve…

18 Apr, 13:23

Owen Farrell returns as Saracens put big score on Doncaster Knights

Owen Farrell returned to action for Saracens in their crushing 50-15 win at Greene King IPA Championship title rivals Doncaster Kn…

18 Apr, 13:12

'Players were turning around and saying 'how has this guy got 50 caps for England? He's useless'.'

British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has been reflecting on one of his most memorable signing while head coach of Wasps.

Ian Cameron

18 Apr, 10:18

'So impressed with how good an athlete he is': Why England recall Joe Marchant has thrived at Harlequins following Super Rugby loan

Joe Marchant spent half of 2020 in New Zealand with the Blues and Harlequins are now reaping the reward of that ambitious loan spe…

Liam Heagney

18 Apr, 5:00

The Scottish sheep farmer's son called 'Bomber' whose insider knowledge of Saracens is about to be tested

It's been quite the career for farm-reared Robin Hislop but the Doncaster Bomber won't face his old Saracens friends due to untime…

Liam Heagney

18 Apr, 4:14

England duo inspire Harlequins to dominant win over Worcester

Harlequins took advantage of excellent conditions and willing opponents to engineer a 50-26 victory over Worcester that returned t…

17 Apr, 14:07

'The only other thing is to start fining the lads...': Sanderson fuming over Sale discipline

Sale boss Alex Sanderson was chuffed by his team's resilience on Saturday but he was fuming over yet another card, this time a red…

17 Apr, 11:42

Wayne Barnes has a dig at himself on Twitter following Friday night's play-stopping gaffe at Northampton

Veteran referee Wayne Barnes unwittingly became London Irish's 16th man during one first-half incident at Northampton on Friday.

Liam Heagney

17 Apr, 11:17

Sale just about hold on against Gloucester after first-half Rob du Preez red card

Rob du Preez was sent off in the 26th minute with Sale leading Gloucester 12-5 through tries from Faf de Klerk and Arron Reed.

17 Apr, 10:18

33 unanswered second-half points see Exeter impressively respond to European exit

Exeter consolidated second place behind runaway Premiership leaders Bristol with a convincing second-half flourish in their win ov…

17 Apr, 9:46

'You get your head kicked in by a lot of angry Welshmen, especially having the accent I have'

As lockdown birthdays go, James Lang’s was a howler. The centre spent the first night of his 27th year chasing shadows around Th…

Jamie Lyall

17 Apr, 6:38

'I got on with the lads... but I never felt I played well enough to earn their respect'

Injuries have a habit of rearing their heads at the worst possible time for Cameron Redpath, but after his latest setback – a ne…

Gavin Harper

17 Apr, 4:57

'That is the eureka moment': What convinced Bristol to keep faith in their 30-something veterans

It's increasingly difficult in rugby to play on into your mid to late 30s but Bristol duo John Afoa and Dave Attwood are bucking t…

Liam Heagney

17 Apr, 4:19

'I quite like tired defences, it would be an interesting change in the laws'

With his props playing the full 80 in a recent European match, Wasps boss Lee Blackett has spoken about rugby reducing its eight-m…

Liam Heagney

16 Apr, 11:35

The dressing room message that got Bath over the line against Irish in Europe 12 days after losing to them in the Premiership

Bath needed a response coming up against Irish 12 days after losing to them in the Premiership and Stuart Hooper knew which button…

Liam Heagney

16 Apr, 11:30

'It's a little bit of science, a little bit of art': Why Bristol have never picked the same 23 week to week in the four-year Pat Lam era

Despite Bristol leading the Premiership, Pat Lam has revealed why he will always look to change his matchday 23 from one week to t…

Liam Heagney

16 Apr, 8:10

Eleven Test players named in stacked Saracens team for Doncaster

Owen Farrell has recovered from a calf problem to lead Saracens in their Greene King IPA Championship match against Doncaster at C…

16 Apr, 7:56

Using players as pawns was Gatland's first 2021 Lions mistake - Andy Goode

Players shouldn’t be used as pawns and Warren Gatland’s comments about the Premiership this week smack of political posturing.

Andy Goode

16 Apr, 3:53

'Forget Jacob, this is just normal young kids': The Wasps view on Umaga's challenging second season

Young Tana Umaga enjoyed a stellar breakthrough year at Wasps but his second Premiership season hasn't been without its difficulti…

Liam Heagney

15 Apr, 12:41

'He's like a social glue player': Why Danny Care is back to his best aged 34 and winning individual awards with Harlequins

Such is the rich vein of form 34-year-old Danny Care is enjoying at Harlequins that he has been touted as a possible 2021 Lions to…

Liam Heagney

15 Apr, 7:14

'Ready to go': England winger Jack Nowell set to end his six-month Exeter absence

Jack Nowell hasn't played a match since Exeter defeated Wasps to win the Premiership title last October at Twickenham and clinch t…

14 Apr, 8:53

Wasps lose assistant coach Costello to Munster five years after the Irish club sent him packing to England

It was 2016 when Munster told Ian Costello they were letting him go but he now goes back there after excelling at Wasps and Nottin…

Sam Smith

14 Apr, 7:39

Newcastle lock Darren Barry has joined Nick Abendanon's Vannes with immediate effect

Top 14 promotion-chasing Vannes have made their second signing from the Premiership this week, this time netting Darren Barry of N…

Sam Smith

14 Apr, 6:31

France-bound Trinder's posts parting message for Gloucester fans after 13 years at Kingsholm

Henry Trinder has been part of the furniture at Gloucester for a considerable time but he is now embarking on a new adventure in F…

Josh Raisey

14 Apr, 6:10

Former All Blacks playmaker Lima Sopoaga confirms move to Top 14 club Lyon

Former All Blacks playmaker Lima Sopoaga will leave Premiership club Wasps to join Top 14 outfit Lyon at the end of the season, th…

Alex McLeod

13 Apr, 18:51

Wasps address speculation linking Martin Gleeson to England and rumours concerning fellow assistants Everard and Munster target Costello

There have been rumours swirling around about Lee Blackett's staff at Wasps, including speculation that Martin Gleeson is wanted b…

Liam Heagney

13 Apr, 10:48

Club legend Trinder heading to France after 13 years with Gloucester

The 31-year-old made his Gloucester debut in 2008, and has scored 46 tries across 172 appearances for the club.

Ciarán Kennedy

12 Apr, 9:43

Former Scotland scrum coach and Italy international Massimo Cuttitta dies aged 54

Cuttitta lined out for Italy 70 times between 1990 and 2000 and also captained the Azzurri on 22 occasions.

12 Apr, 4:18

Saracens issue update on Owen Farrell after star misses Bedford game with strained calf

Owen Farrell is expected to be fit for a pivotal fortnight in Saracens’ promotion push after missing Sunday’s 54-13 victory ov…

11 Apr, 11:14

Itoje and Vunipola make try-scoring returns as Saracens thump Bedford

Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola made try-scoring returns for Saracens in a 54-13 victory over Bedford at StoneX Stadium that unmaske…

11 Apr, 10:08

'I tried to get my thrill by drinking, being stupid and getting outrageously drunk... it took its toll in terms of my mental state'

Premiership title winner Tom Stephenson grew so tired of his mental health and drinking demons that he quit playing at the age of …

Liam Heagney

11 Apr, 4:00

A six-day turnaround in knockout rugby is absolutely criminal - Andy Goode

The French sides are dominant in Europe this season but the fact that Sale are having to cross the Channel on a six-day turnaround…

Andy Goode

10 Apr, 3:28

Ex-England lock Dave Attwood signs Bristol contract extension four days after his 34th birthday

Dave Attwood never imagined he would still be going strong at the age of 34 but he has just agreed on an extension with high-flyin…

Liam Heagney

09 Apr, 11:32

Bath become latest Premiership club to report a massive financial loss for 2019/20

The financial damage caused by the pandemic is being revealed in Premiership, Bath becoming the latest club to publish its soberin…

Sam Smith

09 Apr, 9:25

'There's a perception because he's not 130kgs and 6'4 that he can't mix with the big boys'

Chris Robshaw has given his take on fellow back row Sam Simmonds’ absence from Eddie Jones’ England squad, saying he “doesn�…

Josh Raisey

09 Apr, 7:04

Steve Borthwick on why the suddenly free-scoring Charlie Clare is just the ticket for Leicester

Steve Borthwick is a coach who is difficult to please but Leicester hooker Charlie Clare is doing something right judging by rece…

Liam Heagney

09 Apr, 4:53

REPORT: Sale Sharks in bid to take over AJ Bell Stadium

Sale Sharks, having failed to build a new stadium of their own, have reportedly made an offer to buy the AJ Bell Stadium in Salfor…

Chris Jones

08 Apr, 12:57

Owen Farrell's new, 'permanent' Saracens role

Owen Farrell has been named Saracens captain on a permanent basis to fill the vacancy created by Brad Barritt’s departure from S…

08 Apr, 10:07

Cordero earns contract extension after impressing the boss

Los Pumas back Facundo Cordero has agreed a contract extension with the reigning English and European champions, Exeter Chiefs.

Sam Smith

08 Apr, 8:58

Nemani Nadolo's 128kg cousin has signed Northampton academy contract after leaving NRL

A cousin of Leicester's Nemani Nadolo, 20-year-old Duane Ratu Willemsen has arrived at Northampton following a stint in Australia'…

Liam Heagney

08 Apr, 5:48

Championship club launch new head coach search as double-jobbing Wasps assistant set to leave

It was as an U7 that Neil Fowkes first got involved with Nottingham but the part-time Wasps assistant is now leaving his head coac…

Sam Smith

08 Apr, 4:34

'They are on the radar': The unheralded Sale players England are considering as potential summer tour picks

With youngsters like prop Bevan Rodd emerging under Alex Sanderson, England assistant Matt Proudfoot was a visitor to Sale trainin…

Liam Heagney

07 Apr, 13:25

Double-winning boss Rob Baxter has given his reaction to the £2.26million loss posted by Exeter

The financial picture in England for club rugby can't be good when the usually profitable Rob Baxter-coached Exeter report a whopp…

Liam Heagney

07 Apr, 7:15

'Quality of Eddie Jones brought his game on without question': Borthwick on what England exposure did for Leicester teenage George Martin

George Martin was called up by England in February and Steve Borthwick has now explained what England exposure did for the Leicest…

Liam Heagney

07 Apr, 4:03

'When you look at that last scrum where Jasper Wiese scored, six of the eight forwards were 21 or under'

After years of stagnation at Leicester, the no-nonsense approach of ex-England assistant Steve Borthwick is starting to pay divide…

Liam Heagney

06 Apr, 14:20

Newcastle outline whether gripes over Welsh shoulder dislocation will feed into prep for Leicester rematch

Newcastle were left unhappy last Sunday week with what happened to Jon Welsh at Leicester who host the Falcons again this Saturday…

Chris Jones

06 Apr, 12:12

Newcastle bound Mike Brown on the qualities that drew him to Falcons

Mike Brown will leave Harlequins at the end of the season and join Newcastle Falcons. The full-back, who has won 72 caps for Engla…

04 Apr, 4:31

Harlequins confirm Mike Brown will leave at the end of this season

Ex-England full-back Mike Brown is to finish up at Harlequins after 17 seasons with a switch to Newcastle likely for next season. …

