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Jake Polledri posts emotional tribute after brother's sudden death
Gloucester back-rower Jake Polledri has posted an emotional tribute to Sam Polledri, his younger 24-year-old brother who passed aw…
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Kim Ekin
02 Mar 2022, 3:24
Concussion crisis: Players left to fend for themselves in the search for answers
The footage of Tomas Francis staggering onto a post to prop himself up showed rugby cannot become complacent when it comes to brai…
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Sam Peters
02 Mar 2022, 3:23
'He understands his best weight for his power and his size'
Away from the suffocating confines of Twickenham last Saturday where England managed just a single try from a lineout overthrow ag…
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Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2022, 1:32
'We're certainly hopeful': The latest Saracens update on Farrell
Mark McCall has used his first media briefing back at the helm at Saracens to provide the latest update as to when the injured Owe…
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Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2022, 1:00
Bath tackle a 'few red flags' waved after Underhill skips comeback
Bath boss Stuart Hooper has insisted that Sam Underhill hasn’t suffered a fresh concussion setback and that his late withdrawal …
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Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2022, 10:35
'Business as normal': Saracens' Mark McCall back at work after break
Mark McCall had returned to work as the Saracens director of rugby just over a month after it was revealed on January 28 by the Ga…
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Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2022, 7:40
Championship winners WON'T be promoted to 2022/23 Premiership
Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders have been denied a potential promotion to the Gallagher Premiership after failing to mee…
Bath announce three signings and name their new attack coach
The huge overhaul at Bath ahead of the summer arrival of Johann van Graan as the Gallagher Premiership club's new head coach from …
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Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2022, 3:54
Former England wing Sharples retires with 'immediate effect'
Gloucester have confirmed that club stalwart and former England international Charlie Sharples has retired from professional rugby…
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Sam Smith
28 Feb 2022, 9:35
Ethan Waller to re-join Northampton after 5-year hiatus
Ethan Waller is set to re-join Northampton Saints after spending five seasons with Worcester Warriors. The loosehead prop returns …
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Kim Ekin
28 Feb 2022, 8:29
Fiji international Lomani released by Northampton Saints
Fijian international Frank Lomani has been released by Northampton Saints in order to pursue overseas playing opportunities.
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Kim Ekin
28 Feb 2022, 6:29
Not-so-giant prop Biyi Alo to stay at Wasps
Wasps have confirmed that not-so-giant prop Biyi Alo has extended his contract with the Coventry-based side.
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Kim Ekin
28 Feb 2022, 4:07
20-year-old can become the 'new' Brad Barritt for club and country
Steve Borthwick believes Leicester youngster Dan Kelly can become as vital for club and country as former England centre Brad Barr…
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Chris Jones
28 Feb 2022, 2:59
Doncaster land major blow in race for Premiership promotion
Doncaster Knights tightened their grip at the top of the Championship with a hard-fought 25-17 win over promotion rivals Ealing Tr…
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Stefan Frost
27 Feb 2022, 4:13
Forgotten England giant praised: 'He's turned the game for us'
The winger, back from injury, came on to score two tries and snatch a 30-25 victory over Newcastle.
Newcastle wilt in the face of a late Joe Cokanasiga try double
A late Joe Cokanasiga double helped Bath come from behind to beat Newcastle Falcons 30-25.
Harlequins take their chances to see off resurgent Worcester
Harlequins picked up five valuable Gallagher Premiership points with a hard-fought 29-21 victory over a resurgent Worcester at Six…
Sale and London Irish share points in thrilling Premiership contest
Paddy Jackson missed a late conversion and penalty as London Irish had to be content with a 27-27 draw against Sale Sharks in the …
Wasps struggle to fire as Bristol stroll to Premiership victory
Wasps' woes on the road continued as Bristol banked a badly needed five points with a 31-19 win in the Gallagher Premiership.
RFU 'consulting' on new comp involving Prem XVs and Championship sides
The RFU are looking at the viability of a new club competition that would see "Premiership XVs" sides pitted against Championship …
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Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2022, 8:01
London Irish sign Noel Reid, one of the Leicester gang of five
London Irish have signed Noel Reid, the former Ireland international who was one of the five players who left Leicester in summer …
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Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2022, 9:18
'Disrepectful' and 'ill considered' - Richards cops ban for pitch side comments
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards has admitted his comments about the refereeing during his side's loss to Exeter …
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Ian Cameron
24 Feb 2022, 6:30
England fringe player Tom West to stay at Wasps
Wasps have confirmed that prop Tom West, who is on the fringe's of Eddie Jones' England squad, has extended his contract with the …
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Sam Smith
24 Feb 2022, 4:10
'I'm just talking facts' - Pat Lam takes aim at Worcester's artificial pitch
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has become the latest high profile name to add his voice to criticism of artificial pitche…
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Ian Cameron
24 Feb 2022, 2:15
'Blown away': Leicester snap up little known Kiwi Sean Jansen
Double-chasing Leicester have bolstered their back row options ahead of the business end of the season by snapping up the relative…
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Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2022, 8:47
Very different outcomes from Chick and Coleman red card hearings
England’s Callum Chick and Australia’s Adam Coleman have had very different outcomes following their virtually held disciplina…
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Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2022, 8:31
'Great athlete with a lot of potential': Wasps sign Kiran McDonald
Wasps have signed Scottish lock Kiran McDonald from Glasgow Warriors for next season.
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Kim Ekin
23 Feb 2022, 3:16
'Personal reasons' force Paul Lasike to quit Harlequins
USA midfielder Paul Lasike will quit Harlequins next month due to personal reasons, the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions g…
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Kim Ekin
22 Feb 2022, 8:50
Wasps sign Lions skipper Burger Odendaal
Wasps have announced the signing of Emirates Lions captain Burger Odendaal ahead of next season.
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Josh Raisey
22 Feb 2022, 3:16
England and Lions lock George Kruis announces his retirement
England forward George Kruis has announced his retirement from rugby on his 32nd birthday in order to focus on his business commit…
SLAR signing Rodrigo Martnez to stay at Wasps after impressing coaches
Wasps have confirmed that prop Rodrigo Martínez has extended his contract, despite suffering an Achilles injury just weeks after …
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Kim Ekin
21 Feb 2022, 3:23
Exeter edge past 14-man Newcastle after contentious red card
Exeter made hard work of beating 14-man Newcastle as a late penalty from Joe Simmonds ensured they won 15-14 in the Gallagher Prem…
Richards facing possible sanction after ripping into officials in TV interview
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards has accused Gallagher Premiership officials of favouritism following Falcons' narrow los…
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Ian Cameron
20 Feb 2022, 9:50
'We should have lost... probably our worst performance in 4 or 5 weeks'
Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd rued missed opportunities as his side suffered a narrow 22-21 defeat to Sale at cinch Sta…
'I expect to lose him to Wales in the next two or three weeks'
Bath head coach Neal Hatley says he expects to see a fit-again Taulupe Faletau called into Wales’ Guinness Six Nations camp.
Saracens beaten by last-gasp Paddy Jackson penalty for Irish
A last-minute penalty from Paddy Jackson was enough for London Irish to snatch a late victory in a thrilling Gallagher Premiership…
Harlequins too good for Wasps side that welcomed back Jack Willis
Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins returned to form in style as they defeated Wasps 29-24 at the Twickenham Stoop.
Leicester Tigers survive major scare to edge Bath
Leaders Leicester survived a major scare to record their first Gallagher Premiership victory at Bath for 11 years as Steve Borthwi…
'We have made some signings and expect to announce them soon'
Wasps have hinted they already have signings in the bag following the February 2 confirmation that seasoned duo Jimmy Gopperth and…
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Liam Heagney
19 Feb 2022, 3:49
'My nose is incredibly happy, I'm fed up having things stuck up it'
Newcastle boss Dean Richards has hailed the decision by Premiership Rugby to end with immediate effect the weekly routine covid te…
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Liam Heagney
19 Feb 2022, 2:22
Worcester snap five-game losing streak with victory over Bristol
Worcester ended a run of five successive Premiership defeats and gave Steve Diamond his first win in charge as they toppled Bristo…
'On track' - Saracens issue update on injured England captain Owen Farrell
Saracens have said that absent England captain Owen Farrell remains on course to return from injury, but a miracle return in time …
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Ian Cameron
18 Feb 2022, 9:02
England flanker Jack Willis to make long awaited return this weekend
A rising star of England in 2021, Jack Willis is set to make his long-awaited comeback for Wasps this weekend as they take on Gall…
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Ian Cameron
18 Feb 2022, 4:27
Dominic Barrow has ended his two-year retirement and joined Sale
Sale have announced the permanent signing of Dominic Barrow, the ex-Leicester, Newcastle and England U20s lock.
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Kim Ekin
18 Feb 2022, 1:45
'It's odd, the biggest cheer was when Ford did a spiral bomb'
Newcastle are currently on a five-game losing run in the Gallagher Premiership but the director of rugby Dean Richards has insiste…
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Liam Heagney
18 Feb 2022, 1:22
Storm Eunice claims URC fixture as Met Office issue red weather warning
Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship clash with Italian club Zebre has been postponed due to Storm Eunice.
Storm warning sees Premiership clash pushed back
Kick-off time for Friday’s Gallagher Premiership match between Worcester and Bristol has been pushed back by half an hour due to…
'Excellent character' Siva Naulago learns red card hearing verdict
Bristol winger Siva Naulago has been banned following his Gallagher Premiership red card against London Irish.
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Liam Heagney
17 Feb 2022, 2:39
'I have never seen a player like Nemani... he can do things that I have not seen before'
Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the unique talent of Fijian giant Nemani Nadolo.
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Chris Jones
17 Feb 2022, 1:03
Saracens' takeover by consortium including Francois Pienaar completed
Nigel Wray took full ownership of the Gallagher Premiership club in 2018 but had been looking to reduce his stake for some time.
RFU statement: Immediate change to Covid testing in English rugby
Rugby chiefs have agreed to symptomatic-only Covid-19 testing in the English elite game. The change, which takes place with immedi…
'He accepts he was reckless': Rokoduguni learns his red-card fate
Ex-England international Semesa Rokoduguni has been banned for three games following his red card for a dangerous tackle on Sam Sp…
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Kim Ekin
16 Feb 2022, 5:08
'We're grateful': Bath sign Tongan Ma'afu Fia with immediate effect
Bath have signed Tonga international Ma’afu Fia on loan from Ospreys, the Welsh URC club, until the end of the current Gallagher…
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Kim Ekin
16 Feb 2022, 2:06
'They did an amazing job': New Harlequins deals for backroom trio
Harlequins coaches Nick Evans, Adam Jones and Jerry Flannery have signed new unspecified length deals to continue on at the Gallag…
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Kim Ekin
16 Feb 2022, 1:18
Sale sign Alex Groves just eight days after surprise Bristol exit
Sale have snapped up Alex Groves, the South African-born ex-England U20s lock who last week left Bristol by mutual consent.
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Kim Ekin
15 Feb 2022, 7:24
Injury hit Bristol Bears sign two scrum-halves on short-term deals
Bristol have recruited two scrum-halves after being hit by injury and unavailability in that position.
Two young England prospects sign contract extensions at Bath
Recent England Six Nations squad call up Orlando Bailey and Max Ojomoh, who was in last year's summer series squad, have given str…
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Liam Heagney
15 Feb 2022, 2:27
Maitland told Gregor Townsend he prefers holding his kids not tackle bags
Saracens wing Sean Maitland has revealed the conversation he had with Gregor Townsend that saw him left out of Scotland's Six Nati…
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Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2022, 7:33
Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni cited
Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni has been cited for his red card tackle effort against Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership over the we…
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Kim Ekin
14 Feb 2022, 7:00
Wray returns from fractured skull as Saracens battle past Harlequins
Harlequins continued their miserable record on visits to Saracens as they suffered a 19-10 Gallagher Premiership defeat at the Sto…
Blackett on 'frustrated' Barbeary and how Wasps lost Jimmy Gopperth
Lee Blackett believes it is only a matter of time before Alfie Barbeary is capped by England after the back-rower scored two tries…
The 12 biggest northern hemisphere signings of the season so far
The northern hemisphere’s rugby calendar may have just past its mid-point but that has not stopped clubs from looking ahead to n…
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Stefan Frost
13 Feb 2022, 0:52
Sale resigned to losing Manu Tuilagi
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson is resigned to losing the services of star centre Manu Tuilagi to England following his try-…
Dual qualified Odogwu makes statement as Wasps batter 13-man Bath
Paolo Odogwu saved Wasps for the second week in a row with a quick-fire double as Bath saw their seven-point lead crumble after fi…
England's Manu Tuilagi plays starring role as Sale overpower Worcester
Manu Tuilagi triggered a second-half surge on his first start for Sale since returning from injury as they defeated Worcester 36-1…
Why a day at the beach was just the tonic for 'heartbroken' Exeter
Rob Baxter has explained why he changed things up at Exeter training this week by taking his squad off to the beach in Exmouth on …
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Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2022, 1:38
The 'welcome' Sale have planned for Diamond 14 months after he quit
Sale boss Alex Sanderson is keen on having a catch-up beer on Saturday with his Sharks predecessor Steve Diamond - but there will …
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Liam Heagney
12 Feb 2022, 1:12
Nemani Nadolo brace inspires Leicester to win over Northampton
Nemani Nadolo scored two tries as Premiership leaders Leicester did the double over Northampton by dispatching them 35-20 at Welfo…
London Irish emerge victorious to end Bristol's winning streak
Former Wallabies international scrum-half Nick Phipps scored two tries as London Irish crushed Bristol 49-32.
Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau to make long-awaited return to field for Bath
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau will begin his comeback from a long-term injury in Bath’s Gallagher Premiership game against …
Diamond: Covid is Worcester's best hope of beating Sale
Steve Diamond has admitted his struggling Worcester team need a Covid outbreak at former club Sale Sharks to allow them to registe…
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Chris Jones
11 Feb 2022, 2:39
RFU dismiss citing against Wallaby prop for incident 'with close friend'
The RFU have dismissed a citing against London Irish prop Oli Hoskins, who was adjudged to have illegally cleared out Gloucester p…
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Ian Cameron
10 Feb 2022, 4:33
Leicester statement: Chris Ashton has joined with immediate effect
Steve Borthwick’s Leicester have signed former England international Chris Ashton on a short-term deal eight days after the free…
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Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2022, 9:50
Injury hit Saracens sign 6'4, 127kg prop from Scarlets
Saracens have signed Scarlet prop Alex Jeffries on a loan deal. With Marco Riccioni and Alec Clarey both out with injuries, the ti…
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Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2022, 9:48
England given a welcome Six Nations boost
.Eddie Jones received a big Six Nations boost when Manu Tuilagi played the closing 30 minutes of Sale's Gallagher Premiership win …
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Paul Smith
06 Feb 2022, 10:07
'The U15s from my club in Manchester would beat us at the moment'
New boss Steve Diamond has accepted he needs to act quickly on the training ground if there is to be an upward swing in the fortun…
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Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2022, 2:20
The 'smallest budget' reminder Pat Lam has on Bristol office wall
Don’t talk to Bristol boss Pat Lam about the alleged hardships of Gallagher Premiership clubs with reduced budgets struggling to…
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Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2022, 2:00
Leicester return to their best with comfortable win over Worcester
Gallagher Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers eased back to winning ways with a 36-16 victory over second-bottom Worcester Warrio…
Merciless Saracens end Bath resurgence in brutal fashion
Tom Woolstencroft scored two first-half tries for the home side.
England hopeful snatches late try as Wasps edge to narrow victory over Exeter
A Paolo Odogwu try deep into stoppage time plundered a 27-26 victory for Wasps who had been outplayed for much of the Gallagher Pr…
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Ian Cameron
05 Feb 2022, 9:23
'He's banging on the door' - Skivington tips leftfield England candidate
Gloucester head coach George Skivington believes Ruan Ackermann is now “banging on the door” of England boss Eddie Jones after…
Gloucester rise up Premiership table after win over London Irish
Gloucester moved up to second place in the Premiership with a 24-7 victory over London Irish as the Exiles’ miserable record at …
Released England star rejoins Leicester Tigers as they host Worcester
Leicester Tigers been given a boost as they look to correct two consecutive losses in a row in the Gallagher Premiership when they…
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Sam Smith
04 Feb 2022, 4:36
'We'd a 19-year-old second row on the bench, I don't think we've ever had that'
A glance at the current Gallagher Premiership table makes for very unusual reading for serial finalists Exeter heading into their …
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Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 1:26
'My overall feeling was Mark's my friend, the biggest concern was for him'
It was a jolting 70-word bolt from the blue statement that Saracens issued last Friday afternoon, announcing that long-serving bos…
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Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 1:06
Bristol tidy up 'a few misconceptions' after Hughes' Bath debut
Pat Lam has reflected on last week’s Gallager Premiership man of the match debut by Nathan Hughes, the out-of-favour No8 that Br…
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Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2022, 12:07
Wasps confirm the exits of both Jimmy Gopperth and Malakai Fekitoa
Wasps have confirmed the end-of-season departures of Jimmy Gopperth, who has been linked with a two-year switch to Leicester, and …
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Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2022, 9:24
Absent England No7 Sam Underhill has suffered another Bath setback
Hopes that concussion-hit Sam Underhill might soon be back in the mix at Bath and prove his fitness for a Guinness Six Nations cal…
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Chris Jones
01 Feb 2022, 10:15
Leicester confirm 'sound-out conversation' with Chris Ashton
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has confirmed that free agent Chris Ashton visited the Tigers training ground on Tuesday in the hop…
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Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 9:41
Worcester statement: Scott Baldwin has left with immediate effect
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin has been released from his Worcester contract on compassionate grounds. The 33-year-old, who arrived…
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Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 9:09
England's Dolly and Heyes among new deals announced by Leicester
Rookie England hooker Nic Dolly has agreed on a new deal at Leicester, the club he joined just last March from Coventry. Having in…
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Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 3:58
Rumours link Steve Diamond with Northern raid
Newly-appointed Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond has been linked with a raid on his former club Sale Sharks
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Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 8:34
Who are 'Alfie Bar Bree' and 'Billy Vunipolo?'
A growing number of Wasps fans are taking to social media to voice their embarrassment about the difficulties being experienced by…
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Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 6:58
'I felt we were short of ball-carriers': Wasps adjustments key to victory over Saracens
Wasps’ director of rugby Lee Blackett was delighted to see his side continue their momentum with a fourth home victory on the tr…
'Something was clearly missing': Sanderson on Sale's big comeback win over Leicester
Trailing 21-5 in the second half, the Sharks ran in four tries in half an hour to shock the Tigers and take all five points, cutti…
Sale stun Premiership leaders Leicester with thrilling second-half comeback
Sale produced a stunning second-half fightback to defeat Leicester 35-26 and consign the runaway Premiership leaders to a second s…
Gopperth guides Wasps to victory over Saracens
Jimmy Gopperth kicked 16 points as Wasps completed a hat-trick of impressive home victories with a 26-20 win over Saracens.
'They have kicked the ball 430 times... That's 200 times more than us'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has prepared his players for a “scrum scrap” and “maul war” against Premiership leaders Leicester…
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Chris Jones
30 Jan 2022, 2:06
Gloucester maintain impressive away record with victory at Newcastle
Louis Rees-Zammit scored a sensational try as Gloucester made it four away wins from five in the Gallagher Premiership with a 32-2…
An unstoppable Irish comeback seals first Prem double over Exeter
London Irish fought back to secure their first-ever Gallagher Premiership double over Exeter by holding out for a narrow 18-14 win…
The Diamond era in charge at Worcester begins in losing fashion
The Steve Diamond era at Worcester began in losing fashion at Sixways as Northampton recorded a 29-13 Gallagher Premiership victor…
Newcastle Falcons statement: Storm Malik
Newcastle have moved the kick-off of their home clash with Gloucester back by four hours due to Storm Malik.
How Nathan Hughes reacted to his man of the match debut at Bath
Former England No8 Nathan Hughes royally illustrated how he still has what it takes to shine at Gallagher Premiership level by pro…
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Liam Heagney
29 Jan 2022, 3:45
'Immense pride': Bath boss stunned following shock win over Harlequins
Bath head coach Neal Hatley spoke of his “immense pride” after the west country club claimed a shock 21-17 Premiership victory…
Bath send shockwaves through Premiership by toppling Harlequins
Wing Will Muir scored two tries as Bath shredded the Gallagher Premiership form-book by beating reigning champions Harlequins 21-1…
Saracens statement: Mark McCall to take 'break' as director of rugby
Mark McCall, the long-serving director of rugby at Saracens, is to take a short break from his role at the Gallagher Premiership c…
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Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2022, 6:40
'It's all a load of rubbish. There's no truth behind it' - Zach Mercer
Montpellier No.8 Zach Mercer has rubbished reports that he heading back to the Gallagher Premiership and is instead set to honour …
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Ian Cameron
28 Jan 2022, 6:40
Leicester without six England players for 'very dangerous' Sale Sharks
Head coach Steve Borthwick's Leicester Tigers will be without the services of no less than six England internationals for their Ga…
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Teddy Parker
28 Jan 2022, 4:44
Centre Matt Proctor to stay at Northampton Saints
Centre Matt Proctor is staying at Northampton Saints after penning a contract extension at the club.
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Kim Ekin
28 Jan 2022, 2:42
'They are going to ruin a lot of people's weekends' - Missing England stars make Matson wary
Tabai Matson the Harlequins head coach, never expected former club Bath to be enduring a “horror” season.
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Chris Jones
28 Jan 2022, 1:40
Jimmy Gopperth to swap Wasps for Leicester Tigers
Wasps' veteran utility back Jimmy Gopperth is set to swap Coventry Building Society Arena for Welford Road and the Leicester Tiger…
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Ian Cameron
27 Jan 2022, 11:36
Weaponised maul has Gloucester fielding calls 'all over the world'
When it comes to the Gallagher Premiership, Opta provides a multitude of statistics that can take any rugby fan down a rabbit hole…
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Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2022, 10:58
'Closing in on half a million pound at least to do a brand change'
Exeter owner Tony Rowe has revealed it will cost the club around £500,000 to undergo the brand change of its existing Chiefs logo…
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Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2022, 7:16
'I love playing for this club': Danny Care extends Harlequins deal
Veteran Danny Care has extended his contract at Harlequins, the 35-year-old scrum-half agreeing on terms that will take him throug…
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Kim Ekin
26 Jan 2022, 4:18
The classy tweet Jonathan Thomas posted after his Worcester exit
Jonathan Thomas didn’t last all that long as the head coach at Worcester following the arrival of Steve Diamond as lead rugby co…
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Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 12:24
Diamond now Worcester boss as Thomas exits with immediate effect
It has taken Steve Diamond just eight weeks to go from getting his foot in the door at Worcester as the lead rugby consultant to s…
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Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 6:35
Bad language in rugby... what's the big ****ing deal?
Questioning a practicing barrister on precise use of language is not the smartest option for the defence to choose.
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Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 6:34
Wasps give Thomas Young the all-clear
Wasps have confirmed that their flanker Thomas Young has been given a clean bill of health and released from hospital in Ireland.
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Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 6:24
Damian de Allende rumoured to be Bath-bound van Graan's next target
Having already seen their head coach and defence coach sign for Bath, a report has now emerged which suggests Munster may also los…
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Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 2:19
Nathan Hughes joins Bath on short-term loan from Bristol
Bristol’s England international number eight Nathan Hughes has joined the Bears’ Gallagher Premiership rivals Bath on loan.
Two Prem clubs in hunt for £500k a year 'Championship' No.8 Hughes
Bristol Bears No.8 Nathan Hughes this week suffered the ignominy of being sent out to loan to Hartpury in the RFU Championship.
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Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2022, 7:23
Wasps make grand gesture in support of Fekitoa's Tongan disaster fund
Wasps are rowing in behind a fundraising campaign for the victims of tsunami-hit Tonga. On Saturday, January 15, an underwater vol…
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Kim Ekin
21 Jan 2022, 5:43
Bath bring in a second Munster coach as Hooper learns his fate
Bath rugby director Stuart Hooper will continue in his role when Johann van Graan becomes head coach next season, the club have co…
Harlequins 'victims of their own success' as England set to strip champs of key players
Nick Evans, the Harlequins attack coach, admits the club are going to be “victims of their own success” with Luke Northmore ti…
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Chris Jones
17 Jan 2022, 9:06
Turnover king Will Evans one of six Harlequins players to re-sign
Flanker Will Evans has become the latest player to re-sign at Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins.
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Ian Cameron
17 Jan 2022, 6:15
Gloucester sign Fijian No.8 Albert Tuisue
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Fijian international No.8 Albert Tuisue from London Irish.
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Sam Smith
17 Jan 2022, 3:16
Exeter set to beat rival Irish province to signing of Leinster's Jack Dunne
Exeter Chiefs are reported to be close to signing Leinster secondrow Jack Dunne, in the process beating a rival Irish province to …
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Ian Cameron
17 Jan 2022, 2:56
'He nailed Vermeulen and Steve rang going 'We have got our man!'
