Wasps release their 'Legend XV'
There are unsurprisingly some legends of the game included in the Wasps ‘Legend XV’ voted for by the Premiership club’s fans…
Josh Raisey
06 May, 9:36
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Geordan Murphy: World Cup-winning Walters a 'game-changer' for Leicester
The Welshman carved out a niche at Munster as head of physical performance where he encountered Rassie Erasmus, who then brought h…
Online Editors
06 May, 7:57
Graham Rowntree's son among six academy players to move up the ranks at Leicester
Ex-England and Lions prop Graham - who now coaches at Munster - played nearly 400 times for Leicester between 1990 and 2007 as par…
Online Editors
05 May, 12:04
Mapletoft exits Harlequins less than a year after swapping roles
After nine years with Harlequins as backs coach, attack coach and head coach, Mapletoft decided in 2019 to step away from the firs…
Online Editors
05 May, 10:18
Steve Diamond scolds 'gang' looking to form breakaway players union
Upwards of 100 Gallagher Premiership players have allegedly shown interest in joining the union that England and Leicester prop El…
Online Editors
05 May, 7:36
Former England U21 prop Irish added to Warriors coaching ticket
Worcester Warriors have recruited scrum coach Mark Irish to join a new-look coaching team at Sixways for the 2020/21 season.
Online Editors
04 May, 12:57
'If I don't play for Exeter, then I don't get picked for Wales'
Wales prop Tomas Francis has described his ongoing dilemma over club versus country as 'tough' but says there is 'nothing he can d…
Ian Cameron
04 May, 11:31
Leicester exodus continues as Tigers confirm 21 players set to depart the club
The Premiership club are heading into a period of change as former England captain Steve Borthwick takes over from long-serving Ge…
Online Editors
04 May, 10:30
The stats behind the giant Springbok centre that selectors went cold on
There is one Springbok player who probably should have more Test caps to his name. Sharks centre Andre Esterhuizen.
Online Editors
03 May, 12:01
Hartpury sign former Gloucester prop Knight
Hartpury University RFC have signed former Gloucester Rugby prop, Shaun Knight, ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Online Editors
03 May, 8:58
'The media played out the club was in massive dispute or at civil war... it wasn't'
There were recent allegations that the across the board pay cuts at Leicester had sparked a revolt by a number of players, but Dan…
Liam Heagney
02 May, 9:32
Saints' innovative car park idea for fans at closed doors matches
Conscious of the need to rekindle relationships with fans once the lockdown restrictions are lifted, Saints CEO Mark Darbon has a …
Online Editors
02 May, 8:04
'The days of flogging a player have gone... but we must be really adaptable to finish the Premiership'
With the Top 14 season terminated and speculation the Guinness PRO14 might go the same way, the English top-flight is shaping up t…
Chris Jones
01 May, 13:19
Bath rubberstamp exit of Japan-bound Burns with short statement
The ex-England international has had a frustrating time under Stuart Hooper, who took over last summer as director of rugby follow…
Online Editors
01 May, 12:05
Rob Baxter dismisses isolation camp idea for Premiership restart - report
The Chiefs were sitting on top of the table before the season’s indefinite suspension and there are currently plans to have team…
Online Editors
01 May, 10:27
Confirmed: Freddie Burns waves goodbye to Bath and English rugby and joins Shokki Shuttles
There had been speculation earlier this year that the out-half could join Wasps, speculation that then extended to a possible swit…
Ian Cameron
01 May, 7:18
'You are literally stirring a monster' - How a 135kg Munster man mountain 'popped' Joe Marler's ribs
A former teammate of Joe Marler has told a brilliant story of how a young Marler, eager to impress early in his career, bit off mo…
Online Editors
30 Apr, 11:32
'People mocked us about the Care Bears and stuff like that... but Bears is now part of our fabric'
On the verge of becoming Championship champions in April 2018, owner Steve Lansdown controversially ramped up the razzmatazz ahead…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr, 10:35
What a full strength Leicester Tigers XV might look like as Murphy promises more new signings
Leicester Tigers head coach Geordan Murphy has promised more signings are set to come to Welford after the club confirmed the depa…
Ian Cameron
30 Apr, 9:17
The Rugby Pod on Ellis Genge and the Premiership pay cut controversy
More struggles in the tigers camp this week as England International Ellis Genge doesn’t seem too happy with the handling of pla…
Rugby Pod
30 Apr, 9:09
We still need details from Genge but RPA deserves more credit - Andy Goode
Rugby needs more characters like Ellis Genge and I’m intrigued to hear more detail about his plans for a new players’ union bu…
Andy Goode
30 Apr, 7:05
Leicester explain why some players still haven't signed pay cut agreement
Amid reports of possible legal action by players unhappy with the situation at Welford Road, executive chairman Peter Tom has appe…
Online Editors
30 Apr, 5:56
'We haven't made England the best paid international squad in the world for the last 16 years by going into meetings and agreeing the first number put on the table'
Premiership players chiefs will take part in one of the most important meetings in the history of the sport in England today to tr…
Chris Jones
30 Apr, 5:19
Leicester Tigers release Jonah Holmes, immediately confirm signing of Scottish International centre Matt Scott
Leicester Tigers have released Jonah Holmes from the final year of his contract with the club, and then minutes later announce the…
Online Editors
29 Apr, 14:17
Wayne Pivac is actively helping Jonah Holmes leave Leicester Tigers
The 27-year-old winger, who earned the last of his three caps last August, is teasing out whether it is possible to leave his Gall…
Liam Heagney
29 Apr, 11:39
Premiership poised for broadcast revolution if go ahead given to play remaining 57 matches
Top-flight clubs in England remain determined to bring the 2019/20 campaign to a conclusion on the pitch and host broadcaster BT S…
Online Editors
29 Apr, 5:14
Steven Luatua interested in making a return to the Blues
Steven Luatua hasn't turned his back on New Zealand rugby just yet.
Online Editors
28 Apr, 18:09
How the heights and weights of locks compare across the Premiership, Top 14 and PRO14
RugbyPass has sifted through the size of every starting lock in all the fixtures from the first week of January, calculated the av…
Josh Raisey
28 Apr, 13:40
June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
More than seven weeks have passed since the last Premiership Rugby match was played, with the conclusion of the 2019/20 season ham…
Online Editors
28 Apr, 10:33
Premiership Rugby facing a huge drop in value of its broadcasting rights - report
With private equity firm CVC Capital Partners buying 27 per cent of Premiership Rugby last year for £200million, there was a beli…
Online Editors
28 Apr, 9:52
England prop Ellis Genge sheds light on breakaway players' union
The RPA represents more than 1,200 past and present professional players, but Genge claims his new group would have an advantage b…
Online Editors
28 Apr, 4:51
Why Lima Sopoaga left New Zealand and forfeited the chance to play at a Rugby World Cup
Wasps' offer wasn’t the first time the Wellington-born first five received offers from overseas… he had considered a move as e…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Apr, 2:07
Building the perfect rugby player: Full-back
What makes for the perfect rugby player? We finish our series on the prototype players with a look at the full-back position.
Alex Shaw
27 Apr, 7:54
Top rugby physiotherapist warns that players could lose up to 20kg during coronavirus shutdown
A former Premiership physiotherapist has warned that some of rugby's elite could lose a whopping 20kg of muscle during the coronav…
Online Editors
26 Apr, 22:30
Sean Maitland the latest international to leave Saracens?
It is being widely rumoured that Scotland international Sean Maitland is to set to leave Premiership side Saracens and make a retu…
Online Editors
26 Apr, 8:33
Exeter hooker Elvis Taione signs new deal
The Tonga international has been with the Chiefs for six years.
Online Editors
26 Apr, 6:17
'The back of my brain smashed into the back of my skull and that caused the main artery to my frontal lobe to burst'
Will Hurrell suffered a career-ending stroke as a result of playing for Bristol in the Premiership last January… his story is de…
Liam Heagney
26 Apr, 4:49
The bench press records of 47 elite rugby players
It's a sports' cliché, but the bench press continues to occupy a uniquely macho seat in the pantheon of weight training disciplin…
Ian Cameron
26 Apr, 4:07
Joe Marler wades into players' union row with cryptic, food related Tweet
England prop Joe Marler has deployed a fresh cryptic to react to news that as many as 100 English rugby players are considering la…
Online Editors
25 Apr, 15:19
The Gavin Henson moment that left Will Hurrell realising he had made it in big-time rugby
The 30-year-old centre sadly called it quits on April 10, three months after suffering a stroke following a whiplash head injury w…
Liam Heagney
25 Apr, 6:12
'We never engaged a lawyer... no lawyer was in any Zoom call'
Captain Tom Youngs and coach Geordan Murphy appeared on the latest episode of Leicester Tigers TV Weekly to tease out recent media…
Liam Heagney
25 Apr, 5:08
Disgruntled Premiership players consider forming breakaway player union - report
Amid across the board pay cuts by clubs, Damian Hopley’s longstanding RPA have been accused of ‘not turning up’ in the curre…
Online Editors
25 Apr, 4:35
Rugby's rich list: The world's highest-paid players in 2020
A list of the 15 best-paid rugby players on the planet has been released, and it features a few interesting names.
Online Editors
24 Apr, 23:26
Microphone picks up Sale owner calling Gloucester witness a 'liar' in RFU hearing
At the heart of the fall-out was how Springbok midfielder Rohan Janse van Rensburg wound up signing contracts with two Premiership…
Liam Heagney
24 Apr, 9:26
Leicester players' revolt makes them look out of step - Andy Goode
Actions like this would have been understandable a few weeks ago but the situation has moved on and it has become apparent just ho…
Andy Goode
24 Apr, 8:04
Gloucester Rugby 'considering' legal proceeding over RJvR debacle
Gloucester Rugby say they are considering legal proceeding after they were effectively stiffed by a Springbok centre Rohan Janse V…
Online Editors
24 Apr, 7:31
Sale Sharks given 'suspended' 5 point deduction for 2018 signing as hearing blows up
Sale Sharks, centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg and his agent has admitted their guilt in at an RFU disciplinary hearing this week af…
Ian Cameron
24 Apr, 7:02
Plans for October Test rugby have just hit a major snag
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic postponed four recent Guinness Six Nations matches, there has been speculation that the weeks …
Online Editors
24 Apr, 5:53
Ex-football chief's fiery baptism running a Premiership rugby club
Football's TV billions means the coronavirus pandemic stoppage of sport hasn’t been as drastic in soccer as in Premiership Rugb…
Online Editors
23 Apr, 10:28
Building the perfect rugby player: Outside Centre
Our series looking at building the perfect rugby player moves on to the outside centre position, with examples ranging from Manu T…
Alex Shaw
23 Apr, 9:16
'It's unbelievably tedious' - Ed Jackson to climb stairs 2,783 times
The former Bath and Wasps flanker suffered spinal cord injuries in a diving accident in 2017.
Online Editors
22 Apr, 12:40
Doncaster Knights deducted 5 points over signing of former Wales U20s prop
Doncaster Knights have been deducted five points after being found guilty of availing of an agent who was not registered.
Ian Cameron
22 Apr, 9:40
The Future of Rugby: England U23
The latest in the Future of Rugby series takes a look at beaten RWC finalists England, who have a mouth-watering array of young ta…
Alex Shaw
22 Apr, 7:50
How fleeting Leicester return lifted Tom Varndell during difficult time
The ex-England winger left the club where he made his name in 2009, but he will be forever grateful for the rejuvenating way they …
Liam Heagney
21 Apr, 15:00
Latest radical idea to finish the Premiership would have major impact on title race
Officials are said to be looking at all potential options, but this latest formula will surely not find favour with mid-table club…
Chris Jones
21 Apr, 6:57
Northampton sign unheralded new No9 following loss of fan favourite Cobus Reinach
The South African World Cup winner announced in January he would be leaving Franklin's Gardens for the Top 14 at the end of the cu…
Online Editors
21 Apr, 5:22
Building the perfect rugby player: Inside Centre
Our series attempting to build the perfect rugby player moves on to inside centre, where a contrast of styles make it hard to lock…
Alex Shaw
20 Apr, 10:05
Newcastle defence coach Wells to leave club after eight years for new role in Italy
Wells joined Newcastle in 2012 and served as forwards coach and head coach before becoming defence coach for the Falcons.
