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Danny Cipriani's Bath exit confirmed after 'challenging season'

Bath have confirmed that Danny Cipriani will depart the club at the end of the season for "an opportunity overseas."

Kim Ekin

06 May 2022, 5:42

How 'really coachable' 19-year-old produced a 20-minute MOTM cameo

Last Sunday presented an incredible situation for the 19-year-old London Irish rookie Henry Arundell to capture the imagination an…

Liam Heagney

06 May 2022, 5:41

The trick Andy Goode pulled to help a young Alex Lozowski at Wasps

Saracens utility back Alex Lozowski has revealed how former England flyhalf Andy Goode helped him out financially when he was a yo…

Ian Cameron

06 May 2022, 4:10

'I'm not sure I'm a fan of a golden point to tell you the truth'

London Irish head coach Les Kiss has shared his thoughts on whether a golden point tiebreaker needs to be introduced in the Gallag…

Liam Heagney

05 May 2022, 11:05

'The writing was on the wall. It was unsaid, but he knew and I knew'

As English rugby players go, Zack Henry has walked the road less travelled through the professional game.

Interview

Ian Cameron

05 May 2022, 8:59

'Impressed by his aspirations': Harlequins sign SA lock Herbst

Harlequins have signed South African second row Irne Herbst from Benetton for the 2022/23 season. The 29-year-old forward, who has…

Kim Ekin

05 May 2022, 4:16

Wasps explain why Crossdale hasn't played Premiership since January

Wasps boss Lee Blackett has explained why England prospect Ali Crossdale hasn’t featured in his team’s Gallagher Premiership s…

Liam Heagney

05 May 2022, 3:48

Bristol Bears CEO heading to the exit - report

Long-serving Bristol Bears stalwart Mark Tainton is set to leave the Gallagher Premiership side - reportedly off the back of the g…

Ian Cameron

05 May 2022, 3:20

'We look after each other and his mates have been strong for him'

London Irish head coach Les Kiss has shed light on the growing influence of ex-Ireland out-half Paddy Jackson in recent years at t…

Liam Heagney

04 May 2022, 11:05

Sale confirm Rohan van Rensburg is heading home to South Africa

Rohan Janse van Rensburg has decided to leave Sale Sharks and join the Cell C Sharks in Durban on a three-year deal. The South Afr…

Kim Ekin

04 May 2022, 6:52

'Yard quicker up top': Wasps' verdict on Hougaard position switch

Wasps have been singing the praises of ex-Springboks international Francois Hougaard, their scrum-half signing last summer from Wo…

Liam Heagney

04 May 2022, 4:11

'You said Chris Ashton would only end up playing at Doncaster'

The Rugby Pod have this week celebrated the remarkable feat of Chris Ashton in setting a new all-time try-scoring record in the Ga…

Liam Heagney

04 May 2022, 3:20

Prop Nixon confirms return to France after just a year at Exeter

Sam Nixon has confirmed he is heading back to France following the end of the current season with Exeter. The 25-year-old joined t…

Kim Ekin

03 May 2022, 10:39

Youngs' farewell speech: 'Wasn't a dry eye in the changing room'

Former England and Leicester hooker Tom Youngs has admitted that life can be cruel after calling time on his distinguished 15-year…

03 May 2022, 7:19

'We trialled it seven weeks ago': Wasps reveal new Mitchell role

Lee Blackett has revealed to RugbyPass that ex-England assistant John Mitchell is now doing a different role at Wasps following a …

Liam Heagney

03 May 2022, 6:47

'We all s**t ourselves because Tom Youngs was there'

Ex-Leicester teammates Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode have recalled the botched robbery simulation of the Tigers academy house that r…

Liam Heagney

03 May 2022, 5:01

'I'm going to say it frankly - Bath need to get rid of Hooper'

Rugby Pod co-hosts Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode have doubled down on the criticism voiced earlier this season about Bath boss Stuar…

Liam Heagney

03 May 2022, 3:43

Last play try drama as London Irish hold Wasps to draw

London Irish completed a remarkable comeback by collecting a penalty try from a collapsed line-out drive with the last play of the…

01 May 2022, 9:43

'We should be relegated' - Bath fans vent after 'apalling, spineless' display

Bath fans have taken to social media to vent after suffering a humiliating defeat in their Gallagher Premiership debry match with …

Ian Cameron

01 May 2022, 7:02

'Lot of work trying to make sure he doesn't make the same mistake'

Lee Blackett has given his assessment on how Jacob Umaga has responded after getting red carded in two consecutive games during th…

Liam Heagney

01 May 2022, 2:26

'I played alongside him many years ago... you can't tell very much difference'

Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick paid tribute to the evergreen Chris Ashton after the former England winger became the Gallagh…

01 May 2022, 2:20

'To have an owl follow you around, I feel that would be quality'

Ollie Hassell-Collins can't disagree with the description of him that London Irish boss Declan Kidney delivered to RugbyPass in Ja…

Interview

Liam Heagney

01 May 2022, 1:57

'You have a drink, the veils drop and they get to shoot at me'

With a big Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final on the horizon next weekend away to Racing, Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson …

Interview

Liam Heagney

01 May 2022, 1:25

Bring back relegation, and do it fast - Andy Goode

Big margins of victory can happen from time to time but a West Country derby being decided by 64 points shows why relegation can�…

Opinion

Andy Goode

01 May 2022, 1:04

More records tumble for Ashton as Leicester thump Bristol

Chris Ashton ran in a hat-trick to become the Gallagher Premiership’s record try scorer as leaders Leicester handsomely beat Bri…

30 Apr 2022, 10:11

'Disgraceful what we saw today, disrespectful to the occasion'

Ugo Monye has described Saturday's Bath display as disgraceful - they were humiliated 64-0 at Gloucester and stay bottom of the Pr…

Liam Heagney

30 Apr 2022, 9:54

Malins on fire as Saracens enjoy convincing Sixways win

Four tries from Saracens’ full-back Matt Malins ensured that his side took a huge step to securing a home tie in the Gallagher P…

30 Apr 2022, 9:14

'Unbelievable': Early Chris Ashton strike breaks Premiership try record

Former England winger Chris Ashton needed just four minutes of Saturday's Leicester versus Bristol game to score the try that made…

Liam Heagney

30 Apr 2022, 8:01

'Subconsciously it was there' - Sanderson admits huge fixture looms large

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson was pleased with his side’s second-half improvement in their 35-27 win over Newcastle.

30 Apr 2022, 3:30

'More surgeries this year than I've seen in 22 years in the sport'

Stuart Hooper has claimed he has never seen a team suffer as many surgeries as Bath have this season in his 20-plus years in rugby…

Liam Heagney

30 Apr 2022, 3:21

'One hell of a journey': Ex-Wasps back row Thompson calls it quits

Ex-Wasps and Leicester back row Guy Thompson has announced on social media that he will retire from playing at the age of 35 when …

Liam Heagney

30 Apr 2022, 2:34

Danny Care breaks yellow card record as Northampton edge Harlequins

James Grayson held his nerve to fire over a superb 50-metre penalty to beat Harlequins 32-31 in a thrilling contest.