Jan McGinity figured it could work out like this, the fortunes of Leicester turning around hugely on the pitch with him no longer …
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Liam Heagney
16 Jan 2022, 1:00
Lee Blackett's refreshing admission after disputed Umaga red card
Wasps boss Lee Blackett saluted his Heineken Champions Cup heroes after they overcame the controversial red card shown to Jacob Um…
The Zach Mercer 'crisis meeting' speech that helped turn Montpellier's tide
Former England backrow Zach Mercer was asked to step up to the plate early in his Montpellier career, revealing how he was told to…
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Ian Cameron
15 Jan 2022, 4:54
The thing giving Northampton 'a lot of confidence' in coach change
Mark Darbon has insisted that Northampton explored every possible avenue before confirming this week that they were happy for curr…
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Liam Heagney
15 Jan 2022, 3:49
Late try earns Newcastle narrow victory against Biarritz in Challenge Cup
A late try from George Wacokecoke saw Newcastle snatch a dramatic 17-13 Challenge Cup win at Biarritz.
Boyd reduced to 'spectator' role after guilty plea over ref comments
Northampton Saints DoR Chris Boyd has been reduced to the role of 'a spectator' after pleading guilty to disrespecting the referee…
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Ian Cameron
14 Jan 2022, 3:24
Why Creevy still rocks for Irish just weeks from his 37th birthday
London Irish boss Declan Kidney has explained why he was determined to keep Agustin Creevy at the Gallagher Premiership club even …
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Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2022, 2:04
Tizard quits Harlequins: 'Always sad to see a team member move on'
Hugh Tizard will quit Harlequins at the end of this season, the 21-year-old deciding that his future in the game as a second row i…
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Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 8:10
Saracens statement: Update on the Jackson Wray skull fracture
Saracens have delivered a very upbeat injury update on Jackson Wray, revealing that the skull fracture the back-rower suffered in …
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Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 7:09
'He was gone, gasping, struggling... but he found something more'
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has paid tribute to the inspiring last-ditch tackle put in by tired prop Biyi Alo when Leicester sought to…
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Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 3:15
First player to score 9pt try highlights White fears for South African rugby
London Irish utility back Benhard Janse van Rensburg has a special place in rugby history and is exactly the kind of player Jake W…
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Chris Jones
13 Jan 2022, 2:36
Why 'split jury' last weekend has Exeter pleased with Sam Simmonds
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed the winter form of Sam Simmonds - even though the No8 isn’t enjoying a repeat of the record-br…
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Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 2:29
'Alex Sanderson slammed Wayne Barnes was not what I was doing'
Alex Sanderson has taken issue with media headlines claiming that he slammed referee Wayne Barnes in the wake of last Friday’s G…
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Liam Heagney
13 Jan 2022, 1:44
Sale statement on 'allegation and arrest' of one of their players
Sale have issued a statement on the allegation that one of its players was arrested by police in England last Sunday on the suspic…
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Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 10:15
Cipriani's wife issues statement after being doorstepped by media
Bath have endorsed a social media plea from Victoria Cipriani, the wife of Danny Cipriani, for the media to leave her and the form…
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Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 7:18
Northampton confirm the reasons for Boyd exit and Dowson promotion
Phil Dowson will be promoted from his role as Northampton forwards coach to director of rugby when Chris Boyd leaves at the end of…
Sent off Alec Hepburn punished for dumping Joe Marler on his head
Exeter prop Alec Hepburn has been suspended for last Saturday’s red card incident which saw him dump England loosehead Joe Marle…
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Liam Heagney
12 Jan 2022, 4:23
Chris Boyd and Harvey Biljon 'charged with prejudicial conduct'
It has been quite the week of headlines for Chris Boyd, the Northampton director of rugby, who will leave Saints at the end of the…
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Kim Ekin
11 Jan 2022, 7:52
'I love the club': Alex Dombrandt confirms new Harlequins deal
England No8 Alex Dombrandt has confirmed he will stay at Harlequins after he agreed to a contract extension with the Premiership c…
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Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2022, 4:23
Northampton to promote from within after 'Boyd leaving' revelation
Latest reports on Northampton suggest that the Saints will be promoting from within to replace Chris Boyd, their departing directo…
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Liam Heagney
11 Jan 2022, 2:34
Ref Watch: Genge, Hepburn, Zebo, Botham and Sutherland - red or yellow?
The Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship's citing officers and disciplinary committees face a busy start to 2022
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Paul Smith
10 Jan 2022, 8:55
Chris Boyd to step down as Northampton Saints DoR
Northampton are set to announce later this week that Chris Boyd is stepping down from his role as Saints rugby director, the PA ne…
Bath dodge possible points deduction by the barest of margins
Bath finally broke their Gallagher Premiership seasonal duck with a battling 22-19 win over Worcester at the Rec on Sunday.
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Paul Smith
10 Jan 2022, 3:56
Is the English Premiership facing a superstar 'brain drain'?
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has voiced fears that the Gallagher Premiership will lose some of its glamour as a result of reductions to…
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Paul Smith
10 Jan 2022, 2:42
Chris Boyd praises 'goal-kicking' Sam Matavesi's Northampton impact
Chris Boyd has paid a fulsome tribute to the impact Sam Matavesi is making at Northampton with the live-wire hooker having a key r…
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Chris Jones
10 Jan 2022, 1:58
England face anxious wait over Ellis Genge following Hougaard incident
England face an anxious wait over the availability of Leicester Tigers' prop Ellis Genge, who was yellowed carded during his side'…
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Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2022, 11:49
'Something is wrong with the game if we have a sending-off for that'
Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas believes there is “an issue with the law” after Scotland prop Rory Sutherland was sent of…
'In the dressing room afterwards I couldn't speak... there was huge emotion'
Wasps head coach Lee Blackett said he could hardly speak due to emotion after his side pulled off a shock 16-13 win to bring to an…
Prem shock as Wasps derail Leicester Tigers' remarkable winning run
Jimmy Gopperth kicked three second-half penalties to bring to an end Leicester’s remarkable winning run and provide one of the s…
Rory Sutherland a doubt for Six Nations opener after red card for Worcester
Scotland prop Rory Sutherland could be a doubt for the Six Nations opener against England after he was sent off in the second minu…
Why retired David Flatman still can't look Danny Care in the eyes
A rucking incident featuring Marcus Smith with Harlequins has reminded a mischievous David Flatman why he can't look Danny Care in…
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Liam Heagney
09 Jan 2022, 2:20
'Game has changed for them': What Leicester now demand from props
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has outlined the changes in rugby for tight five forwards by giving an assessment of young tighthea…
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Liam Heagney
09 Jan 2022, 2:07
Scarlets to sign All Black Vaea Fifita as salary cap pinches Wasps - reports
Former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita to set to swap Coventry for Llanelli after Welsh region Scarlets reportedly managed to pull …
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Sam Smith
09 Jan 2022, 1:38
The Wasps verdict on Ali Crossdale, their signing from Saracens
Ali Crossdale didn't play much rugby for Saracens but the 24-year-old England prospect has now come of age at Premiership rivals W…
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Liam Heagney
09 Jan 2022, 1:00
Tabai Matson's brutally honest admission after 2 pt victory over Exeter
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson admitted Exeter were unlucky to leave Twickenham Stoop as the victims of a 14-12 defeat in a repeat o…
'It's like having a tighthead lock playing in the No12 jersey'
The Springboks don't seem to want Andre Esterhuizen but Harlequins can't get enough of their inspiring South African 'Agent of Cha…
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Liam Heagney
08 Jan 2022, 10:06
Gloucester scratch 14-year itch with away win at Saracens
Gloucester held on for their first away win at Saracens since November 2008 after Alex Lozowski missed a touchline conversion with…
Biggar the starman as Northampton dominate Newcastle Falcons
Dan Biggar kicked 17 points as Northampton secured a comfortable bonus-point win away at Newcastle, running in five tries in a 44-…
Red card drama as Harlequins leave it late to overcome 14-man Exeter
Joe Marler was the victim of a dangerous clearout that resulted in a red card for Exeter’s Alec Hepburn, but Harlequins still ne…
'Very nasty' - Alec Hepburn sent off for '2005 Lions tour' clearout on Joe Marler
Exeter Chiefs prop Alec Hepburn could be facing a lengthy ban after being sent off for a reckless clearout on Harlequins prop Joe …
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Ian Cameron
08 Jan 2022, 8:14
Former Bath player wants to extend club's misery by at least one more game
In normal circumstances any team with a 16 point lead over Bath would expect to be enjoying a top-four place in the Premiership, h…
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Chris Jones
08 Jan 2022, 4:04
Why No9 Francois Hougaard is getting picked as a winger at Wasps
Former Springboks international Francois Hougaard arrived at Wasps last summer as a seasoned No9 but he is now playing a very diff…
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Liam Heagney
08 Jan 2022, 2:09
'That's kind of what bothers me, and it's probably what bothers the players now'
Ahead of their Gallagher Premiership showdown with Harlequins this weekend, Exeter Chiefs' Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has opened…
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Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2022, 4:37
No Billy Vunipola as Saracens and Gloucester each make five changes
Saracens and Gloucester have each made five changes for their Premiership clash, with the Londoners excluding Billy Vunipola on th…
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Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2022, 4:35
Creevy quashes Top 14 speculation by extending London Irish deal
Former Argentina captain Agustin Creevy was recently linked to a switch to France but he has now agreed to an extension at London …
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Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2022, 3:42
Shortlist for Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year award released
France star Antoine Dupont features on the list of nominees for the Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year for 2021.
'I love Harry Wells': Why Leicester enormously respect their lock
Recent new England cap Harry Wells has been a Leicester talisman this season, appearing in 14 of their 15 wins in their unbeaten s…
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Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2022, 2:26
The most illegal back row in the Gallagher Premiership
Newcastle boss Dean Richards has identified why Northampton fall foul of referees more than any other Premiership team.
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Chris Jones
07 Jan 2022, 1:40
Why Saracens are backing 'physically very blessed' ex-basketballer
With Jackson Wray sidelined, Saracens boss Mark McCall has outlined his high hopes for Theo McFarland, the London club's former ba…
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Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 10:56
Wasps respond to rumour they are favourites to sign Anthony Watson
Wasps have reacted to the speculation that they are apparently favourites to sign England international Anthony Watson from Bath. …
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Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 7:23
Gloucester claim Adam Hastings a better player for having left Glasgow
Gloucester attack coach Alex King believes Adam Hastings’ switch to the Premiership has taken him out of his “comfort zone” …
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Chris Jones
06 Jan 2022, 5:56
Tom Curry returns to Sale Sharks for trip to Bristol
British & Irish Lions back row Tom Curry returns to action for Sale Sharks, the first time he's played since being injured in the …
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Kim Ekin
06 Jan 2022, 4:48
Record breaking Barnes to notch up new milestone
The Gallagher Premiership's record holder for most appearances by a referee - Wayne Barnes - is set to bring up a major milestone …
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Sam Smith
06 Jan 2022, 4:20
Why Leicester gambled on winger Murimurivalu playing as a flanker
So stretched was the Leicester squad last Sunday that Fijian winger Kini Murimurivalu was picked as an emergency back row versus N…
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Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 4:17
The 'point of ridicule' that has Sale happy with Bristol-bound AJ
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has been talking about Bristol-bound AJ MacGinty coming up against his new employers this Friday with the…
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Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 11:27
'Sounds very serious': Saracens shed light on Wray skull fracture
Saracens boss Mark McCall has been talking about the serious-sounding skull fracture suffered by Jackson Wray last Sunday at North…
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Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 7:38
Worcester issue update after third serious injury for Melani Nanai
Melani Nanai was injured in his first game back for Worcester after just eight minutes as a replacement in the loss to Saracens.
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Chris Jones
05 Jan 2022, 6:51
Saracens reveal Jackson Wray has suffered a shocking head injury
Saracens have issued an injury update on seven players, including the revelation that Jackson Wray suffered a worrying knock last …
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Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 5:32
The Exeter reaction to last week's bristling Stuart Hogg interview
Stuart Hogg last week nipped in the bud the rumours that he could leave Exeter, going on to score a vital try last Saturday versus…
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Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 4:03
Forward thinking behind Leicester's transformation
Maybe, just maybe, the good old days of the ABC club are returning at Welford Road.