Online Editors
20 Apr, 7:15
What Adam Jones looks for in a tighthead
Now for those of you who know your rugby onions, that, of course, is the birthplace of Wales’ greatest tighthead of the professi…
Owain Jones
19 Apr, 15:58
Leaving Bath was '100 per cent the best decision I have ever made'
There is nothing wrong with Nick Abendanon's 33-year-old body, but the financial chaos caused by the pandemic means retirement rat…
Jamie Lyall
19 Apr, 5:30
Witnessing the collapse of Yorkshire Carnegie changed Tom Varndell
Ex-England international Tom Vardell admits he is likely finished as a full-time player but his challenging year at relegated York…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr, 4:40
Twickenham won't host all 57 of the Premiership's remaining matches
A newspaper report claimed English Rugby HQ would stage all remaining games as the stadium’s Marriott hotel was seen as perfect …
Chris Jones
18 Apr, 7:08
It's Bristol as you have never seen them before... rhythmic gymnastics and John Afoa hypnotically gyrating
Rugby fans from all corners of the world have been impatiently waiting for a team to produce a gymnastics montage from their back …
Josh Raisey
17 Apr, 13:00
Michael Hooper and fellow high-earning Wallabies free to soon star in the Gallagher Premiership - report
Swingeing pay cut arrangements are finally set to be confirmed by Rugby Australia on Monday following lengthy discussions with the…
Online Editors
17 Apr, 12:15
Coronavirus now poised to affect Premiership's salary cap and marquee player allowance - report
The tournament has been indefinitely suspended and the financial ramifications of the stoppage have been severe with clubs impleme…
Online Editors
17 Apr, 7:13
Biggar namechecks Farrell and Cipriani as two of the reasons he loves the Premiership
The Welsh out-half made the switch to England in 2018 following eleven seasons at the Ospreys in his native Wales and he has been …
Online Editors
16 Apr, 13:12
Premiership player's family home in Fiji decimated by Cyclone Harold
The cyclone caused catastrophic harm with dozens killed and many were left homeless, including the parents of Albert Tuisue, the L…
Online Editors
16 Apr, 8:08
Two sons of ex-Northampton stalwarts agree new Franklin's Gardens deals
The pair of 20-year-olds have both impressed in Chris Boyd's first team so far this season having followed in their respective fat…
Online Editors
16 Apr, 5:31
Stricken Saracens' furloughs and swingeing pay deferrals
The Londoners, who have been automatically relegated to the Championship for 2020/21 followed repeated salary cap breaches, are un…
Online Editors
15 Apr, 12:26
'There are academy players earning minimum wage - £8,000 a year... a 25% pay cut isn't fair'
RPA player liaison Christian Day has hit out at some English clubs over the cost-cutting measures they forced the lowest earners t…
Online Editors
15 Apr, 10:51
Josh Beaumont opens up on very different personal battle compared to his electioneering dad
Bill is attempting to hold onto the chairmanship of World Rugby while his son is devising novel ways of completing his seven-month…
Chris Jones
15 Apr, 10:05
Wasps greats show support for ex-star now working for the NHS
The 35-year-old was once tipped to be an England captain but was forced to retire from the game in 2012 at the age of 27 due to an…
Josh Raisey
14 Apr, 12:30
Worcester's Jono Lance lines up switch to PRO14 - report
Set to turn 30 in June, the half-back has an impressive pedigree having won Super Rugby titles at the Reds and the Waratahs before…
Online Editors
14 Apr, 7:23
Building the perfect rugby player: No8
The latest in our series looking at what goes into building the perfect rugby player sees us round off the pack with an examinatio…
Alex Shaw
14 Apr, 6:10
Ex-copper Dean Richards is back on the beat
The Newcastle coach has turned back the clock during virus outbreak that prematurely terminated the Championship season and left h…
Liam Heagney
14 Apr, 4:41
Biting, eye-gouging and ref abuse: The longest bans in rugby union history
Bans are something that receive a lot of attention these days in rugby, particularly due to how arbitrary and inconsistent they ca…
Josh Raisey
13 Apr, 10:35
Leicester confirm start date for new head coach Borthwick
Geordan Murphy is set to move into the role of Director of Rugby.
Online Editors
13 Apr, 9:35
'Physically I've not seen too many better players. He's 6-feet-2, has bigger leg muscles than I do'
Ed Slater didn’t see professional rugby as a career when he grew up as a staunch Charlton Athletic fan with a passion for footba…
Robert Rees
13 Apr, 6:32
Every Premiership clubs' star players 10 years ago
We cast our eye back to the 2009/10 season and look at who was leading the way for the current Premiership rugby clubs at the time…
Alex Shaw
12 Apr, 14:08
Joe Ford is back in rugby after 3-month hiatus from the sport
Former Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks fly-half Joe Ford is back in rugby after leaving Yorkshire Carnegie in January.
Online Editors
12 Apr, 9:45
Jonny May could play for Gloucester against Tigers this season
Jonny May's sensational move back to Gloucester has thrown up the possibility of the England flyer playing against Leicester Tiger…
Ian Cameron
11 Apr, 11:25
England's Ben Youngs issues warning to Premiership Rugby
The 2019/20 campaign has been indefinitely suspended because of the virus outbreak, but officials remain committed to playing the …
Online Editors
11 Apr, 10:59
The online reaction to Leicester losing the services of Jonny May - 'The shambles continues...'
The England winger's Easter Saturday confirmation that he is to move back to Gloucester from Welford Road at the end of the 2019/2…
Online Editors
11 Apr, 9:26
Leicester Tigers statement: Why Jonny May is leaving
Leicester Tigers have suggested international rugby demands and a lack of money are the main reasons behind Jonny May leaving the …
Online Editors
11 Apr, 6:37
England star Jonny May rejoins Gloucester
Gloucester Rugby have landed a major coup in re-capturing Jonny May, will be rejoining the Club from July 1st.
Online Editors
11 Apr, 6:26
Bristol centre Hurrell retires following stroke
Bristol Bears centre Will Hurrell has retired from the game on specialist medical advice.
Online Editors
10 Apr, 8:59
Building the perfect rugby player: Openside flanker
The latest in our series looking at the make-up of the perfect rugby player shines a spotlight on the openside flanker position.
Alex Shaw
10 Apr, 6:23
English rugby's top players will need 'four weeks'
Saracens performance director Phil Morrow sits on an advisory group for Premiership Rugby and is predicting it will take a month o…
Chris Jones
10 Apr, 6:11
Club owner lays bare crippling toll of running a Premiership team at an annual £4million loss
It's hoped the stoppage of rugby due to the coronavirus pandemic will be invaluable in buying time for loss-making Premiership clu…
Online Editors
10 Apr, 4:11
Jimmy Gopperth is ringing elderly people and it is humbling him
The Wasps player and his colleagues have been ringing supporters to cheer them up.
Online Editors
09 Apr, 8:13
'People are dying' - Jamie Roberts starts daily blog in fight against pandemic
Welsh great Jamie Roberts has said that it is a “privilege” to be able to volunteer as an honorary fellow with the NHS Cardiff…
Josh Raisey
09 Apr, 7:58
Wasps confirm a coaching reshuffle that 'removes the need for a director of rugby'
Lee Blackett stepped up from his role as attack and backs coach to take the first-team reins in mid-February from the long-serving…
Online Editors
09 Apr, 7:22
'If I'm being honest, he's probably has exceeded my expectations a little bit'
Rob Baxter has rewarded the fine form of South African import Jannes Kirsten with a new contract extension at Gallagher Premiershi…
Online Editors
09 Apr, 6:25
On the Brink: 'Freak accident' won't slow Leicester Tigers new backrow brute
Cyle Brink is an obsessive, unabashed adrenaline junkie. As a kid in Johannesburg, he would soup up cars and tear around the bush …
Jamie Lyall
09 Apr, 6:13
Sean O'Brien posts heartfelt message after his short-lived return to playing
Despite joining London Irish last summer from Leinster, a serious hip injury prevented him from making his Premiership debut until…
Josh Raisey
08 Apr, 13:08
The average height and weight of outside centres
While it is hard to perfectly describe what an ideal outside centre looks like, there are still expectations and requirements amon…
Josh Raisey
08 Apr, 12:22
Former England backrow using lockdown as 'mock retirement'
Northampton Saints backrow Tom Wood is using the suspension of the Premiership due to the coronavirus pandemic as a 'mock retireme…
Online Editors
08 Apr, 11:00
RPA sets the record straight about alleged Premiership player strike
Union boss Damian Hopley admits that some players were distressed about pay cuts but he takes issue with some of the more dramatic…
Liam Heagney
08 Apr, 10:49
Premiership Rugby statement: 'Our approach to restart rugby'
Premiership Rugby’s Chief Executive has issued a statement about ongoing disruption to Premiership Rugby as a result of the coro…
Online Editors
08 Apr, 10:00
Six foot five England U20s fullback among academy trio to commit to Tigers
A highly-rated giant England U20s star is among a trio of Leicester Tigers academy products to commit their future to the club.
Online Editors
08 Apr, 8:00
Sale Sharks to order Springboks back to club as Premiership completion plan to be unveiled
Sale Sharks, who stand second in the Gallagher Premiership, are planning to recall their Springboks players who have returned to S…
Chris Jones
08 Apr, 7:20
Jonny May close to an exit at Leicester Tigers
England star Jonny May looks set to leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the season RugbyPass understands.
Ian Cameron
08 Apr, 6:57
EPCR confirm talks have taken place regarding new global club tournament
EPCR have responded to comments by French Rugby President Bernard Laporte, who has outlined his hopes of introducing a new Club Wo…
Ciarán Kennedy
06 Apr, 15:26
'Very disappointing and upsetting' - RFU promote four sides but Richmond blast decision to dump their womens' team
Rugby Football Union announces 10 teams for Tyrrells Premier 15s.
Online Editors
06 Apr, 12:11
Laporte outlines plan to replace Champions Cup with a new Club World Cup
The French Rugby President is hoping to be elected World Rugby vice-chairman next month.
Online Editors
06 Apr, 11:55
Building the perfect rugby player: Hooker
In the second of our series looking at the prototype rugby player in the modern era, we turn our attention to hooker, with plenty …
Alex Shaw
06 Apr, 9:31
Six Premiership players who could benefit most from a stint in Super Rugby
Crossing the equator for Super Rugby is a path not taken often enough by northern hemisphere players, but RugbyPass has identified…
Josh Raisey
06 Apr, 7:30
Harlequins flanker Semi Kunatani arrested in Fiji
The country’s leaders condemned the actions of Fijians who have ignored instructions to self-isolate due to the risk of catching…
Chris Jones
06 Apr, 4:09
Forgotten 6'4, 125kg former England prospect pens new deal with Exeter
Dave Ewers will continue his long association with Exeter after signing a new contract at the club. The 6'4, 125kg forward was nev…
Online Editors
05 Apr, 6:19
Building the perfect rugby player: Props
A new series from RugbyPass takes a look at what attributes make up the perfect player in a particular position and the series sta…
Alex Shaw
05 Apr, 4:29
The July 1 date poised to leave the Premiership finishing its stalled season with XVs looking very different
Players who are on the move in the English top-flight are due to fall out of contract on June 30 and join new clubs the following …
Online Editors
04 Apr, 9:04
Pat Lam tells players to prepare for loved ones to die
The deadly virus has left the deep-thinking Bristol Bears boss motivated by taking steps to guard against the worst-case scenarios…
Online Editors
04 Apr, 6:57
Six times rugby players smashed it on debut
Every professional player dreams of the perfect start to their career, be it for their club, country or even when switching from a…
Josh Raisey
04 Apr, 5:05
Saracens reveal why Maro Itoje will stick by them for Championship season
The England international has been approached by Racing 92 about the possibility of spending next term in the French Top 14 rather…
Online Editors
03 Apr, 13:04
Coronavirus claims life of former Richmond player
The coronavirus has claimed the life of a former Richmond Rugby player and president - David Buchanan.
Ian Cameron
03 Apr, 9:35
Less than a fortnight after threatening legal action, Ealing issue response to Newcastle's confirmed promotion
Rugby in England at all levels below the Premiership for the 2019/20 season was terminated on March 20, resulting in Trailfinders …
Liam Heagney
03 Apr, 8:29
Postion-by-position academy productivity: Premiership and PRO14
We take a look at the academy systems in the Gallagher Premiership and Guinness PRO14 and decide which side is the most productive…
Alex Shaw
03 Apr, 7:53
It's official: RFU won't bail out Premiership clubs
The 2019/20 top-flight season ground to halt last month and with no sign of a resumption happening any time soon, the clubs have i…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr, 17:00
Worcester have just furloughed the majority of Alan Solomons' first-team squad
RugbyPass reported on Wednesday how England’s dozen Premiership rugby clubs had started informing players they were being furlou…
Online Editors
02 Apr, 14:20
Andy Goode: Premiership salary cap must be slashed
Coronavirus has laid bare just how fragile rugby’s finances are and the Premiership’s salary cap is going to have to be reduce…
Andy Goode
02 Apr, 12:11
11 rugby household names who may have unwittingly played their final games
The current coronavirus pandemic has decimated rugby and other sports competitions across the world, leaving many suspended, postp…
Josh Raisey
02 Apr, 10:21
'There is no real sense of celebration at the confirmation of our promotion'
Newcastle were sitting 18 points clear of rivals Ealing in second before the RFU called off the remainder of the Championship seas…
Online Editors
02 Apr, 8:24
Professional rugby in Leeds all but over as Yorkshire Carnegie relegated to National League 1
Professional rugby union in Leeds is all but over with the confirmation that Yorkshire Carnegie are getting relegated to National …
Ian Cameron
02 Apr, 5:41
RFU unveil formula that will decide who gets promoted from the Championship
Ealing Trailfinders director of rugby Ben Ward floated the possibility last month of a legal challenge if Newcastle were promoted …
Liam Heagney
02 Apr, 4:26
Finding Rugby's Greatest FIFA Player
We're on a mission to unearth Rugby's Greatest FIFA Player and with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in full swing we have the unique oppor…
RugbyPass
01 Apr, 20:02
George Kruis threatens to swap sports in April Fool's Day Tweet
This time away from playing and training has given players licence to be as creative as possible with their April Fool’s Day jok…
Josh Raisey
01 Apr, 15:25
The incredible story of the Fijian-born British soldier and his Premiership debut at the age of 33
A player making his top-flight debut in his mid-30s is rare... but a player making his debut after a year out of the pro ranks at …
Online Editors
01 Apr, 12:42
Is this Britain's most comprehensive university rugby programme?