30 Apr 2022, 1:53

'I never turned into an alcoholic, I can't give you that headline'

Second-year head coach George Skivington has candidly spoken about his coping mechanisms when it comes to handling the immense pre…

Liam Heagney

30 Apr 2022, 1:23

'You respect anyone playing at that age, Johnny, Smith, Thorn'

Bristol boss Pat Lam has suggested he wouldn't be in the least bit surprised to see John Afoa play Gallagher Premiership rugby nex…

Liam Heagney

30 Apr 2022, 0:45

Sale keep top-four hopes alive with hard-fought win over Newcastle

Sale kept their Gallagher Premiership top-four hopes just about alive with a 35-27 bonus-point win over Newcastle.

29 Apr 2022, 14:30

Cipriani statement: 'My last games in England are fast arriving'

Danny Cipriani has confirmed he will finish up at Bath at the end of the current season and embark on a different rugby experience…

Liam Heagney

29 Apr 2022, 9:09

The Wasps message for England about 'ultimate team guy' Robson

Lee Blackett reckons it would be great to see Dan Robson back in an England shirt following his impressive form in recent weeks fo…

Liam Heagney

29 Apr 2022, 6:56

'He's another Antoine example, we found him playing in Ebbw Vale'

Pat Lam has described Toby Fricker - last weekend's Bristol match-winner against Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership - as anot…

Liam Heagney

29 Apr 2022, 5:52

Exeter statement: Defence coach Salvi exits with immediate effect

The difficult season that Exeter have experienced has had a casualty, defence coach Julian Salvi exiting the Chiefs with immediate…

Liam Heagney

29 Apr 2022, 4:54

'We do get overlooked quite a bit, the RFU, RPA, agents, whatever'

Long-serving Newcastle boss Dean Richards has touched on the isolation within rugby that is felt by the Falcons and Sale, their no…

Liam Heagney

29 Apr 2022, 4:05

What Leicester are saying behind closed doors about silverware

Matt Scott has revealed Leicester are refusing to talk about a potential Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup double a…

Chris Jones

29 Apr 2022, 2:35

'Extremely valuable, talented individual': Bath sign Piers Francis

Bath have confirmed they have signed England midfielder Piers Francis 21 days after Northampton revealed he would be leaving them …

Kim Ekin

28 Apr 2022, 9:36

The one Cipriani at Bath aspect that DoR Hooper 'can't argue with'

Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper has delivered his verdict on the year Danny Cipriani has spent at the Gallagher Premiership c…

Liam Heagney

28 Apr 2022, 9:14

Smith's 'brilliant position' warning to Harlequins' title rivals

Marcus Smith has warned Harlequins’ title rivals that his Gallagher Premiership champions are a more formidable outfit than last…

28 Apr 2022, 6:51

Injured England duo Lawes and Curry return to Premiership action

Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry, the duo who captained England in their recent five-game Guinness Six Nations campaign, are back in a…

Liam Heagney

28 Apr 2022, 5:26

'Departs with our love': Alapati Leiua leaves Bristol for Pro D2

Bristol have confirmed that Alapati Leiua will depart the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the season to join French Pro D…

Liam Heagney

28 Apr 2022, 5:03

Bath respond to speculation that Watson to Leicester is done deal

Bath boss Stuart Hooper has reacted to media speculation this week that Anthony Watson, the England and Lions player, will definit…

Liam Heagney

28 Apr 2022, 3:52

Northampton sign the English-qualified James Ramm from Super Rugby

Northampton have announced the signing of Australian wing James Ramm from the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2022/23 season. The Englis…

Kim Ekin

28 Apr 2022, 2:24

'If it was up to me I'd live on a little island and fish all day'

Out of favour England winger Adam Radwan was quick out of the blocks this week when quipping to RugbyPass that he had the perfect …

Interview

Liam Heagney

27 Apr 2022, 11:04

Harlequins statement: Strategic partnership with London Scottish

Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins and London Scottish, the bottom side in the recent eleven-team Championship, have annou…

Kim Ekin

27 Apr 2022, 9:23

'I've no regrets': Tom Youngs retires with immediate effect

Ex-Leicester skipper Tom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 35-year-old retire…

Kim Ekin

27 Apr 2022, 6:36

'Absolute warrior': English lock who thrived in New Zealand quits

Harlequins lock Matt Symons will retire from rugby at the end of the current season, the 32-year-old calling time on an eleven-yea…

Kim Ekin

27 Apr 2022, 6:20

'Simple answer' about Nadolo has left Leicester dreaming of titles

Steve Borthwick is hoping the experience of the defence-busting Nemani Nadolo, Kevin Sinfield and Aled Walters can help keep Leice…

Chris Jones

27 Apr 2022, 5:28

The 'brilliant bloke' Gloucester verdict on their Georgian gamble

Gloucester boss George Skivington has given his verdict on Giorgi Kveseladze, the unheralded Georgian international that the Galla…

Liam Heagney

27 Apr 2022, 5:01

New Munster signing suffers a season-ending injury at Bristol

New Munster signing Antoine Frisch has played his last match for Bristol as an injury sustained in last Friday's Gallagher Premier…

Liam Heagney

27 Apr 2022, 3:51

Season over for Bedlow following a ban for last Friday's red card

The 2021/22 season is over for Sam Bedlow after the Bristol player received a ban following his red card during last Friday's Gall…

Kim Ekin

27 Apr 2022, 1:42

'Nugget' tactic mined by Sale on recent visit by Springboks bosses

It was quite the bye-week last week for Alex Sanderson and his fellow Sale coaches, beginning with a jolly in Barcelona and ending…

Liam Heagney

27 Apr 2022, 1:23

'Bit of a freak moment' has ruled Quirke out for Sale and England

Up-and-coming scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been ruled out from playing in the remainder of this season's campaign with Sale and fro…

Liam Heagney

26 Apr 2022, 9:38

What Gloucester make of hosting Worcester so soon after hearing

It was last Thursday when that cancelled Premiership verdict was published and the clubs will now face off on Wednesday night in t…

Liam Heagney

26 Apr 2022, 7:08

What Andy Goode made of Henry Slade as the Exeter No10

Ex-England international Andy Goode has rated the performance of Henry Slade, the Test level midfielder who started his first matc…

Liam Heagney

26 Apr 2022, 5:07

'Where can I address the flowers?': Genge issues Moore response

England vice-captain Ellis Genge has taken to Twitter to issue his response to comments by ex-Test level hooker Brian Moore in a …

Liam Heagney

26 Apr 2022, 3:04

Gigena and Graham have their Premiership red cards rescinded

Both red cards issued in last Friday's Gallagher Premiership win by London Irish at Newcastle have been rescinded, leaving Facundo…

Kim Ekin

26 Apr 2022, 2:34

'My journey at Bath was tough': Tian Schoeman joins Newcastle

Bath fly-half Tian Schoeman is joining Newcastle Falcons on a three-year deal. The 30-year-old South African is already on Tynesid…

Kim Ekin

26 Apr 2022, 2:13

Worcester sign Italian international Renato Giammarioli

Worcester Warriors have signed Italian back row Renato Giammarioli from Zebre - the club have confirmed.