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Nick Bishop
05 Jan 2022, 4:01
Medical updates to shape crucial Midlands derby
Unbeaten Leicester and injury ravaged Wasps face anxious waits to discover if they are able to field key back row forwards in thei…
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Chris Jones
03 Jan 2022, 4:27
Borthwick: 'Anything that has happened was before I came here'
Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick was delighted at the way his side played the rain-sodden conditions to crush Newcastle 31-0 b…
'I have stopped drinking... I felt it was just letting me down a little bit'
The wing is fit and firing again after injury problems.
Dominant Leicester Tigers thump Newcastle Falcons
Leicester Tigers maintained their impressive run with a convincing 31-0 win over Newcastle on a rain-sodden pitch before a crowd o…
Lozowski the star as Saracens hold off Northampton
Alex Lozowski inspired Saracens to a 30-6 victory that cemented second place in the Gallagher Premiership as Northampton failed to…
Harlequins leave it late to successfully raid Gloucester at Kingsholm
Champions Harlequins reeled off a fifth successive Gallagher Premiership victory over Gloucester after they fought back to win 20-…
Carl Fearns suggests Bok No.8 Wiese ended teammate's career
Newcastle forward Carl Fearns has suggested on social media that hard-hitting Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese ended a teammate's care…
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Ian Cameron
02 Jan 2022, 2:22
Exeter subject Bristol to fourth successive Prem defeat in front of record crowd
Bristol suffered a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership defeat as Exeter toppled them 19-13 in front of a record Sandy Park cro…
Bath forced to call off another match
Bath’s Gallagher Premiership match at London Irish on Monday has been called off after the club returned more positive Covid-19 …
'Nobody outside of our group will be expecting us to get a result'
Newcastle defence coach Nick Easter says he believes that the Falcons can derail Leicester Tigers' seemingly unstoppable train in …
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Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2021, 4:38
Jacob Umaga to miss Toulouse game after ban for throat tackle
Wasps’ standoff Jacob Umaga has copped a ban for a tackle that caught London Irish winger Ollie Hassell-Collins in the throat.
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Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2021, 2:24
2022 will be France's year - Andy Goode
There’ll be a lot of people glad to see the back of 2021 but rugby has survived, improved as a spectacle and shown there’s muc…
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Andy Goode
31 Dec 2021, 2:16
Speculation mounts as Anthony Watson's Bath exit revealed
Anthony Watson's time at Bath is coming to an end after it was revealed that the England winger is eager to turn over a new leaf a…
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Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2021, 1:58
Repeat offender Wiese cops technical ban
Leicester backrow Jasper Wiese has been handed a technical ban for repeat infringement across the season.
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Kim Ekin
30 Dec 2021, 11:08
'Everyone says Quins are soft but we can play tough' - Adam Jones
Wales legend Adam Jones continues to be mystified by the idea that his Harlequins pack is “soft” having clinched the Premiersh…
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Chris Jones
30 Dec 2021, 8:38
Fekitoa rumours persist as Wasps feel the pinch
Wasps face a potential battle to retain the services of former All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa at the end of the current season.
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Paul Smith
30 Dec 2021, 5:52
Former Sale favourite Valery Morozov joins Bath
Bath have announced that former Sale Sharks prop Valery Morozov has joined them for the remainder of the 2021/22 season.
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Paul Smith
30 Dec 2021, 2:07
War of words erupts over Alex Dombrandt's move from Cardiff to Harlequins
While Alex Dombrandt debuted for England this year and has set a goal of taking over as the nation's first-choice number 8, the mu…
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Sam Smith
29 Dec 2021, 7:01
Borthwick expects his Tigers to only grow stronger following salary cap probe
Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick insists his Gallagher Premiership leaders will be galvanised by the investigation into a pote…
'I really want to continue to push to get into England and be a staple there'
Alex Dombrandt has set the New Year’s resolution of surpassing a standout 2021 by cementing a place in England’s back row and …
Leicester face Premiership investigation over potential breach of salary cap
Leicester have confirmed that they are co-operating with a Premiership Rugby investigation into historic image rights payments.
'We didn't have flyhalf cover': Quins boss Tabai Matson heaps praise on late call up Will Edwards
Matson saluted “exceptional” Edwards, who was standing in for Covid absentee Marcus Smith.
'He is one of, if not the best, coaches around': George Ford on Steve Borthwick
Leicester’s gripping last-gasp victory over Bristol at Ashton Gate made it 10 wins from 10 Premiership starts this season, match…
'All Black-esque': Only a matter of time for Dombrandt to take England No.8 jersey
Former England captain Chris Robshaw explained it's 'only a matter of time' before Dombrandt is wearing the No.8 for England on BT…
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Sam Smith
27 Dec 2021, 12:10
Points divvied up in abandoned Newcastle-Sale match
Premiership Rugby have have confirmed that Newcastle Falcons have been awarded four match points and Sale Sharks two following the…
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Kim Ekin
27 Dec 2021, 12:07
Bath forced to cancel clash with Exeter
Bath’s Premiership Rugby Cup clash with Exeter on December 29 has been cancelled due to a combination of coronavirus issues and …
Harlequins up to third with win over Northampton despite Marcus Smith absence
Number eight Alex Dombrandt was at the heart of their victory with his three tries the reward for intelligent running lines in a h…
Bath misery rolls into 2022 after leaking 40 points to Gloucester
The visitors were too experienced and well organised to suffer more than the occasional discomfort.
No rustiness as Saracens run in 9 tries against Worcester
Saracens cruised to a convincing and entertaining 61-29 win over Worcester Warriors at the StoneX Stadium to cut the gap at the to…
'They keep finding a way' - Borthwick reacts to Leicester cliffhanger victory
Tigers are the first team since Harlequins in 2011-12 to start a campaign with 10 successive Premiership victories.
Wasps end winless run with victory over in-form London Irish
Hooker Dan Frost scored two tries as Wasps picked up a much-needed 38-30 over in-form London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership.
Leaders Leicester leave it late to go 10 for 10 in 2021
Gallagher Premiership leaders Leicester preserved their unbeaten league record after claiming a dramatic 28-26 victory over Bristo…
Harlequins statement: Marcus Smith and Big Game 13 team change
Harlequins have explained the absence of both England 10 Marcus Smith and James Chisholm after the pair tested positive for Covid-…
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Ian Cameron
26 Dec 2021, 7:02
Newcastle-Sale clash called off due to Covid outbreak at Sharks
Cardiff’s meeting with Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship is also off.
Forgotten England blindside to make first appearance of the season
Forgotten England backrow Mark Wilson is set to make his first appearance of the season on Boxing Day against Sale Sharks.
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Sam Smith
24 Dec 2021, 4:41
Sam Underhill shifts position in return for Bath
Sam Underhill makes a slight positional adjustment as he to returns to the pack for Bath's West Country derby against Gloucester R…
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Kim Ekin
24 Dec 2021, 4:20
Billy and Mako Vunipola to stay at Saracens
Billy and Mako Vunipola have confounded rumours that linked them with a move abroad, with the brothers re-signing with Saracecns. …
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Sam Smith
24 Dec 2021, 2:34
Scotland centre Cam Redpath closing in on return to pitch
Bath have revealed that Scotland centre Cam Redpath is 'back running' in training and is nearing the end of his rehab from a bruta…
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Ian Cameron
23 Dec 2021, 11:00
England 10 Alex Lozowski to stay at Saracens
Former England player Alex Lozowski is staying at Saracens, having signed a new contract at the club.
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Sam Smith
23 Dec 2021, 4:01
Scotland's Stuart Hogg publicly addresses rumours over Exeter future
Exeter Chiefs have said that Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg has "quashed speculation" that he is set to leave the club.
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Kim Ekin
23 Dec 2021, 3:39
World Rugby move fast to outlaw law exploitation sweeping sport
World Rugby have moved fast to outlaw the latest law exploitation being used by clubs - issuing an amendment that will come into i…
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Ian Cameron
23 Dec 2021, 3:30
Marquee player rule change creating headaches for Prem clubs
A recent change to the marquee player rule is causing issues behind the scenes for Gallagher Premiership clubs.
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Ian Cameron
23 Dec 2021, 2:47
Bath in race against time to learn new defensive system
England scrumhalf Ben Spencer admits new Bath defence coach Brent Janse van Rensburg is facing a race against time to sort out the…
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Chris Jones
23 Dec 2021, 1:34
Lee Blackett: Three week Prem break the preferred option
Blackett is desperate for the English league to avoid the restrictions that will take effect in Welsh and Scottish sport.
'Dying to get back out there': The buzz that Danny Care has missed
Danny Care returns to Twickenham next Monday with his love for the game rekindled by a title-winning season at Harlequins.
Bristol boss Pat Lam worried for Premiership if Covid lockdown comes
Rugby union is facing an uncertain time amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lam tells Bristol to ditch the Leicester Christmas buffet
Bristol boss Pat Lam has told his players to stop choosing from the tactical “buffet” and to deliver a set menu of moves to tr…
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Chris Jones
21 Dec 2021, 4:01
Bath owner Bruce Craig steps aside as chairman for Ed Griffiths
Bath have announced that owner Bruce Craig will stand down as Chairman at the end of the 2021/22 season.
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Paul Smith
21 Dec 2021, 3:15
'It's hard to put into words...': Jonny Hill quits Exeter for Sale
Exeter have lost a second Test level lock this Monday, England's Jonny Hill joining Sale and following Scotland's Sam Skinner out …
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Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 7:24
'The s**t people don't see': Saracens CEO Wray pens letter to fans
Saracens CEO Lucy Wray had penned a letter to her club's supporters at the end of an eventful 2021 for the rejuvenated Premiership…
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Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 5:14
'Extremely hard decision': Sam Skinner quits Exeter for Edinburgh
The tightening Premiership salary cap has had an effect at Exeter as Scotland international Sam Skinner has signed for Edinburgh.
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Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 4:41
'Will add great value': Leicester back row Brink heads home to URC
South African players have played a major part in the rejuvenation of Leicester under Steve Borthwick but Cyle Brink has opted out…
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Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 1:50
Sharks still circling Sharks after De Jager deal falls through
The Cell C Sharks are said to still be circling their Gallagher Premiership namesakes - Sale Sharks - after a deal that would see …
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Ian Cameron
19 Dec 2021, 7:26
The secret non-rugby activity that left Danny Care 'petrified'
Scrum-half Danny Care has revealed how a recent secret activity away from Harlequins left him petrified before he rose to the chal…
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Liam Heagney
19 Dec 2021, 1:30
'It's an eye-opener...': The rebuilding of Leeds in National One
Results have been brutal for Leeds in recent years but ex-England full-back Jon Callard has now joined their National One rebuild.
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Liam Heagney
19 Dec 2021, 1:00
Charles Piutau set to launch rugby's first NFT
Charles Piutau has retreated outside to his garden. The family home is too busy and bustling with kids over-excited about the impe…
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Sam Roberts
19 Dec 2021, 0:29
'We are all being thrown curveballs - we had a couple of curveballs last night'
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson hopes his side will have the chance to build on their great start in the Heineken Champions Cup…
The three facets of play that are costing Sale the most penalties
Director Alex Sanderson has his team's discipline foremost in his mind following the naughty aspects of the last two Sale performa…
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Liam Heagney
18 Dec 2021, 2:59
'We probably have got a much better rugby player than we thought'
Jack Walker at Harlequins has proved to be one of the best summer signings in England, his excellence even surprising assistant Ad…
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Liam Heagney
18 Dec 2021, 1:06
Ben Youngs' motivation: 'The family. It's been a tough time'
Ben Youngs is determined to extract everything possible from the final years of his playing career knowing that his success is a s…
London Irish sign hooker Tadgh McElroy on a season-long loan
Having followed a trial at Bristol by signing for Ealing, 2021 has taken another twist for Tadgh McElroy as he is now at London Ir…
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Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 3:00
'He's taken a huge pay cut' - Ellis Genge to Bristol not about money
Ellis Genge rejected the prospect of earning more money at Leicester to join his home-town club Bristol next season, according to …
'It looks stupid': The story behind rugby's shortest-ever loan
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained the reasons why new Scotland cap Ewan Ashman had rugby's shortest-ever loan last month at G…
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Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 10:56
Bristol Bears sign England prop Ellis Genge
Bristol Bears have verified the worst kept secret in rugby, confirming the signing of England prop Ellis Genge, whose dramatic exi…
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Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2021, 8:37
'Bollocks': What Ellis Genge said in 2020 about loyalty in rugby
Ellis Genge leaving Leicester has lit up social media - amid the debate it's worth recalling his January 2020 interview about rugb…
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Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 6:44
Hooper's 'big decision' reaction to van Graan's Bath appointment
Struggling Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper has been speaking about the club's recruitment of Johann van Graan as its new head…
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Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 1:43
'This is a personal decision': Ellis Genge to leave Leicester
Club captain and England prop Ellis Genge has revealed he will leave Leicester Tigers at the current season for personal reasons.