A major route into the game back in the amateur era, university rugby is going through a renaissance in England and Ealing Trailfi…
Alex Shaw
01 Apr, 12:00
Letters being sent to all Premiership players as entire league gets furloughed
England’s Premiership rugby clubs are informing players they are being furloughed during the COVID-19 crisis with individual let…
Chris Jones
01 Apr, 8:25
Joe Marler has quietly returned to Twitter
Joe Marler has quietly returned to Twitter after sensationally de-activating his Twitter account just two weeks previously.
Ian Cameron
01 Apr, 7:12
'I heard some people die next to me' - ICU left Fatialofa traumatised
Michael Fatialofa has spoken for the first time of his battle to walk again after suffering a catastrophic neck injury playing for…
Chris Jones
01 Apr, 4:57
Three, possibly four, Premiership clubs are in genuine danger of going under
In England, the balance is precarious... top-flight clubs had to act promptly in cutting staff and player salaries as the money fr…
Sam Roberts
01 Apr, 4:13
The outlandish plan to finish the Premiership season is revealed
Premiership Rugby has today announced a drastic plan to ensure that the remainder of the 2019/20 season can be completed.
RugbyPass
01 Apr, 1:44
'I have felt this year I have been devalued as a player quite a lot'
Freddie Burns has spoken out after falling out of favour with director of rugby Stuart Hooper, who took over last summer from Todd…
Online Editors
31 Mar, 12:35
How did Premiership Rugby's 12 nominated 'players to watch' fare in the 2019/20 season
At the new-season launch at Twickenham in early September, players such as Thorley, Naholo, Hughes and Taufua were chosen as some …
Liam Heagney
31 Mar, 9:00
More change at Bristol as 'hugely popular' prop confirms exit
The tighthead prop has made thirty-one competitive appearances for the club since joining in the summer of 2018.
Online Editors
30 Mar, 12:22
Problem position? Time to solve it for Premiership clubs
If the COVID-19 outbreak brings any positives to the Gallagher Premiership, it's that it gives the clubs the time to address their…
Alex Shaw
30 Mar, 8:55
Jackson Wray: Why I'm staying at Saracens
The 29-year-old graduated from the Senior Academy in the Class of 2008 alongside Owen Farrell, Jamie George and George Kruis.
Online Editors
30 Mar, 6:56
Premiership players ring supporters in isolation as part of initiative led by Wasps Rugby
Coventry based Wasps Rugby devised the #MakeThatCall campaign, which launched this week, with the aim of supporting their fans dur…
Online Editors
30 Mar, 4:43
Marler on verge of quitting rugby - reports
England prop Joe Marler is on the verge of quitting rugby according to reports coming out of the UK this morning.
Ian Cameron
29 Mar, 6:17
Bath Rugby's 'disbelief' at front page headline 'disgrace'
Bath Rugby captain Charlie Ewels has hit out at headline claiming players at the club were in revolt over pay cuts at the club.
Ian Cameron
29 Mar, 5:27
'If I'm to put a timeline on where this takes us back to, it's years... we face severe challenges'
Revitalised Coventry are an ambitious Championship club on the up, but the coronavirus termination of the 2019/20 season has left …
Liam Heagney
29 Mar, 4:37
Newcastle Falcons director receiving oxygen in hospital after 'struggling' with his breathing
An executive director at Newcastle Falcons is currently receiving oxygen in the hospital after falling ill with a presumed case of…
Ian Cameron
28 Mar, 14:10
The average height and weight of a Northern Hemisphere inside centre
Of all the positions on a rugby field, inside centre is probably the most diverse. The role and shape of players in this position …
Josh Raisey
27 Mar, 14:42
'Some say our academy isn't that good but it is and a lot of work goes into it'
Billy Vunipola is looking at the bigger picture when it comes to Saracens, rugby and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Online Editors
27 Mar, 13:47
Bath announce 25 per cent wage cuts for players and staff from April 1
The West country club are the latest Gallagher Premiership outfit to introduce pay cuts.
Online Editors
27 Mar, 13:02
Premiership boss: Summer rugby could be 'inevitable'
If the Gallagher Premiership is to finish out the season, then summer rugby could be inevitable, says Premiership Rugby Ltd CEO Da…
Ian Cameron
27 Mar, 12:52
The unusual facility Dan Biggar is using to keep his kicking on point during lockdown
The Wales out-half last played on March 7 and with the sport now on ice for the foreseeable future, he has been come up with some …
Online Editors
27 Mar, 11:04
Pay cuts may be okay for Kruis or Nowell, but lower paid teammates might not agree - Andy Goode
Imposing a 25% pay cut across the board in the Premiership may be a necessary evil but it is fraught with problems and the devil i…
Andy Goode
27 Mar, 7:39
MLR's pay-up reaction to coronavirus stoppage at odds with salary-cutting English clubs
The league that is home this season to a galaxy of high profile names such as Ma'a Nonu, Mathieu Bastareaud and Tendai Mtawarira …
Online Editors
27 Mar, 7:04
'I hope that as professional rugby players we're not too far off having access to medicinal cannabis'
The England and Lions lock co-launched a cannabis oil company two years ago.
Online Editors
26 Mar, 13:21
Newcastle Falcons players placed on 'furlough'
Newcastle Falcons have placed all players and staff on furlough due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Online Editors
26 Mar, 10:15
The uncomfortable rugby truth exposed by the global pandemic
Rugby has always been inclined to puff out its chest and tell you just how much it’s growing. In a report by Nielsen Sports in 2…
Owain Jones
26 Mar, 5:25
Premiership club sets sights on one of Uruguay's World Cup stars
The season may be on hold and salaries might be set for a trim but that doesn't mean Premiership clubs aren't preparing for the ye…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 23:04
RPA fears Premiership players getting flogged
If there are no midweek matches, the likelihood is season 2019/20 will carry on much later into summer and reduce the agreed twelv…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 13:49
Sharks statement: Diamond becomes Sale boss-boss
Sale Sharks have appointed current Director of Rugby Steve Diamond as the interim CEO as the current boss Jon Dorsett is in self-i…
Ian Cameron
25 Mar, 10:58
The new club of Saracens' departee Alex Lozowski is being reported
Saracens utility back Alex Lozowski is set to up sticks and head to the Top 14 next season - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
25 Mar, 10:33
Revolt? Rugby stars considering mutiny over Premiership wage cuts
A host of top-flight players whose contracts expire this summer are thought to be considering challenging the temporary cuts.
Online Editors
25 Mar, 8:58
Moon the latest prop to stick by Exeter
The 30-year-old loosehead follows fellow Chiefs front row and England international Harry Williams in extending his stay at Sandy …
Online Editors
25 Mar, 7:56
Nadolo can't wait to form 39-stone partnership with Tuilagi
Nemani Nadolo gets bashful when asked about wiring money to his Pacific Island brethren, as though taking credit for acts of kindn…
Jamie Lyall
25 Mar, 7:38
Billy Vunipola: 'I'm definitely staying' but No.8's England future is unclear
Billy Vunipola is staying at Saracens and the No.8 is preparing for playing in the Championship next season, where he hopes a seas…
Ian Cameron
25 Mar, 6:13
How over 300 tackles a season left Jono Ross' shoulder 'hanging on'
The Sale Sharks back row had continued to maintain his reputation as the iron man of the sport in the English league despite requi…
Chris Jones
24 Mar, 11:00
Northampton the eighth Premiership club to confirm player salary cut
English rugby has been in turmoil since last week’s suspension of the Premiership season with nine rounds of fixtures still rema…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 10:35
Premiership Rugby considering midweek matches in order to finish season
The Gallagher Premiership is currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic and “all options are on the table,” according t…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 13:26
Harlequins cut wages by 25% in response to COVID-19 postponements
The club announced they have come to the decision as a result of the disruption caused to the Premiership season by the COVID-19 o…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 13:12
The devastating XV Bristol Bears might field next season
Pat Lam's Bears have already been the busiest team in the Gallagher Premiership ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
23 Mar, 11:39
'On a different planet': Blues English recruit Joe Marchant raves about Super Rugby experience
The three-test England international has lathered Super Rugby in praise following his move to the Blues from Harlequins.
Online Editors
22 Mar, 22:34
Newcastle Falcons statement: 'We no longer feel able to keep quiet'
Newcastle Falcons have issued a statement following comments from Ealing Trailfinders DoR Ben Ward over the possibility of a legal…
Ian Cameron
22 Mar, 15:09
England prop Harry Williams signs new Exeter deal
The England international has been at Sandy Park since 2015.
Online Editors
22 Mar, 5:09
The RugbyPass Premiership - potential - end of 2019/20 season report
Although not officially concluded yet, Covid-19 has wrought havoc with the Premiership season. Check out our potential end of seas…
Alex Shaw
21 Mar, 9:51
Saracens will not be saved from relegation
Saracens will not be saved from relegation and players are not threatening to strike as English rugby struggles to cope with the f…
Chris Jones
21 Mar, 6:21
6 Premiership clubs - including Saracens - confirm lockdown pay cuts
Premiership officials have confirmed a minimum five-week fixtures suspension and it has led to a half dozen clubs confirming drast…
Liam Heagney
21 Mar, 6:16
Worcester lock Michael Fatialofa walking unaided in recovery from serious neck injury
The 27-year-old second row suffered the serious neck injury in Worcester’s 62-5 Premiership loss at Saracens on January 4.
Online Editors
20 Mar, 20:00
Premiership Rugby issues statement after some clubs implement radical wage cuts
With the coronavirus sweeping through England, Monday heralded confirmation of a five-week suspension for the tournament and the w…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 12:57
Wasps confirm players have taken substantial wage cut
In an open letter, club CEO Stephen Vaughan has revealed they are cutting their financial cloth in a measure likely to be followed…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 9:46
RFU's season-ending decision sparks confusion over Newcastle's fate
Falcons were expected to go on and soon clinch the title but that is no longer possible on the field of play following the RFU’s…
Liam Heagney
20 Mar, 7:28
Internal chaos in the Premiership as numerous clubs ask players to take drastic pay cuts
Internal chaos descended on the Gallagher Premiership today as numerous clubs asked players to consider drastic pay cuts to enable…
Ian Cameron
19 Mar, 17:24
Five of the biggest Gallagher Premiership signings going in 2020/21
RugbyPass takes a look at some of the biggest Gallagher Premiership signings ahead of the 2020/21 season.
Josh Raisey
19 Mar, 11:37
'Anyone can support a team when they are winning trophies'
The London club's strength of character has been severely tested, but long-serving Brad Barritt predicts they will remain a major …
Chris Jones
19 Mar, 11:05
Gym-loving ex-All Black gets creative during pandemic isolation
With clubs ceasing to train collectively amid the suspension of all rugby, Northampton's Ben Franks has ‘Frankensteined' a prowl…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar, 7:15
Canned season or not, Bristol Bears are smiling
An early end to the season would be frustrating for Bristol Bears, but there's plenty more for their fans to be excited about movi…
Alex Shaw
19 Mar, 4:15
Saracens' automatic relegation suddenly doesn't look so automatic
With the conclusion of the Gallagher Premiership up in the air amid a 5-week coronavirus suspension, questions are now being asked…
Ian Cameron
18 Mar, 15:50
Gallagher Premiership club-by-club: how are they dealing with coronavirus
RugbyPass checks in on all twelve top-flight English clubs to see what they are up to now their calendars are suddenly empty for t…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar, 13:36
'Plainly, we can't have a situation whereby Sam Hill lines out for Sale against Chiefs in the Premiership Final' - Andy Goode
It’s obviously a waiting game for rugby clubs at all levels at the moment, and people’s health is far more important, but the …
Andy Goode
18 Mar, 13:10
'As things developed, we got an email from Rob Baxter saying not to come in'
These are interesting times for all of us, but for Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson, he has plenty to ponder as the world lo…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 11:17
Former England hooker named as new Jersey Reds forward coach
Jersey Reds have announced former England hooker Rob Webber as the club’s new forwards coach.