Ian Cameron

25 Apr 2022, 9:09

Los Pumas winger Orlando to stay at Newcastle Falcons

Los Pumas winger Matias Orlando will play for the Newcastle Falcons for the next two seasons after signing a new contract with the…

Kim Ekin

25 Apr 2022, 1:54

'I don't think he feels he's quite on top of his game'

Owen Farrell has been backed to rediscover his top form as Saracens accelerated their pursuit of a home Gallagher Premiership semi…

24 Apr 2022, 13:17

Exeter's play-off ambitions left in pieces after loss to bitter rivals Saracens

Exeter’s bitter rivalry with Saracens endured another traumatic twist as their Gallagher Premiership play-off ambitions were dea…

24 Apr 2022, 9:26

'Absolute joke' or 'excellent' Wayne Barnes' call has split the rugby internet

Seasoned international referee Wayne Barnes stirred up a storm online over the weekend by controversially penalising the attacking…

Rugby365

24 Apr 2022, 2:00

'When your knee goes at England camp, that's just the game'

Beno Obano can't wait. The Bath prop is nearly mended from the ACL ruptured last October, but it's not just the prospect of an app…

Interview

Liam Heagney

24 Apr 2022, 1:14

'We will be going flat out in every single game from now on'

Wasps are setting their sights high after a 41-12 victory against Worcester Warriors that kept their semi-final hopes alive.

24 Apr 2022, 1:10

Concern over 'creating false market for English-qualified players'

London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney has dived into an issue that is sure to dominate the conversation around the Gallaghe…

Liam Heagney

24 Apr 2022, 0:45

'We probably couldn't have picked a better side to bounce back against'

Tabai Matson admitted that toppling Leicester 26-20 in their Gallagher Premiership title clash at Twickenham Stoop has helped Harl…

23 Apr 2022, 10:32

Wasps blast past struggling Worcester Warriors

Wasps secured an eighth successive home victory in all competitions with a 41-12 win over Worcester Warriors at the Coventry Build…

23 Apr 2022, 9:23

'To get cancer kind of put a whole new twist on everything'

Worcester forward Joe Batley sounds like he has got it sussed at the age of 25. It has been another season of strife at Sixways bu…

Interview

Liam Heagney

23 Apr 2022, 1:55

Esterhuizen excellence in a different sport lifts Harlequins' mood

Andre Esterhuizen showed his prowess at another sport this week to help lift the gloomy mood at Harlequins following their dramati…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr 2022, 11:12

Exeter roll back the years with their Slade positional switch

Playoff-chasing Exeter have turned the clock back five years regarding Henry Slade and the part the England midfielder will play i…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr 2022, 5:21

Two changes for Harlequins for a game that has poignant dedication

Defending champions Harlequins have welcomed club skipper Stephan Lewies to the fold following injury for this Saturday's Gallaghe…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr 2022, 4:42

RFU confirm Ealing Trailfinders won't be promoted to Premiership

The RFU have confirmed that Ealing Trailfinders will not be promoted to the Gallagher Premiership after withdrawing their appeal o…

Ian Cameron

22 Apr 2022, 4:20

Gloucester, Worcester statements: Clubs respond to hearing outcome

Both Gloucester and Worcester have issued club statements following the decision on Thursday evening by an independent Sport Resol…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr 2022, 2:32

'I know how Steve works': Worcester sign Russian prop Morozov

Experienced Russia international loosehead prop Valeriy Morozov will be reunited with Steve Diamond when he joins Worcester from B…

Kim Ekin

22 Apr 2022, 1:19

The 'adversity' message Pat Lam has for frustrated Bristol fans

Pat Lam has issued a message to frustrated Bristol fans to keep the faith, that there is every reason for them to be excited about…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr 2022, 1:02

'He is playing like a guy that wants to take the club somewhere'

With Exeter having doubts that England back-rower Sam Simmonds will play for them again this season due to a hip/groin injury desc…

Liam Heagney

22 Apr 2022, 0:51

'What a trooper': The pain barrier on-loan Lane battled at Bristol

Emergency Bristol full-back Rich Lane has likely played the last time for the Bears as an injury sustained in last weekend's Heine…

Liam Heagney

21 Apr 2022, 11:17

The 'full-blooded' Exeter emotions as Saracens look to 'dent' them

Exeter boss Rob Baxter reckons there is no underestimating the importance of the outcome of this Sunday's renewal of their edgy ri…

Liam Heagney

21 Apr 2022, 11:07

Premiership statement: Gloucester-Worcester cancellation verdict

Gloucester have had their Gallagher Premiership playoff qualification hopes boosted by the outcome of the investigation into the l…

Liam Heagney

21 Apr 2022, 9:00

'Bursting their backside' video has Bristol enthused for the future

Pat Lam has isolated one moment from last Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup exit that fills him with confidence that Bristol w…

Liam Heagney

21 Apr 2022, 1:48

The 'surprise' survey result fuelling Harlequins' title defence

Tabai Matson believes Harlequins are ready to launch a powerful end-of-season Gallagher Premiership title defence because of the r…

Liam Heagney

21 Apr 2022, 1:03

Diamond predicts the points split from cancelled Gloucester game

Steve Diamond insists that the lingering Gloucester anger over the cancellation of their Gallagher Premiership home game with Worc…

Chris Jones

20 Apr 2022, 9:15

'It's not something I am really concerned about'

Gloucester have reached the season’s business-end in contention for a possible trophy treble – but head coach George Skivingto…

20 Apr 2022, 8:55

Dragons sign Welsh-qualified ex-England U20 from the Premiership

Dragons have confirmed the signing of George Nott, the Welsh-qualified 26-year-old second row who has made 59 appearances for Lond…

Kim Ekin

20 Apr 2022, 8:25

Munster bring in Irish-qualified Antoine Frisch from Bristol

Bristol have confirmed that French midfielder Antoine Frisch will leave at the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season and…

Liam Heagney

20 Apr 2022, 8:04

Bristol reveal 'season-ending' operation for Radradra this week

Bristol boss Pat Lam has confirmed that Semi Radradra is set to undergo knee surgery for the second time in six months, bringing a…

Liam Heagney

20 Apr 2022, 6:59

DoR Richards confirms he is negotiating a different Newcastle role

Long-serving Newcastle boss Dean Richards has confirmed he is negotiating an alternative role at Newcastle following reports he is…

Kim Ekin

19 Apr 2022, 8:19

Argentinian international Carreras to stay at Newcastle Falcons

Argentina wing Mateo Carreras has signed an extension with Newcastle Falcons that will see him remain on Tyneside for another two …

Kim Ekin

18 Apr 2022, 2:03

Sale Sharks lock De Jager turns back on SA return - reports

Sale Sharks lock Lood de Jager has apparently turned his back on a return to South African rugby - according to reports.