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Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 7:32
Hooper survives as Bath only give van Graan the head coach role
Director of rugby Stuart Hooper had dodged a bullet at Bath as Johann van Grann will only become the head coach at the club next s…
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Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 5:13
Bath appoint South African defence coach 19 days after urgent call
Bath have appointed Brent Janse van Rensburg as their new defence coach 19 days after an internal review at the Premiership strugg…
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Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 6:01
Chris Ashton - the timeline of a rugby enigma
Worcester Warriors have today confirmed English rugby's worst-kept secret by announcing that Chris Ashton will leave the club.
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Paul Smith
13 Dec 2021, 8:16
Chris Ashton leaves Worcester with 'immediate effect'
Former England wing Chris Ashton has left Gallagher Premiership club Worcester with immediate effect.
'It wasn't just getting drunk, we had little activities for them'
Sale took themselves off to London on a recent jolly, high jinx that Alex Sanderson insists is invaluable in strengthening his tea…
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Liam Heagney
12 Dec 2021, 3:00
'When that happens you know Pearce has lost it as he's a nice dude'
The latest RugbyPass Offload has reflected on what happened last weekend at Sandy Park between referee Luke Pearce and Saracens.
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Liam Heagney
11 Dec 2021, 2:30
Paul Hull gets 'one of the most crucial roles in the English game'
The exit of long-serving Tony Spreadbury RFU referees boss has paved the way for ex-England full-back Paul Hull to return to the p…
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Liam Heagney
10 Dec 2021, 6:25
'No bulls*** with him': What convinced Pollard to join Leicester
Handre Pollard has given his first interview since signing for Leicester, the Springboks No10 telling the Tigers website what swun…
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Liam Heagney
10 Dec 2021, 5:37
'Look, it's a failure potentially on my part but I tried...'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has shed light on the sudden departure of ex-England winger Denny Solomona from the Premiership club.
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Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 8:26
'Ah bollocks!' and 'Superb signing': Koch transfer stirs emotions
The surprise decision of Springboks prop Vincent Koch to quit Saracens and join Wasps for next season lit up Twitter on Thursday.
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Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 7:48
'It's time for a change': Wasps sign Springboks prop Vincent Koch
Wasps have pulled off a Premiership transfer coup, securing the services of the Springboks and Saracens prop Vincent Koch for next…
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Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 4:32
Sale react to Ashton rumour, their take on Diamond at Worcester
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has responded to the Chris Ashton for Sharks rumour and Worcester's recent appointment of consultant Stev…
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Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 2:18
'Positive sign': England newcomer Atkinson sticks with Gloucester
New England cap Mark Atkinson has agreed to continue the good times at Kingsholm, the 31-year-old agreeing to an extension with Gl…
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Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 4:25
Bath sign two players, including a history-making ex-Wales winger
Premiership strugglers Bath have added two players to their roster, including ex-Wales international Tom Prydie who blazed a trail…
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Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 2:42
Why 'world's best nause' Maro Itoje has unfollowed Jim Hamilton
Saracens featured heavily on this week's episode of The Rugby Pod, Jim Hamilton having plenty to say about Maro Itoje and Billy Vu…
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Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 2:10
Leicester confirm Handre Pollard will replace Ford next season
Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Montpellier's Handre Pollard will replace the Sale-bound George Ford at Leicester Tigers next s…
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Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 6:24
Genge on Borthwick: 'I think one thing and he wouldn't like me saying it'
Leicester set for European challenges after outstanding start to domestic campaign.
Ref Watch: To man manage or march ten metres?
This weekend’s action has sparked plenty of comment across the rugby world after two leading referees took totally different app…
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Paul Smith
06 Dec 2021, 7:26
Reports link Bath with former South African forwards coach van Graan
The Irish Independent has today linked Munster head coach Johann van Graan with English Premiership club Bath.
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Paul Smith
06 Dec 2021, 2:18
'Squeeze you to death': Harlequins rue missed chances against Leicester
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson rued his side’s wasted opportunities as they missed the chance to inflict a first defeat of t…
Kidney downplays Hassell-Collins' hat-trick as London Irish continue impressive form
The Exiles continued their improved form in the Gallagher Premiership by running in six tries at the Brentford Community Stadium, …
Northampton condemn hapless Bath to 9th straight loss with heavy win
Bath’s miserable season continued as Northampton racked up a bonus-point 40-19 Gallagher Premiership win at Franklin’s Gardens…
Ollie Hassell-Collins hat-trick helps in-form London Irish claim Newcastle win
Winger Ollie Hassell-Collins scored a hat-trick as London Irish continued their good run of results with a comfortable 43-21 victo…
Returning Cowan-Dickie stars as Exeter edge Saracens
Exeter won the battle of English rugby’s heavyweights by defeating fierce Gallagher Premiership rivals Saracens 18-15 at Sandy P…
Luke Pearce marches Saracens back 20 metres over Vunipola backchat
Referee Luke Pearce showed he wasn't in the mood for back chat back during the eager anticipated Exeter Chiefs - Saracens clash at…
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Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2021, 8:19
'When I came in, everyone was talking about Gloucester's inconsistency'
Gloucester head coach George Skivington praised the consistency his players are building following an impressive 27-10 Gallagher P…
Gloucester end poor run against Bristol with intense derby victory
Gloucester ended a run of five successive Gallagher Premiership defeats against Bristol as they won an intense west country derby …
Picking a Saracens - Exeter Chiefs composite XV
It’s been over a year since Exeter Chiefs and Saracens last faced off in the Gallagher Premiership, and one suspects that the Lo…
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Ian Cameron
03 Dec 2021, 7:39
Worcester Warriors get double Lions boost as they face Wasps
Worcester Warriors will welcome back British and Irish Lions pair Rory Sutherland and Duhan van der Merwe for tomorrow's Gallagher…
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Kim Ekin
03 Dec 2021, 5:07
Leicester Tigers agree mid-season release for Thom Smith
Leicester Tigers have agreed an early release from his contract for Thom Smith which will allow the back row to pursue a career in…
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Kim Ekin
03 Dec 2021, 3:57
'Multi-year deal' - Premiership Rugby renews its headline sponsorship deal
Premiership Rugby’s partnership with Gallagher has been renewed in a “multi-year” deal. The competition has had global insur…
'People might say that we are holding Jamie back... he will start games for us'
England hooker Jamie Blamire has been ruled out of Newcastle’s clash with London Irish in Brentford by injury which temporarily …
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Chris Jones
03 Dec 2021, 2:59
Ex-All Blacks star Charles Piutau opens up on imminent Tongan switch
Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau has lifted the lid behind his prospective switch of international allegiance from New Zealan…
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Sam Smith
02 Dec 2021, 18:25
'I have no hesitation playing him in 3 different positions' - Skivington praises former Engand centre
Gloucester boss George Skivington has paid tribute to the impact a rejuvenated Billy Twelvetrees is making as the Cherry and White…
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Chris Jones
02 Dec 2021, 2:03
Report: Handre Pollard to Leicester Tigers move imminent
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will soon be unveiled as a Leicester Tigers player, according to reports coming out of the United…
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Rugby365
01 Dec 2021, 17:26
Saracens blockbuster exhibition match with Sharks cancelled
The exhibition match between Premiership giants Saracens and South Africa's Cell C Sharks scheduled in January has been cancelled.…
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Sam Smith
01 Dec 2021, 13:15
What Nick Evans thought of Eddie Jones' Marcus Smith assessment
Eddie Jones believes Marcus Smith will only realise his full potential in his “late twenties” but Harlequins attack coach Nick…
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Chris Jones
01 Dec 2021, 8:44
'He sets the emotional tone for the team'- McCall on pivotal Saracens star
Elliot Daly could make his return from injury when Saracens tackle Gallagher Premiership rivals Exeter on Saturday.
'It's like anything in sport, you use anything you can'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter does not deny that the Saracens salary-cap saga could provide motivation for his players in Saturday’s Ga…
Sale's McGuigan to miss crunch European games following ban
Byron McGuigan has been given a three-week suspension following his red card in Sale’s defeat against Saracens last weekend.
Worcester boss defends Ollie Lawrence after Eddie Jones criticism
Worcester Warriors boss Jonathan Thomas has defended the attitude of England international Ollie Lawrence who was the target of pe…
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Chris Jones
01 Dec 2021, 5:17
Wasps bring in newly capped Argentina prop as injury cover
Wasps have announced the signing of Argentinian loosehead prop Rodrigo Martinez from Paraguayan outfit Olímpia Lions with immedia…
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Josh Raisey
01 Dec 2021, 4:31
Hero Sinfield inspires Leicester's next England generation
England centre Dan Kelly is taking inspiration from Leicester defence coach Kevin Sinfield, describing the rugby league great as h…
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Chris Jones
30 Nov 2021, 8:39
'The show must go on' - with Newcastle's players pulling the pints!
Details are emerging of the remarkable effort with which Newcastle Falcons managed to get their round eight Gallagher Premiership …
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Paul Smith
30 Nov 2021, 3:51
'It'll be really difficult for us': New selection dilemma for Edinburgh
Edinburgh coach Mike Blair praised his team for an “outstanding” performance in their 30-14 victory away to Dragons and admits…
Sanderson: Sale red card may have been UFC inspired
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson admitted that mixed martial artist Byron McGuigan let his frustration boil over.
'That has been a really enjoyable change from Dean and Dimes...'
Simon Hammersley has a deserved reputation as a safe Premiership pair of hands as the Sale full-back after breaking through at New…
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Liam Heagney
28 Nov 2021, 1:24
England star strikes as Worcester and Newcastle share postponed spoils
Newcastle and Worcester played out a dogged 24-24 draw on a snowy Saturday night at Kingston Park in the Gallagher Premiership.
Prem shock as London Irish stun champions Harlequins
Ben White’s try proved decisive as London Irish picked up just their second win in the Gallagher Premiership this season with a …
Eddie Jones convinces Alfie Barbeary to switch position to pursue England cap
Wasps forward Alfie Barbeary, one of the most exciting talents in the Premiership, is going to concentrate on playing No8 after di…
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Chris Jones
27 Nov 2021, 2:00
What Saracens make of Alex Sanderson's first return as Sale boss
Sunday's Premiership match marks the first return of ex-assistant Alex Sanderson to Saracens in his new role as the Sale director …
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Liam Heagney
27 Nov 2021, 1:25
'We've taken a few knocks... It's only 13 months since we won the double'
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter is convinced that his team are now finding their mojo again.
Gloucester hold off Wasps fightback to claim narrow victory
Gloucester held off a final-quarter rally from Wasps to claim a 35-33 victory in a hard-fought encounter at the Coventry Building …
Exeter pull plug on Bath despite brave performance at the Rec
Bath’s best performance of a dismal season was still not enough to stave off an eighth successive defeat as Exeter triumphed 23-…
Northampton claim overdue win as Tommy Freeman and Dan Biggar down Bristol
Northampton ended a five-game Gallagher Premiership losing streak against Bristol by claiming an impressive 36-20 victory at Ashto…
'The biggest thing we have been told is there's no right or wrong'
With Newcastle hosting Worcester in Saturday's delayed artificial pitch derby, the Warriors have responded to criticisms over the …
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Liam Heagney
26 Nov 2021, 9:39
What draw specialists Irish make of Premiership golden point idea
London Irish have become Premiership draw specialists, drawing three of eight games this term to add to two other draws in 2021.
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Liam Heagney
26 Nov 2021, 9:24
Met Office red warning forces Newcastle vs Worcester postponement
A red warning about the stormy weather in the North-East of England has forced the postponement of Friday's Newcastle vs Worcester…
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Liam Heagney
26 Nov 2021, 8:23
Ashman returns to Sale just 3 days after going on loan to Glasgow
Ewan Ashman has had to return to Sale Sharks as injury cover just three days after he went out on loan to Glasgow Warriors.
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Ian Cameron
26 Nov 2021, 5:37
Saracens continue to run Goode experiment as team named for Sale Sharks
Saracens are continuing to pick Alex Goode at standoff as the Londoners host Sale Sharks at the StoneX Stadium this weekend.
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Ian Cameron
26 Nov 2021, 4:39
Ex-England wing Denny Solomona has left Sale with immediate effect
Alex Sanderson recently described the return of ex-England winger Denny Solomona to the Sale team as one of his best-ever rugby ac…
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Liam Heagney
26 Nov 2021, 2:24
Exeter Chiefs statement: Club branding
Exeter Chiefs are set to revisit the controversy around their club branding after meeting with the membership of Exeter Rugby Club…
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Ian Cameron
25 Nov 2021, 12:44
Worcester sign yet another Scotland international to help solve prop crisis
Worcester Warriors have yet another Scotland international - tighthead prop Murray McCallum from Glasgow Warriors.