Liam Heagney

03 Apr, 10:31

'Damaging nonsense': Danny Cipriani issues stern rebuke after allegations made about him being a bad influence on Rees-Zammit

New Bath signing Danny Cipriani has hit out at allegations that he led new Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit astray while playing for G…

Liam Heagney

02 Apr, 10:38

'This season the PRO14 has not been competitive outside the Irish teams whatsoever. It's been the worst I have seen'

Harlequins assistant Jerry Flannery knows the PRO14 inside out and he has had a pop at its standard this season compared to the Pr…

Chris Jones

02 Apr, 4:22

Hefty ban is given to Worcester's red-carded Chris Ashton with lesser suspensions for Bath duo Tom Dunn and Will Muir

England pair Chris Ashton and Tom Dunn were respectively red-carded for Worcester and Bath while Dunn's teammate Will Muir was cit…

Liam Heagney

01 Apr, 10:44

'Why wouldn't you want to keep Manu? You would be crazy not to make a bid for him'

Manu Tuilagi only came to Sale on a one-year deal last July from Leicester and Alex Sanderson has issued an update on extension ta…

Chris Jones

31 Mar, 13:00

Ban issued after Ewels' double yellow card sending off for Bath

Bath skipper Charlie Ewels was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys in the 68th minute at Brentford for a second foul play yell…

Sam Smith

30 Mar, 6:13

'Would you put 1 million pounds at risk?': Tonga Rugby Union chief executive casts doubt over Charles Piutau switch

Tonga Rugby Union chief executive Peter Harding has cast doubt over the feasibility of Charles Piutau's potential switch of intern…

Alex McLeod

30 Mar, 0:51

Marcell Coetzee ruled out of Ulster's Challenge Cup clash with Harlequins

Meanwhile, Zebre's Marco Manfredi has been banned for three weeks following his red card against Ulster on March 19.

Sam Smith

29 Mar, 12:01

'Legend of the game' John Afoa signs new one-year deal with Bristol

The legendary All Blacks prop joined Bristol in 2018, and has made 52 appearances to date.

Ciarán Kennedy

29 Mar, 10:08

George Ford stars on his return from England duty as Leicester beat Newcastle

England fly-half George Ford kicked 16 points on his return from international duty as Leicester eased to a 26-12 victory over New…

28 Mar, 12:57

Watch: Ellis Genge involved in sideline incident prior to Newcastle match

England prop Ellis Genge has once again found himself at the centre of conversation in the sport after a bizarre sideline confront…

Ian Cameron

28 Mar, 12:39

'In every game there's a sin-bin. We had four today... we've got to sort that out'

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson hailed the mix of ‘northern grit and South African steel’ which helped his side complete…

28 Mar, 8:37

'Borthwick is a good fit... but it's going to probably be five years until Leicester are anywhere near competing at that top table'

Leicester were serial trophy winners when Neil Back was in his pomp but he feels there is long wait to go before Tigers can dream …

Liam Heagney

28 Mar, 4:00

Chris Ashton sent off as Saints crush Worcester

Chris Ashton was sent off in the 49th minute as Worcester’s nightmare season continued with a crushing 62-14 defeat to Northampt…

27 Mar, 15:41

Double red card mars London Irish victory over Bath

Two tries from Ben Loader helped London Irish maintain their excellent home record with a pulsating 36-33 win over Bath.

27 Mar, 13:56

Last-gasp Sheedy conversion seals stunning comeback win for Premiership leaders Bristol

Two Bristol tries in the final moments snatched victory away from Premiership title rivals Harlequins, who had looked almost certa…

27 Mar, 12:45

'I'm about 92, 93kgs... I don't like feeling too heavy when I'm not strong enough to move it quickly'

Set to turn 22 in early April, England midfield prospect Fraser Dingwall feels he is now at his best fighting weight for Northampt…

Liam Heagney

27 Mar, 6:30

'My parents rang worried': It's now a year since the last Bristol vs Harlequins Ashton Gate clash was followed by lockdown

54 weeks after Bristol hosted Harlequins in the last game before the first lockdown, Pat Lam and Adam Jones reflect on an extraord…

Liam Heagney

27 Mar, 6:15

Gloucester bag shock win over champions Exeter

Gloucester recorded only their fourth Gallagher Premiership victory of the season as they saw off champions Exeter 34-18 at Kingsh…

26 Mar, 15:53

Cipriani's time away from rugby was put to good use

New Bath signing Danny Cipriani has said he has “thoroughly enjoyed” his time out from rugby, saying he has “managed to hit …

Josh Raisey

26 Mar, 12:39

Leicester sign England age-grade hooker from the Championship

An unspecified injury to Julian Montoya that required a procedure has led to Leicester snapping up Championship hooker Nic Dolly.

Sam Smith

26 Mar, 7:38

Cipriani move will widen the West Country divide that bit further - Andy Goode

It’s great to see Danny Cipriani back in the Premiership but his move to Bath will have widened the divide in the West Country e…

Andy Goode

26 Mar, 4:07

Bristol explain the No1 trait necessary to regularly make a success of trial signings like Bryan Byrne

Bryan Byrne only ever started six league games with Leinster but the hooker has quickly become an invaluable part of the Bristol s…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar, 15:06

The Gavin Henson lesson that won't be lost on Charlie Ewels when Danny Cipriani walks through the Bath door

Charlie Ewels will be Danny Cipriani's captain at Bath from May onwards and a lesson from the past regarding Gavin Henson is on hi…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar, 14:51

'That's a bit of a misconception': Stuart Hooper explains precisely why Bath have gambled on signing maverick Cipriani

It was November 21 when Danny Cipriani last played for Gloucester and he will end his Premiership sabbatical when he arrives at Ba…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar, 13:17

Sale boss Alex Sanderson drafts in ex-Lions tour coach in the hope of finding a Premiership edge

With a record so far in charge at Sale of five wins and three defeats, Alex Sanderson has recruited an additional coach to boost r…

Chris Jones

25 Mar, 9:13

No rest for Gloucester's Six Nations wingers as both are chosen to face Premiership champions Exeter

The team news is in for Gloucester versus Exeter and it is going to be a busy night for Six Nations duo Louis Rees-Zammit and Jonn…

Sam Smith

25 Mar, 8:43

Hefty ban handed down to Mateo Carreras after his citing for contact with the eye of Wasps' Josh Bassett

There was controversy during last Friday's Newcastle versus Wasps Premiership match and Mateo Carreras has now paid a hefty price.…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar, 7:34

Danny Cipriani signs for Bath Rugby

Danny Cipriani will begin his Bath career in May after signing an extended one-year contract that includes the end of the current …

25 Mar, 6:35

'His durability is outstanding': How Harlequins have reaped the huge benefit of Joe Marler's England no-show

Severe bubble restrictions saw Joe Marler turn down his 2021 England call-up and Harlequins have reaped the rewards in the past ei…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar, 5:24

Freddie Burns' joyous reaction to re-joining Leicester after four years away

It was March 17 when RugbyPass revealed that Freddie Burns would join Leicester for 2021/22 and he has now shared messages on Inst…

Josh Raisey

24 Mar, 15:12

Exeter react to loss of two Scotland players this week and give update on Henry Slade's England injury

Agreement between PRL and the SRU has left Exeter without Hogg and Skinner this week, while they are also missing England's Henry …

Liam Heagney

24 Mar, 14:59

Decisions taken on bans for van Wyk and Banahan after latest Premiership red cards

Last weekend's round of Premiership action produced red cards for van Wyk and Banahan and they have now learned their respective f…

24 Mar, 10:35

'There was some good banter between Sheedy and the England boys'

It's been back to work at Bristol this week for their Six Nations players and Wales' Callum Sheedy has been quick to get in on the…

Liam Heagney

24 Mar, 10:14

England wing Joe Cokanasiga signs Bath contract extension

Joe Cokanasiga has put a serious knee injury behind since the 2019 World Cup with England and is back in the Premiership groove wi…

24 Mar, 6:08

Leicester confirm the RugbyPass story that Freddie Burns has joined them for next season

It was last Wednesday when RugbyPass confirmed that Freddie Burns would definitely return to Leicester Tigers for the 2021/22 seas…

Liam Heagney

23 Mar, 7:55

It's 16 years ago today since Andy Farrell swapped rugby league for union and signed for Saracens

It was on this day - March 23 - in 2005 when Andy Farrell turned his back on a stellar rugby league career to change codes and joi…

23 Mar, 5:51

Newcastle Falcons winger cited for alleged eye-gouge

Newcastle Falcons winger Mateo Carreras for making intentional contact with eye of Wasps winger Josh Bassett.

Ian Cameron

22 Mar, 13:40

Unpunished Premiership eye-gouge 'a lot worse' than Paul Willemse incident claims Blackett

Wasps boss Lee Blackett admits it is a “hard one to take” that Newcastle wing Mateo Carreras was not spotted allegedly gouging…

Chris Jones

22 Mar, 12:19

Harlequins captain Stephan Lewies signs new long-term contract

Lewies has played 28 times for Harlequins since making his debut against London Irish in September 2019.

Sam Smith

22 Mar, 8:17

Jean-Luc du Preez is trying to control his 'smoking' in bid for a Springbok recall

Jean-Luc du Preez is learning to choose his moments to “smoke” opponents while remaining a serious physical threat as Sale Sha…

Chris Jones

22 Mar, 5:54

'We don't want to be one of those clubs that send loads of clips in to try and influence things'

England and Wasps recently invited referees to training but bringing officials in is something Premiership champions Exeter tend t…

Liam Heagney

21 Mar, 5:00

'We had to tell them a few home truths at the interval': Worcester handed half-time serve following 40-nil start

Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas was bitterly disappointed with his side’s first-half performance which saw them trail 40-0 …

20 Mar, 19:29

'We almost started too well': Evans focusing on the positives following massive lead slip

Harlequins attack and backs coach Nick Evans was happy with the way his side regained control of their match against Gloucester, w…

20 Mar, 19:06

Banahan KO'ed and red carded as Quins beat Gloucester

Danny Care and Luke Northmore both scored two tries as Harlequins remained firmly in the Gallagher Premiership play-off places wit…

20 Mar, 15:59

Bath sink Worcester despite second-half rally from Warriors

Worcester’s miserable run of form continued as they were blown away in the first half by a rampant Bath on their way to sufferin…

20 Mar, 12:36

'Sheedy came back from Jersey a new man and obviously the rest is history'

Callum Sheedy is poised to become a Grand Slam winner but Jonathan Thomas recalls a time when Billy Searle was ahead of him at Bri…

Liam Heagney

20 Mar, 5:30

'It doesn't look great' - Blackett defends TMO over missed eye-gouging incident

Wasps head coach Lee Blackett defended TMO Graham Hughes for not intervening in the potential eye-gouging incident that overshadow…

20 Mar, 5:30

Wasps battle back from 12-point deficit to edge out Newcastle

Brad Shields and Tom West scored second-half tries as Wasps came from behind to claimed a 20-18 win at Newcastle.