Ian Cameron

17 Apr 2022, 1:56

How 'one of the most penalised props' is now so dominant for Quins

Scrum coach Adam Jones has hailed the transformation this season at Harlequins by their 30-year-old tighthead Will Collier. The pr…

Liam Heagney

15 Apr 2022, 8:39

Nanai chat helps convince Faiva to become fifth Worcester signing

Worcester boss Steve Diamond has made Italy hooker Hame Faiva his fifth new signing for the 2022/23 season. The 27-year-old will a…

Kim Ekin

13 Apr 2022, 11:29

'The world is my oyster': Exeter's Don Armand confirms retirement

Don Armand is to retire from playing at the end of his ninth season at Exeter following his move to England from the Stormers in 2…

Kim Ekin

13 Apr 2022, 4:27

The 'fine line' Baxter wants tackled in 20-minute red card debate

Exeter boss Rob Baxter believes there is some value in investigating the feasibility of 20-minute red cards. World Rugby is consid…

13 Apr 2022, 4:08

Premiership Rugby statement on cancelled Gloucester-Worcester game

Premiership Rugby officials have issued an update regarding the adjudication of the cancelled March 25 Gallagher Premiership match…

Liam Heagney

13 Apr 2022, 3:31

'Nobody has pushed him out the door': Irish address O'Brien exit

London Irish have confirmed that the salary cap cuts across the Gallagher Premiership weren't to blame for the announcement last F…

Liam Heagney

12 Apr 2022, 10:24

Alex Sanderson has given his verdict on 20-minute red card trial

Sale boss Alex Sanderson supports the 20-minute red card rule in the belief it would help police the grey area that has emerged th…

12 Apr 2022, 9:55

The offhand remark that sealed Mike Brown's Harlequins' exit

A comment made by a member of Harlequins management during a contract talk with Mike Brown helped seal his departure from the club…

Ian Cameron

11 Apr 2022, 8:59

Northampton Saints sign a Knight and a Falcon

Northampton Saints have confirmed the signings of two forwards ahead of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season.

Ian Cameron

11 Apr 2022, 5:21

'The skill of this job is making people into big names, not buying them'

Worcester Warriors lead rugby consultant Steve Diamond has outlined the type of player he is recruiting, revealing that he is trim…

Ian Cameron

11 Apr 2022, 2:01

England could lose Prem's top try scorer to Ireland

Dean Richards has warned England they could lose Newcastle Falcons hooker George McGuigan, the Gallagher Premiership’s top try s…

Chris Jones

11 Apr 2022, 1:32

Hughes starts as Lam's shock Bristol selection dubbed 'greatest bench' in history

Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam has thrown a massive curveball in his selection for his match with Sale, dropping his star player…

Ian Cameron

08 Apr 2022, 9:05

The 'bit rainy faced' tribute Sale have paid to Faf de Klerk

Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained why Faf de Klerk will exit the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of this season with th…

Liam Heagney

08 Apr 2022, 5:56

Northampton sign English-qualified son of a former Wallaby forward

Northampton have signed Australian back row Angus Scott-Young from Queensland Reds ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 24-year-old ha…

Kim Ekin

08 Apr 2022, 2:44

'At Leicester last time I got sacked over lemon and herb chicken'

Freddie Burns is back enjoying himself at Leicester this season, becoming an integral part of the Steve Borthwick squad that is ch…

Liam Heagney

07 Apr 2022, 11:41

Northampton confirm four big-name players are leaving this summer

Northampton have confirmed that Ahsee Tuala, Api Ratuniyarawa, Piers Francis and Taqele Naiyaravoro will all depart the Gallagher …

Kim Ekin

07 Apr 2022, 7:54

'No one wants another London Welsh scenario': Richards on Ealing promotion

Dean Richards, who guided Harlequins and Newcastle to promotion back into the Gallagher Premiership, believes Championship winners…

Chris Jones

07 Apr 2022, 4:04

London Irish bring in Italian prop Zilocchi with immediate effect

London Irish have bolstered their pack with immediate effect by signing 25-year-old Italian Giosue Zilocchi from Zebre.

Kim Ekin

07 Apr 2022, 3:13

'A no-brainer': Joseph ends move speculation and re-signs for Bath

Jonathan Joseph has ended speculation that his future lies away from Bath as the midfielder became the second international to put…

Kim Ekin

07 Apr 2022, 1:34

'The ideal profile': Worcester sign Pumas prop Santiago Medrano

Worcester have signed experienced Argentina tighthead prop Santiago Medrano ahead of the 2022/23 season. Medrano will arrive at Si…

Kim Ekin

06 Apr 2022, 13:10

'He came across very well': Exeter sign Welsh hooker Harris

Rob Baxter has confirmed his fourth signing for the upcoming 2022/23 season, adding the name of Welsh hooker Iestyn Harris from Ca…

Kim Ekin

06 Apr 2022, 8:42

'He tried to syringe or use a knife and it created more infection'

What happened to Coenie Oosthuizen last Friday to force him to pull out of the Sale XV that was to take on Saracens at home in the…

Liam Heagney

06 Apr 2022, 8:03

'Determination proves the character he is': Obano extends at Bath

Rehabilitating England prop Beno Obano has extended his contract at Bath, who feel the best years are still ahead for the 27-year-…

Kim Ekin

06 Apr 2022, 6:39

Sanderson: 'Legacy of all that South African influence' at Sale

Alex Sanderson has farewelled the high watermark of the South African influence at Sale following the confirmation on Tuesday afte…

Interview

Liam Heagney

05 Apr 2022, 11:45

Sale statement: De Klerk and de Jager will leave at end of season

Sale have confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in English rugby - that Springboks World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Lood de Ja…

Liam Heagney

05 Apr 2022, 9:11

Worcester sign 6'4, 110kg English-qualified Aussie backrow Lee-Warner

Worcester Warriors confirmed the signing of utility forward Fergus Lee-Warner, their third signing for the 2022/23 season on a thr…

Kim Ekin

04 Apr 2022, 9:44

Bristol sign former Harlequins wing Gabriel Ibitoye

Bristol have announced the signing of former Harlequins wing Gabriel Ibitoye. The 24-year-old had spells with French clubs Agen an…

04 Apr 2022, 8:38

Wasps sign Ireland international John Ryan

Wasps have confirmed the signing of Ireland international prop John Ryan, who will join from Munster this summer.

Ian Cameron

04 Apr 2022, 4:23

England star Marcus Smith shines as Harlequins thump London Irish

In-form Harlequins moved a step closer to the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after they produced a clinical seven-try showing to …

03 Apr 2022, 9:28

Ealing win the RFU Championship but Premiership admission still up in air

Ealing Trailfinders have won the RFU Championship, sealing their league win in impressive fashion with a landslide 60 - 10 hammeri…

Ian Cameron

03 Apr 2022, 4:38

'Niall Horan, Eddie Jordan... famous friends pop down to say hello'

Topsy Ojo is loving the craic now that London Irish are back in the English capital city and thriving at their new Brentford Commu…

Interview

Liam Heagney

03 Apr 2022, 1:11

'His pace is outstanding... he brought that energy when we most needed it'

The Scotland fullback played a key role in the Chiefs’ 42-22 victory.