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Kim Ekin
25 Nov 2021, 9:13
How sent off ex-Wallaby Coleman graduated from Irish tackle school
Ex-Wallabies lock Adam Coleman was sent off at Saracens this month and had to attend tackle school to get his London Irish ban red…
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Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2021, 8:44
'We are not quite sure' - Saints unclear about how old Api Ratuniyarawa is
Northampton boss Chris Boyd has paid tribute to Fijian forward Api Ratuniyarawa who is helping the club mount a challenge for the …
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Chris Jones
25 Nov 2021, 7:54
Jones singling out Dolly should make RFU sit up and take notice - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones’ singling out of Nic Dolly for praise this week should make the RFU sit up and take note about the plight of English…
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Andy Goode
25 Nov 2021, 4:42
England skipper Lawes starts for Saints but no Sinckler for Bristol
Stand-in England skipper Courtney Lawes has opted against taking a post-Autumn Nations Series rest as he starts for Northampton on…
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Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2021, 4:22
Exeter Chiefs recall four internationals for trip to Bath
Exeter Chiefs have recalled four internationals to Gallagher Premiership duty as they bid to heap more misery on Bath this weekend…
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Kim Ekin
25 Nov 2021, 4:10
Bath launch urgent hunt for defence coach with ex-England man in frame
Bath are to recruit a defence coach as a matter of urgency following a review into the club’s disastrous start to the Gallagher …
'Recklessly contacted in the air': Powell punished for Bristol red
The 22-year-old Charlie Powell was a starter for Bristol in their 68-13 Premiership Cup loss last Saturday to the Worcester Warrio…
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Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2021, 2:23
What Thomas came away with after first conversation with Diamond
The stage is set at Worcester with new consultant Steve Diamond set to officially start work next Monday above head coach Jonathan…
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Liam Heagney
24 Nov 2021, 4:19
Dad exit hasn't stopped Ackermann from extending Gloucester deal
Ruan Ackermann, son of Johan who quit Kingsholm in May 2020, is one of four players to have agreed to contract extensions at Glouc…
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Kim Ekin
24 Nov 2021, 1:51
'You remember those days... no one was coming down that channel'
Bristol boss Pat Lam has explained to RugbyPass why the chance to reunite with Sale's AJ MacGinty, his old Connacht No10, had to b…
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Liam Heagney
24 Nov 2021, 1:16
Anthony Watson banned following tweet posted while icing his knee
Injured England and Lions winger Anthony Watson was watching from home when Bath were defeated by Wasps in the Premiership recentl…
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Liam Heagney
23 Nov 2021, 9:26
Worcester latest on 'unavailable' Ashton ahead of Diamond arrival
Intrigue has been added to the ongoing unavailability of Chris Ashton at Worcester by their recruitment of Steve Diamond, his old …
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Liam Heagney
23 Nov 2021, 8:38
English rugby's loss of Kpoku symptomatic of looming salary cap bottleneck
English rugby can expect to see more exits from the league in the vein of rising second row talent Joel Kpoku as a number of facto…
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Ian Cameron
22 Nov 2021, 4:10
Prop turned ref to debut as NFL talkback system gets first run out
Former Gloucester prop Nick Wood will make his top-flight refereeing debut when Sale Sharks host Newcastle Falcons in the Premiers…
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Kim Ekin
19 Nov 2021, 5:53
Handre Pollard to Leicester Tigers more than an Instagram rumour
Rumours linking Springboks Handre Pollard with a move to Leicester Tigers could be more than mere speculation - RugbyPass understa…
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Ian Cameron
18 Nov 2021, 13:32
Steve Diamond appointed at Worcester Warriors
Former Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond has returned to Premiership Rugby after it was confirmed that he has been appointed as Lead …
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Sam Smith
18 Nov 2021, 4:33
How Sale signed Ford: 'He isn't on much more than what AJ is paid'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has spoken enthusiastically at a media briefing after the Manchester club signed George Ford from Leicest…
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Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2021, 7:39
Leicester confirm George Ford will leave at the end of this season
A week after Sale revealed holding talks with George Ford, Leicester have confirmed the out-half will quit Tigers at the end of 20…
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Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2021, 4:53
Sale admit Ford contact: 'I have had a conversation with George'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has admitted speaking to Leicester's George Ford about the possibility of the out-half joining the Sharks…
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Liam Heagney
11 Nov 2021, 6:53
Bristol's MacGinty signing opens door for Ford to Sale - report
With Bristol confirming they have signed AJ MacGinty, Sale have been quickly linked with George Ford, the Leicester No10 unwanted …
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Liam Heagney
11 Nov 2021, 1:37
'Huge admirer' Lam reunited with MacGinty as Bristol sign Sale 10
Bristol boss Pat Lam admitted in May that he coveted Sale No10 AJ MacGinty and had unsuccessfully tried to sign him for the Bears.…
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Liam Heagney
10 Nov 2021, 7:43
Exeter turn to Argentina after Jacques Vermeulen injury setback
Exeter have alleviated the loss of South African Jacques Vermeulen to injury by signing Argentina back-rower Santiago Grondona.
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Liam Heagney
10 Nov 2021, 7:17
'A reckless act of foul play': Red-carded Adam Coleman cops a ban
Former Wallabies second row Adam Coleman was red-carded in the first half of last weekend's Premiership visit by London Irish to S…
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Liam Heagney
10 Nov 2021, 2:38
Ex-WRU boss Phillips has hooked up with Premiership Rugby
Ex-Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips, who spent five years in charge, has been appointed as new chair of Premiersh…
Wasps bring in veteran prop Reid from the Scottish Premiership
With three players currently unavailable at loosehead, Wasps have turned to ex-Scotland prop Gordon Reid to provide emergency cove…
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Liam Heagney
09 Nov 2021, 5:18
On This Day 2004: Jason Robinson becomes first black player to captain England
Jason Robinson became the first black player to be named as England captain for a rugby union Test on this day in 2004.
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Paul Smith
08 Nov 2021, 2:12
Harlequins stage another superb comeback to defeat Wasps
Harlequins produced another of their spectacular second-half rallies to gain a third consecutive away win over Wasps.
Dean Richards name checks backrow hero after shock win over Exeter
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards hailed captain Will Welch after the Falcons stunned Exeter by winning at Sandy Park for …
Newcastle shock Exeter as late penalty seals one-point win
The Chiefs have now lost three of their first four home games in this season’s Gallagher Premiership.
AJ MacGinty kicks 15 points as Sale ease to Premiership victory over Northampton
.AJ MacGinty claimed 15 points as Sale eased past Northampton 30-6 in the Gallagher Premiership at a rain-soaked AJ Bell Stadium o…
Head coach Jonathan Thomas: 'Worcester need to be more clinical'
.Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas bemoaned his side’s failure to take their chances as they fell to a 27-5 defeat against Br…
Declan Kidney hails London Irish conditioning after another comeback
.Declan Kidney highlighted London Irish’s conditioning as they pulled off another miraculous comeback to draw 34-34 with Saracen…
Stunning comeback from 14-man London Irish earns a draw at Saracens
.A Kyle Rowe hat-trick set the stage for 14-man London Irish to snatch a sensational 34-34 draw against Saracens at StoneX Stadium…
Toby Fricker tries help Pat Lam's Bristol to victory over Worcester
Toby Fricker scored two tries as Bristol ensured Worcester extended their miserable away record as they crashed to a 27-5 defeat a…
Leicester make it eight from eight as Bath's wait for a first win goes on
George Ford scored 25 points as Leicester maintained their 100 percent start to the Premiership season with a 40-23 win over Bath.
On This Day - Saracens docked 35 points and fined over salary cap saga
Saracens were docked 35 points and handed a £5.3million fine on this day in 2019 after being found guilty of repeated salary cap …
'Several players have burns and grazes they wouldn't get on grass'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter gives his hot take after artificial pitches became a hot topic again following a post-Kingsholm Jack Nowell…
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Liam Heagney
03 Nov 2021, 11:15
Red-carded Williams and Bath kitman Middleton learn their fate
Bath duo Mike Williams and kit manager Steve Middleton were charged following separate incidents during last Saturday's Premiershi…
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Liam Heagney
03 Nov 2021, 5:54
'Leaves with our blessing': Bath confirm end-of-season Faletau exit
With his sights set on the 2023 World Cup with Wales, Bath have confirmed that No8 Taulupe Faletau will leave them at the end of t…
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Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 8:02
Cracknell becomes fifth player to recently sign for London Irish
Former Wales prospect Olly Cracknell, the 27-year-old back-rower, has become the fifth player to sign for London Irish since early…
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Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 3:22
Faletau set to become the latest high-profile departure from Bath
A five-year stay by Wales No8 Taulupe Faletau Faletau in the Premiership with Bath will reportedly conclude at the end of this sea…
Saracens issue Billy Vunipola injury update following knee scan
Billy Vunipola, the out-of-favour England No8, looked uncomfortable when he limped out of the action for Saracens last Sunday at H…
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Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2021, 1:45
How 'avoiding the tyranny of results' has helped Leicester to the Premiership summit
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick says avoiding “the tyranny of results” has been an important part of his club’s table-topping…
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Paul Smith
01 Nov 2021, 10:55
Bath kit manager charged by RFU over comments to referee
Bath's kit manager could be in hot water for comments he allegedly made to referee Ian Tempest during his side's loss to Wasps ove…
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Ian Cameron
01 Nov 2021, 8:20
Chris Ashton rumoured to be in the Sixways departure lounge
Former England winger Chris Ashton is on the verge of leaving another club according to today’s Daily Mail.
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Paul Smith
01 Nov 2021, 6:35
Two words that might land Joe Marler in hot water
England prop Joe Marler has risked landing himself in disciplinary hot water through social media posts issued on Sunday afternoon
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Paul Smith
01 Nov 2021, 4:47
Billy Vunipola injury mars Saracens' win over Harlequins
Saracens edged a gripping derby by pouncing late to defeat Harlequins 29-22 but an important Gallagher Premiership victory was mar…
Saracens beat title rivals Harlequins to claim London bragging rights
Saracens struck late on to beat Harlequins 29-22 after the Gallagher Premiership title contenders appeared to be headed for a stal…
Jack Nowell posts photo of knees after game on Gloucester's new 3G pitch
Exeter Chiefs star and critic of artificial pitches Jack Nowell has posted fresh images of his knees after injuring them playing o…
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Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2021, 10:00
Double Bok blow for table topping Leicester Tigers
Head coach Steve Borthwick, already without five England players, must now maintain Leicester’s seven game unbeaten start to the…
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Chris Jones
31 Oct 2021, 5:27
Winless Bath boss blames red card for latest home loss
Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper felt that the dismissal of Mike Williams played a “huge part” in their 27-17 defeat to Wa…
'I tested Cheika and he didn't like it... we haven't spoken since'
Loving life with London Irish, Curtis Rona has reflected on his dual-code career so far - including that infamous row with Michael…
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Liam Heagney
31 Oct 2021, 1:07
Bath lose again after Williams red-carded for a tackle on Gopperth
Bath lock Mike Williams was sent off in the 47th minute for a dangerous challenge on Jimmy Gopperth as his side were beaten 27-17 …
Van der Merwe and Shillcock both shine as Worcester upset Sale
Duhan van der Merwe and Jamie Shillcock scored a brace of tries apiece as Worcester claimed a 27-14 Premiership victory over Sale.
Leicester run in seven tries at Northampton to rack up seventh win
Leicester impressively kept their 100 per cent record in the Premiership going with a 55-26 victory at East Midlands rivals Northa…
Scintillating attacking display from Bristol is too good for Irish
Bristol grabbed their second win of the season in emphatic fashion with a scintillating display of attacking rugby to see off Lond…
'You're getting a perfect storm... a quite shocking outcome'
Alex Sanderson has his hands full with Sale as their rookie boss but that hasn't stopped him admiring how his old club Saracens ar…
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Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2021, 2:40
Fin Smith sheds light on what Dan Biggar said in 'cool' pep talk
It was master and apprentice last weekend when the seasoned Dan Biggar guided Northampton to a big win over Fin Smith and Worceste…
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Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2021, 1:56
Exeter overcome half-time deficit to end Gloucester's unbeaten run
Gloucester’s unbeaten league run of four games came to a halt as Exeter’s second-half rally proved decisive in a 16-13 Gallagh…
Why Saracens are 'grateful' for what Saints did with Nick Isiekwe
Nick Isiekwe doesn't feature much in general chat about players loaned out by Saracens last year but they are very grateful to Nor…
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Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 8:01
The new role that Harlequins have Andre 'The Giant' primed for
With Andre Esterhuizen having inked a deal through to 2025, Harlequins have been teasing out ways to increase his already huge inf…
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Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 7:40
'What do we get for that? Zilch': Why Bristol are ignoring table
The loss of four of their five Premiership matches so far has left Bristol in 12th place but don't mention this to Bears boss Pat …
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Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 1:50
'The danger when you get stick is you don't talk to people...'