Online Editors
18 Mar, 6:59
Leicester Tigers end their nine-month search for a new owner
It was June last year, on the back of the dividend received by CVC Capital Partners buy into the Gallagher Premiership, that the c…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 5:48
Northampton Saints player and 4 members of staff in isolation
Top English clubs have Premiership seasons on hold until at least April 24.
Online Editors
18 Mar, 4:36
Uncertain times: 'Players aren't sure whether to come home and go up there or stay or what to do'
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the state of rugby around the world has left many New Zealand rugby players with a sense…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 16:38
Bristol CEO warns of contractual chaos
Numerous player contracts expire at the end of June and players such as England's Kyle Sinckler, who is joining Bears from Harlequ…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 12:01
Sensational Vunipola brothers report well wide of the mark
There has been speculation the England pair are looking at Super Rugby as an option following Saracens’ relegation to the Champi…
Chris Jones
17 Mar, 9:20
Dai Young reveals what he has been up to since leaving Wasps
The Welshman spent nine years as director of rugby at the Gallagher Premiership club before a poor run of results over the winter …
Online Editors
17 Mar, 7:40
How rugby can think outside the box and mitigate its losses during uncertain times
Whatever developments take place later in the season, rugby’s popularity will be impacted its decreased presence on TV screens i…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Mar, 23:36
Mako and Billy Vunipola reportedly in talks with several Super Rugby clubs
England brothers Mako and Billy Vunipola are reportedly in talks with several Super Rugby teams about joining the competition next…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 22:09
Newcastle Falcons point out that they're 18-pts clear at the top of Championship as RFU suspend season
Newcastle Falcons have pointed out that they're 18-pts clear at the top of Championship as the RFU suspended all rugby in England.…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 16:18
Gallagher Premiership suspended for 5 weeks
Premiership bosses held emergency talks on Monday as the number of COVID-19 cases in the UK continues to rise.
Online Editors
16 Mar, 13:47
Jonny May gives post-surgery update
The Leicester Tigers star was forced from the field after only eight minutes during England’s victory over Wales in the Guinness…
Josh Raisey
16 Mar, 7:30
The Sharks teammate Faf de Klerk is backing for a Test recall
The scrum-half has forced his way back into the South Africa team since moving to Sale in 2017 and is predicting similar success f…
Chris Jones
16 Mar, 6:57
200-cap veteran the latest Saracen to publicly vow fealty to the club
Saracens backrow Jackson Wray has become the latest player to pin his colours to the mast and vow fealty to the north London club.
Ian Cameron
15 Mar, 17:11
Is this the England XV at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
With no rugby currently on due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have taken a look at what the England XV might look like at the Rug…
Alex Shaw
15 Mar, 10:28
'When I first came from amateur rugby I was just gym junkie strong... I never did cardio'
London Irish tighthead Lovejoy Chawatama is living the dream, arriving from Zimbabwe as a 15-year-old and grafting his way through…
Liam Heagney
15 Mar, 4:05
Gallagher Premiership to be suspended on Monday - report
The league in England had suggested it would be business as usual regarding its round 14 of matches, starting with Friday’s Asht…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 16:15
Bristol's Ian Madigan on the verge of summer switch back to Ireland - report
The out-half quit Leinster in 2016 for a stint in the Top 14 at Bordeaux and his current three-year deal at Bristol in the Premier…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 8:17
Seven-figure Maro Itoje loan deal sparks row - report
Maro Itoje could be set to be lured to France in a controversial deal that could see the lock forwad still play for England - repo…
Ian Cameron
14 Mar, 6:35
Premiership 'if season ends today' review amid COVID-19 fears
The final third of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season has been thrown into chaos in the northern hemisphere, as the COVID-19…
Alex Shaw
14 Mar, 4:45
Premiership Rugby in cup final U-turn six hours after insisting showpiece was on
Despite the postponement of Six Nations matches and indefinite suspension of the PRO14 and Top 14, the Premiership initially insis…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 14:58
Two Jersey Reds players exposed to COVID-19 on plane
Two matches in the Greene King IPA Championship have been suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, one of which came after a pair o…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 14:04
How 71-year-old Exeter owner Tony Rowe chased down a sword-wielding burglar
According to the BBC, a 24-year-old intruder donned a Guy Fawkes mask as he tried to force his way into the home of the Chiefs bos…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 9:18
Premiership Rugby insists it's business as usual despite coronavirus
Sports fixtures around the world have been called off due to coronavirus, but English rugby authorities have insisted it is busine…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 8:23
Sale add Exeter's Sam Hill to their midfield for next season
The 26-year-old centre, known for physicality and an abrasive style, has made over 150 appearances for Chiefs since making his Pre…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 6:51
World Cup winner Francois Louw to quit at the age of 34
Bath's Springbok flanker has made 134 starts in 140 appearances with the English club and is quitting after playing nine seasons i…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 6:24
History will be made in London, yes, but there's subplots at every turn
No sporting rivalry will come close to surpassing Tottenham v Arsenal in N17 but bragging rights will be no less vociferous at the…
Owain Jones
13 Mar, 5:21
Leicester confirm triple injury blow, including an operation for England winger Jonny May
The Tigers winger lasted just eight minutes at Twickenham and his club have now revealed he is set for an indefinite period on the…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 10:24
Three more fixtures under threat amid Ireland coronavirus lockdown
The conclusion of the European Champions Cup and the Guinness PRO14 are both now up in the air after Irish prime minister Leo Vara…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 10:12
Man tasked with saving Championship expects ringfencing to go ahead
The ex-chief executive of the South African Rugby Union recently spent 26 days working at crisis club Saracens, during which time …
Chris Jones
12 Mar, 8:24
Premiership clubs fear coronavirus could cause 'financial armageddon' - reports
The English league season has completed only 13 of its 22 regulation season rounds of fixtures and club administrators are concern…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 7:27
Ousted Saracens boss Edward Griffiths back in the game in a surprise role - reports
The administrator recently spent just 26 days at the crisis London club, during which time they failed to sort out their salary ca…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 5:51
Diamond slams green-eyed critics of Sale's Springbok recruitment drive
Next weekend’s Premiership Rugby Cup final is not the most important in English rugby, but it offers the Manchester club the cha…
Chris Jones
12 Mar, 4:15
Scotland prop Gordon Reid signs for Northampton
The 33-year-old loosehead boasts a wealth of experience at the very highest level and arrives at Franklin’s Gardens from PRO14 o…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 13:07
Toby Booth goes back to Bath to sign ex-Wales U20s lock Rhys Davies
The second row has spent five seasons at the Rec since his arrival in the academy as a 16-year-old, going on to become one of many…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 8:31
Gloucester the latest to benefit from Saracens' crisis as Jack Singleton ships out
The exodus from the Championship-bound London club is continuing with their promising hooker, who only joined last summer from Wor…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 7:50
Chris Ashton has finally had his say on sudden exit from Sale last week
Sharks announced the winger was departing with immediate effect after the club reached a mutual agreement with the 32-year-old reg…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 13:38
Leicester confirm signing of back row Brink from the Lions
RugbyPass revealed earlier on Tuesday that Brink would be signing for the Welford Road club and Geordan Murphy has now confirmed t…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 12:48
Fans left speechless at Exeter's response to Flybe ticket incident
A number of former Flybe employees claimed they were refused entry to Exeter Chiefs' game against Bath on Saturday despite having …
Online Editors
09 Mar, 10:24
Bristol make it five wins in a row after beating Harlequins
Two tries from Luke Morahan and 13 points from the boot of Callum Sheedy ensured Bristol made history at Ashton Gate with a 28-15 …
Online Editors
08 Mar, 12:04
McCall: Saracens would be second in table, and we did it largely without internationals
Mark McCall believes the youth setup at Saracens can be the major positive from their relegation after his young side saw off Leic…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 4:48
Jack Nowell back in business with rampant Exeter after recent injury
The winger damaged an ankle that needed surgery in January, dashing his England Six Nations campaign hopes, but he was a second-ha…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 12:59
Wasps see off Gloucester to climb to fifth
After wins over Saracens and London Irish, the Coventry-based club maintained their impressive form to climb to fifth place in the…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 11:57
Exeter thrash Bath to return to Premiership summit
Two tries each from wing Olly Woodburn and number eight Sam Simmonds and one each from wing Tom O’Flaherty, lock Jannes Kirsten,…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 11:47
'Gutted' Mako Vunipola: Eddie apologised to me on phone after medical ban
Mako Vunipola today admitted he was gutted to be banned by England’s medical staff from facing Wales at Twickenham.
Chris Jones
07 Mar, 11:03
Alex Lewington tames Tigers as Saracens dominate Leicester
The ex-Tigers academy graduate crossed once in each half as the Londoners were too strong for the visitors at Allianz Park despite…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 10:26
Further footage released as Michael Fatialofa battles serious neck injury
The Worcester lock was injured in a Gallagher Premiership game at Saracens on January 4, but his courageous determination to walk …
Online Editors
07 Mar, 6:13
Sean O'Brien makes impressive London Irish debut despite drubbing
Sean O'Brien made an impressive and long-awaited debut for London Irish despite his side being on the wrong end of a 39 - 0 drubbi…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 6:09
Chris Ashton won't debut for Harlequins this weekend
Freshly signed Harlequins winger Chris Ashton won't feature for his new club this weekend as he bids to recover from an injury pic…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 5:07
Worcester suffer sixth consecutive defeat as Northampton end run of losses
Worcester crashed to their sixth defeat in a row as Northampton ended their own miserable run of losses with a 16-10 win at Sixway…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 17:36
Ben Earl and Max Malins to Bristol Bears is a rare sporting 'win/win'
With Ben Earl and Max Malins set to move on loan to Bristol Bears next season, is it a good move for the players and clubs involve…
Alex Shaw
06 Mar, 13:09
Saracens have confirmed Ben Earl and Max Malins' 'long term futures'
Saracens have confirmed Ben Earl and Max Malins have committed their long-term future to the club - with a twist.
Online Editors
06 Mar, 11:06
Leicester Tigers to field heaviest pack in Premiership history against Saracens
Leicester Tigers are set to field what is almost certainly the heaviest pack in Gallagher Premiership history against Saracens thi…
Ian Cameron
06 Mar, 9:31
Mako Vunipola starts for Saracens despite medical advice exclusion by England
The prop had recently flown home from Tonga via Hong Kong and was initially included in Eddie Jones’ 34-man squad for this weeke…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 8:01
Sopoaga switches position for first league start since November
The emergence of Jacob Umaga this season has led to speculation linking the New Zealander with an end-of-season move away from the…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 7:23
Gloucester confirm capture of Aussie backrow Reid
Gloucester Rugby’s planning for next season continues with the news that Australian flanker Jordy Reid will join the club this s…
Online Editors
05 Mar, 12:20
Koch the latest Test player to declare for Saracens - reports
Springbok Vincent Koch is set to become the latest Saracens player to declare for the club - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
05 Mar, 11:00
Leicester have their say about possibly facing coronavirus concern Mako Vunipola
Vunipola and younger brother Billy recently flew back from Tonga and spent a short period in Hong Kong’s international airport, …
Online Editors
05 Mar, 9:05
Sean O'Brien set to make his London Irish debut
The ex-Ireland back row last played when chosen for Leinster to start in their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to Saracens las…
Online Editors
05 Mar, 7:47
Sale confirm World Cup winner de Jager is set for Friday night debut
The Manchester club's new signing needed two shoulder operations in 2019, the second coming after making a tackle on England No8 B…
Online Editors
05 Mar, 7:31
Saracens issue new statement regarding coronavirus
Saracens have issued a fresh statement on the potential effects of the coronavirus on upcoming fixtures.
Online Editors
05 Mar, 7:18
Ryan Mills signs for Wasps
The 27-year-old, who was included in England training squads in 2016/17, has made 106 appearances for Worcester since joining them…
Online Editors
04 Mar, 9:23
Chris Ashton signs for Harlequins
Harlequins have signed English winger Chris Ashton, following his departure from Sale Sharks.
Online Editors
04 Mar, 6:47
Exeter Chiefs lure Wales U20s star to Devon
Rob Baxter’s recruitment drive for the 2020/21 season continues as the club added a fourth new arrival to Sandy Park.
Online Editors
04 Mar, 5:45
'In the last twelve months I've had two shoulder operations, won the World Cup and moved to England - a pretty busy time'
The Springbok lock is ready to make his Sale debut on Friday having recovered from the painful shoulder injury suffered when tackl…
Chris Jones
04 Mar, 5:03
More players will follow Chris Ashton out Sale door - Diamond
Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond has stressed that the club “are not going to be derailed” following the departure of Chri…
Online Editors
04 Mar, 3:41
Steve Diamond sheds light on row that led to Chris Ashton's shock Sale exit
Sharks announced on Monday that the winger was departing with immediate effect after the club reached a mutual agreement with the …
Online Editors
03 Mar, 10:07
Saracens star Will Skelton confirms to Rugby Australia he isn't coming home
Will Skelton has confirmed to Rugby Australia officials that he won't be returning to Australia in the wake of Saracens' salary ca…
Online Editors
02 Mar, 21:24
Biggar injury could force Pivac into surprise fly-half selection
Biggar sustained a knee injury while playing for Northampton Saints against Saracens over the weekend.