19 Mar, 18:17

The 7.15am Tuesday meeting that struggling Wasps hope will turn around their Premiership season

It has been difficult for Wasps in the Premiership recently as they have lost six of the seven games payed since the two-week Janu…

Liam Heagney

19 Mar, 10:27

Jimmy Gopperth's honesty last Friday was widely acclaimed but Wasps aren't singing his praises

Jimmy Gopperth was complimented by match referee Karl Dickson and rugby fans last Friday but his candid call was not that popular …

Liam Heagney

18 Mar, 15:46

Wasps name international locking duo for raid on Newcastle

Joe Launchbury returns to the Wasps starting line-up as they travel to Kingston Park to play Newcastle Falcons in Gallagher Premie…

Sam Smith

18 Mar, 9:23

Cipriani to Bath looking increasingly likely - reports

Danny Cipriani's rumoured move to Bath is looking increasingly likely, with reports this week suggesting that the flyhalf is in ad…

Ian Cameron

18 Mar, 6:08

Manu Tuilagi has added third string to his fitness fight after dabbling in hiking and salsa

Having dabbled recently in hiking and salsa dancing, Manu Tuilagi has been given Sale permission to try another tactic in his fitn…

Chris Jones

17 Mar, 15:09

Worcester respond to Hougaard joining rival Premiership club instead of heading overseas

Francois Hougaard was thought to be heading to Japan or South Africa but the half-back has instead joined a Premiership rival of W…

Liam Heagney

17 Mar, 15:00

Freddie Burns to return to Leicester Tigers

It was 2017 when Freddie Burns left Leicester for Bath but he is poised to now make his Welford Road return via his stint in Japan…

Liam Heagney

17 Mar, 7:33

Wasps react to speculation linking them with a move for Manu Tuilagi

Manu Tuilagi only signed a one-year deal when he moved to Sale last summer and Wasps have become the latest club linked to him for…

Liam Heagney

17 Mar, 5:27

Harlequins chasing Springbok to replace Scott Baldwin after behind the scenes transfer row

Harlequins are closing in on the signature of Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi from the Stormers in South Africa.

Ian Cameron

15 Mar, 9:44

Lions legend believes Tom Curry will beat Hamish Watson to No.7 spot

Peter Winterbottom feels the England flanker can play a major role for the British and Irish Lions this summer.

Chris Jones

15 Mar, 7:18

Paddy Jackson kick London Irish to late win over struggling Worcester

A late penalty from Paddy Jackson ensured that luckless Worcester’s miserable run continued as they went down 20-17 at the Brent…

14 Mar, 12:58

'I was well underweight for what your average Premiership back-rower would be, I'm a good 11/12 kilos up on where I was'

If the traditional developmental ways of English rugby held sway, Matt Rogerson wouldn't be skippering London Irish but he defied …

Liam Heagney

14 Mar, 5:30

Northampton boost play-off hopes as Harrison marks his return with a try

Teimana Harrison scored on his return from injury as Northampton Saints recorded a vital 17-14 home Premiership victory over Sale …

13 Mar, 14:22

Leicester end search for first Premiership away win of the season

The 20-14 success was the first Leicester away win in the Premiership this season, Gloucester eventually losing out in a titanic b…

13 Mar, 14:12

Bath get revival back on track with six-try defeat of Newcastle

Stuart Hooper’s Bath made it four wins from their last five Premiership matches as they ran in six tries away to Newcastle.

13 Mar, 10:19

Northampton Saints boast all English XV

Northampton Saints will field an all English XV when they take on Sale Sharks at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.

Josh Raisey

13 Mar, 5:15

Bristol end long wait for victory over Wasps in Gallagher Premiership

Injury-hit Bristol extended their lead at the top of the Gallagher Premiership to 11 points with their first victory over Wasps si…

12 Mar, 16:59

'I'm really excited about the project': Ex-Scotland flanker Carl Hogg is back at Gloucester

With Premiership relegation no longer stalking the club this season, Gloucester have now bolstered their staff by recruiting Carl …

Sam Smith

12 Mar, 5:55

Bristol bring in two Irish players, including a hooker whose 2017 signing by Saracens caused ructions with the IRFU

It was 2017 when a decision by Tadgh McElroy to join Saracens gave the IRFU the hump and the hooker has now pitched up at Pat Lam'…

Liam Heagney

11 Mar, 16:37

'He's a real breath of fresh air... it's very rare that you get rapid and strong'

Siva Naulago, the British Army serviceman signed from Super League, has been on fire recently, scoring five Bristol tries in three…

Liam Heagney

11 Mar, 14:27

'It's slightly weird for me because his dad was my idol growing up'

A fan of the legendary Michael Lynagh when growing up in Australia, Harlequins general manager Billy Millard is chuffed with Louis…

Liam Heagney

11 Mar, 14:04

Leicester Tigers statement: 'Tom Hardwick is no longer a member of the club'

Leicester Tigers have issued a three-line statement confirming that back Tom Hardwick will 'no longer' be involved in the club.

Ian Cameron

11 Mar, 10:12

'It's starting to heat up': Harlequins give director of rugby search update seven weeks after Paul Gustard's exit

Seven weeks after Paul Gustard left his director of rugby post, Harlequins general manager Billy Millard has provided a recruitmen…

Liam Heagney

10 Mar, 11:04

Bans handed down to red-carded Premiership pair Hepetema and Thorley

Bans have been dished out for the latest Premiership red cards, this time to London Irish's Terrence Hepetema and Gloucester's Oll…

Sam Smith

10 Mar, 7:08

'He's like a younger, more northern version of Faf de Klerk': The England prospect Sale are pinning their long-term scrum-half hopes on

World Cup-winning Faf de Klerk is playing a Sale mentoring role, helping England prospect Raffi Quirke recently earn his Premiersh…

Chris Jones

10 Mar, 4:20

Beyond bare-bones: The out-half crisis that has Premiership leaders Bristol set to use Ioan Lloyd's 18-year-old brother this Friday

Premiership leaders Bristol are beyond bare-bones as they prepare to host Wasps on Friday, an 18-year-old school out-half getting …

Liam Heagney

09 Mar, 5:46

Wasps seek help after becoming the most penalised team in the Premiership

Wasps are seeking help from referees after becoming the most penalised team in the Gallagher Premiership as they prepare to face l…

Chris Jones

08 Mar, 9:19

England Rugby and Premiership ditch Randox for new firm after Bath testing debacle

The RFU and Premiership Rugby appear to be ending their relationship with Randox Health, the testing company that was responsible …

Ian Cameron

08 Mar, 6:45

Nadolo commits to new Leicester Tigers contract

The Fiji international joined the Tigers last summer and has scored five tries in his nine appearances to date.

Ciarán Kennedy

08 Mar, 5:46

Leicester Tigers sign Marfo, Van Wyk and Van Staden; announce host of new contracts

A number of Tigers players, including Dan Cole and Jasper Wiese, have also signed new contracts.

Sam Smith

08 Mar, 4:43

English rugby fans have come up with an interesting theory as to why Beauden Barrett was watching Bath versus Exeter

All Black Beauden Barrett created a stir on social media this weekend after tweeting about how too many on-field water boys were i…

Sam Smith

07 Mar, 16:00

Jerry Flannery: 'I rate Marcus very, very highly. He's a fantastic player but Eddie Jones is the guy who decides'

Harlequins assistant coach Jerry Flannery has revealed that Marcus Smith has tightened his defence knowing he is being targeted by…

07 Mar, 14:24

Alex Dombrandt stars as Harlequins return to winning ways by beating Northampton

Harlequins returned to winning ways to reclaim third place in the Gallagher Premiership table with Alex Dombrandt influential in a…

07 Mar, 14:04

'When Gussy left you needed the support of senior players and Joe was to the forefront of that'

Joe Marler was due to be away with England but Harlequins are instead reaping the benefits of his decision to out of the Six Natio…

Liam Heagney

07 Mar, 4:27

Sam Simmonds backed for British and Irish Lions selection

Sam Simmonds has been backed to thrive in a British and Irish Lions environment if he is selected for this summer’s South Africa…

06 Mar, 13:56

Video: Sam Simmonds scores his 13th Premiership try of the season as Exeter beat Bath

Sam Simmonds scored his 13th try of the Gallagher Premiership season as champions Exeter fought back to sink Bath 38-16 at the Rec…

06 Mar, 13:03

'Ollie Thorley red card, my god' - Prem's latest sending off has left fans scratching their heads

The latest Gallagher Premiership red card has infuriated and perplexed fans in equal measure on social and ignited fresh debate ar…

Ian Cameron

06 Mar, 12:27

'Play the game' - Beauden Barrett takes umbrage with one of the worst practices in English rugby

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has taken aim at Premiership time-wasting, asking why so many players and staff are constantly inf…

Ian Cameron

06 Mar, 11:34

'I understand that some pitches are like that... but I'm a fan of old school and grass'

With Saracens relegated, just two Premiership clubs are using artificial surfaces which old school Bristol boss Pat Lam is not a f…

Liam Heagney

06 Mar, 11:19

'People complained about the way we were playing before Gussy left but we were still pretty either the top or the second top attacking team in the league'

Harlequins recently enjoyed a four-game winning streak but assistant Jerry Flannery explains the reason wasn't that Paul Gustard h…

Liam Heagney

06 Mar, 8:13

'It's never my intention to go out on the field and hurt someone... I deeply regret what I did'

London Irish centre Terrence Hepetema has taken to social media to apologise for the headshot that saw him red-carded during his s…

Ian Cameron

06 Mar, 7:58

'I was offered another two-year deal at Bristol and it would have been the easiest thing in the world to have stayed'

Worcester have lost all five games so far with Jonathan Thomas as their new head coach but the ex-Wales back row is well versed in…

Liam Heagney

06 Mar, 6:00

'I can't believe there is any Premiership coach in the country practising diving into rucks and clear-outs with your arms tucked'

The Premiership has suffered a glut of recent red cards and Exeter boss Rob Baxter has tried to get to the bottom of what is going…

Liam Heagney

06 Mar, 4:53

Red card strikes again as Leicester Tigers see off London Irish in helter-shelter finish

London Irish centre Terrence Hepetema was sent off as Leicester continued their recent improvement with a hard-fought victory.

05 Mar, 19:17

Potential England Six Nations boost as fit-again Underhill starts for Bath

Sam Underhill was named in the original England squad for the Six Nations on January 22 but a hip injury forced him out until now.…

Liam Heagney

05 Mar, 8:13

'Baffling': Rob Baxter has final say on refereeing decision that sealed Exeter defeat at Sale

Exeter have been on the wrong side of dramatic recent finishes and Rob Baxter insists they were wrongly penalised at the death in …

Liam Heagney

05 Mar, 7:40

'It's always dangerous when you walk in and you're telling fellas about a three and a five-year plan'

It's three years ago on March 9 when Declan Kidney first walked in the London Irish door, inheriting a mess that seems to finally …

Liam Heagney

05 Mar, 5:15

'I speak frequently to him' - Tuilagi on track for shot at Lions

England wing Marland Yarde knows all about the long hours of lonely rehabilitation needed to return from serious injury which make…

Chris Jones

05 Mar, 4:27

'Marcus, please man, get off the pitch. Save something for the weekend'

Disappointed Test fans want Marcus Smith playing for England but Harlequins are glad their workaholic is currently firing up the P…

Liam Heagney

04 Mar, 13:10

Louis Lynagh won't be following his brother Tom to Super Rugby after signing Harlequins deal

Tom Lynagh, a son of the legendary Michael, was snapped up by the Reds last November but Louis is staying on Harlequins for the ne…

Liam Heagney

04 Mar, 10:27

Jono Ross cops one-match Sale ban

Sale head into Friday night's Premiership action against Newcastle without their skipper Jono Ross who was called in by the RFU fo…

Liam Heagney

04 Mar, 8:02

Steve Borthwick singles out the Leicester staff member he says has especially driven recent improvements

With Leicester up to eighth in the Premiership, Steve Borthwick has been reflecting on his time at the club starting work on July …

Liam Heagney

04 Mar, 5:31

Gloucester among the clubs to remove 'nature' from their logo for a day

World Wildlife Day has had an impact on Premiership and PRO14 clubs, including Gloucester who removed the lion from their logo.

