Bristol sign Los Pumas tighthead as cover for Sinckler
Bristol Bears have signed 'formidable Argentina international' Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro on a short-term deal from January 2021.
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21 Dec 2020, 5:43
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RFU reveal shortened Greene King IPA Championship season and kick off date
The RFU have revealed a new, shorterned 2020/21 Greene King IPA Championship season, which will commence the weekend of 6th March,…
Online Editors
21 Dec 2020, 3:16
Chris Budgen consents to extradition over rape allegation
Former New Zealand rugby union star Chris Budgen may be extradited from the United Kingdom to face trial over a rape allegation fr…
Online Editors
20 Dec 2020, 11:32
'We were off in the warm-up' - Gustard felt something was wrong with Harlequins prior to kick-off
Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard will investigate the reasons why his players were off the pace during the warm-up for their …
PA
20 Dec 2020, 10:52
Former RFU chief Nigel Melville handed key role with England's top clubs
Nigel Melville has been appointed to two key roles with Premiership Rugby and given the job of changing the image of the umbrella …
Chris Jones
20 Dec 2020, 5:51
Bath to sign Jacques du Toit from Cheetahs
Jacques du Toit is set to become the latest South African addition to the Gallagher Premiership by signing a short term deal with …
Robert Rees
20 Dec 2020, 4:41
'Neil Best picked up the goldfish out of bowl, put it in his pint and downed it. The fish was never seen again'
Christmas parties were a topic on this week's RugbyPass Offload and Dylan Hartley told an incredible story about high jinx at Nort…
Liam Heagney
19 Dec 2020, 1:54
Singleton's permanent exit ignites speculation about Saracens' other on loan players
Jack Singleton's decision not to return to Saracens at the end of his loan has sparked speculation about the future of others like…
Josh Raisey
19 Dec 2020, 1:49
Massive win for BT Sport as they secure £110million Premiership live TV deal through to 2024
Fears on Wednesday that BT Sport would lose their live TV rights with the Premiership have been allayed with hands shaken on a fre…
Online Editors
18 Dec 2020, 9:49
Is there more to Cipriani's Gloucester exit than meets the eye? - Andy Goode
Something has gone badly wrong for Danny Cipriani to go from eulogising George Skivington to leaving Gloucester just six months la…
Andy Goode
18 Dec 2020, 1:35
Jack Singleton won't be returning to Saracens at the end of his Gloucester loan
England hooker Jack Singleton was due to return to Saracens, his parent club, in summer 2021 following his loan spell at Glouceste…
Online Editors
17 Dec 2020, 12:04
Gloucester snap up Georgian centre Kveseladze, scorer of that incredible solo try last month versus Ireland
The Autumn Nations Cup displays of Georgia midfielder Giorgi Kveseladze have resulted in Gloucester signing the 23-year-old semi-p…
Online Editors
16 Dec 2020, 5:59
Premiership turns down BT Sport's £40million-a-year rights bid - reports
The buy-in by CVC into the Premiership was always likely to up the financial ante and BT Sport could be a casualty for the 2021/22…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2020, 2:00
Gloucester explain why Cipriani was allowed to quit Kingsholm
There never seems to be a dull moment in Premiership rugby, the swift exit of Danny Cipriani from Gloucester the latest seismic st…
PA
15 Dec 2020, 11:25
Danny Cipriani's farewell social media message to Gloucester fans
Danny Cipriani took to social media on Tuesday to reveal he was leaving Premiership outfit Gloucester with immediate effect.
Josh Raisey
15 Dec 2020, 7:51
Danny Cipriani has left Gloucester with immediate effect, Hastings signing made official
Less than a day after RugbyPass revealed Gloucester would sign Adam Hastings, Danny Cipriani has quit the Premiership club.
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2020, 6:15
Adam Hastings to sign for Gloucester
Adam Hastings is set to become the next Scotland star to leave Glasgow Warriors after agreeing a move to Gloucester next season.