Josh Raisey
02 Mar, 12:47
Ben and Tom Youngs both sign new deals with Leicester
The news comes on the back of the announcement that both Nemani Nadolo and Georgia international Shalva Mamukashvili will join the…
Online Editors
02 Mar, 8:18
Nadolo to join Leicester ahead of 2020/21 season
Nadolo has spent the last four years at Montpellier, where he has registered a stunning return of 53 tries in just 68 games.
Ciarán Kennedy
02 Mar, 7:09
Leicester bolster pack with Georgian international Mamukashvili
The former Sale Sharks man also had stints in Scotland with the Glasgow Warriors and in France with Montpellier, Toulon, and US Ca…
Online Editors
02 Mar, 6:34
Exeter sign highly rated ex-England U20s star Hinkley
Aaron Hinkley says he is relishing the new challenge that awaits next season after he agreed to join the Exeter Chiefs from Gallag…
Online Editors
02 Mar, 6:14
Chris Ashton's rumoured landing spot
With Sale Sharls announcing the unexpected departure of Chris Ashton with immediate effect this morning, conjecture is mouting as …
Online Editors
02 Mar, 5:48
Skelton to leave Saracens for Top14 - reports
The ongoing fallout surrounding Saracens' relegation from the Gallagher Premiership as a result of salary cap breaches has seen a …
Online Editors
02 Mar, 5:12
Chris Ashton makes shock mid-season exit from Sale Sharks with 'immediate effect'
Chris Ashton and Sale Sharks are to sensationally part company mid-season.
Ian Cameron
02 Mar, 3:30
Bristol Bears break 14-year drought at Bath
Bristol moved third in the Gallagher Premiership after beating Bath 19-13 and claiming a first league win at the Recreation Ground…
Online Editors
01 Mar, 12:50
Wasps stage four try fightback to sink London Irish
Wasps ran in four tries after the break to claim a bonus point win.
Online Editors
01 Mar, 12:46
'It's a brutal sport. Look at Fats, Henry Fraser and Hambo... Jono Gibbes is struggling to walk'
For those of a certain age, there was once a popular American TV series called The Littlest Hobo. It last aired in 1986, coinciden…
Owain Jones
01 Mar, 12:28
Bath vs Bristol Bears LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Bath and Bristol Bears at the Rec.…
RugbyPass
01 Mar, 8:41
The law firm of Earl, Smith and Lawrence is open for business, England
Following further stellar performances from Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Ollie Lawrence, Eddie Jones' England spider-senses must be …
Alex Shaw
01 Mar, 7:24
'It's a tough one when you're friends with someone who plays the same position, because only one of you can play on the weekend'
Less than three years ago Pat Lam told Callum Sheedy his skills and worth ethic were pretty average... now he is Bristol's star ou…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar, 4:26
Northampton issue update on Dan Biggar's latest injury
The Wales international returned to domestic duties after featuring in the opening three rounds of the Guinness Six Nations but wa…
Online Editors
29 Feb, 13:54
Harlequins stun Exeter with last-gasp penalty try
Joe Simmonds’ one-man masterclass had looked like being enough for the visitors in a topsy-turvy encounter at the Stoop, but Pau…
Online Editors
29 Feb, 13:38
Leicester break near two-year hoodoo against Worcester
The win came via a try for wing Jordan Olowofela and three penalties from replacement fly-half Johnny McPhillips, but it wasn't en…
Online Editors
29 Feb, 12:52
Recap - Northampton Saints vs Saracens LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Saracens at …
RugbyPass
29 Feb, 9:40
'It has not been good for rugby to see Sarries' players jeered at away grounds this season'
The London club have become the Gallagher Premiership’s pantomime villains this season due to the salary cap controversy that la…
Online Editors
29 Feb, 6:37
'We felt we were Real Madrid going into that game, and we got put on our backsides'
Steve Diamond says there is no danger of his Sale Sharks players getting carried away after they moved four points behind Gallaghe…
Online Editors
29 Feb, 4:23
'Geordie has sort of been picking up the scraps and blocking the hole in the boat at the moment'
But for Saracens' automatic relegation, Leicester versus Worcester would be a massive relegation battle... Telusa Veainu, one of T…
Liam Heagney
29 Feb, 3:25
Sale win at Gloucester to maintain pressure at the top
.Sale maintained second place in the Premiership and moved four points behind Exeter after beating Gloucester 23-17 at Kingsholm.
Online Editors
28 Feb, 17:24
Nemani Nadolo will be a Leicester Tiger next season
Giant Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo is to be a Leicester Tiger next season after agreeing terms with the club.
Ian Cameron
28 Feb, 9:51
Biggar in Northampton line-up against Saracens XV featuring ban-served Skelton
Wales' out-half managed to safely negotiate last weekend's 80 minutes at the Principality Stadium having recovered from the round …
Online Editors
28 Feb, 8:47
Rhys Webb to start for Bath this weekend
Bath Rugby have thrown new signing Rhys Webb straight into the starting XV for the West Country derby against Bristol Bears on Sun…
Online Editors
28 Feb, 8:00
'I made peace with myself that 17th February would be my last day alive'
Wasps Senior Academy back-row Will Wilson has revealed his compelling story about battling mental health issues.
Online Editors
28 Feb, 5:41
Leicester's worst fears confirmed after Jaco Taute injury
The South African picked up the injury in last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership hammering at Sale and scans have not been kind to…
Online Editors
27 Feb, 9:32
'Big Tex' extends his contract at Harlequins
The 30-times-capped international lock arrived at The Stoop late last year, joining from Newcastle Falcons following the conclusio…
Online Editors
27 Feb, 5:28
'Personal attacks on teams and individuals are divisive and unhelpful... it shouldn't be accepted'
Lewis Moody has no problem at all with constructive criticism, but he feels for his old club Leicester Tigers whose on-field strug…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb, 5:03
Saracens departures: Leavers, loaners and stayers
Departures from troubled Premiership side Saracens are likely to start coming thick and fast as the future of many of their player…
Ian Cameron
26 Feb, 15:12
SLAR can be a 'gold rush' for forward-thinking rugby clubs
The Superliga de Americana de Rugby - or SLAR - could become the next hotbed of rugby recruitment for the clubs forward-thinking e…
Alex Shaw
26 Feb, 10:36
Cipriani shares final message before taking social media break
The grieving Gloucester out-half is taking a break from social media for Lent, but he reassured his followers that he will be back…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb, 10:00
Worcester confirm Joe Taufete'e is quitting the Premiership for a stint in Top 14
RugbyPass reported last month that the American and Connacht's Australian back row Colby Fainga'a had been recruited by Lyon for t…
Online Editors
26 Feb, 8:48
'All that went through my mind was take everything, don't shoot my brother and my friend'
Gloucester flanker Ruan Ackermann has revealed he sought help to deal with the flashbacks he endured following a frightening gunpo…
Chris Jones
26 Feb, 7:45
Williams reveals why he couldn't resist an earlier than planned exit from Saracens
The full-back was only due to move back to Wales at the end of the season, but the deal has been brought forward and he will be ab…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb, 7:06
Rugby prodigy tipped for England duty a target for Exeter
Could Josh Hodge be the next man in at Exeter Chiefs? The England U20 prospect could soon be learning his trade alongside Stuart H…
Alex Shaw
26 Feb, 6:20
Harry Mallinder among a quartet to extend their Northampton deals
The four players boast just under 400 appearances and 25 seasons at the club between them, and director of rugby Chris Boyd is del…
Online Editors
26 Feb, 5:58
Piutau signs new one-year deal at Bristol
Bristol have announced a one-year contract extension for centre Siale Piutau.
The 34-year-old former Tonga captain joined Brist…
Online Editors
26 Feb, 5:14
Jordy Reid poised to become latest Championship player to secure Premiership deal
The 28-year-old flanker has shone for Ealing Trailfinders since his arrival in 2018 and he is expected to be a direct replacement …
Robert Rees
26 Feb, 4:42
Exeter's Premiership dominance will be very hard to break... and it's all thanks to Saracens
The overspending at Saracens has engendered this Devon cream, Rob Baxter’s men digging further and deeper than perhaps they woul…
Sam Roberts
25 Feb, 14:22
Will Bath's £100,000-plus signing of Redpath spark a contract buy-out trend in recruitment?
Having signed a five-year deal with Sale Sharks fresh out of Sedbergh school in 2018, there was still three-and-a-half years of hi…
Alex Shaw
25 Feb, 13:30
Liam Williams has left Saracens with immediate effect
It was announced in December that the British and Irish Lion would be leaving the London club at the end of this season, but he ha…
Online Editors
25 Feb, 5:42
Rhys Webb secures short-term Premiership deal ahead of Ospreys return
Toulon agreed last month to release Webb from the final year of his contract so he could link up again with the Ospreys, but he is…
Online Editors
25 Feb, 5:17
Leicester have dipped into Pro D2 for a goal-kicking fly-half
Geordan Murphy admitted the person as much as the player was key in Tigers wanting Zack Henry, who initially earned his French str…
Online Editors
25 Feb, 5:01
Two-time World Cup winner Ben Franks announces retirement
Northampton Saints prop Franks, 35, has played 37 times for the club since arriving in 2018.
Online Editors
24 Feb, 11:25
Bath sign highly-rated Redpath on six-figure fee from Sale
As reported by RugbyPass last Friday, both Bath and Exeter Chiefs had been keen on securing the signature of the highly rated Engl…
Online Editors
24 Feb, 6:51
Bristol hold on for hard-fought Premiership victory over Worcester
Bristol celebrated a third-straight Gallagher Premiership win with a hard-fought 13-10 victory over a spirited Worcester at Ashton…
Online Editors
23 Feb, 12:59
Exeter crush Saints to strengthen position at the top
Exeter are flying at the top of the Gallagher Premiership after demolishing third-placed Northampton in an astonishing display at …
Online Editors
23 Feb, 12:42
Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saint…
RugbyPass
23 Feb, 7:00
The truth about rugby union and CVC's £15 billion private equity play
Speculation – some of it mild, some of it wild – has been swirling around CVC’s motives in the sport of rugby union, what ar…
Jonathan Beardmore
23 Feb, 4:30
Four-try Ollie Hassell-Collins leaves Gloucester wilting
After excellent victories at Northampton and Harlequins, London Irish continued their impressive run to leapfrog Saturday’s visi…
Online Editors
22 Feb, 13:03
Bath too hot for Harlequins
Ruaridh McConnochie scored two tries to help see off the Londoners 19-12 to claim their third Gallagher Premiership win in a row.
Online Editors
22 Feb, 12:53
Marland Yarde hat-trick guides Sale to big victory over Leicester
Marland Yarde scored a hat-trick as Sale moved up to second in the Premiership table following a dominant 36-3 bonus-point triumph…
Online Editors
21 Feb, 17:41
Wasps run riot against depleted Saracens outfit at Ricoh Arena
Relegated Saracens were thrashed 60-10 as hosts Wasps demolished the reigning Premiership champions.
Online Editors
21 Feb, 17:20
Forgotten Welsh hooker to make first start since neck surgery
Wales hooker Scott Baldwin will make his first start since neck surgery when Harlequins make the Gallagher Premiership trip to Bat…
Online Editors
21 Feb, 15:47
'We understand the repercussions' - RFU clarify next season's payments to Championship clubs
Following the outrage of the slashing of funding to Championship clubs, the RFU has outlined a restructured two-year funding arran…
Ian Cameron
21 Feb, 13:46
Super Rugby SOS call sees Bristol Bears release wing to Australia with 'immediate effect'
Bristol Bears have released Tom Pincus following an SOS call from the Melbourne Rebels, who have been struck by an injury crisis.
Online Editors
21 Feb, 11:56
Absent Bristol Bears player reveals he suffered stroke
Bristol Bears centre Will Hurrell has revealed that the injury that forced him from the field against Leicester Tigers in January …
Josh Raisey
21 Feb, 8:38
The two Premiership clubs chasing England prospect Cameron Redpath
England centre prospect and current Sale Sharks player Cameron Redpath has piqued the interest of two rival Premiership clubs - Ru…
Ian Cameron
21 Feb, 5:15
'The sky's the limit' for Wade in the NFL
Sean McDermott, head coach of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, has said that it is a “joy” to have Christian Wade in their team.
Josh Raisey
20 Feb, 15:15
All Blacks duo return to Wasps 23
All Black centre Malakai Fekitoa is back in the Wasps starting line-up for the Club’s first ever Friday night Gallagher Premiers…
Online Editors
20 Feb, 9:07
Wilson set to make his first Sale start, Leicester give debut to promising half-back
Having recovered from surgery following the World Cup, the England back row came off the bench in recent weeks against Saracens in…
Online Editors
20 Feb, 7:43
Northampton Saints sign Ospreys lock as cover for Lawes and Ratuniyarawa
Northampton Saints have confirmed that Ben Glynn has joined the club on a short-term loan deal from Ospreys.