Josh Raisey

03 Mar, 13:39

England's Jack Nowell suffers injury setback with Exeter

Exeter were hoping that injured England back Jack Nowell would make his first appearance this month since last October's Premiersh…

03 Mar, 13:04

'Can he play sevens with the injury toll he has had?' - Bristol question Piutau's Olympic chances

Bristol have responded to New Zealand media reports linking ex-All Blacks star Charles Piutau with a change in allegiance before t…

Liam Heagney

03 Mar, 12:34

Kyle Eastmond has switched to Super League eight months after quitting Leicester

Ex-England midfielder Kyle Eastmond left Leicester as one of the five salary cap rebels last July and his next move has now been c…

Liam Heagney

03 Mar, 10:42

'He's an international quality ten': Declan Kidney's take on the current form of exiled Ireland out-half Paddy Jackson

The recent Premiership form of Paddy Jackson has resulted in talk about his prospects with Ireland whom he hasn't been capped by s…

Liam Heagney

03 Mar, 9:15

'My action was reckless': Exeter hooker Jack Yeandle banned following red card at Sale

Exeter hooker Jack Yeandle last Friday became the latest player in the Premiership to recently see red for charging into a breakdo…

Sam Smith

03 Mar, 6:51

Bristol confirm the damaging extent of Harry Randall's ankle injury with England

Pat Lam was unsure last week about the prognosis for his injured England player Harry Randall but the Bristol coach has now shed l…

Liam Heagney

03 Mar, 5:31

The Worcester verdict on Chris Ashton's first five weeks at his latest club

It took five weeks for Chris Ashton to appear on the Worcester teamsheet and they have now given their verdict on his settling-in …

Liam Heagney

02 Mar, 13:17

England centre Manu Tuilagi has taken up dance classes in battle for fitness

Manu Tuilagi has been sidelined with an injury since late September but he is leaving no stone unturned to get back fit and firing…

02 Mar, 13:11

Worcester make Scott Baldwin their 6th signing for 2021/22

Scott Baldwin is the second player Worcester have signed from Harlequins in recent weeks after ex-England wing Chris Ashton.

Liam Heagney

02 Mar, 11:18

Old friend of Steve Borthwick to become new general manager at Leicester

Recent exits by Murphy and McGinity allowed Leicester to create a new general manager role that will be filled by a friend of Stev…

Sam Smith

02 Mar, 7:06

'It's up to Eddie what he does with him, they have control of him' - Wasps concerned by Odogwu's lack of game-time

Odogwu has yet to be involved in England's Six Nations campaing despite being a member of Eddie Jones’ 28-man squad.

01 Mar, 10:09

Leicester Tigers to loan winger to Super Rugby

Leicester Tigers are set to become the latest Gallagher Premiership club to loan out a player to a Super Rugby side in the hope of…

Ian Cameron

01 Mar, 5:24

Eddie Jones watches on as Bath stage thrilling comeback win over Northampton

Eddie Jones watched on as Bath staged a remarkable comeback to overturn a 17-3 deficit and beat Northampton 23-22.

28 Feb, 10:52

'Most consistent loosie in Europe' - All Black backs Sam Simmonds England recall

The clamour to see Sam Simmonds once again involved with England has reached new heights this weekend after another below-par perf…

Ian Cameron

28 Feb, 9:16

'I'm not going into too many details but it can become a bit of a toxic environment'

England hopeful David Ribbans has been in organisations that couldn't handle losing but he had every belief Northampton would come…

Liam Heagney

28 Feb, 4:00

Newcastle edge out Harlequins thanks to last-gasp Brett Connon penalty

Harlequins went to Newcastle on Saturday looking for a fifth successive Premiership win but they were hurt by a late sting in the …

27 Feb, 13:39

London Irish on the up as Wasps continue to falter with third straight home loss

London Irish continued to show they are a growing force in the Gallagher Premiership by winning 16-10 at Wasps, with Ollie Hassell…

27 Feb, 13:24

Bristol battle past Leicester at Ashton Gate to extend Premiership lead

Bristol extended their advantage at the top of the Gallagher Premiership to six points with a hard-fought 17-3 win over spirited L…

27 Feb, 10:23

'You realised this guy's work rate is phenomenal but he is just in the wrong place'

Fijian Siva Naulago looked flummoxed when Bristol recently lost to Sale but the recruit from Super League was different gravy last…

Liam Heagney

27 Feb, 5:38

'So stupid' - Jack Nowell tweet divides opinion after latest Prem red card

England winger Jack Nowell has divided opinion on Twitter after his take on the Gallagher Premiership red card, one of a litany of…

Ian Cameron

26 Feb, 16:27

Chris Ashton to make Worcester Warriors debut

Former England wing Chris Ashton will make his eagerly-anticipated debut for Warriors in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match …

Sam Smith

26 Feb, 8:10

'You're never going to find me at a lower ebb than I am right now... and I don't feel that low'

Six weeks into life as a new director of rugby, ex-Saracens assistant Alex Sanderson has reflected on his settling-in period at Sa…

Liam Heagney

26 Feb, 7:49

'If you want to tidy up and make the game safer you have to call these': Bristol react to Bedlow ban

The Bristol squad is getting light on numbers for various reasons but Pat Lam won't argue with the three-game ban for Sam Bedlow. …

Liam Heagney

26 Feb, 4:53

Nine weeks of bans doled out following three red cards in single Prem game

Leicester’s Jasper Wiese has been banned for four weeks and team-mate Hanro Liebenberg for two weeks following an online discipl…

25 Feb, 7:23

Blues hand starting debut to former Bristol Bear in side boasting nine All Blacks for Hurricanes clash

Three debutants and nine All Blacks are included in the Blues line-up to travel to Wellington for Saturday’s first round of the …

Online Editors

24 Feb, 20:28

Northampton sign Karl Wilkins from Pro D2

Karl Wilkins was 18 when he decided to embark on a French adventure that has now ended with him coming back to Northampton all gro…

Sam Smith

24 Feb, 7:32

Wasps bring in tighthead Nicky Thomas

A variety of reasons have forced Wasps to look around to bolster their front row, tighthead Nicky Thomas arriving in from Ospreys.…

Sam Smith

24 Feb, 7:14

10 weeks' worth of suspensions handed down to Rapava-Ruskin, Williams and Bedlow

The RFU have doled out suspensions for three disciplinary hearings after two red cards and a citing in two Premiership games last …

Sam Smith

24 Feb, 6:31

The fallout at Exeter three days on from that bizarre Joe Simmonds conversion gaffe

The latest Exeter Premiership defeat was sealed in bizarre fashion and Rob Baxter has revisited the botched Joe Simmonds conversio…

Liam Heagney

23 Feb, 14:35

Worcester sign England scrum-half Willi Heinz

Worcester have made another 2021/22 Premiership statement signing, this time bringing in England scrum-half Willi Heinz from Glouc…

Liam Heagney

23 Feb, 10:32

Nigel Owens says 'something needs to change' after wave of red cards in Premiership

Speaking on BT Sport’s Rugby Tonight, the Welshman said that there needs to be a change in player behaviour.

Josh Raisey

22 Feb, 8:47

Saracens sign USA international scrum-half from South Africa

The 22-year-old will make the move from South African franchise the Cheetahs in the summer.

Sam Smith

22 Feb, 7:21

League toppers Bristol blow lead over London Irish

Paddy Jackson completed a late conversion as London Irish staged a remarkable fightback to secure a 34-34 draw with Gallagher Prem…

21 Feb, 13:56

Video: Ben Kay proves the weekend's most debated call was absolutely right

Former England second row Ben Kay has Tweeted a video that proves beyond doubt that referee Christophe Ridley was absolutely corre…

Ian Cameron

21 Feb, 7:22

'I can't sulk or be upset. Gregor and I have been in contact and he's told me what I need to do'

In a year of chicanes, Rory Hutchinson began the new season injured, spent much of the middle chunk negotiating a Covid-19 outbrea…

Jamie Lyall

21 Feb, 6:54

Ref watch: Is it time the charge-down was scrapped?

The words ‘movement’ and ‘approach’ have surely never been scrutinised with such forensic detail as following the controve…

21 Feb, 5:59

'There's no conflict': New RPA chairman Ethan Waller on pandemic rugby, relegation, pizza, pay cuts and Michael Fatialofa

Worcester prop Ethan Waller has stuck his neck out at the age of 28 by becoming the new RPA chairman a year into the pandemic in E…

Liam Heagney

21 Feb, 5:00

'I realised when I went to Toulon I'd been stuck in a rut... I didn't love what I did to get out of bed in the morning'

Funny how it has all turned out for veteran Bristol lock Dave Attwood. Having fallen out of love with the game some years ago the …

Liam Heagney

21 Feb, 4:00

Red cards a 'wake-up call' - Wasps DoR Lee Blackett

Wasps director of rugby Lee Blackett believes Gallagher Premiership players have received a wake-up call after three red cards wer…

20 Feb, 13:34

Northampton stun champions Exeter to claim first Sandy Park win in seven years

Stuart Hogg and Exeter were left furious with how their defeat to Northampton ended with a charged-down conversion attempt.

20 Feb, 12:52

Red card mayhem as three sent off in Leicester victory over Wasps

Leicester recorded a convincing 27-8 victory over Wasps at Welford Road in a Gallagher Premiership match that had three red cards.…

20 Feb, 12:50

Video: Wasps fuming over red card for Brookes

Ian Costello was unhappy with the red card for Kieran Brookes as Wasps at Leicester became the second 14-on-14 in this weekend's P…

Liam Heagney

20 Feb, 12:12

'Sometimes you're just not flavour of the month' - Marcus Smith urged to stay patient in bid for England cap

Marcus Smith has been urged to continue placing himself on England’s radar after he steered Harlequins to a 24-12 Gallagher Prem…

20 Feb, 11:27

Leicester's Jasper Wiese becomes third Premiership player red-carded this weekend for shoulder to the head shot

Round ten of the Premiership began on Friday with two red cards and there was a third on Saturday for Jasper Wiese of Leicester.

Liam Heagney

20 Feb, 11:21

Harlequins make it four wins on the bounce following departure of Paul Gustard

The resurgence of Harlequins following the departure of Paul Gustard produced its best result yet as Sale were dispatched 24-12 at…

20 Feb, 10:32

The £35m price tag to join the English Premiership

Ealing Trailfinders could face a bill of more than £35m to join the Gallagher Premiership if English rugby’s elite clubs insist…

Chris Jones

20 Feb, 3:40

Top League chairman and other leading rugby bosses throw support behind Club World Cup concept

Top League chairman Osamu Ota has joined other leading rugby bosses in throwing support behind the concept of a Club World Cup.