Jamie Lyall
14 Dec 2020, 11:51
Gloucester sign highly-rated young Argentina star until end of the season
The 22-year-old arrives with 8 Argentina caps to his name after starting his international career during the 2019 Rugby World Cup …
Online Editors
14 Dec 2020, 2:22
'It was quite clearly a tactic to hit him late' - Van Graan hits out at Quins' treatment of Healy
The 21-year-old fly-half is an injury doubt for Saturday’s trip to Clermont Auvergne after shipping a couple of late hits agains…
PA
14 Dec 2020, 1:23
'Every other time we've picked him at fly-half, we've won' - Hooper hopping over loss but won't blame playmaker
Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper pointed to telling mistakes in his side’s 23-19 defeat at home to Scarlets in the opening r…
PA
13 Dec 2020, 4:24
Gloucester sign Los Pumas utility back Carreras
Gloucester have confirmed the capture of Argentine international Santiago Carreras until the end of the 2020-21 season.
Online Editors
11 Dec 2020, 9:10
'Do you think I left for nothing?' - Chris Ashton hints at why he left Sale Sharks mid-season
Former Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton has hinted at the reasons as to why he left the club, hints that suggest he didn't leave be…
Ian Cameron
11 Dec 2020, 1:45
'A lot of members I speak to will say 'don't change the game, don't make it less physical'
A group of what is now understood to be 10 ex-players is set to launch an action against World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU.
PA
11 Dec 2020, 0:54
Report: Super Rugby's best set to take on elite European clubs in proposed club world championship
Top clubs and franchises from the northern and southern hemispheres could be in line to square off against one another in a world …
Online Editors
10 Dec 2020, 16:17
'Whatever's happened with these guys, however unfortunate it is, is a way down the line'
World Cup winner Steve Thompson says he can no longer remember England’s 2003 triumph because of brain injuries he suffered play…
PA
10 Dec 2020, 4:24
Bristol Bears add long-awaited England qualified Super League star to official Heineken Champions Cup squad
He's been some time coming, but Ratu Siva Naulago looks to be in line to finally report for duty at Bristol Bears.
Ian Cameron
10 Dec 2020, 3:33
Ewels: Rugby medical protocols can adapt to help protect player welfare
Former England World Cup winner Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.
PA
09 Dec 2020, 10:31
Harlequins sign former England Sevens Player of the Year on short-term deal
De Carpentier, 30, made the switch to the seven-man game at the start of the decade, featuring in 43 tournaments and 200 matches f…
Online Editors
09 Dec 2020, 10:14
'No disrespect to Scotland, but one of the things that they need to get rid of is the mental fragility in the side'
Newcastle defence coach Nick Easter says Scotland are still missing the mental and physical strength needed to challenge the best …
Chris Jones
09 Dec 2020, 8:08
Bristol to lodge formal complaint with World Rugby over Fiji's treatment of Semi Radradra
The centre is set to miss Bristol’s opening two Heineken Champions Cup games after suffering a leg injury on international duty.
PA
09 Dec 2020, 5:20
'I can't say for certain this won't affect the team' - Players 'numb' after Diamond's shock Sale exit
Paul Deacon has been put in temporary charge as head coach at Sale and would like the chance to make the job permanent.
Chris Jones
09 Dec 2020, 4:38
Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen banned for elbow strike
Andre Esterhuizen has received a four-week suspension after he was sent off during their Gallagher Premiership victory over Glouce…
PA
09 Dec 2020, 3:44
Steve Diamond leaves Sale Sharks with immediate effect
Paul Deacon will take charge of the team as head coach while the club 'take stock and plan for the future.'
Ciarán Kennedy
08 Dec 2020, 4:08
Report: Saracens linked to Springbok No.9
South African media are reporting that sometime Springbok and current Bulls scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl is set to join Saracens.
Ian Cameron
07 Dec 2020, 8:03
Red card for Andre the Giant can't stop Harlequins downing Gloucester
Harlequins overcame Andre Esterhuizen’s dismissal in the 45th minute to record a superb 34-24 victory over Gloucester in a pulsa…
PA
06 Dec 2020, 11:19
Bok power on display as Sale see off London Irish
Sale’s South Africa connection played a key role as the Sharks got their Gallagher Premiership campaign back on track with a 21-…
PA
06 Dec 2020, 10:56
'It was somewhat skill, somewhat fortuitous... Most of the boys were just perplexed with how I managed to make it come off'
Anyone who thinks Exeter are boring better revise that opinion following the worldie of a Premiership try scored by Tom O'Flaherty…
Liam Heagney
06 Dec 2020, 3:23
'Some of my mates were like, 'Chill out, man, what are you doing?' But I didn't care'
Juan de Jongh tells a story about the Olympic village, a smartphone and Serena Williams.