Rookie Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas has reacted to his struggling Premiership team conceding 156 points and 23 tries in three ga…
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Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 1:32
'I've made big f*** ups in life... things you kick yourself over'
It is a tricky time at Sale for Alex Sanderson with rookie 20-year-old out-half Tom Curtis missing points-costing clock-in-the-red…
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Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2021, 1:09
'It's a little disappointing... you want the teams fully loaded'
Harlequins versus Saracens is a Sunday sell-out but Nick Evans accepts why some fans might be unhappy the teams are not at full st…
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Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2021, 11:17
Obano ruled out of Six Nations as Bath seek cover for two England stars
England prop Ben Obano will miss the 2022 Guinness Six Nations and possibly the entire season after Bath confirmed that the prop h…
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Ian Cameron
28 Oct 2021, 7:21
'I don't feel like we're in a crisis' - Chiefs name team for bounce back mission
Rob Baxter has named his Exeter Chiefs side for a Gallagher Premiership bounce-back mission when they take on Gloucester this week…
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Kim Ekin
28 Oct 2021, 6:07
What Bristol have made of ex-All Black John Afoa as a rookie coach
Bristol prop John Afoa, the 2011 World Cup winner with the All Blacks, is just weeks into his first season as the Bears' new scrum…
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Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2021, 3:47
'He had a lot of reasons not to come and he chose to come...'
Losing Ben Spencer and Richard Wigglesworth in quick succession was a headache but Aled Davies has solved the Saracens No9 situati…
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Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2021, 2:24
Biggar as a 19-year-old: 'Dan would lose his head quite often...'
Jonathan Thomas has compared Fin Smith, his young Worcester out-half, with the 19-year-old Dan Biggar he knew at Ospreys.
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Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2021, 1:42
Harlequins hit out at critics who claim they 'fluked' title win
Harlequins coach Nick Evans and skipper Stephan Lewies have suggested their Premiership title win hasn't been fully respected by s…
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Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2021, 11:02
How Nathan Hughes has reacted to 'honest conversation' at Bristol
Not since the September 25 hammering at Wasps has Nathan Hughes, one of Pat Lam's biggest signings, featured in the Bristol starti…
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Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2021, 3:21
How ex-Springboks centre van Rensburg graduated from tackle school
A new tackle school initiative meant that Rohan Janse van Rensburg of Sale and Leicester's Dan Kelly finished their bans a week ea…
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Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2021, 1:09
Rejuvenated James O'Connor primed for jersey dogfight
James O'Connor is returning to where he turned his life around.
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Christy Doran
26 Oct 2021, 13:58
What unfolded when Worcester spoke to Joe Schmidt over Ted Hill ban
It was October 6 when Worcester said they would take the Ted Hill ban up with World Rugby and they have since spoken with Joe Schm…
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Liam Heagney
26 Oct 2021, 11:02
'Really hurt': Stuart Hogg breaks silence over Exeter, Lions axe
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has revealed the steps he has taken to recover from a demoralising summer with Exeter and the Lions.
Ringfencing, the Premiership and the law of unintended consequence
With relegation again shelved, the Gallagher Premiership will next season expand to 14 clubs.
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Paul Smith
25 Oct 2021, 9:23
Wallabies injury raises Louis Lynagh tug-of-war possibility
An injury in the Australian camp has raised the intriguing possibility of a tug-of-war over the services of Harlequins’ Louis Ly…
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Paul Smith
25 Oct 2021, 4:33
French giants again rumoured to eye Vunipola signing swoop
French rugby paper Midi Olympique has again linked Billy and Mako Vunipola with a move to the Top 14.
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Paul Smith
25 Oct 2021, 3:25
Rugby's rich list: The world's highest-paid players in 2021
A former All Blacks star and a World Cup-winning Springbok have jointly topped an updated list of rugby's highest-played players.
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Sam Smith
24 Oct 2021, 21:34
'Max Malins reaping benefit of top-tier rugby last term' - Mark McCall
.Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall feels the free-scoring Max Malins is reaping the benefit of remaining in the top flight la…
Max Malins grabs a four-timer as in-form Saracens hammer depleted Wasps
Max Malins made it back-to-back hat-tricks in the Gallagher Premiership with four tries in Saracens’ thumping 56-15 victory over…
Bath Media Manager - the toughest job in English rugby?
Stuart Hooper is not having the easiest time of things at present, but Bath's director of rugby fronted up to the BT Sport cameras…
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Paul Smith
24 Oct 2021, 8:49
'It was an ugly game but they are a pressure team that makes it hard and niggly'
.“Outstanding” Gloucester fly-half Lloyd Evans spearheaded his side to victory at Kingsholm by scoring 19 of his points in a …
George Ford and Ben Youngs catch their coach's eye in Leicester's defeat of Sale
.Leicester boss Steve Borthwick praised England international half-backs George Ford and Ben Youngs after the Tigers claimed a six…
'It doesn't feel like a blood and guts loss, it feels like a pretty poor loss'
Rob Baxter is already looking forward to Friday night’s clash with Gloucester when Exeter will be determined to make amends for …
'I dreamed of being a farmer': Vaea Fifita's Tongan odyssey
From stark poverty and family strife to the summit of professional rugby, this is Vaea Fifita's story.
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Jamie Lyall
23 Oct 2021, 23:58
Injured Obano an England doubt as late rally sees Harlequins home
Late rally secures Harlequins a ninth-successive home bonus-point triumph as they recorded a 31-17 Premiership victory against win…
No stopping leaders Leicester with George Ford again the star
Leaders Leicester recorded a sixth successive Premiership victory of the season after beating Sale Sharks 19-11 at Welford Road.
Irish snap a winless 11-game run with deserved victory at Exeter
London Irish registered their first victory of the season as the recent resurgence by Exeter in the Premiership stalled at Sandy P…
Immaculate kicking from 19-point Evans secures Gloucester a win
Lloyd Evans kicked 19 points as Gloucester extended their unbeaten run in the Premiership to four games with a 29-20 win against N…
What Northampton made of Skosan, their hat-trick debut-making wing
Ex-Springboks winger Courtnall Skosan signed for Northampton in the summer but had to wait until Friday night to make his new club…
The biggest difference noticed by Saracens since Premiership return
Saracens have returned to the Premiership after a one-season stay in the Championship and Mark McCall has identified one major dif…
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Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2021, 2:34
Courtnall Skosan scores debut hat-trick as 10-try Northampton demolish Worcester
South African winger Courtnall Skosan scored a hat-trick of tries on his debut as Northampton got back to winning ways emphaticall…
Bath bench Cipriani as they make 8 changes after Saracens beating
Ex-England out-half Danny Cipriani is one of many to pay a selection price following last Sunday's humiliation for Bath against Sa…
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Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2021, 4:45
The 'bankrupt' Wray advice Eddie Jones passed on to Alex Sanderson
Rookie Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed a motivating story about Nigel Wray told to him over dinner with England boss Eddie J…
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Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2021, 3:43
How surprise Cowan exit opened Irish door for a 20-year-old rookie
It was 11 weeks ago when Irish were blindsided by Blair Cowan's release request but they have filled the gap with Juan Martin Gonz…
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Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2021, 2:20
Saracens name a 34-year-old veteran as 'one of our best signings'
Veteran lock Tim Swinson had retired when approached by Saracens in 2020, but he has gone on to show age is no barrier to success …
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Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2021, 1:05
'Really good for us since he arrived': Irish verdict on Jackson
Paddy Jackson is now into his third season at London Irish and Declan Kidney has given his verdict on how the out-half is currentl…
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Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2021, 10:20
'He doesn't do it in a nasty way': Sale on how Lions matured Curry
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has elaborated on exactly why back-rower Tom Curry has returned from the Lions tour as a better player.
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Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2021, 10:08
What Exeter make of Joe Simmonds the sub and not the starting No10
It has been a strange time for Joe Simmonds at Exeter as he has only been good enough to make the bench after a tricky start to th…
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Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2021, 9:59
Licking Carl Fearns' head and spray tans help Falcons become Eddie's new favourites
Newcastle have been transformed from the unloved Northern outpost of Premiership rugby to Eddie Jones’s new favourite team with …
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Chris Jones
21 Oct 2021, 7:02
Wasps make two signings, including ex-NFL player Alex Gray
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has again been busy with recruitment, this time signing ex-NFL player Alex Gray and a Championship out-hal…
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Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2021, 4:18
George Kruis nails down an off-field deal with old club Saracens
George Kruis is preparing for the new season in Japan but his fourfive company have secured a partnership with his old club Sarace…
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Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2021, 2:56
'It's not you must win or else': Hooper's Bath vote of confidence
Stuart Hooper has admitted to talks with Bath owner Bruce Craig and CEO Tarquin McDonald in the wake of Sunday's 71-17 hammering.
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Liam Heagney
20 Oct 2021, 11:09
What rugby must do to keep mischief-making water carriers in check
The issue of water carriers in rugby has come to a head following recent worrying incidents involving the Springboks and Wasps.
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Paul Smith
20 Oct 2021, 6:24
Wasps pair Barrow and Atkinson learn disciplinary hearing result
Wasps backs transition coach Scott Barrow and head of performance Pete Atkinson were ordered off the field in last weekend's Premi…
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Liam Heagney
20 Oct 2021, 3:34
Jerry Flannery names 'the most skilful forward I've coached ever'
Harlequins assistant coach Jerry Flannery has named England squad pick Alex Dombrandt as "probably the most skilful No8 in world r…
Sanderson: Bizarre bare-chested conversation broke ice with Diamond
Alex Sanderson has revealed to RugbyPass the bizarre moment when he first bumped into Steve Diamond since replacing him as the Sal…
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Liam Heagney
19 Oct 2021, 12:01
Two Wasps coaches cited after tempestuous incidents versus Exeter
Two separate incidents caught the attention of the citing commissioner during last Saturday's Premiership defeat for Wasps by Exet…
Saracens stars show they aren't a spent force
The England squad has set tongues wagging, Saracens show they've lost nothing of their lustre and Leinster still rule all they sur…
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Owain Jones
18 Oct 2021, 9:39
South Africa and Sale Sharks to lose injured Faf de Klerk
South Africa have received a major blow to their Autumn Series prospects with the news that Faf de Klerk is facing five months out…
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Paul Smith
18 Oct 2021, 6:10
Leicester Tigers statement: Tom Youngs takes 'indefinite leave'
Former England hooker Tom Youngs is to take 'indefinite leave' from Leicester Tigers, the club have confirmed.
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Sam Smith
18 Oct 2021, 5:10
'That looked a season-defining game - you ask how do Bath come back from this?'
Pressure is mounting on Bath boss Stuart Hooper following his club’s thrashing at the hands of in-form Saracens.
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Paul Smith
18 Oct 2021, 2:14
McCall issues Itoje update and tips Saracens trio for England recall
Saracens boss Mark McCall says he will be “amazed” if a trio of his star players are overlooked by England head coach Eddie Jo…
'He does not come back on the pitch' - The latest bizarre waterboy incident
Once again an incident involving a water carrier is making rugby headlines - this time in the Gallagher Premiership.
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Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2021, 9:42
Winless London Irish still living off bonus points as Gloucester snatch draw
The home side’s first-half efforts should have ensured they were out of sight at the interval.
How Swinson went from Barbarians fiasco to real deal at Saracens
Tim Swinson encountered the depths of despair with the Barbarians cancellation but he went on to show impressive resilience with S…
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Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2021, 2:13
Exeter Chiefs put headdress row aside to beat injury-hit Wasps
Exeter continued their march up the table with a hard-earned 27-23 victory over injury-ravaged Wasps who were outgunned but not ou…
Leicester demolish Worcester to confirm best Prem start since 1997
Leaders Leicester reeled off a fifth successive Gallagher Premiership victory of the season as they demolished Worcester 48-3 at S…
Newcastle heap more misery on Pat Lam's Bristol Bears
A dogged display from Newcastle Falcons saw them battle their way to a 13-5 win over Bristol Bears in the Gallagher Premiership.