Sam Smith

19 Feb, 23:39

Saracens deploy 9 internationals in 27-man matchday line-up for Coventry

Saracens will deploy nine internationals in their 27-man matchday team to host Coventry in the hope of landing their second pre-se…

Ian Cameron

19 Feb, 13:17

'No longer any doubt' over Lima Sopoaga and Lyon deal - reports

French media are claiming that there is 'no longer' any doubt' over Wasps flyhalf Lima Sopaga joining Lyon, a move reported late l…

Ian Cameron

19 Feb, 8:28

No rest for Scotland skipper Hogg as he starts for Exeter this Saturday

Exeter boss Rob Baxter said in midweek he wouldn't 'lump' all his Test players into his team but Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is i…

Liam Heagney

19 Feb, 7:31

'Every game he almost has a highlights reel': How Malakai Fekitoa's comeback is going after 16-week layoff

Back in action after a 16-week layoff, the quick return to form of Malakai Fekitoa has Wasps boss Lee Blackett singing his praises…

Liam Heagney

19 Feb, 5:43

'I dislocated a shoulder while jackalling and I probably don't go in as much now because of the injury'

Sale Sharks lock Josh Beaumont knows all about the dangers of jackalling for the ball and carries the scars of the surgery that wa…

Chris Jones

19 Feb, 5:10

'Us jackalers have to firstly accept that we're going to be on the end of massive collisions, probably higher than anything else in the game'

“I feel like I’m 35,” laughs 24-year-old Will Evans, as he enters the Zoom meeting with a spectacular shiner around his left…

Jamie Lyall

18 Feb, 15:13

New Wales star Rees-Zammit to start Premiership derby for Gloucester

There will be no rest for Louis Rees-Zammit this week as the Wales match-winner at Murrayfield has been chosen to start with Glouc…

Liam Heagney

18 Feb, 7:17

Exeter detail latest Cuthbert setback after he was hailed as 'phenomenal' last weekend

Despite going 18 weeks in between games, Alex Cuthbert was in flying form in his two-match Exeter comeback that has now suffered a…

Liam Heagney

18 Feb, 6:14

'No way you're getting around making it safe': Bristol prop's ominous jackling warning

After high profile Six Nations incidents, Bristol forward Max Lahiff has tweeted that the 'heroic skill' of jackling can never be …

Josh Raisey

17 Feb, 14:00

Leicester bring in ex-Scotland U20s tighthead Will Hurd

Will Hurd played for Scotland U20s in 2019 but the tighthead is native to Leicester and has signed from Glasgow's wider training s…

Sam Smith

17 Feb, 11:56

Bassett agrees to Wasps contract extension ahead of 100th Premiership appearance

Currently the 7th highest Wasps try-scorer of all-time, Josh Bassett has inked a new deal at the club ahead of his 100th Premiersh…

Sam Smith

17 Feb, 11:33

Tommy Taylor heads back to Sale on 3-year deal

Tommy Taylor came through the Sale academy and was capped by England before leaving for Wasps in 2016 and he is now returning to M…

Sam Smith

17 Feb, 8:49

'That doesn't mean you lump them straight back in': Exeter welcome back Hogg and co but are coy about this weekend's selection

Stuart Hogg is back at Exeter along with Jonny Gray and Tomas Francis but Rob Baxter was coy about whether he will play them this …

Liam Heagney

17 Feb, 8:20

Worcester prop Ethan Waller becomes new RPA chairman

With Mark Lambert's three-year stint as RPA chairman over, Ethan Waller of Worcester is the next man up at the English players' un…

Sam Smith

17 Feb, 7:46

Newcastle's Premiership trip to Worcester is off as outbreak continues at Falcons

Newcastle will be idle for the second weekend in a row as an ongoing outbreak has led to the cancellation of another Premiership f…

17 Feb, 6:24

'I have been told his shoulders are all metal now': Fit-again Lood de Jager back in the Sale selection mix

Fit-again Springboks lock Lood de Jager will bridge a 24-week gap in between appearances for Sale when he faces Harlequins next we…

Chris Jones

17 Feb, 4:50

6-game ban given to Motu Matu'u of London Irish

Veteran London Irish hooker Motu Matu'u has paid a heavy price for a red-carded reckless tackle last Saturday at Sandy Park.

Liam Heagney

17 Feb, 4:30

'We are very, very close. Seeing that happen to him was just horrible'

Tom Willis was somehow able to put his brother Jack's devastating injury with England out of his mind to impress with Wasps on Sun…

Liam Heagney

16 Feb, 14:44

Wasps respond to speculation that Lima Sopoaga is joining Lyon

Now in his third season with Wasps, former All Blacks out-half Lima Sopoaga has been linked with a move to Lyon for the 2021/22 se…

Liam Heagney

16 Feb, 14:11

REPORT: French media claim Sopoaga's Wasps exit a done deal

The New Zealander has recently been linked with a move away from Wasps, who he joined in 2018.

Sam Smith

15 Feb, 11:59

Northampton Saints sign up former Leinster prop from Championship

The tighthead came through the Leinster Rugby schools system and advanced into the Leinster Academy, making three appearances in t…

Ciarán Kennedy

15 Feb, 10:21

'Tom and Jack are incredibly tight and Tom was really upset at having to witness that'

Wasps Director of Rugby Lee Blackett has lavished praise on Tom Willis, the young brother of England flanker Jack Willis, who scor…

14 Feb, 13:51

Saracens hang on to Scotland centre Duncan Taylor

Saracens have confirmed that centre Duncan Taylor has extended his contract with the North London club, with the Scotland internat…

Sam Smith

14 Feb, 5:28

Harlequins make it three wins on the bounce with victory over Leicester

Tries from Mike Brown, Marcus Smith, Andre Esterhuizen and Louis Lynagh helped Harlequins beat Leicester to make it three wins on …

13 Feb, 15:52

'Phenomenal' - Exeter Chiefs' Ali Hepher hails former British and Irish Lions winger Alex Cutbert

Exeter Chiefs' assistant coach Ali Hepher praised the performances of former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert, whose excellent solo try ma…

13 Feb, 15:47

Joe Simmonds left dazed as Exeter brush aside 14-man London Irish

Sam Simmonds bagged two tries as Exeter saw off 14-man London Irish but his brother Joe missed the second half at Sandy Park.

13 Feb, 14:01

England's top clubs facing 50 per cent cut in RFU central funding

English rugby’s top clubs are bracing themselves for a potential cut of 50 per cent in Rugby Football Union (RFU) central fundin…

Chris Jones

13 Feb, 6:29

'Whether his focus is to prove people right or wrong, whatever his driver is it's working very well for him'

It's nearly three years since Sam Simmonds was last capped by England but his try-scoring Exeter form is showing up Test pick Bill…

Liam Heagney

13 Feb, 5:38

'We haven't had the rub of the green' - Gloucester plans unchanged by decision to scrap relegation

Gloucester head coach George Skivington insisted his plans for the season are unaffected by the removal of relegation after the Ga…

13 Feb, 4:13

Bath end six-game Premiership losing streak with victory at Sale

Bath eased the pressure on director of rugby Stuart Hooper as they ended a run of six successive defeats with a 27-22 win over Sal…

12 Feb, 18:54

Bristol overcome injuries to edge victory at bottom club Gloucester

Santiago Carreras scored two superb first-half tries but it was not enough to earn bottom club Gloucester victory over injury-rava…

12 Feb, 17:19

'Exactly right decision' - How English rugby has responded to scrapping relegation

The RFU’s decision to scrap relegation in the Gallagher Premiership this season has been met with support from figures across th…

Josh Raisey

12 Feb, 14:01

Former England prop Cole set for major Leicester Tigers career milestone

Former England and British and Irish Lions prop Dan Cole is poised to make his 250th appearance for Leicester in Saturday’s Gall…

12 Feb, 12:28

REPORT: Bath lock Elliott Stooke charged with drink driving

Bath lock Elliott Stooke has been charged with drink driving following a road traffic incident that ultimately led to the revelati…

Ian Cameron

12 Feb, 12:20

Vote of confidence for struggling Gloucester boss George Skivington

First-time head coach George Skivington has received a vote of confidence from a rival as bottom side Gloucester host high-flying …

Liam Heagney

12 Feb, 9:04

Newcastle vs Saints cancelled after outbreak at Falcons

Premiership Rugby have confirmed that Newcastle Falcons’ Gallagher Premiership Rugby match against Northampton Saints at Frankli…

Sam Smith

12 Feb, 6:26

How Bristol have rated 19-year-old Ioan Lloyd in his two Premiership starts at No10

With Callum Sheedy away with Wales, 19-year-old Ioan Lloyd has been the Bristol No10 for his first time in recent Premiership matc…

Liam Heagney

12 Feb, 5:48

Exeter's comeback update on Jack Nowell 16 weeks after the England winger last played a match

It was October 24, in the Premiership final win over Wasps, when Jack Nowell played his last match for Exeter before toe ligament …

Liam Heagney

12 Feb, 5:02

England centre Joseph among three suspended for breaching Covid protocols in same incident

Three Gallagher Premiership players have been given suspension after they were found to have breached UK government protocols.

Ian Cameron

11 Feb, 14:24

'I don't want the Bears organisation to be reliant on any individual'

Irresistible Semi Radradra will be sidelined until April at the earliest and Pat Lam is keen for Bristol to show they are not a on…

Liam Heagney

11 Feb, 13:53

REPORT: Five clubs now chasing Danny Cipriani signature

Five clubs in three leagues are said to be interested in signing ex-England ace Danny Cipriani - Sky Sports are reporting.

Ian Cameron

11 Feb, 5:30

Irish suffer second Wallabies blow this week with Coleman now out injured

Having had Sekope Kepu quit the club at the start the week, London Irish have been handed another Wallabies blow with injury to Ad…

Chris Jones

10 Feb, 10:58

Wasps sign second Cornish Pirates player on a short-term deal inside a week

Test call-ups and injuries have left Lee Blackett searching for cover and Alex Schwarz is the second short-term Wasps arrival from…

Sam Smith

10 Feb, 9:15

Agustin Creevy extends his short-term deal at London Irish

Veteran Argentina hooker Agustin Creevy is hoping his London Irish contract extension will pave the way for him to make the next W…

Sam Smith

10 Feb, 6:32

Marcus Smith signs long-term Harlequins contract extension

Months of speculation linking Marcus Smith to a switch to France or a rival Premiership club have now ended with his new Harlequin…

Liam Heagney

10 Feb, 6:00

Wasps tackle online bullies after Jacob Umaga deactivates his Instagram account

It has been a difficult few weeks for Jacob Umaga and Wasps are sticking up for him after he took drastic action on social media. …

Chris Jones

09 Feb, 12:23

Worcester issue statement in response to Fatialofa tweet over unpaid medical bills

Michael Fatialofa was hit with a six-figure medical bill in July last year and his Tuesday morning tweet generated a response from…

Liam Heagney

09 Feb, 9:21

Fatialofa tweet raises fresh concerns over hefty medical treatment bill

Concerns last year over a massive unpaid medical treatment bill have remerged after a tweet by Michael Fatialofa, the ex-Worcester…

Josh Raisey

09 Feb, 7:12

Gigena signs on at London Irish a day after Leicester release confirmed

It was Monday when Leicester announced the exits of Facundo Gigena and Blake Enever and the Argentine prop has now signed with Lon…

Sam Smith

09 Feb, 5:27

Six times rugby teammates squared up behind the scenes

Wales rugby captain Alun Wyn Jones sported a shiner last weekend courtesy of teammate Jake Ball after the pair had a behind the sc…

Josh Raisey

09 Feb, 4:20

'He is a different person' - Sanderson calls on Eddie Jones to end Yarde's four year England exile

Sale boss Alex Sanderson believes wing Marland Yarde is “playing the rugby of his life” and deserves to end a four-year exile …

Chris Jones

08 Feb, 10:53

London Irish confirm Sekope Kepu has left club for 'personal reasons'

The Australia international joined London Irish during the 2019/20 season, making the move from Super Rugby’s NSW Waratahs.