03 Apr 2022, 0:53

Pat Lam breaks his silence over alleged Bristol salary cap trouble

Bristol boss Pat Lam has broken his silence about allegations that the Bears have started a player fire sale to ensure they come i…

Liam Heagney

02 Apr 2022, 11:14

Newcastle end their bleak run of 11 league games without a win

Newcastle secured their first Gallagher Premiership victory for five months and their biggest in the league against Worcester as t…

02 Apr 2022, 10:13

An unrelenting nine-try attacking contest tips Northampton's way

Tom Collins scored two tries as Northampton won their third Gallagher Premiership match in a row by defeating Bristol 39-22 in wha…

02 Apr 2022, 9:51

Gloucester dealt a hammer blow as unfancied Wasps grab an away win

Gloucester were dealt a hammer blow in their quest to secure a Premiership play-off spot as unfancied Wasps came away with an unli…

02 Apr 2022, 9:38

Stuart Hogg inspires Exeter to keep play-off hopes alive

A Stuart Hogg-inspired Exeter Chiefs kept their Premiership play-off hopes alive with a thrilling 42-22 victory over bottom side B…

02 Apr 2022, 9:32

Recruitment change coming for Premiership clubs and who will suffer most

While the vagaries of the Gallagher Premiership salary cap have made headlines in recent months, the true driver of squad change i…

Ian Cameron

02 Apr 2022, 4:10

'It's very poignant for Chris, the last few years have been tricky'

Ex-England international Topsy Ojo has saluted the achievement of Chris Ashton in becoming the equal all-time record Premiership t…

Interview

Liam Heagney

02 Apr 2022, 2:28

George McGuigan: 'My first year at Newcastle was a disaster'

From training-ground stamps to try-scoring fame, George McGuigan talks training-ground stamps, try-scoring records and England omi…

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Jamie Lyall

01 Apr 2022, 13:00

Bristol Bears statement: Alleged Premiership salary cap problem

Bristol Bears have issued a statement in response to a damaging newspaper story claiming that a 2022/23 Premiership salary cap pro…

Liam Heagney

01 Apr 2022, 6:13

Russian captain to play first Premiership game since war outbreak

Russia rugby skipper Kirill Gotovtsev is set to play his first Gallagher Premiership match for Gloucester since the outbreak of th…

Liam Heagney

01 Apr 2022, 5:55

England wing Cokanasiga to make his first Bath start in 10 months

England winger Joe Cokanasiga will make his first start of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season after coming through unscathed…

Liam Heagney

01 Apr 2022, 4:24

'Wasn't an extreme act of foul play' but Toomaga-Allen still banned

Ex-All Blacks prop Jeff Toomaga-Allen has been banned for three games for striking in Wasps' Premiership Rugby Cup win over Sarace…

Liam Heagney

01 Apr 2022, 3:23

Bristol salary cap gaffe has sparked a player fire sale - report

Ex-England second row Dave Attwood won't be the first top player to exit Bristol as it has been reported a fire sale is underway d…

Liam Heagney

01 Apr 2022, 2:38

'We're sorry to see him go': Hughes' loan deal at Bath is over

Nathan Hughes' loan at Bath will end next Monday, leaving the No8 returning to Bristol to see out the final months of his existing…

Liam Heagney

01 Apr 2022, 2:21

Kobus van Wyk has exited Leicester with immediate effect

Leicester Tigers will see out their double-chasing 2021/22 campaign minus South African Kobus van Wyk who has been granted an earl…

Liam Heagney

31 Mar 2022, 8:55

What Hughes said when asked if his relationship has soured with Lam

It's been one of the major stories of this year's Gallagher Premiership season - what has gone wrong for Nathan Hughes at Pat Lam'…

Liam Heagney

31 Mar 2022, 5:57

Saracens name full Test XV with a positional switch for Maro Itoje

Saracens have named a fifteen full of internationals for their Gallagher Premiership showdown with Sale Sharks in the AJ Bell this…

Ian Cameron

31 Mar 2022, 4:33

International back row exits Gloucester with 'immediate effect'

Namibian international Wian Conradie has left Gloucester with 'immediate effect' in order to return to the MLR and the New England…

Ian Cameron

31 Mar 2022, 4:10

Two Sale Sharks players to leave the club

Two Sale Sharks players will leave the Manchester-based side at the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season.

Kim Ekin

31 Mar 2022, 2:20

'Jonny's homecoming is exciting': Bell swaps Worcester for Ulster

Former Ireland midfielder Jonny Bell is the latest to signal his intention to move on from Steve Diamond’s Worcester, the defenc…

Kim Ekin

30 Mar 2022, 8:51

Worcester's 'victim' status in record-equalling 92 Ashton tries

Premiership Rugby have taken a deep dive into the try-scoring of Chris Ashton, the ex-England winger who last Sunday entered the t…

Liam Heagney

30 Mar 2022, 4:09

'Chris will bring a new dimension': Bath sign Cloete from Munster

Damian de Allende won’t be following Johann van Graan to Bath next season but the South African coach won’t be leaving Munster…

Liam Heagney

30 Mar 2022, 3:00

'The London Irish thing fell through, they didn't have the dollar'

The Rugby Pod show co-hosts Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton delved into the latest transfer rumours in this week’s show, providing u…

Liam Heagney

30 Mar 2022, 2:11

Worcester cancellation row: 'Hybrid game' solution was turned down

Worcester boss Steve Diamond has defended his club over last Friday’s late cancellation of their Gallagher Premiership at playof…

Liam Heagney

29 Mar 2022, 9:23

'He's coming in his prime': Sale raid Exeter to sign O'Flaherty

Sale have raided Exeter for the second time in three months, adding winger Tom O’Flaherty to their December signing of England s…

Liam Heagney

29 Mar 2022, 4:16

Bath players set to drive to Poland to assist Ukrainian refugees

Bath are asking for donations to be delivered to those affected by the war in Ukraine. From midday until 16:45 on Wednesday this w…

Kim Ekin

29 Mar 2022, 2:48

NFL would-be Christian Scotland-Williamson named in Harlequins team

Would-be NFL star Christian Scotland-Williamson will make just his second appearance of the season for Harlequins after returning …

Kim Ekin

28 Mar 2022, 4:41

Tom Varndell responds to Chris Ashton equalling his try scoring record

Former England winger Tom Varndell has responded to Chris Ashton equalling his try-scoring record.

Ian Cameron

28 Mar 2022, 4:11

Owen Farrell branded 'a liability' by former England flyhalf

It hasn't taken Owen Farrell long to start making headlines in the sport after returning from injury to star for Saracens over the…

Ian Cameron

28 Mar 2022, 1:47

'That literally changed my career... I sat there and cried in this room'

Chris Ashton says that a 10-week ban handed to him for allegedly gouging Ulster centre Luke Marshall 'changed the direction of his…

Ian Cameron

27 Mar 2022, 13:06

Video - Chris Ashton makes Premiership history but Leicester lose Ford

Chris Ashton became the joint highest try-scorer in Gallagher Premiership history as Leicester secured their place in the play-off…

27 Mar 2022, 9:24

Argentinian international Grondona to stay at Chiefs

Argentinian international Santiago Grondona is set to stay at Exeter Chiefs, the club has confirmed.