Online Editors
20 Feb, 6:13
Rugby must rethink shirt sponsorship and constant kit changes
On the one hand, rugby looks like an American sport with a salary cap but on the other hand, it looks like football with constantl…
Jonathan Beardmore
19 Feb, 6:41
Marland Yarde 'faster' than before horrendous knee injury after turning to top sprint coach to revive England career
Marland Yarde is using one of the world’s top sprint coaches to relaunch his England rugby career after overcoming a horrendous …
Chris Jones
19 Feb, 5:33
Broadcaster 'unreservedly' apologises to Danny Cipriani over Caroline Flack Tweet
A UK broadcaster has 'unreservedly apologised' to Gloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani following a Tweet he sent to the playmaker acc…
Ian Cameron
19 Feb, 4:55
Bristol turn Henry Purdy's loan deal into something more permanent
The former Gloucester player joined the Bears on a short-term basis last month from Championship side Coventry, but Pat Lam has no…
Online Editors
19 Feb, 4:42
Tom Youngs' disciplinary history catches up with him in his latest ban
The Tigers skipper had been cited for punching/striking Wasps’ Will Rowlands during last Saturday Gallagher Premiership win at W…
Online Editors
18 Feb, 15:37
Fans warm to the prospect of some Wasps legends returning post-Young
Ever since the Welshman stepped back from his first-team duties last week, there has been plenty of speculation as to who could be…
Josh Raisey
18 Feb, 14:29
Goode: Saracens' relegation spelled doom for Dai Young
With no real pressure on Wasps in terms of fighting to avoid the drop, the board have opted to make a change now to give a rebuild…
Andy Goode
18 Feb, 8:50
Premiership U18 exit rankings 2020 - top three players per position
RugbyPass rounds up and ranks the top Premiership U18 players from the 2019/20 season as they prepare to leave school and take up …
Alex Shaw
18 Feb, 8:40
It's now official, Dai Young is finished at Wasps
The Welshman last week stepped back from first-team duties on an interim basis, but his departure from the Premiership club has no…
Online Editors
18 Feb, 7:27
Gloucester take firm stance over social media abuse received by grieving Danny Cipriani
The club have decided to act after the star out-half copped social media abuse while grieving over the weekend death of ex-girlfri…
Online Editors
18 Feb, 5:16
Saracens' council loan for Allianz Park stand redevelopment is frozen - reports
The London club had secured a £22.9million loan from Barnet Council to upgrade their Allianz Park facility but that drawdown has …
Online Editors
18 Feb, 4:40
Saracens fans are suddenly feeling happier about next season
The futures of many of the club's players have been cast into doubt ever since their automatic relegation from the Gallagher Premi…
Online Editors
17 Feb, 13:46
Tom Youngs cited after Leicester's derby win over Wasps
Tigers' skipper helped his side get the better of their midlands rivals on Saturday but the game will now have a disciplinary hear…
Online Editors
17 Feb, 8:51
Hidalgo-Clyne is joining his sixth club in two years... and he believes it will be his best move yet
The Scotland scrum-half has moved from Edinburgh to Scarlets to Harlequins to Racing and on to Lyon in recent years but he has now…
Online Editors
17 Feb, 5:56
Kiwis in Europe: Bears-Saints Premiership derby almost a Kiwi Super Rugby match
We had the two New Zealand head coaches in the competition – Chris Boyd of the Saints and Pat Lam of the Bears – going head to…
Campbell Burnes
16 Feb, 17:50
'I've seen red cards for that type of offence' - Pat Lam
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam was confident “a purple patch would come” following a poor first-half performance as his sid…
Online Editors
16 Feb, 15:19
'Dear Bill' - the full open letter to the RFU CEO from the Championship executive
Following the decison by the RFU to cut funding by nearly half to Championship clubs next, the Championship Club executive have pe…
Ian Cameron
16 Feb, 11:03
Recap: Northampton Saints vs Bristol LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bristol at F…
RugbyPass
16 Feb, 9:35
'Loan deal' for England's Ben Earl may already be done and dusted
England and Saracens backrow Ben Earl looks likely to sign a loan deal with Bristol Bears that will see him spend next season in t…
Ian Cameron
16 Feb, 8:17
With a minus 439 pts difference, Yorkshire Carnegie are a club in freefall
With zero wins so far this season for Yorkshire Carnegie, relegation from the RFU Championship to National League 1 seems increasi…
Ian Cameron
16 Feb, 6:44
How the tragic loss of two teammates has given Henry Thomas perspective on the 'dark side' of mental health issues
Having encountered tragedies during his playing career, Bath's Henry Thomas is very aware of how best to cope with the trauma of h…
Liam Heagney
16 Feb, 3:22
Elliot Daly becomes the latest major England star to publicly pledge allegiance to Saracens
Elliot Daly has joined England team-mate Jamie George in publicly committing his future to Saracens in the wake of the salary cap …
Online Editors
15 Feb, 17:00
Just one vote stopped former internationals from switching Test allegiances
The chairman of Pacific Rugby Players, Hale T-Pole, has revealed that one of rugby's most discussed potential eligibility law chan…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Feb, 16:55
'We come from Manchester, it pours down every day'
The Sharks lost the opportunity to move up the Premiership table but stayed third as other results went their way on a weather-aff…
Online Editors
15 Feb, 15:40
Zach Mercer used LEGO to rebuild his England career
Bath No8 Zach Mercer built at LEGO version of the Statue of Liberty to keep him “sane” during four months out of the game and …
Chris Jones
15 Feb, 13:26
Bath edge out Worcester to continue play-off push
Warriors had a chance to win it with the game’s final kick, but full-back Chris Pennell’s 55-metre effort drifted wide.
Online Editors
15 Feb, 12:37
Saracens bite back against Sale Sharks
Saracens put their off-field issues behind them to secure a convincing 36-22 Gallagher Premiership win over Sale Sharks.
Online Editors
15 Feb, 12:35
Telusa Veainu on form as Leicester beat Wasps
Tigers' full-back was the star of a dour 18-9 Gallagher Premiership victory over their midlands rivals at Welford Road.
Online Editors
15 Feb, 12:26
Wallaby wing inspires London Irish to victory at Harlequins
Curtis Rona crossed for a double as London Irish secured back-to-back away wins in the Gallagher Premiership for the first time in…
Online Editors
15 Feb, 12:21
Recap - Saracens vs Sale Sharks LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Allianz…
RugbyPass
15 Feb, 8:32
Dombrandt admits he nearly quit rugby after two separate assaults broke his jaw
Harlequins No8 Alex Dombrandt admits he nearly quit rugby after two separate assaults broke his jaw twice while playing in Wales. …
Online Editors
15 Feb, 7:45
The 'Came through the RFU Championship' XV
The RFU Championship has received a lot of attention over the past few days after the Rugby Football Union’s decision to cut its…
Josh Raisey
15 Feb, 6:11
Stuart Hogg's cathartic try and the subsequent celebrations will warm the cockles of your heart
Exeter boss Rob Baxter was delighted to see Stuart Hogg make a crucial contribution on his return to Gallagher Premiership action …
Online Editors
15 Feb, 4:37
Why Eroni Mawi and Saracens is a tidy bit of business
The arrival of Eroni Mawi at Saracens is a win-win move for the player and the club and an endorsement of Fiji's developing age-gr…
Alex Shaw
15 Feb, 3:39
Gareth Steenson helps kick leaders Exeter to hard-fought victory over Gloucester
Exeter captain Gareth Steenson kicked 16 points to lead the Chiefs to a hard-fought 26-15 win over Gloucester at Kingsholm.
Online Editors
14 Feb, 17:48
Vunipola: 'No regrets' over Saracens property deal and 'would do it again'
Mako Vunipola has no regrets over entering the business arrangements that contributed to disgraced Saracens’ relegation from the…
Online Editors
14 Feb, 17:00
Saracens manage a mid-season signing despite salary cap dramas
Despite their ongoing issues surrounding salary cap breaches and their impending relegation to the RFU Championship, Saracens have…
Online Editors
14 Feb, 15:13
Recap: Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs at Kin…
RugbyPass
14 Feb, 13:24
Stuart Hogg offered to fly back south for his surprise Exeter start
Scotland fullback and captain Stuart Hogg is a surprise starter for Exter Chiefs after offering to fly back to Exeter for the Six …
Ian Cameron
14 Feb, 11:43
Northampton Saints send message to fans as Storm Denis looms
Keep checking our social media channels - that's the message Northampton Saints are sending to fans as Storm Denis approaches.
Ian Cameron
14 Feb, 10:22
Saracens name 4 internationals on the bench for Sale Sharks
Saracens have named three England internationals on the bench as Sale Sharks visit Allianz Park on Saturday.
Online Editors
14 Feb, 7:21
Sean O'Brien back 'in full contact' training
London Irish backrow Sean O'Brien is back in 'full contact' training following a hip injury that has meant he is yet to feature fo…
Ian Cameron
14 Feb, 6:44
'Pretty juicy' - Dombrandt vs Tuisue in battle of the Test hopefuls
Harlequins No8 Alex Dombrandt and London Irish opposite number Albert Tuisue know all about international rejection and will use t…
Chris Jones
14 Feb, 6:13
Itoje: 'I wouldn't want anybody or everybody knowing exactly what I'm earning'
Maro Itoje would oppose the salaries of players in the Gallagher Premiership being made public as a measure to provide greater tra…
Online Editors
13 Feb, 17:27
Louw capture the latest example of Quins following Sale's South African model
The London club's tactic of recruiting South African players under Paul Gustard is not new in the Gallagher Premiership as Steve D…
Josh Raisey
13 Feb, 13:53
Fatialofa releases footage of his landmark first steps following spinal injury
Warriors’ lock Michael Fatialofa has taken his first steps as he continues his rehabilitation from a serious spinal injury.
Online Editors
13 Feb, 11:58
Saracens issue statement confirming Allianz exit
Saracens have confirmed that Allianz have broken off their sponsorship deal with the club a year early.
Ian Cameron
13 Feb, 10:32
England forward vows to stay at Saracens
England hooker Jamie George has vowed to stay at Saracens despite their automatic relegation to the Championship next season.
Ian Cameron
13 Feb, 10:01
17 stone centre credits genes and not weight training for massive physique
Rohan Janse van Rensburg wants to power Sale into the Gallagher Premiership play-offs and relaunch his Springbok career with the a…
Chris Jones
13 Feb, 8:50
Dai Young linked to shock Ospreys switch
After being dramatically relieved of first team duties earlier in the week, Wasps DoR Dai Young could be in line for a shock retur…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb, 5:58
Harlequins land 20 stone Bok prop Louw
Harlequins have confirmed the signing of South African international tighthead prop Wilco Louw, ahead of the 2020/21 Gallagher Pre…
Online Editors
13 Feb, 3:44
Saracens could potentially receive equal RFU funding as 11 other cash-strapped Championship sides
Despite the slashing of the annual RFU grant to Championship sides as of next season, relegated Saracens could be set to receive a…
Ian Cameron
12 Feb, 12:27
Another major blow for Saracens as Allianz ready to pull plug - reports
A sponsorship industry expert told RugbyPass in November the London club would be a toxic brand for at least two years... within m…
Online Editors
12 Feb, 10:27
Premiership U18 Finals Day a respite for controversy-hit English rugby
Premiership U18 Finals Day is a hotbed of emerging rugby talent and with a number of new faces this season, there is plenty for fa…
Alex Shaw
12 Feb, 10:08
Snubbed England No.8 wins Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Month
Snubbed England No8 Alex Dombrandt was acclaimed as one of the rising stars of the English game while being named Gallagher Premie…
Online Editors
12 Feb, 9:57
'There are very few people that can cause as much destruction as Paul'
Destructive USA international and ex-NFL star Paul Lasike has committed his future to Harlequins.
Online Editors
12 Feb, 6:46
Mark McCall admits Saracens to rotate players to topple Leinster in Champions Cup
The Sarries head coach revealed he has started to plan for the Champions Cup clash with Leinster.
Online Editors
11 Feb, 17:15
Why fans are saluting Dai Young despite his trophy-less stint at Wasps
The ex-Wales prop, who has been at the club since 2011, has been replaced by Lee Blackett on an interim basis which starts with Sa…
Josh Raisey
11 Feb, 14:34
Fans in Wales hoping Young's situation with Wasps can tempt him home
Having been with Wasps since 2011, the ex-Wales prop is currently enduring a tricky spell with the two-time Heineken Cup winners …
Josh Raisey
11 Feb, 9:47
Dai Young relieved of first-team duties at Wasps
It’s believed a senior management meeting was held at the Ricoh Arena on Tuesday morning and the players were then issued with …
Online Editors
11 Feb, 8:14
Ex-England hooker Webber to call it quits with a year to spare
The 33-year-old Sale forward won 16 England caps, which included three appearances in the 2015 World Cup, but he has decided to ca…
Online Editors
11 Feb, 4:28
Sale Sharks defeat troubled Saracens to reach Premiership Rugby Cup final
Saracens’ troubled campaign took another big hit as they were comprehensively dumped out of the Premiership Rugby Cup at the sem…
Online Editors
08 Feb, 4:31
You should expect more casualties like Chris Robshaw
Given the situations Chris Robshaw has found himself in, pantomime is an apt description for the Harlequin who is about to bow out…
Jonathan Beardmore
05 Feb, 12:36
Van Rensburg cleared for tackle that sent Steenson 'into 2021'
Sale Sharks centre Rohan Janse Van Rensburg can continue playing immediately after being cited for a dangerous tackle.