England prospect could be 'as good, if not better, than Faf'
Young star Raffi Quirke has been backed to be ‘every bit as good, if not better’ than outstanding Springbok scrum-half Faf de …
Bears' verdict on how Sinckler is coping with Bristol's adversity
Struggling for Premiership results isn't what Kyle Sinckler expects at Bristol, who have rated how the prop is coping with adversi…
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Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2021, 1:50
'Do I have to say I like the surface because I play on it?'
Ahead of his first home game for Newcastle, veteran Mike Brown has given his first interview about life at Falcons after exiting H…
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Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2021, 0:55
Raffi Quirke double helps end Harlequins' unbeaten start to season
Young star Raffi Quirke touched down twice as Sale ended defending champions Harlequins’ unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premier…
Why Bristol gave rookie back-rower Fitz Harding his four-year deal
It wasn't so long ago that Fitz Harding was playing fourths at Durham University but the 22-year-old is now impressing Pat Lam at …
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Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2021, 9:08
'Max definitely benefited': What Saracens are liking about Malins
Max Malins has been back playing for Saracens in the Premiership in recent weeks following his loan spell last season at Bristol.
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Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2021, 9:07
The time has come for Eddie Jones to make a pivotal call
Eddie Jones has to make a choice between the old heads and the young blood.
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Nick Bishop
15 Oct 2021, 4:32
Maro Itoje makes Saracens return in an all international XV
England second row Maro Itoje is making his much-anticipated return to Saracens as the north London club travel to Bath this weeke…
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Kim Ekin
15 Oct 2021, 4:18
Pat Lam has hit back over the alleged lack of fitness at Bristol
Bristol have endured a miserable start to the new Premiership season, prompting queries about their fitness that Pat Lam has now a…
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Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2021, 1:40
'He should be playing for one of the best clubs in the world'
Three years ago Harlequins youngsters Gabriel Ibitoye and Marcus Smith were “apprentice “ players added to the England squad.
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Chris Jones
15 Oct 2021, 1:12
What a potential Club World Cup for rugby should look like
If reports in recent days and weeks are to be believed, rugby could be on the brink of creating a revolutionary, and long-awaited,…
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Alex McLeod
14 Oct 2021, 21:54
'He chats so much s*** on the pitch' - the England star that 'went' in for LRZ
While professional rugby is an altogether more sanitised workplace these days, there's still room for on field chat and 'niggle' b…
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Ian Cameron
14 Oct 2021, 10:12
Manu vs The Giant: 'It's two massive lads just going at it...'
Harlequins' Luke Northmore will be in the thick of it when Manu Tuilagi of Sale battles it out directly with Andre Esterhuizen on …
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Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2021, 9:45
Irish boss Kidney reacts to criticism over winless 10-game run
Some London Irish fans voiced criticism of the Declan Kidney era at the club following their latest Premiership loss last weekend.…
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Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2021, 9:33
'Total nightmare' - Saracens' lowest ebb during year in Championship
Saracens Chairman Neil Golding says he wants the club to be the 'poster children' for adhering to the salary cap as they look to r…
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Ian Cameron
14 Oct 2021, 5:45
Wasps sign URC pair as cover for injured Fekitoa and banned Oghre
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has moved to shore up his squad following the loss of Malakai Fekitoa to injury and Gabriel Oghre to suspe…
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Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2021, 5:19
Sale recall Tuilagi, Curry while Harlequins include Smith to start
It is set to be an entertaining Friday night with Sale picking Manu Tuilagi and Tom Curry and Harlequins selecting Marcus Smith to…
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Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2021, 4:24
2 Prem clubs' very different reactions to the leggings law change
It was Tuesday when World Rugby announced a leggings law change, promoting very different reactions from Saracens and London Irish…
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Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2021, 11:04
Koch's 'funny' time and what Itoje is 'very clear on' at Saracens
Saracens have spoken about the return of Vincent Koch from the Springboks and how Maro Itoje is feeling before his first game of t…
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Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2021, 8:17
Exeter have reacted to Wasps' Native American headdress review
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has reacted to Wasps calling for a rugby-wide review on Chiefs supporters wearing Native American headdress…
'We need to get clarity': Sale fear for Springboks No9 de Klerk
Faf de Klerk is back in Manchester after his long spell with the Springboks, but Sale are worried about the injury he has returned…
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Chris Jones
13 Oct 2021, 1:46
Andre, the agent of chaos: 'I'd rather run over you than past you'
Andre Esterhuizen, the powerhouse Harlequins midfielder, has been talking style of play, contract extension and that miserable six…
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Liam Heagney
13 Oct 2021, 1:10
'Dombrandt looks a proper athlete now... he's stripped down again'
The week's latest episode of The Rugby Pod was immensely complimentary towards Harlequins and players such as Alex Dombrandt.
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Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2021, 12:24
Quins' verdict on a first try in 134 league games for Will Collier
Marcus Smith grabbed the headlines last Friday but what tighthead Will Collier did for Harlequins was also entertainingly special.…
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Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2021, 10:46
Wasps issue statement on Native American headdress for Chiefs game
It was August when Wasps announced a review of Native American headdresses and its findings are now out before Saturday's game wit…
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Kim Ekin
12 Oct 2021, 8:42
'Deep knowledge': Massie-Taylor replaces Childs as Premiership boss
RFU employee Simon Massie-Taylor has replaced Darren Childs, who resigned earlier this year, as the new Premiership Rugby chief ex…
'F*** you, you're a liar, don't ever talk to me ever again'
A discussion on The Rugby Pod about agents resulted in Andy Goode recalling how he sacked him when joining Leicester in winter 200…
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Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2021, 5:09
Joe Simpson set for Cipriani reunion after inking fresh loan deal
Fresh from a month-long stay at Saracens, Gloucester's Joe Simpson is now temporarily off to Bath for a reunion with Danny Ciprian…
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Liam Heagney
12 Oct 2021, 1:47
Saracens sign former Wasp Ross Neal
Saracens have confirmed the signing of powerhouse utility back Ross Neal on a short-term contract.
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Paul Smith
11 Oct 2021, 9:40
Ref watch: 'How is that try awarded, that's ridiculous'
Refereeing is under the microscope as never before – and this weekend’s action has thrown yet more fuel on the fire.
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Paul Smith
11 Oct 2021, 5:55
'We gave away so many dumb penalties... it was ridiculous.'
Northampton boss Chris Boyd bemoaned his side’s indiscipline as he admitted too many “dumb penalties” cost them in their 26-…
Oghre incident a talking point as Wasps end Northampton run
Wasps brought an end to Northampton’s unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season with a 26-20 victory at the Coventry Bu…
'I struggled before I started music': Wasps' hip hop 128kg prop
Life used to be a struggle for Biyi Alo, but the gigantic Wasps prop tells RugbyPass he hasn't looked back since he turned to song…
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Liam Heagney
10 Oct 2021, 1:31
Sanderson: Sale comeback would've been 'daylight robbery'
Curtis’ miss meant Gloucester held on for a 33-32 success in the Gallagher Premiership after they led 33-15 with only five minut…
'We've spent millions to achieve nothing': Discontent over London Irish swelling
London Irish haven't won a game yet this season, losing three and drawing one, continuing a 10-game winless streak extending back …
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Sam Smith
09 Oct 2021, 22:32
'I haven't looked at the league table': Borthwick after Leicester's undefeated start
Leicester Tigers have enjoyed their best start to the season in more than 20 years after beating London Irish – but head coach S…
McCall hails discarded England trio as Richards claims Farrell 'in ref's ear'
Mark McCall praised his trio of discarded England forwards after they inspired Saracens to a bonus-point 37-23 victory over Newcas…
George Ford kicks Leicester Tigers back to the top of the Prem
An impressive second-half kicking performance from George Ford maintained Leicester Tigers’ 100 per cent Gallagher Premiership r…
A remarkable late Sale fightback comes up just short at Gloucester
An understrength Sale looked down and out as they trailed Gloucester 33-15 with just over five minutes left but they scored three …
Jamie George and Mako Vunipola send message as Saracens beat Newcastle
Jamie George and Mako Vunipola overcame their recent snubs by England to produce the decisive tries in a 37-23 Gallagher Premiersh…
Exeter back in the groove with 5-try win over disjointed Worcester
Exeter moved into the top half of the table with a 5-try victory over disjointed Worcester, who were spared a first Premiership wh…
'Very efficient refereeing' saves Sean Maitland from a red card
Scotland international Sean Maitland was just eight minutes into his first Saracens game of the season when he got into high-tackl…
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Liam Heagney
09 Oct 2021, 7:51
'I don't think there's a row': Baxter disputes fight with agents
A row has seemingly developed between agents and Premiership clubs over fees but Exeter boss Rob Baxter doesn't see what the fuss …
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Liam Heagney
09 Oct 2021, 4:37
'Clearly the scoreline is a massive surprise… I wasn't expecting it'
Harlequins matchwinners Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt were acclaimed by senior coach Tabai Matson after inspiring another thrill…
'It's that going to war mindset': Worcester hit out at complacency
Despite just one on-field win in the Premiership since last November, Worcester incredibly felt affected by some complacency last …
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Liam Heagney
09 Oct 2021, 1:02
Players will leave English rugby over clubs versus agents row - Andy Goode
Just when you think we can concentrate on the positive action on the pitch, scandal and acrimony off the pitch always seem to rear…
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Andy Goode
09 Oct 2021, 0:22
Harlequins pull off another stunning comeback victory over Bristol
Marcus Smith stepped off the bench to inspire Harlequins to another remarkable comeback victory over Bristol as the Gallagher Prem…
'Not afraid to question things': Exeter bring back all their Lions
Having nailed a first win of the season with Stuart Hogg back last Sunday, Exeter have now included all their remaining Lions for …
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Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2021, 6:08
Mike Brown set for Newcastle debut, Saracens call in Mako Vunipola
Mike Brown has recovered from injury for a Newcastle Premiership debut where he will face a Saracens side that includes Mako Vunip…
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Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2021, 4:31
Gloucester and Worcester welcome back Lions contingent
Both Gloucester and Worcester Warriors have welcomed back their British & Irish Lions stars for their respective Gallagher Premier…
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Kim Ekin
08 Oct 2021, 4:21
Rory Sutherland: From depression and a wheelchair to going on Lions
The Rory Sutherland journey to the Lions was incredibly arduous with career-threatening injury, depression and a certain Richard C…
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Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2021, 1:19
Saracens issue 'foolish' warning to England over axed players
The Vunipola brothers and Jamie George were excluded from England's recent training squad and Saracens are now fighting their corn…
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Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2021, 11:33
'That's a compliment': Why rookie Irish lock impressed Eddie Jones
Chunya Munga return from his first England involvement uncapped and injured, but the London Irish rookie had the ear of Eddie Jone…
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Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2021, 11:15
'Yeah, you made two kicks mate. That one and your ****ing last one'
When secondrows dare kick, it's typically met with ironic cheers from the crowd as it's implicitly understood that it's an area of…
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Ian Cameron
07 Oct 2021, 9:21
Red-carded van Rensburg is off to tackle school after his ban
Sale midfielder Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been banned and is off to tackle school following his red-carded incident last Sunday…
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Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2021, 6:52
'Are you having a laugh?': Penny cops ban for Newcastle red card
Dean Richards vehemently backed Tom Penny after his red card last Saturday but that support hasn't saved the Newcastle player from…
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Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2021, 6:16
Lions pick Smith makes Harlequins bench for rematch with Bristol
Fresh from his mid-tour Lions call-up, Marcus Smith has been chosen on the Harlequins bench for Friday's Premiership clash with Br…
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Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2021, 4:34
Bristol's big hope for Radradra 'because of the way he is built'
Semi Radradra may be back on the long-term unavailable list at Bristol, but it won't distract Pat Lam from his long-term vision fo…
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Chris Jones
07 Oct 2021, 2:14
On this day: Wasps given go-ahead for 30m takeover of Coventry stadium
Coventry City Council voted unanimously to accept a proposal from the rugby union Premiership club to secure the future of the tro…
'A golden period...': Exeter's post-Lions view of new dad Simmonds
Rob Baxter has the latest on Sam Simmonds, who jumped from club rugby with Exeter into the Lions despite not playing for England s…
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Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2021, 1:29
'It will rile him for a long time': Exeter revisit Dave Ewers ban
Dave Ewers was back in the Exeter jersey last Sunday for the first time since a summer ban, something Rob Baxter still has plenty …
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Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2021, 12:12
Sale issue Tuilagi warning: 'If he gets another serious injury...'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has warned that England midfielder Manu Tuilagi could be just one more big injury away from the end of hi…
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