Ian Cameron

27 Mar 2022, 1:47

'A ridiculously talented rugby player... as good as anything in world rugby'

Bath head coach Neal Hatley paid tribute to England flanker Sam Underhill for a stirring two-try performance in their 24-24 draw w…

27 Mar 2022, 0:59

Jimmy Gopperth saves the day as Wasps leave it late

Jimmy Gopperth scored a late penalty winner against his former club as Wasps edged past Newcastle with a 27-24 Gallagher Premiersh…

26 Mar 2022, 12:45

Agonising finish for Faf de Klerk as Sale settle for draw at Bath

World Cup-winning scrum-half Faf de Klerk was inches away from snatching Gallagher Premiership victory for Sale as they drew 24-24…

26 Mar 2022, 12:36

Fit-again England skipper Farrell enjoys a winning Saracens return

Max Malins scored two tries as Saracens won their third game in a row in the Gallagher Premiership by narrowly defeating Bristol B…

26 Mar 2022, 12:24

Six-try Northampton spoil the London Irish Patrick's Day party

Northampton spoiled the London Irish St Patrick’s Day party with a 42-22 win at Brentford Community Stadium. Chris Boyd’s side…

26 Mar 2022, 12:12

Bristol make a big prediction on England career of Harry Randall

Pat Lam has predicted that Test level newcomer Harry Randall has a potentially long England career ahead of him after the Bristol …

Liam Heagney

26 Mar 2022, 3:25

Canny ref message from London Irish amid glut of Premiership reds

Declan Kidney has got no hang-ups about the high number of Gallagher Premiership matches that London Irish have been involved in t…

Liam Heagney

26 Mar 2022, 3:10

The 'rolled his sleeves up' Isiekwe moment much lauded by Saracens

Saracens boss Mark McCall has hugely sung the praises of Nick Isiekwe, the lock who ended a yawning four-year gap without a Test c…

Liam Heagney

26 Mar 2022, 2:38

The cap Fitz emerging Bear Harding

The young Bristol Bear has had a breakthrough season and he hopes his side can upset the odds with a win against Saracens

LONG READ

Owain Jones

26 Mar 2022, 2:02

'He was desperate': The legacy Fekitoa is driven to leave at Wasps

Lee Blackett has enthusiastically explained that ex-All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa is desperate to end his stint at Wasps a…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar 2022, 10:33

Worcester statement: Gloucester match cancelled over lack of props

Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership clash between Gloucester and Worcester at Kingsholm has been cancelled just five hours befo…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar 2022, 8:02

Hogg left out as Exeter name team to take on a stacked Leicester

Rob Baxter has slotted England internationals Henry Slade and Sam Simmonds straight back into his Exeter team following the comple…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar 2022, 7:34

Owen Farrell is back as Saracens show their spurs for Bristol

England skipper Owen Farrell is set to play for a star-studded Saracens XV on Saturday for the first time since October 24, the ou…

Liam Heagney

25 Mar 2022, 5:40

'It's never nice having doubts': The safe place to call out doping

Christian Day wants rugby dressing rooms to be safe places for those who need to call out doping. The former Northampton and Sale …

Kim Ekin

25 Mar 2022, 3:40

'I wasn't performing, I wasn't in the right headspace to lead'

Exeter talisman Joe Simmonds won’t lie. He’d love the Chiefs to do another magical Gallagher Premiership/Heineken Champions Cu…

Interview

Liam Heagney

25 Mar 2022, 2:17

'I'll come back one day': Teimana Harrison quits Northampton

Northampton have confirmed one of the worst kept secrets of 2022 - that former England back-rower Teimana Harrison will depart the…

Kim Ekin

24 Mar 2022, 10:12

'A great move': Exeter bring in South African forward Aidon Davis

Exeter Chiefs have added a third new face for next season with the acquisition of powerhouse South African forward Aidon Davis.

Kim Ekin

24 Mar 2022, 5:32

'An inspiration': England skipper Farrell fit for Saracens return

Saracens have confirmed that Owen Farrell is in the mix for them this Saturday in the Gallagher Premiership having fought back to …

Liam Heagney

23 Mar 2022, 8:28

Worcester statement: Willi Heinz has left with immediate effect

Former England scrum-half Willi Heinz has been released from his contract with Worcester by mutual agreement to return to his nati…

Liam Heagney

22 Mar 2022, 10:01

Fiji targeting England age grade star Nordli-Kelemeti

Fiji are trying to convince promising Newcastle Falcons scrum half Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti to opt out of the England system and bo…

Chris Jones

21 Mar 2022, 2:16

Saints sign Joel Matavesi while releasing player from contract

Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of Joel Matavesi on a short-term deal, while also releasing Dani Long-Martinez from …

Kim Ekin

18 Mar 2022, 3:20

England qualified South African centre Jordan Venter to make Bath debut

England qualified South African-born centre Jordan Venter is to set to make his debut for Bath this weekend against Bristol Bears …

Ian Cameron

17 Mar 2022, 7:12

'A deeply unpleasant experience': London Irish coach banned

London Irish have been dealt a blow with the suspension of midfielder Curtis Rona and assistant coach Brad Davis following a virtu…

Liam Heagney

16 Mar 2022, 7:21

Exeter pair apply for tackle school after receiving bans

Exeter Chiefs duo Tom Hendrickson and Jannes Kirsten have been banned for three matches each following their appearance on Tuesday…

Kim Ekin

16 Mar 2022, 5:15

'The result of years of hard work': Smart Ball comes to England

The Premiership Rugby Cup will this Friday become the first professional northern hemisphere competition to trial the Smart Rugby …

Kim Ekin

16 Mar 2022, 4:41

Leicester statement: Tigers respond to £300k salary cap punishment

Leicester Tigers have issued their response after the conclusion of the Premiership Rugby salary cap investigation resulted in the…

Liam Heagney

15 Mar 2022, 8:59

Premiership Rugby statement: Leicester salary cap investigation

Premiership Rugby have issued a Tuesday lunchtime statement confirming their salary cap investigation into Leicester Tigers is ove…

Liam Heagney

15 Mar 2022, 7:12

What Rob Baxter is telling his players about chest-to-chest tackles

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says that he is 'driving' home to his players the risk posed by chest-to-chest after a fresh s…

Ian Cameron

14 Mar 2022, 3:25

Northampton boss Chris Boyd hails 'really important' win after losing run

Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd hailed a “really important” victory for his side as they ended a four-match losing st…

13 Mar 2022, 15:51

'Players waiting 3 or 4 minutes in the rain... that's not good for the game'

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam has hit out at the length of time the TMO took in reviewing back row Fitz Harding's yellow card …

13 Mar 2022, 13:08

Pat Lam's playoff hopes in tatters as Harlequins beat Bristol in thriller

Harlequins beat Bristol 38-29 in a 10-try thriller to extend their Premiership winning run to four games.