Online Editors
05 Feb, 7:39
Fatialofa fund-raising campaign launched following his move to specialist spinal injury clinic
The New Zealander spent four weeks at a London hospital - three in intensive care - following the neck injury he sustained playing…
Online Editors
04 Feb, 12:53
Harlequins team-mates pay tribute to departing Robshaw who is due for MLR talks this week
After 16 years at the Stoop, the former England skipper's announcement that he will leave at the end of this season and likely joi…
Josh Raisey
04 Feb, 4:35
Cardiff look to ease injury crisis with signing of Bristol wing
Edwards had a brief loan spell with Cardiff in 2018 but only managed to make one appearance for the Welsh region.
Online Editors
03 Feb, 7:58
Why are referees ignoring the rules around rucking conga?
Exeter Chiefs are often associated with this conga, shown clearly in their recent Premiership Rugby Cup match against Harlequins.
Josh Raisey
03 Feb, 7:41
'It's a real shame' - Kriel exits Gloucester mid-season
Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that Jaco Kriel has been released early from his contract to return home to South Africa to re-joi…
Online Editors
03 Feb, 5:39
Robshaw coy on next move after announcing decision to leave Harlequins
Robshaw has made 203 appearances for Quins, captaining the side a record 92 times.
Online Editors
03 Feb, 4:40
Harlequins captain Robshaw one of two ruled out through illness for Exeter
Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw and team-mate Stephan Lewies have been ruled out of this afternoon's Cup semi-final against Exete…
Online Editors
02 Feb, 6:54
'Nobody saw it coming': The story of the last All Blacks bolter
No one saw Bryn Evans' 2009 All Blacks call-up for that year's French test series coming. Not least the man himself.
Online Editors
31 Jan, 22:15
Matt Gallagher has chosen PRO14 rugby ahead of the Championship with Saracens
After nine years at the London club he initially joined as a 14-year-old, the promising back has decided his career is best served…
Online Editors
31 Jan, 8:17
RugbyPass Player of the Month January - Daniel du Preez
The latest RugbyPass Player of the Month award goes to Dan du Preez, with the South African forward having been in blisteringly go…
Alex Shaw
31 Jan, 4:59
Premiership Rugby urges fans to have their say on salary cap regulations
English rugby bosses launched an extensive salary cap review led by former Government minister Lord Myners in the wake of Saracens…
Online Editors
30 Jan, 6:47
Will Nigel Wray buy the broadcast rights to the Championship?
Imagine spending a large proportion of your children's inheritance on something as pointless as rugby? Now imagine that you had su…
Jonathan Beardmore
30 Jan, 5:47
Saracens hooker Joe Gray seals loan move until the end of the season
The 31-year-old hooker is going out on injury cover after appearing just six times this season and making only two starts.
Online Editors
30 Jan, 5:16
The truth about Chris Ashton, Toulon and the £1.35m Saracens property deal which Sale Sharks paid off
A 'grace period' afforded to Chris Ashton as he attempted to make repayments to Saracens on a property deal at the heart of the sa…
Ian Cameron
29 Jan, 12:27
Bristol continue their shopping, this time signing a familiar face from Northampton
Pat Lam has been shopping again and he is bringing home former academy player Mitch Eadie on a two-year deal from Northampton.
Online Editors
29 Jan, 7:29
Api Ratuniyarawa cops ban despite claiming he hadn't committed foul play
The Fijian was red-carded in the 49th minute of the Saints’ Gallagher Premiership home defeat to London Irish last Friday night …
Online Editors
29 Jan, 4:55
Cited Matt Kvesic is cleared to play on after incident versus Sale
A suspension for the back row arising from last weekend's defeat to Sale would have been a nuisance for Rob Baxter, but he has bee…
Online Editors
29 Jan, 4:14
Relegated Saracens now on a staggering -77 points total following further Premiership Rugby sanction
A disastrous winter for the London club has taken yet another twist as a further points deduction has been sanctioned on the same …
Online Editors
28 Jan, 13:52
Edward Griffiths resigns from Saracens after just 26 days
The administrator returned to the London club at the start of January amid the fall-out from the initial salary cap punishment, bu…
Online Editors
28 Jan, 10:11
Chris Ashton defends property investment with Saracens owner Nigel Wray
Former Saracens wing Chris Ashton has defended his decision to invest in a property with the club’s owner Nigel Wray.
Online Editors
27 Jan, 18:22
Fans question Jones over Dombrandt exclusion as Harlequins star shines again
The powerful back-row was one of a number of notable Harlequins players to miss out when Eddie Jones named his England squad last …
Josh Raisey
27 Jan, 7:44
Rob Howley closing in on return to Wasps
Wasps are on the verge of adding former club scrumhalf Rob Howley to their coaching ticket.
Ian Cameron
27 Jan, 5:25
Kyle Sinckler move to Bristol Bears confirmed
Bristol Bears have announced the capture of British and Irish Lion Kyle Sinckler, who arrives on a two-year deal.
Online Editors
27 Jan, 4:06
Joe Schmidt linked to Bath - reports
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has been linked to a move to Premiership side Bath.
Online Editors
26 Jan, 18:32
Saracens: 'A bridge too far' - McCall's frank admission after nightmare week
Mark McCall believes the uncertainty surrounding his players’ futures disrupted their concentration as Saracens were thrashed 41…
Online Editors
26 Jan, 14:31
Referee Luke Pearce fires Jackson Wray as Saracens captain
Referee Luke Pearce effectively fired Saracens backrow Jackson Wray in a bizarre moment that left many television viewers scratchi…
Ian Cameron
26 Jan, 13:13
Saracens suffer worst defeat in four years at hands of Harlequins
Saracens’ first Gallagher Premiership match since they accepted automatic relegation ended in heavy defeat as Harlequins eased t…
Online Editors
26 Jan, 12:28
Recap: Harlequins vs Saracens LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins and Saracens at the Stoo…
RugbyPass
26 Jan, 9:33
'I don't think Saracens' relegation changes the dynamics... it's about Quins moving up the league'
It's the talk of rugby, the salary cap crisis enveloping the 2018/19 champions who can expect no sympathy when they play their fir…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan, 8:41
'Is there frustration? Absolutely' - England scrumhalf Robson won fight with DVT, now he must win over Eddie Jones
Dan Robson won his battle to save his rugby career and now wants to convince Eddie Jones that he is the scrumhalf England need to …
Chris Jones
26 Jan, 6:17
'Player wages are too high... rugby can't afford the squads it has'
Premiership Rugby insists Saracens are the only English club in salary cap trouble, but Newcastle MD Mick Hogan worries about the …
Liam Heagney
26 Jan, 4:24
Pat Lam's sage advice for snubbed England No.8 Hughes
Bristol boss Pat Lam praised discarded England No.8 Nathan Hughes’ man-of-the-match display in a 34-16 Gallagher Premiership vic…
Online Editors
25 Jan, 14:15
Wales and Bath No.8 Faletau plays down injury fears
Bath number eight Taulupe Faletau played down fears about his fitness ahead of Wales’ opening Six Nations match against Italy af…
Online Editors
25 Jan, 13:39
'People talk about Sarries being relegated and that taking a bit of pressure off... you'd be lying to say it doesn't'
Wasps boss Dai Young believes his club can now concentrate all its efforts on qualifying for next season’s Heineken Cup competit…
Chris Jones
25 Jan, 13:34
Sheedy claims 19 points as Bristol return to winning ways against Gloucester
Pat Lam's side ended a run of three successive Gallagher Premiership defeats by sweeping aside their west country rivals 34-16 at …
Online Editors
25 Jan, 13:14
Wasps leave it late to sting Worcester
The visitors were unlucky to be trailing 13-5 at the interval but tries from Zach Kibirige, Jack Willis and Dan Robson, to add to …
Online Editors
25 Jan, 13:03
Sharks bite at Sandy Park to strengthen bid for top-two finish
Sale's outstanding defending was the key to their 22-19 victory as they scored all their points in the first half, Chris Ashton, D…
Online Editors
25 Jan, 12:50
Homer try-double for Bath sinks Leicester
He started the game at full-back, crossing for an early try, but showed he is no slouch as a left wing when scoring his second ele…
Online Editors
25 Jan, 12:39
Recap: Exeter Chiefs vs Sale Sharks LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks at Sa…
RugbyPass
25 Jan, 9:39
'A lot of Newcastle supporters have said Saracens cheated and deserve to be punished... there is little sympathy'
Managing director Mick Hogan isn’t blaming the Londoners for the trauma the Falcons are enduring in the Championship... but it s…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan, 4:47
'My barometer swung from frustration to anger': Chris Boyd unimpressed as Northampton slip to defeat against London Irish
A combination of "lack of discipline, lack of skill and some poor decision" has left Chris Boyd unhappy with his Northampton Saint…
Online Editors
24 Jan, 23:49
Recap: Northampton Saints vs London Irish LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Northampton Saints and London Irish…
RugbyPass
24 Jan, 14:15
It's the Bloodgate versus Salarygate showdown
This is the first league match since it was announced that reigning champions Saracens will be relegated to the Championship at th…
Josh Raisey
24 Jan, 13:23
'He was a bit of a maverick' - England back Thorley taking inspiration from unlikely hero
Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley is taking inspiration from “maverick” former Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli as he attempts to …
Chris Jones
24 Jan, 9:14
11 changes for Saracens as they get used to their relegated status in the Premiership
Having accepted automatic relegation from the Premiership, the league has become of secondary interest given no matter what they d…
Online Editors
24 Jan, 7:54
Saracens chief executive Griffiths issues denial following UK newspaper allegations
The former South Africa Rugby Union adviser has rejoined Saracens to help steer the Gallagher Premiership club through the salary …
Online Editors
24 Jan, 6:01
Nick Easter's radical salary suggestion for Saracens in the Championship
The former England and Harlequins No8 has explained on Twitter how relegation could serve the dethroned Premiership champions well…
Josh Raisey
24 Jan, 5:20
17 key points of the damning Saracens salary cap report
With the London club finally lifting the confidentiality clause that prevented publication of the full report, here are 17 of the …
Online Editors
24 Jan, 4:58
'The Giant' Esterhuizen is coming to the Premiership
The 25-year-old, who has played eight Test matches for the Springboks, will join arrive in England for the 2020/21 season after a …
Online Editors
24 Jan, 4:30
How the Saracens salary cap scandal could strengthen New Zealand rugby
New Zealand Rugby say they are open to more English players representing Kiwi sides in Super Rugby.
Online Editors
23 Jan, 19:11
Worcester issue another update on lock Fatialofa after his spinal surgery
The 27-year-old second row suffered a serious neck injury in the Warriors' 62-5 Gallagher Premiership loss at Saracens on January …
Online Editors
23 Jan, 12:40
Saracens statement: 'Ill considered' - Wray defends report findings
Former Saracens CEO Nigel Wray has said that he was at fault for the salary cap breaches that saw the club relegated, but maintain…
Ian Cameron
23 Jan, 9:38
Premiership Rugby publishes Saracens salary cap report in full... but with one condition attached
With the London club agreeing to lift the confidentiality clause that kept the full salary cap investigation under wraps, Premiers…
Online Editors
23 Jan, 7:05
Damning 103-page report reveals the extent of Saracens' salary cap breaches
After outcry from rugby fans and professionals alike, the content of the comprehensive report outlining Saracens' salary cap breac…
Online Editors
22 Jan, 18:32
Eddie Jones and England to turn to Portuguese beer to help air out troubles
Eddie Jones plans to use the salary cap scandal that has engulfed Saracens as a galvanising force for England’s Guinness Six Nat…
Online Editors
22 Jan, 15:38
England and Lions have explained how Saracens debacle will impact selection
Saracens’ established England internationals are set to remain at the crisis-stricken club after being given the blessing of Edd…
Online Editors
22 Jan, 15:12
Premiership Rugby to publish Saracens' salary cap breaches report
Premiership Rugby will publish the report into Saracens’ salary cap breaches.
Online Editors
22 Jan, 12:23
Games involving Saracens should have nothing riding on them - Andy Goode
The current Premiership season has been compromised and all matches involving Saracens should have no points riding on them.