Ciarán Kennedy

08 Feb, 10:31

Leicester Tigers cut two internationals from their books

Leicester Tigers have parted company with two internationals forwards mid-season, releasing the pair early from their contracts as…

Sam Smith

08 Feb, 7:27

The day Dylan Hartley swung on teammate to make him a better player

Ben Foden recalled the training ground incident speaking on the latest episode of the RugbyPass Offload podcast.

Ciarán Kennedy

08 Feb, 6:27

Transfer twist as Mulipola to stay at Newcastle despite Grenoble unveiling him as new signing

Logovi'i Mulipola will be staying at Newcastle Falcons the club have confirmed, despite Grenoble revealing him as a new signing la…

RugbyPass

08 Feb, 5:18

Julian Montoya scores two tries on first start as Leicester bulldoze Worcester

Four of the five Leicester tries against Worcester came from driving mauls en route to picking up a third Premiership victory of t…

06 Feb, 12:42

Another shocking first-half performance leaves Bath well beaten again

Bath were hammered 48-3 by Bristol eight days ago and they again produced a shocking first-half display versus Harlequins at The R…

06 Feb, 11:47

'The second 50 we were rotten': Northampton boss Chris Boyd rubbishes his team's win

Northampton won their third Premiership match on the bounce on Saturday but the majority of the performance was rubbished by Chris…

06 Feb, 11:24

Wasps suffer second successive home loss despite late fight back

Wasps crashed to a second home defeat in succession as resurgent Northampton won 22-17 to collect a third consecutive Gallagher Pr…

06 Feb, 10:34

Skivington braced for return to former club 8 months after awkward exit

It's now eight months since George Skivington quit London Irish for Gloucester and he makes his first trip back there this Saturda…

Liam Heagney

06 Feb, 6:01

'Don't be a control freak over absolutely everything': Lee Blackett's secret to first-year success at Wasps

Set to reach the end of his first year in charge at Wasps, Lee Blackett outlines why he has been a success as a rookie Premiership…

Liam Heagney

06 Feb, 4:50

Alex Sanderson's reaction after Sale send message by toppling league leaders

Sale Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson was delighted as a gritty performance from his Sharks players saw them record an impressive …

06 Feb, 4:50

Late Luke James try sees Sale end Bristol's Premiership winning streak

A try from Sale fullback Luke James three minutes from time proved decisive as leaders Bristol’s six-game winning run in the Pre…

05 Feb, 17:54

Saracens name team for Ealing Trailfinders revenge mission

Saracens have named their team ahead of their home fixture against Ealing Trailfinders which is due to kick-off at the StoneX Stad…

Ian Cameron

05 Feb, 13:00

Grenoble claim they've signed Mulipola, a day after Dean Richards rubbished the move

Grenoble have claimed that they have signed Samoan tighthead Lologovi'i Mulipola, just a day after Newcastle Falcons Director of R…

Ian Cameron

05 Feb, 9:50

Montoya to make first start for Leicester Tigers

Argentina international Julian Montoya will make his starting appearance for the Leicester Tigers, against Worcester Warriors at M…

RugbyPass

05 Feb, 7:53

Vote to temporarily suspend Gallagher Premiership relegation has been delayed

A vote was meant to be taken on temporarily suspending relegation from the Gallagher Premiership for the 2020/21 season.

05 Feb, 5:29

Premiership introducing fines for virus protocol breaches from this weekend

The Premiership has recently tightened protocols surrounding top-flight matches and another layer of sanctions come into effect th…

03 Feb, 12:13

Chudley becomes second player in a week to leave Bath for Worcester

Christian Judge isn't the only Bath player to sign this week for Worcester as Will Chudley will also make the move for the 2021/22…

Online Editors

03 Feb, 11:36

'He hasn't signed anywhere': Richards dismisses claim that Mulipola is off to France

Reports from France this week stated that Logovi'i Mulipola had signed for Grenoble but Newcastle boss Dean Richards has rubbished…

Chris Jones

03 Feb, 11:05

Struggling Gloucester replace James Hanson with new signing Santiago Socino

It was December 2017 when Australian James Hanson joined Gloucester but he has now been replaced by new signing Santiago Socino.

Online Editors

03 Feb, 5:18

'No one could be working any harder': George Skivington's message to worried Gloucester fans

It's been a painful time for Gloucester since George Skivington took over, the latest loss coming with concerns over an injury to …

Liam Heagney

02 Feb, 14:51

Confirmed: Taufua joins Lyon after Leicester agree to early release

Leicester muddied the waters last Friday night regarding the signing of Jordan Taufua that was announced last Wednesday by Lyon.

Online Editors

02 Feb, 13:57

Worcester make Christian Judge their second tighthead signing for next season

Worcester had already signed tighthead Jack Owlett from Wasps and now they have recruited another, this time Christian Judge from …

Online Editors

02 Feb, 11:20

Confirmed: WillGriff John signs for Scarlets

Uncapped prop WillGriff John has long been tipped for a switch to Wales and he has finally confirmed he will be leaving Sale.

Online Editors

02 Feb, 10:23

'I do not have an open checkbook whatsoever' - Alex Sanderson calls in 'clinical psychologists'

Alex Sanderson is calling in clinical psychologists to help his Sale Sharks players unlock their potential and deal with the press…

Chris Jones

01 Feb, 14:58

Stormers back row Jaco Coetzee joins Bath as club confirm Mercer exit

Bath have confirmed the signing of Jaco Coetzee from the Stormers, a replacement for Zach Mercer, who the club confirmed is leavin…

Ian Cameron

01 Feb, 14:37

Worcester Warriors sign former Scotland U20s prop from Wasps

Worcester Warriors have snapped up former Scotland U20s prop Jack Owlett from Wasps. Owlett is a former student at Exeter Universi…

Sam Smith

01 Feb, 11:17

Report: Mulipola set to leave Newcastle Falcons for ProD2 deal

Juggernaut tighthead and crowd favourite Logovi'i Mulipola is set to leave Newcastle Falcons at the end of the current Premiership…

Ian Cameron

01 Feb, 10:27

'A good man lost his job last week and since then there has been a lot written about the club'

Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care admitted his side needed a reaction after the sudden departure of their head of rugby…

31 Jan, 13:31

Harlequins make perfect start to post-Gustard era by swatting Wasps

Wasps’ impressive run of five consecutive wins came to an abrupt halt as they were blown away by Harlequins at the Ricoh Arena, …

31 Jan, 12:21

Late call-up James Stokes among try scorers as London Irish see off Newcastle

Late call-up James Stokes was among the try scorers as London Irish withstood a late comeback from Newcastle to record a 31-22 Gal…

31 Jan, 12:10

'I have got four plates in my jaw that are permanent... unfortunately, you get a minority that takes the law into their own hands and get away with it'

Before he became a Harlequins star, Alex Dombrandt considered quitting after twice having his jaw broken during on-pitch assaults …

Liam Heagney

31 Jan, 4:01

A fired-up Faf de Klerk spills over the advertising hoardings in scrap with Argentinian centre Moroni

The pair of internationals usually met when the Springboks play the Pumas in The Rugby Championship, but found one another in the …

Sam Smith

30 Jan, 18:11

How Rob Baxter reacted to Exeter almost blowing a 14-point lead against Premiership stragglers

Rob Baxter praised Exeter’s hard graft after the Gallagher Premiership champions edged past Worcester 21-17 at Sixways.

30 Jan, 16:06

Bottom-dwellers Gloucester lose sixth match in seven outings

Norrthampton too good for their hosts in Gallagher Premiership contest.

30 Jan, 12:39

Double champions Exeter finally bag first win of 2021, but Worcester make them sweat

Exeter produced a flying start at Sixways but the defending Premiership champions then lost their way and were left to sweat by Wo…

30 Jan, 12:28

Borthwick comments muddy the waters over Taufua's Leicester exit

Comments made by Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick have thrown some doubt over Jordan Taufua's exit from the club.

Ian Cameron

30 Jan, 11:08

Lyon won't be signing Marcus Smith but they have taken interest in an Irish player's CV

Harlequins out-half Marcus Smith, the uncapped England prospect, has been linked to Top 14 and rival Premiership clubs in recent m…

Liam Heagney

30 Jan, 7:05

London Irish add ex-Italian international van Zyl to their coaching staff

South African franchise Cheetahs have recently been decimated and assistant Corniel van Zyl is the latest to leave, joining London…

Online Editors

30 Jan, 6:33

Pat Lam and Stuart Hooper's post match comments poles apart after thrashing

Bristol boss Pat Lam lavished praise on his team’s memorable first-half display after they sunk Gallagher Premiership rivals Bat…

30 Jan, 5:07

New Sale boss marks Sharks coaching debut with win over Leicester Tigers

Alex Sanderson marked his first game in charge of Sale with a 25-15 victory over Leicester at Welford Road.

29 Jan, 18:14

'Absolutely bonkers': Fans stunned by breathtaking Semi Radradra try in Bristol thumping of Bath

Semi Radradra has taken the rugby world by storm once again after scoring a scintillating 65-metre try against Bath in the Premier…

Online Editors

29 Jan, 17:52

Title contenders Bristol thrash Bath to strengthen Premiership lead

League leaders Bristol romped to a record 48-3 Premiership victory over Bath at Ashton Gate and emphatically underlined their titl…

29 Jan, 17:00

Alex Dombrandt's dog walks have him backing the Gallagher Premiership's 'Tackling Tomorrow. Together' initiative

Walks around Guildford have opened the eyes of Alex Dombrandt of Harlequins to the struggles local businesses are facing in the pa…

Liam Heagney

29 Jan, 13:07

Baxter admits to his 'biggest mistake' after Exeter Chiefs mid-season wobble

Exeter are ready to reignite their season when they face Worcester in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday after using the two-we…

29 Jan, 10:32

Marler's availability is silver lining as Harlequins change 5 for first match since Gustard exit

It has been an unsettled time at Harlequins after Paul Gustard's sudden exit but a silver lining was Joe Marler not joining up wit…

Liam Heagney

29 Jan, 8:42

Richards: London Irish a 'top two' Premiership team

Newcastle boss Dean Richards is not known for his hyperbole which makes his assertion that London Irish are a “top two” Gallag…

Chris Jones

29 Jan, 7:58

A 2018 Barbarians appearance helped convince Worcester to sign Chris Ashton, but he won't debut this weekend

It has been revealed a 2018 appearance for the Barbarians vs England was a factor in convincing Worcester to sign Chris Ashton thi…

Liam Heagney

29 Jan, 6:44

'That was bad, really bad. He turned me inside out, I got an absolute spanking'

John Afoa can still feel the tension coursing through his teenage body on that cold night in Pukekohe in 2002.