13 Mar 2022, 10:46

'Second rows of his size and calibre are like teddy bear s***'

One of the downsides of the annual Guinness Six Nations is how the spotlight turns away from the Gallagher Premiership and some he…

Liam Heagney

13 Mar 2022, 4:30

Barnes' new assistant ref is ex-player he red-carded for stamping

Wayne Barnes has tweeted about this Sunday’s very different reunion with Nick Wood nine years after he sent the ex-Gloucester pr…

Liam Heagney

13 Mar 2022, 3:00

Wallaby sees red and Chris Ashton scores as Leicester beat London Irish

Curtis Rona’s first-half red card derailed London Irish’s bid to become the first team in 12 matches to defeat Leicester at Ma…

12 Mar 2022, 9:55

Faf shines as Sale Sharks hold off Gloucester fightback

Sale Sharks remain in the hunt for a top-four place after they overcame fellow play-off hopefuls Gloucester 26-24 at the AJ Bell S…

12 Mar 2022, 9:30

Saracens battle past Newcastle with a little help from Mike Brown

Saracens saw off a spirited Newcastle Falcons side to claim a 36-21 bonus point win in the Gallagher Premiership.

12 Mar 2022, 9:24

Full extent of Mako Vunipola injury revealed by Saracens

Unwanted England prop Mako Vunipola is set for a significant period on the sidelines as the full extent of his injury has been rev…

Ian Cameron

12 Mar 2022, 6:45

Ealing issue statement as they join Doncaster in fighting RFU decision

Ealing Trail Finders have confirmed that they are to appeal the RFU's decision not to allow either Doncaster or Ealing to be promo…

Ian Cameron

12 Mar 2022, 3:44

'Cam Neild, who was sparked out, passed his HIA after the game'

Sale boss Alex Sanderson is happy with the way concussion is being handled at the Gallagher Premiership club, their medics making …

Liam Heagney

12 Mar 2022, 3:00

'We've got ourselves on a pathway that feels a little wrong to me'

Rob Baxter has outlined his ongoing unease with the pathway that Premiership Rugby have embarked on, looking to increase the size …

Interview

Liam Heagney

11 Mar 2022, 2:33

Scotland scrum-half Ali Price ready for 'incredibly proud moment' in Rome

Ali Price is relishing the prospect of winning his 50th cap for Scotland in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

11 Mar 2022, 2:18

Exeter sign Leinster pair, including an England-qualified lock

Exeter have bolstered their squad for the 2022/23 season after confirming the double signing from Leinster of Jack Dunne and Rory …

Kim Ekin

10 Mar 2022, 6:51

'All the attributes to thrive': Bristol sign Scotland's Bradbury

Bristol have announced the signing of Scotland international back-rower Magnus Bradbury. The 26-year-old will join Bristol ahead o…

Kim Ekin

09 Mar 2022, 2:28

'He accepted he was reckless': Naulago banned after his latest red

Bristol winger Siva Naulago has been banned for four matches following his red card versus Bath last Saturday in his first game ba…

Liam Heagney

09 Mar 2022, 2:04

Bath confirm their latest new signing is ex-Springboks half-back

Ex-Springboks scrum-half Louis Schreuder will join Bath at the start of next season, strengthening the squad in a key position.

Kim Ekin

08 Mar 2022, 9:47

Louis Lynagh tests positive for Covid-19

Louis Lynagh has became the second Harlequins player to withdraw from the training squad because of a positive Covid test.

Sam Smith

07 Mar 2022, 12:21

Cornish Pirates issue statement after newspaper report on status

Cornish Pirates have reacted to a report in The Rugby Paper that claims the side are set to become semi-professional.

Ian Cameron

07 Mar 2022, 5:27

Christian Wade hits out at rugby union

NFL hopeful Christian Wade believes the sport of rugby union is holding back its stars, a realization he made having made the tran…

Ian Cameron

07 Mar 2022, 3:34

Saracens peg back Tigers in the race for the Premiership

Saracens beat the league leaders Leicester, Duhan van der Merwe's red card kicks off social media frenzy and the Welsh regions are…

LONG READ

Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones

07 Mar 2022, 3:20

'The first half was probably the best stuff we've played all season'

Ali Hepher hailed Exeter’s first-half performance as probably their best of the season after they beat Gallagher Premiership riv…

06 Mar 2022, 10:48

England player among four Sale Sharks injured against Exeter

Exeter moved back into the Gallagher Premiership play-off zone with a 19-12 victory over Sale Sharks at Sandy Park.

06 Mar 2022, 9:25

'He's so gifted' - Louis Rees-Zammit first touch try floors Skivington

Gloucester boss George Skivington praised Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit’s strength of character after his brilliant solo try spar…

06 Mar 2022, 2:35

'Real shame': 3 Prem coaches on cancelled promotion and bye-weeks

This past week changed the outlook of the upcoming 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season.

Analysis

Liam Heagney

06 Mar 2022, 1:38

'It doesn't look great' - Mark McCall worried for Mako Vunipola

Mark McCall hailed Saracens’ fighting spirit as they repelled a second-half fightback from Leicester to win 34-27 in a Gallagher…

05 Mar 2022, 10:33

Remarkable Bath comeback trumps card-troubled Bristol at the death

Bath ended a run of five successive derby defeats against Bristol with one of the most remarkable comebacks ever seen on The Rec a…

05 Mar 2022, 9:47

Scotland to pay dear price for Duhan van der Merwe indiscretion

Agustin Creevy crossed for two tries as London Irish ran riot against an ill-disciplined Worcester Warriors in a 43-12 home win in…

05 Mar 2022, 9:32

Saracens topple Leicester despite a worrying Mako Vunipola injury

Saracens clung on in the face of a determined Leicester fightback to topple the Gallagher Premiership leaders 34-27 at StoneX Stad…

05 Mar 2022, 9:22

Rees-Zammit takes seconds to send message to Wales in fightback win

Louis Rees-Zammit inspired a stunning Gloucester fightback as they kept themselves firmly in the Gallagher Premiership play-off mi…

05 Mar 2022, 9:12

Some 'unbelievably dangerous individuals' are worrying Bath

Stuart Hooper reckons that the major slump in results that Bristol have suffered in this season’s Gallagher Premiership is simil…

Liam Heagney

05 Mar 2022, 2:25

'Steve's brave': Leicester boss Borthwick is impressing Saracens

Back-at-work Saracens boss Mark McCall has saluted the excellent Leicester transformation orchestrated this season by Steve Borthw…

Liam Heagney

05 Mar 2022, 2:06

'Salary cap now was could we get a dispensation on a dispensation'

Pat Lam has shed light on the madcap, behind the scenes drama that resulted in Bristol hurriedly bringing in three additional play…