Andy Goode
22 Jan, 11:28
'Surprised' Saracens hit back at Premiership claim over publication of infamous report
Sarries were docked 35 league points and fined £5.36million in November for breaking the salary cap in the 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2…
Online Editors
22 Jan, 11:09
Premiership Rugby: Why relegating Saracens the 'only option'
Premiership Rugby insists automatic relegation was imposed on Saracens to preserve the integrity of the Gallagher Premiership in r…
Online Editors
22 Jan, 4:54
Reactions are mixed to Leicester's latest coaching reshuffle
Ex-England captain Steve Borthwick is set to finish his time working under Eddie Jones and link up at Welford Road as head coach u…
Josh Raisey
21 Jan, 15:01
Phil Davies' Namibian plan to bolster Yorkshire's Championship survival bid
The former Premiership outfit are adrift at the bottom of the English Championship having hit serious financial problems that have…
Chris Jones
21 Jan, 12:22
Furious club owner can't fathom why Saracens are allowed complete this season's Premiership campaign
The salary cap-bursting London club have accepted automatic relegation from the top flight at the end of the season, but one rival…
Chris Jones
21 Jan, 11:15
Andy Goode and Brendan Venter get into a heated debate over Saracens
This week's episode of The Rugby Pod was intriguing as the former Saracens coach called in to talk about his old team's automatic…
Rugby Pod
21 Jan, 9:51
Northampton announce their first signing for the 2020/21 season
The 27-year-old prop will make the switch to Franklin’s Gardens from Gallagher Premiership rivals Harlequins, having also enjoye…
Online Editors
21 Jan, 9:40
Ex-England hooker's tweets explain key advantage Saracens had with their bigger squad
Having a host of internationals and an academy set-up that produced high-class player after high-class player allowed the north Lo…
Josh Raisey
21 Jan, 5:02
Steve Borthwick appointed new Leicester head coach
He is now skills coach with the national set-up under Eddie Jones preparing for the 2020 Six Nations and will join Tigers at the e…
Online Editors
21 Jan, 4:39
Rugby Australia 'are going to go heavy' on Will Skelton following Saracens salary cap scandal
Rugby Australia have declared they "are going to go heavy" in pursuing former Wallabies lock Will Skelton in the wake of the Sarac…
Online Editors
20 Jan, 19:29
Shelve the animosity, Saracens' rebuild is going to be box office
Whether you deem the punishment too severe or just right, the rebuild that Saracens are about to embark upon is going to be enthra…
Alex Shaw
20 Jan, 8:01
Dean Richards' pointed warning to Championship-bound Saracens
The Newcastle boss, who took Harlequins back up to the top flight of the English game in 2006, is on course to do the same with Ne…
Chris Jones
20 Jan, 4:29
Why the Rebels could be sweet in 2020 if they can cash in on the Saracens saga
As the liquorice all-sorts of Australian rugby, the Melbourne Rebels have the potential to go far in 2020.
Nick Turnbull
19 Jan, 23:21
'End of an era' - McCall confirms Saracens squad will be broken up
The crisis-stricken north London club will be relegated from the Gallagher Premiership at the end of the season.
Online Editors
19 Jan, 13:30
Saracens player exodus: Probable stayers and likely leavers
As the fallout from Saracens automatic Premiership relegation continues, attention is turning to the future of the club's stable o…
Ian Cameron
19 Jan, 6:13
Saracens statement: Club finally break silence on relegation
After it was officially confirmed last night, Saracens' have broken their silence on relegation and released a club statement.
Ian Cameron
19 Jan, 5:09
Saracens relegation has been confirmed
Premiership Rugby have confirmed that Saracens Rugby Club will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of the 2019-2020 seaso…
Online Editors
18 Jan, 14:24
'I'll be on my computer, TV, listening to something else on the radio and watching my phone'
Director of rugby Chris Boyd was delighted with Northampton’s fightback against Lyon as they kept alive their hopes of reaching …
Online Editors
18 Jan, 12:43
Saints still marching on in Champions Cup following victory at Lyon
Northampton kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a dramatic 36-24 win over Lyon …
Online Editors
18 Jan, 10:11
Saracens to hold crisis talks with Jones and Gatland as possible player exit strategy emerges
Saracens are to hold talks with Eddie Jones and Warren Gatland to discover what implications relegation to the Championship for br…
Chris Jones
18 Jan, 7:59
Saracens fans demand an official update from the club
The club held a players/staff meeting Friday morning but nothing official was confirmed in its aftermath and fans want answers as …
Josh Raisey
18 Jan, 6:38
Could Saracens join the PRO14?
An ultra-radical Saracens' move could change the face of English and European rugby forever, should the North London based side wi…
Online Editors
18 Jan, 6:38
The biggest scandal ever to hit English rugby is getting bigger - Andy Goode
The snowball is finally becoming an avalanche and the Saracens salary cap saga is undeniably now the biggest scandal ever to hit E…
Andy Goode
18 Jan, 5:17
Saracens' situation explained as prospect of relegation looms
English and European champions Saracens face the prospect of relegation as the salary cap scandal continues to blight the domestic…
Online Editors
18 Jan, 4:29
Worcester out of Europe after Castres fightback as Dragons earn last-eight spot
Worcester crashed out of the European Challenge Cup after squandering a 27-12 lead against Castres at Sixways.
Online Editors
17 Jan, 18:12
The three apprentices Eddie Jones must name in his Six Nations squad
England's head coach has a penchant for including apprentices in his senior squad and RugbyPass has identified a trio who would be…
Alex Shaw
17 Jan, 12:30
Rival fans take great delight that Saracens are set for the drop
The reigning European and English champions now have a matter of days to show that they are working within the salary cap for the …
Josh Raisey
17 Jan, 10:03
Ex-Saracens boss has his say on club's threatened automatic relegation
As revealed by RugbyPass on Thursday, Saracens have been told they have a matter of days to comply with the salary cap or face aut…
Josh Raisey
17 Jan, 6:08
Saracens: 'Club prepared to do whatever is reasonably required'
As revealed by RugbyPass, an automatic drop to the second tier of English rugby is on cards for 2020/21 due to the club's inabilit…
Chris Jones
17 Jan, 5:28
Saracens stand on brink of automatic relegation as nightmare season set to get worse
Saracens stand on the brink of automatic relegation from the Premiership on Thursday night after apparently failing in their bid t…
Ian Cameron
16 Jan, 14:43
What a London home game would actually be worth to Gloucester
As Premiership teams look to invest more and generate higher commercial income, sides are increasingly looking to the larger Londo…
Robert Rees
16 Jan, 13:59
Fiji international Josh Matavesi makes mid-season switch to Bath
Fijian utility back Josh Matavesi is set to curtail his stint in the Greene King IPA Championship with Newcastle Falcons with a mo…
Ali Stokes
16 Jan, 6:45
Dombrandt defies exit rumours to stay on at Harlequins
Harlequins have confirmed that backrow forward Alex Dombrandt has extended his contract, following two successful years at the clu…
Online Editors
16 Jan, 4:05
Could Freddie Burns be heading for Wasps next season?
Transfer speculation was rife on the Rugby Pod this week as Jim Hamilton, Darren Cave and Andy Goode discussed all the hottest tra…
Rugby Pod
15 Jan, 8:22
Reinach: My 'impossibly hard decision' to leave Saints
The recent World Cup winner with South Africa arrived at the Saints from Super Rugby’s Sharks and soon became a fan favourite wh…
Josh Raisey
14 Jan, 13:28
Saracens' Brad Barritt one of many well-wishers to show support for Michael Fatialofa
With Worcester's New Zealander continuing to recover from a serious neck injury, an email account set-up for people to show suppor…
Online Editors
14 Jan, 8:21
Northampton fans are having their say on Reinach's Saints exit
The South African's decision to leave will bring to an end a three-season stint in which the recent World Cup winner was named Sai…
Online Editors
14 Jan, 8:05
Why Gloucester had to move quickly to pen Rees-Zammit down to contract extension
Had the 18-year-old not signed this new deal, it would have been bitterly disappointing for the English club to have lost the Wels…
Josh Raisey
14 Jan, 6:17
Injury-hit Bristol dip into the Championship to secure short-term backline cover
Pat Lam's Premiership side have been left without Siale Piutau (knee), Piers O’Conor (knee), Charles Piutau (knee), Will Hurrell…
Online Editors
14 Jan, 5:38
Cobus Reinach confirms he is leaving Northampton
Few would have thought the South African would revive his international career at the English club, but the scrum-half did this an…
Online Editors
14 Jan, 5:05
Wales midfielder Jamie Roberts reportedly poised for shock Super Rugby switch
Experienced Wales and British and Irish Lions midfielder Jamie Roberts is reportedly on the verge of moving to Super Rugby ahead o…
Online Editors
13 Jan, 23:05
Exclusive: Bring in NFL style coach's challenge is the call from top English club chiefs
Wasps’ Dai Young, Gloucester’s Johan Ackermann and Sale’s Steve Diamond are unhappy with the current Television Match Offici…
Chris Jones
13 Jan, 12:34
'Dream' Wales cap the next goal as Rees-Zammit commits future to Gloucester
The 18-year-old has already scored nine tries in all competitions for the Premiership club this season.
Ciarán Kennedy
13 Jan, 7:36
'I'm starting to forge my own path and I'm now slightly more known as James Grayson than son of Paul'
Rugby has a curious habit of sons of former international players becoming current day stars, a trend that is being replicated by …
Liam Heagney
12 Jan, 5:49
England centre makes successful return to rugby following cancer diagnosis
Newcastle Falcons centre Johnny Williams has thanked supporters for their positive messages, having played his first game of rugby…
Online Editors
11 Jan, 13:08
Draconian punishments being considered for future salary cap breaches - reports
The premier tournament in English club rugby was thrown into turmoil in early November when reigning champions Saracens were fined…
Online Editors
11 Jan, 9:40
'When we're reviewing our games it isn't a case of did we win or lose - it's did we show a Premiership standard?'
Adam Radwan says maintaining a Premiership standard is Newcastle Falcons’ goal as they aim to return to the top flight at the fi…
Online Editors
11 Jan, 6:49
Bath boss Stuart Hooper plays down Anthony Watson injury scare
Initial fears about Anthony Watson's leg injury have been quelled by the Bath boss.
Online Editors
10 Jan, 23:46
The most likely candidates to be cut by Saracens
With news that Liam Williams is likely to return to Scarlets early, there could be more big-name players set to follow suit - whet…
Ian Cameron
10 Jan, 8:25
Warriors launch campaign as Fatialofa remains in a serious condition in hospital
The New Zealander was taken off the Allianz Park pitch last Saturday in a neck brace and underwent surgery on Monday night to reli…
Online Editors
10 Jan, 8:06
'Kamikaze Kid' Underhill signs contract extension at Bath
The 23-year-old emerged as a global star at the recent World Cup in Japan, his destructive breakdown partnership with Sale’ Tom …
Online Editors
10 Jan, 7:36
'He's going to be great': Former All Blacks star predicts big future for Wasps youngster Jacob Umaga
An ex-All Black predicts English youngster Jacob Umaga has a bright future ahead of him.
Online Editors
10 Jan, 2:15
Goode: Saracens have begun the rebuild but it's anything but a fresh start under Griffiths
Saracens have begun the process of rebuilding and attempting to finally comply with the salary cap regulations but, with Ed Griffi…
Andy Goode
09 Jan, 12:54
Sale boss not sold on Eddie Jones' outrageous Ben Curry position change request
Eddie Jones believes Sale flanker Ben Curry, twin brother of Tom, could become an international scrumhalf but the Gallagher Premie…
Chris Jones
09 Jan, 12:30
Saracens reveal Nigel Wray's successor - a 'highly experienced' lawyer' and licensed insolvency practitioner
Saracens have moved to appoint Nigel Wray's direct successor, naming'highly experienced and respected lawyer' Neil Golding in the …
Ian Cameron
09 Jan, 9:19
Size differences in No8s across the Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14
RugbyPass assesses the heights and weights of the various No8s that started league matches in France, England and the PRO14 last w…
Josh Raisey
09 Jan, 9:00
Rees-Zammit's all-time sporting hero meant England's flirtation was never a runner
Eddie Jones had reportedly been in touch with the youngster about changing allegiance but the Welsh-born Premiership player of the…
Liam Heagney
09 Jan, 5:52
Northampton's Tom Collins banned for red-carded tackle on Umaga
Last Sunday's Gallagher Premiership clash at the Ricoh was a thrilling affair that was marred in the closing stages by the dismiss…
Online Editors
09 Jan, 4:16
Bristol's season teeters on the edge as Bears struggle to keep up with teams fresh with World Cup talent
Head back to the beginning of December and Bristol fans would have been feeling quietly confident with how their team were coastin…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jan, 23:32
Billy Searle agrees summer switch to Worcester
Having already got 14 current players to agree to recent contract extensions, the Warriors have now started unveiling their signin…
Online Editors
08 Jan, 11:42
George Kruis set to leave Saracens and England
England star George Kruis is set to be the next big name to leave Saracens as the fallout from the club's salary cap breach contin…
Ian Cameron
08 Jan, 9:08
Man who axed 18 Saracens 'mercenaries' has no fears for club's future
Two of the architects of Saracens' success have dismissed fears that looming job and pay cuts will seriously undermine the club’…
Chris Jones
08 Jan, 6:41
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