Jamie Lyall

29 Jan, 5:55

John Afoa strikes again, 'taking the Mickey' out of Pat Lam and his Bristol staff

The mood has been good at Bristol during their 20-day break in between games, veteran John Afoa again starring at the Bears Got Ta…

Liam Heagney

29 Jan, 4:22

Leicester Tigers on brink of signing Springbok Marco van Staden

Leicester Tigers may already with have a replacement for Jordan Taufua, with Marco van Staden and the club very close to agreeing …

Ian Cameron

29 Jan, 3:02

'Performance culture expert' reviewing Gustard-less Harlequins and will report to the board next month

Ex-solicitor who now works as a performance culture expert was engaged by Harlequins to do a root and branch review before Paul Gu…

Liam Heagney

28 Jan, 14:11

'Not too fussed' - Mixed response to Lavinini exit at Welford Road

Tomas Lavanini’s exit from Welford Road at the end of the season does not appear to worry Leicester Tigers supporters too much.

Josh Raisey

28 Jan, 11:29

Caretaker Billy Millard has held his first Harlequins media briefing as Paul Gustard's replacement

Caretaker Billy Millard has spoken to the media eight days after being handed the reins at Harlequins following Paul Gustard's exi…

Liam Heagney

28 Jan, 10:22

Wasps sign England shadow Ali Crossdale from Saracens

Wasps have confirmed the signing of Saracens back Ali Crossdale, who will join the club at the end of the season.

Sam Smith

28 Jan, 10:07

'It's an honour when I play with him, but against Bristol all bets are off' - Matavesi rates Radradra 'best in the world'

Josh Matavesi insists his camaraderie with Semi Radradra will be discarded when he collides with his Fiji team-mate in Friday’s …

28 Jan, 9:16

Four changes for Sale as new boss Alex Sanderson names team to face Leicester

Alex Sanderson is set to have his first match in charge of Sale two weeks after joining them as director of rugby from Saracens.

Online Editors

28 Jan, 8:54

'Fly-half is his No1 position': Ioan Lloyd to make first start as a Premiership ten

19-year-old Wales cap Ioan Lloyd has made his previous six Gallagher Premiership starts for Bristol at either wing or full-back.

Liam Heagney

28 Jan, 8:14

Confirmed: Will Rowlands is leaving Wasps for the PRO14 in Wales

Having made a 2020 Test level breakthrough, Will Rowlands was always going to have to leave Wasps to continue playing for Wales.

Online Editors

28 Jan, 7:40

Buffalo Bill's latest call is relatively good news for Christian Wade's NFL future

The dream is still alive for Christian Wade in the NFL as he is set to included in at least another season with the Buffalo Bills.

Ian Cameron

28 Jan, 7:32

Lavanini to leave Leicester Tigers for France

Giant Puma enforcer Tomas Lavanini is set to depart Leicester Tigers at the conclusion of the 2020/21 season to join Clermont in F…

Ian Cameron

28 Jan, 7:00

Gustard's comments after joining Benetton were telling about set-up at Harlequins: Andy Goode

The swift exit of Paul Gustard from Harlequins has raised eyebrows and the message coming out of the club about culture raises eve…

Andy Goode

27 Jan, 14:51

Wasps sign Ealing tighthead Millar-Mills

New Wasps recruit Elliot Millar-Mills was involved in the recent Trailfinders Cup win by Ealing over Billy Vunipola's Saracens.

Online Editors

27 Jan, 11:33

'Now I'm close to it, the actual main goal is to beat Mark Cueto'

Chris Ashton is just 4 tries behind Tom Varndell on the all-time Premiership list but he has quipped how beating pal Mark Cueto is…

Liam Heagney

27 Jan, 5:00

'I was picking his brains': Tom Youngs is nearly 7 years older than Leicester's latest recruit but the learning never stops

Veteran Tom Youngs has an interesting few months ahead at Leicester following the arrival of Argentine hooker Julian Montoya.

Liam Heagney

27 Jan, 4:22

'It was pretty competitive, I'll tell you': Leicester revive old school tactic of full-on, in-house trial match

Without a match since January 3, Leicester got stuck into each with a trial game in which skipper Tom Youngs was on the losing sid…

Liam Heagney

26 Jan, 15:20

The faith-restoring promise made to Bath after Premiership testing blunder

Bath were forced to close their training ground last week after results in their Premiership virus testing round were miscalculate…

26 Jan, 13:33

Ashton's first Worcester media conference: Quins fallout, family upheaval and that sought-after Premiership try record

England wing Chris Ashton has taken his first media conference as a Worcester player after signing from Harlequins at the start of…

Liam Heagney

26 Jan, 12:53

Bath finally complete signing of South African Jacques du Toit

It was December when RugbyPass first reported that Jacques du Toit of the Cheetahs would be signing for Bath in the new year.

Online Editors

26 Jan, 10:41

'Some Quins players had clandestine meetings with the CEO': The Rugby Pod's inside story on hurried Gustard exit

Reports last week suggested Paul Gustard was sacked for poor results but The Rugby Pod have a different take on what happened at H…

Liam Heagney

26 Jan, 9:56

Paul Gustard has landed a surprise new job in Italy just 6 days after leaving Harlequins

There was much speculation about the next destination for Paul Gustard after he left Harlequins last week but Italy wasn't mention…

Liam Heagney

26 Jan, 7:01

'Has he completed the Premiership set now?': Chris Ashton joins illustrious club - but not the one you think

In the amateur days of rugby, it was not unusual for top players to represent one club throughout their long and storied careers. …

Online Editors

25 Jan, 22:07

Former All Blacks selector and inaugural North Harbour coach passes away

Former All Blacks selector and USA, Bristol and North Harbour coach Peter Thorburn has passed away following a short illness.

Online Editors

25 Jan, 19:35

Game starved Saracens have organised another two friendlies.

Saracens have organised two friendly fixtures against Coventry Rugby for February as they bid to get their squad some much-needed …

Ian Cameron

25 Jan, 14:12

'They felt it would be best to amputate my leg' - Bobby de Wee and the 'shark attack'

Bobby de Wee likes to tell people that the vivid scar running from his left hip to his knee is the legacy of a childhood shark att…

Jamie Lyall

25 Jan, 14:07

Worcester Warriors confirm signing of Chris Ashton

Ashton has joined the injury-hit club with immediate effect on a contract to the end of the 2021/22 season.

Online Editors

25 Jan, 11:19

Wasps boss confirms extent of Joe Launchbury's leg break

Wasps boss Lee Blackett has revealed England lock Joe Launchbury will be out for six weeks with a stress fracture but believes he …

Chris Jones

25 Jan, 9:35

Double boost for Harlequins as both Chisholm brothers sign new contracts

Ross Chisholm extends a 12-season relationship with Harlequins, while younger brother James recently played his 100th game for the…

Online Editors

25 Jan, 7:23

Paolo Odogwu's stunning form rewarded with new Wasps deal

The 23-year-old is Wasps’ leading try scorer this season, with six tries in just eight games so far this term.

Online Editors

25 Jan, 5:35

'There were tears and I broke down in front of the missus one day... I'd do anything to go back and play'

The one-year anniversary of the tackle-causing stroke which ended the career of Bristol midfielder Will Hurrell didn't pass withou…

Liam Heagney

24 Jan, 5:17

'That was pure speculation. I have not been involved in any of that stuff since I was a young kid'

Two Alun Walker tries helped Ealing beat Saracens and saw him linked to a Scotland call-up, but he isn't the type to easily get ca…

Liam Heagney

24 Jan, 5:02

Reports: Jaco Coetzee is Zach Mercer's rumoured replacement at Bath

Bath may have found their replacement for Montpellier bound No.8 Zach Mercer, at least according to social media reports last nigh…

Ian Cameron

24 Jan, 4:59

'He was on his bed stark-bollock naked, they ran in, flipped his bed, turned his room over and then just legged it'

Mike Brown has picked ex-England and Harlequins forward Nick Easter as the ninth player to be selected on the RugbyPass Offload To…

Liam Heagney

24 Jan, 4:53

Harlequins admit Gustard did not suit their environment

Harlequins have revealed in a searingly honest verdict on Paul Gustard’s time as Head of Rugby why they had to part company with…

Chris Jones

23 Jan, 7:57

'You do get some autocratic bullies as coaches. It's my way or the highway and they surround themselves with yes men'

Former Premiership and PRO14 tighthead John Andress, who is now an agent, has reflected on the coaches he encountered during his l…

Liam Heagney

23 Jan, 7:05

'Rugby's a bit dull at the moment': Danny Cipriani hits out at England playing ahead of Six Nations campaign

Star playmaker Danny Cipriani has hit out at England's "dull" style of play on the same weekend that England boss Eddie Jones name…

Online Editors

22 Jan, 23:34

'Delighted to extend my stay at the club I love': Care signs Harlequins extension

It was 2006 when Danny Care first played for Harlequins and the 34-year isn't leaving yet as he has just agreed to a contract exte…

Online Editors

22 Jan, 7:38

Bath Rugby statement: Randox testing error

Bath have said they were extremely relieved to hear of the false alarm regarding their Covid-19, which incorrectly suggested 19 pe…

Online Editors

21 Jan, 15:37

Premiership Rugby admit testing error erroneously caused Bath training ground shutdown

A cloud was left hanging over the Premiership on Tuesday when test results led to the closure of the Bath training ground at Farle…

21 Jan, 13:30

'We're not going to get relegated' - Gloucester CEO wants to scrap relegation

Gloucester CEO Lance Bradley says he wants to scrap relegation, for this season at least, as the result of dropping to the Champio…

Ian Cameron

21 Jan, 10:40

Malakai Fekitoa has shared a picture to gladden the hearts of all Wasps fans

It nearly 15 weeks - an October 10 semi-final vs Bristol - since powerhouse midfielder Malakai Fekitoa was last seen in action wit…

Josh Raisey

21 Jan, 10:23

Paul Gustard's 'other opportunities' don't include Wales defence role

Former Harlequins head coach Paul Gustard - who dramatically departed the Gallagher Premiership club mid-season - had not been lin…

Ian Cameron

21 Jan, 6:49

Paul Gustard has left Harlequins with immediate effect

It was summer 2018 when ex-England assistant Paul Gustard succeeded John Kingston as director of rugby at Harlequins.

Online Editors

20 Jan, 9:54

Confirmed: Julian Montoya joins Leicester with immediate effect

Steve Borthwick's Leicester have signed off on a deal for Argentina hooker Julian Montoya to link up with them with immediate effe…

Online Editors

20 Jan, 8:46

'There are many people out there who think they know better' - Simon Orange pens open letter to Sale fans

With Champions Cup games cancelled, Sale boss Simon Orange has explained why the Premiership didn't bring games forward to fill th…

Online Editors

20 Jan, 6:56

Kyle Sinckler's riveting citing hearing evidence: Claims tackle was potential leg-breaker, accuses Exeter players of laughing at him

The short form judgment wasn't published last week when Kyle Sinckler was banned but the RFU have now revealed what happened at th…

Liam Heagney

20 Jan, 5:04

'If you haven't been in a scrum for 8 months you're going to come back and be saying, How do I do this again?'