Liam Heagney

05 Mar 2022, 1:22

Cadan Murley brace helps Harlequins defeat struggling Newcastle

Cadan Murley scored two tries as Premiership champions Harlequins defeated Newcastle Falcons 24-10 to record their third win in a …

04 Mar 2022, 14:07

Long-serving former CEO Simon Cohen to sue Leicester Tigers

Simon Cohen is suing Leicester Tigers, the Gallagher Premiership club where he worked as CEO for eight years until his sudden May …

Exclusive

Liam Heagney

04 Mar 2022, 11:39

Sale forward Phillips retires as a result of 'serious' pre-season incident

Sale Sharks have confirmed that forward James Phillips has retired on medical advice following a serious injury sustained in a pre…

Kim Ekin

04 Mar 2022, 6:41

Three England releasees return as Tigers name team for Saracens

Three released England players will feature for Leicester Tigers as they travel down to London to take on Saracens in this weekend…

Sam Smith

04 Mar 2022, 4:55

Underhill and Faletau combine in all Test Bath back row unit

England's Sam Underhill and Wales' Taulupe Faletau return to Bath's starting XV for their West Country clash against Bristol Bears…

Kim Ekin

04 Mar 2022, 4:36

'Terrifying': Mike Brown fears losing job after Newcastle decision

BT Sport rugby commentator Nick Mullins has confirmed that ex-England full-back Mike Brown is on the lookout for a new employer af…

Liam Heagney

04 Mar 2022, 3:24

Bristol Bears sign Sam Nixon as freakish injury crisis deepens

Pat Lam's injury-hit Bristol Bears have signed Exeter Chiefs prop Sam Nixon on a loan agreement until the end of the campaign.

Kim Ekin

04 Mar 2022, 2:51

Exeter to sign one-time Ireland centre and a lock from Leinster - report

The mini-exodus at Leinster is set to continue with a total of five players now linked with imminent moves away from the province.…

Ian Cameron

04 Mar 2022, 2:08

Banned Dean Richards heads for the stands

Harlequins fans will be joined by a famous face in the stands at the Twickenham Stoop tomorrow night as Dean Richards, the Newcast…

Chris Jones

03 Mar 2022, 7:08

'Bizarre': How vegetables injury sidelined Bristol's Fitz Harding

Bristol boss Pat Lam has quipped that fast-rising back-rower Fitz Harding needs to improve his food preparation skills after a sel…

Liam Heagney

02 Mar 2022, 11:00

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…

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…

LONG READ

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

01 Mar 2022, 6:36

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 …

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…

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 …

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

27 Feb 2022, 0:04

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.

26 Feb 2022, 9:49

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…

25 Feb 2022, 14:44

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 …

25 Feb 2022, 14:40

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.

25 Feb 2022, 14:33

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

22 Feb 2022, 1:12

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 …

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…

20 Feb 2022, 10:08

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…

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…

20 Feb 2022, 4:58

'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.

19 Feb 2022, 10:28

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…

19 Feb 2022, 9:51

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.

19 Feb 2022, 9:34

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…

19 Feb 2022, 9:15

'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…

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…

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…

18 Feb 2022, 14:52

'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 …

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…

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.

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…

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.

17 Feb 2022, 11:28

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…

17 Feb 2022, 9:54

'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.

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.

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.

16 Feb 2022, 14:01

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…

16 Feb 2022, 8:21

'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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

15 Feb 2022, 2:37

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…

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…

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…

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…

13 Feb 2022, 7:24

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…

13 Feb 2022, 2:54

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…

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-…

12 Feb 2022, 10:40

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…

12 Feb 2022, 9:57

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…

12 Feb 2022, 9:46

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 …

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 …

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…

11 Feb 2022, 15:01

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.

11 Feb 2022, 14:12

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 …

11 Feb 2022, 4:40

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

Interview

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…

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…

05 Feb 2022, 10:30

Merciless Saracens end Bath resurgence in brutal fashion

Tom Woolstencroft scored two first-half tries for the home side.

05 Feb 2022, 9:56

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…

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…

05 Feb 2022, 1:06

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 …

04 Feb 2022, 14:11

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

30 Jan 2022, 13:06

'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…

30 Jan 2022, 13:00

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…

30 Jan 2022, 9:31

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.

30 Jan 2022, 9:28

'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…

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…

29 Jan 2022, 14:26

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…

29 Jan 2022, 9:43

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…

29 Jan 2022, 9:23

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.

29 Jan 2022, 5:01

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…

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…

28 Jan 2022, 20:15

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…

28 Jan 2022, 14:18

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…

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 …

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

Analysis

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Opinion

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.

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…

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.

24 Jan 2022, 1:37

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.

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…

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…

18 Jan 2022, 6:35

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…

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Interview

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…

15 Jan 2022, 9:01

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…

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…

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.

14 Jan 2022, 9:44

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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…

Interview

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

12 Jan 2022, 5:31

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

10 Jan 2022, 8:21

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.

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…

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…

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'…

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…

09 Jan 2022, 10:58

'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…

09 Jan 2022, 10:53

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…

09 Jan 2022, 9:46

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…

09 Jan 2022, 9:22

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

08 Jan 2022, 10:47

'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…

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…

08 Jan 2022, 9:58

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-…

08 Jan 2022, 9:39

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…

08 Jan 2022, 9:24

'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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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.

07 Jan 2022, 2:46

'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…

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.

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…

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. …

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” …

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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.

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 …

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…

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.

LONG READ

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…

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…

03 Jan 2022, 0:45

'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.

Interview

02 Jan 2022, 9:54

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…

02 Jan 2022, 9:32

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…

02 Jan 2022, 9:25

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-…

02 Jan 2022, 9:07

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…

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…

01 Jan 2022, 11:00

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 …

01 Jan 2022, 10:28

'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 …

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.

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…

Opinion

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

28 Dec 2021, 8:30

'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 …

28 Dec 2021, 6:18

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.

28 Dec 2021, 4:14

'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.

27 Dec 2021, 14:49

'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…

27 Dec 2021, 14:42

'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…

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…

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 …

27 Dec 2021, 11:55

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…

27 Dec 2021, 11:33

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.

26 Dec 2021, 10:58

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…

26 Dec 2021, 10:07

'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.

26 Dec 2021, 9:54

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.

26 Dec 2021, 9:36

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…

26 Dec 2021, 8:51

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-…

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.

25 Dec 2021, 9:49

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.

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…

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. …

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…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

23 Dec 2021, 1:13

'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.

22 Dec 2021, 4:12

Bristol boss Pat Lam worried for Premiership if Covid lockdown comes

Rugby union is facing an uncertain time amid the coronavirus pandemic.

21 Dec 2021, 6:39

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…

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.

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 …

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…

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.

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…

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 …

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…

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.

Interview

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…

Interview

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…

18 Dec 2021, 8:39

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…

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…

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…

17 Dec 2021, 14:16

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…

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 …

16 Dec 2021, 11:20

'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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

13 Dec 2021, 2:48

'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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

Interview

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.

Opinion

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Liam Heagney

07 Dec 2021, 6:24

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