Logovi'i Mulipola explains his Gloucester detour, saying he couldn't handle the thought of 8 'boring' months in between games at N…

Chris Jones

19 Jan, 14:49

'He's sorry for leaving, he wants his house back': The Rugby Pod debates Chris Ashton's next move

The future of veteran winger Chris Ashton is unclear as he is leaving Harlequins, whom he joined last March after exiting Sale in …

Liam Heagney

19 Jan, 13:59

'No grudges': Dai Young breaks silence on 11-month-old Wasps departure ahead of first outing back at Cardiff

It was February last year when the long-serving Dai Young parted company with Wasps, the Premiership club where his son Thomas sti…

19 Jan, 12:15

'Anxious time for us all': Bath shut their training ground

Bath, who were last in Premiership action on January 8, have had their training ground closed following the latest round of virus …

Online Editors

19 Jan, 9:42

Video: Clip shows new Sale boss Alex Sanderson delivering inspired introductory speech to his squad

Alex Sanderson has quickly got to work with Sale, delivering an inspired introductory speech at the Premiership club's training gr…

Online Editors

19 Jan, 7:24

Bath announce signing of South African flyhalf on 18-month contract

The 29-year-old, who was linked with a move to the club last year, has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract.

Online Editors

18 Jan, 13:05

Reports: 14-team Premiership could pull up relegation ladder next season

Premiership Rugby could be set to pull up the draw bridge and ring-fence the league next season, according to reports.

Ian Cameron

18 Jan, 12:21

'It's not nice to hear, 'Oh, he's too small'... that kind of chat, which I've had all my career'

At 5'8'' and 72kgs, Randall is not the most physically imposing scrum-half, but his superb form for Bristol is making light of any…

Online Editors

18 Jan, 6:43

'Early on, Cipriani was brilliant... but things did change. When I became more of a threat'

Danny Cipriani's former understudy at Gloucester says that their relationship changed when he started becoming more of a threat to…

Ian Cameron

17 Jan, 12:30

'It's so hard for an international player to play in a game like this and not get frustrated at times - with your team-mates and with the opposition'

Billy Vunipola’s first appearance for six weeks met with the approval of his Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall.

16 Jan, 14:08

Billy Vunipola powerless to stop Ealing humbling Saracens

Billy Vunipola completed Saracens’ first match since their relegation from the Gallagher Premiership but the England number eigh…

16 Jan, 12:24

Arrested development during a pandemic? Not on Bristol's watch when it comes to minding the kids

With no Premiership Shield and no opportunity to go on loan, young player developmnent is challenging but Bristol sound like they …

Online Editors

16 Jan, 6:24

Ealing Trailfinders sign Bobby de Wee

Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed that they signed South African Bobby de Wee from the Southern Kings.

Ian Cameron

15 Jan, 12:56

'I haven't got a bad word to say about Steve Diamond... I would hate to think I was jumping into an open grave'

Alex Sanderson has paid tribute to Steve Diamond, the man he is replacing as Sale Sharks director of rugby, and insisted he is not…

Chris Jones

15 Jan, 11:08

Former England centre lauds 'special human' Sanderson

Former Saracens captain Brad Barritt has described his former coach Alex Sanderson as “one of the best in the game”, after he …

Josh Raisey

15 Jan, 10:48

Alex Sanderson's open letter to Saracens: 'It's with a heavy heart...'

Having ended a 17-year career at Saracens, new Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson has written an open letter to the club…

Online Editors

15 Jan, 6:49

Sale Sharks confirm Alex Sanderson as new DoR

Sale Sharks have confirmed that Saracens forward coach Alex Sanderson will take over as their new Director of Rugby.

Online Editors

15 Jan, 5:59

Saracens: American investment firm in talks to buy £20m share in club

Saracens are involved in ongoing talks with a number of investors in a bid to raise £20m by selling 50 per cent of owner Nigel Wr…

Chris Jones

15 Jan, 4:45

Exeter's verdict on how Jack Nowell is coping mentally 12 weeks into his latest long injury layoff

England's Jack Nowell is on the road to recovery after playing through the pain barrier to help Exeter win the Premiership/Europea…

Liam Heagney

15 Jan, 4:17

'Alex Sanderson is the biggest loss at Saracens bar an Owen Farrell or a Maro Itoje'

Ex-England back row Alex Sanderson has become a massively respected part of the furniture at Saracens since he retired from playin…

Liam Heagney

14 Jan, 10:28

'It's f***in' bleak... Saracens will get a shock': Gary Graham on what life will be like for the relegated Londoners in the Championship

Gary Graham has a Championship warning for Saracens after emerging at Jersey and then experiencing the second-tier again with Newc…

Liam Heagney

14 Jan, 9:23

'It's crazy' - Odogwu has had conversations with Italy and England

Wasps back Paolo Odogwu says he has had conversations with both Eddie Jones' England and Franco Smith's Italy, following a fine ve…

Ian Cameron

14 Jan, 8:42

'Alex knows how South Africans think, what makes them tick... it is a brilliant move from Sale'

Former Saracens boss Brendan Venter believes Alex Sanderson, who is set to be named Sale Sharks new director of rugby, is a “bri…

Chris Jones

14 Jan, 7:04

Referee JP Doyle still in dark over exactly why he was singled out for RFU redundancy

It is now five months since it emerged that popular Premiership referee JP Doyle was made redundant by the Twickenham-based RFU in…

Liam Heagney

14 Jan, 6:24

Exeter react to Tomas Francis exit, outline who they are looking at to replace him

Tomas Francis has been on the books at Exeter since 2014 but he has now been forced to leave by being 8 caps short of the WRU's 60…

Liam Heagney

14 Jan, 4:52

Western Force lose Argentina's Julian Montoya to England

The Western Force's Argentine contingent has been cut by one after star hooker Julian Montoya was forced to renege on his contract…

AAP

13 Jan, 20:32

Baxter does Premiership fixtures U-turn, issues update on Simmonds injury

Exeter boss Rob Baxter voiced a call last Saturday asking Premiership officials to bring forward fixtures to fill the void left by…

Liam Heagney

13 Jan, 14:09

New Worcester head coach picks out his one downside to two-week break in England

Premiership clubs in England have no games over the next two weekends, something Worcester coach Jonathan Thomas believes is mostl…

Online Editors

13 Jan, 5:13

'It's not ideal': Chris Ashton criticises Premiership's decision not to play on

Harlequins winger Chris Ashton isn't happy after the Gallagher Premiership opted for a rest period rather than rescheduling games.…

12 Jan, 12:40

Surgery rules Nanai out for rest of season at Worcester

Melani Nanai was a huge signing for Worcester when he arrived in 2019 but he has now suffered a second serious injury in England.

Online Editors

12 Jan, 10:43

Bristol sign Saracens scrum-half Tom Whiteley

Just days after singing the praises of Harry Randall, Pat Lam has recruited another scrum-half in the guise of Tom Whiteley of Sar…

Online Editors

12 Jan, 8:34

Ellis Genge wins the internet with hilarious spin on Will Greenwood Tweet

England and Leicester Tigers’ Ellis Genge continues to show why he is such a popular figure online.

Josh Raisey

11 Jan, 14:13

Premiership Rugby to take mid-season break after suspension of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup seasons

The two European Cups were put on ice on Tuesday after the French government directed its clubs to postpone their participation in…

Online Editors

11 Jan, 13:40

'We must stop this' - The weekend referee respect in rugby took an ugly turn

The past weekend’s action was marred by a series of encounters with referees which have brought rugby’s values into question.

Josh Raisey

11 Jan, 11:48

Former England prop cites Kyle Sinckler for foul-mouthed exchange with referee

Sinckler, who subsequently posted an apology on Twitter, will appear before a disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

Online Editors

11 Jan, 8:46

Sinckler-Dickson incident was three refereeing conundrums rolled into one

Premiership referee and former Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson had a taste of this experience on Saturday – and to his credit…

Paul Smith

11 Jan, 7:18

'We've got to create space': Premiership bosses want games moved forward if European fixtures called off

Rob Baxter and Pat Lam believe that Gallagher Premiership games should be moved forward if necessary to free up fixture schedule s…

10 Jan, 20:17

'It's deja vu... The team is hurting' - Paul Gustard bemoans another Harlequins collapse

Paul Gustard lamented an all-too familiar implosion by Harlequins as a comfortable lead against London Irish ended in a 27-27 Gall…

10 Jan, 14:35

Alex Sanderson to be unveiled as new Sale Sharks DoR

Saracens' long-time forward guru Alex Sanderson is set to take over at Sale Sharks as director of rugby, RugbyPass understands.

Ian Cameron

10 Jan, 14:00

Paddy Jackson denies Harlequins at the death

Paddy Jackson landed a tricky conversion in the final minute to rescue London Irish a 27-27 Gallagher Premiership draw at The Stoo…

10 Jan, 12:41

Mike Brown to sign for Newcastle Falcons

Former England stalwart Mike Brown is set to swap London for Newcastle, with the fullback set to link back up with former Harlequi…

Ian Cameron

10 Jan, 12:00

'He is getting there... However, he will be the first to say there is a still lot more to come from him'

Dean Richards watched Newcastle wing Adam Radwan embarrass England’s Jonny May with a combination of pace and footwork and then …

Chris Jones

10 Jan, 9:50

Saracens reveal new stadium and kit sponsor after 2020 split with Allianz

A year on from the peak of the salary cap scandal that preceded their split with Allianz and Saracens have revealed their new main…

Online Editors

10 Jan, 9:07

Francois Hougaard said to have signed for the Bulls

Francois Hougaard could be the latest Springbok to be lured back to South Africa by Jake White's Blue Bulls franchise.

Online Editors

10 Jan, 6:18

Bath's young star ends England chances by signing for French club Montpellier at 23-years-old

Bath Rugby's young back rower Zach Mercer has signed with French club Montpellier for next season according to a report by the Dai…

Online Editors

09 Jan, 23:00

'He is only 70kg, but it is not the size': The lightweight Bristol Bear with dual eligibility who is tipped for international honours

Bristol replaced Exeter as league leaders following an outstanding display, with victory secured through tries by centre Semi Radr…

09 Jan, 17:53

Kyle Sinckler issues Twitter apology for 'heat of the moment' comment to referee Karl Dickson

Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler has issued a Twitter apology after a comment he made to referee Karl Dickson during his side's vi…

Ian Cameron

09 Jan, 15:23

'I'm very disappointed' - Bottom dwelling Gloucester rue leaving Kingston Park empty handed

Gloucester boss George Skivington feels his side lacks a killing instinct after a 22-10 loss at Newcastle left them rooted to the …

09 Jan, 14:59

Semi Radradra strikes with the telling blow as champions Exeter lose again

The top of the Gallagher Premiership table clash at Exeter swung the way of Bristol with a try from Semi Radradra on 69 minutes. …

09 Jan, 14:23

'It ain't on': Yellow carding of 2 props at same time in Exeter versus Bristol game criticised by Ellis Genge

The top of the table Premiership meeting between Exeter and Bristol struggled for first-half momentum due to a malfunctioning scru…

Liam Heagney

09 Jan, 12:57

Radwan steps England star Jonny May as Newcastle put struggling Gloucester on ice

Newcastle continued their fine start to the Premiership season with a 22-10 victory over struggling Gloucester at a frozen Kingsto…

09 Jan, 11:38

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'I won't make it back for the end of the season, I'm going to embrace the journey'

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