There he was, at the heart of the acti…
Jamie Lyall
06 Dec 2020, 1:35
Ruthless Newcastle make it three wins from three with impressive showing at Wasps
Promoted Newcastle were tipped for 2020/21 relegation but their excellent start to the Premiership has continued with a deserved w…
PA
05 Dec 2020, 11:50
Major injury concerns mar Bath win over Worcester
Bath overcame the early loss of two key players to pick up their first win of the Gallagher Premiership season with a 33-17 demoli…
PA
05 Dec 2020, 11:32
Powerful Exeter blow past Leicester Tigers
Champions Exeter continued their unbeaten run in the Gallagher Premiership with a 35-13 bonus-point victory over Leicester.
PA
05 Dec 2020, 11:24
Saracens reveal details of match with a Leicester Tigers XV
Saracens will host a Leicester Tigers XV in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 12th December with the club confirming 1,000 support…
Online Editors
05 Dec 2020, 3:20
Chris Boyd rues missed chances as Saints suffer agonising late loss at Bristol
Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd admitted his side’s inability to take their chances cost them dear after seeing Bristol…
PA
04 Dec 2020, 20:44
Scotland duo drafted straight back in at Worcester Warriors XV
Scotland internationals Duncan Weir and Cornell du Preez will make their first appearances of the Gallagher Premiership season for…
Online Editors
04 Dec 2020, 5:35
Why teams kick so much, according to the Premiership's most frequent booters of the ball
"Kicking has a massive part to play in the game and gets a bad rap when it is poor without a plan, a clear principle and philosoph…
Chris Jones
04 Dec 2020, 4:32
Chris Ashton returns for Harlequins in his 'Toulon position'
Harlequins Head of Rugby Paul Gustard has named the team to travel to Gloucester this weekend as Chris Ashton returns to fitness t…
Online Editors
04 Dec 2020, 4:15
Tigers axe recruitment tzar as ruthless Welford Road clear-out continues
Leicester Tigers are continuing their clearout out of backroom staff at the club, as they confirmed the axing of recruitment tzar …
Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2020, 2:36
Sale suffer double injury blow with Ben Curry coming off worse
Sale have paid a heavy price for their last-minute Premiership defeat at Newcastle, including the confirmation of serious injury t…
Chris Jones
03 Dec 2020, 3:40
'We don't necessarily go out to bore the pants off people'
Promoted Newcastle have won their opening two Premiership victories with a kicking game and pick-and-go carries by their forwards.
Chris Jones
02 Dec 2020, 4:49
REPORT: Bath may have found their new 10 in Tian Schoeman
Netwerk24 are reporting that Cheetahs flyhalf Tian Schoeman is set to leave the side to pursue a career in the English West Countr…
Ian Cameron
30 Nov 2020, 8:52
Sale Sharks confirm signing of tallest Super Rugby player of all time - JP du Preez
Sale Sharks are adding some serious height to their pack, having confirmed the signing of South African second-row JP du Preez fro…
Online Editors
30 Nov 2020, 4:24
London Irish celebrate return to capital by taming Tigers in Brentford
London Irish centre Curtis Rona scored the only try of a 22-9 Gallagher Premiership victory over Leicester and it proved just enou…
PA
29 Nov 2020, 11:20
Forget other challengers, Curry is the biggest threat to Billy Vunipola as England No 8
England are excelling and their back row unit is a key contributor to that success, but is Billy Vunipola under threat as a starte…
Alex Shaw
29 Nov 2020, 9:39
Matt Banahan announces retirement from rugby
Glocester winger Matt Banahan has announced that he will retire at the end of the current season.
Online Editors
29 Nov 2020, 3:42
How a sliding doors moment at 24 changed the rugby life of Agustin Creevy
Agustin Creevy was set to sign for current club London Irish in 2009 before a phone call ultimatum from Argentina changed his life…
Liam Heagney
29 Nov 2020, 2:53
Exeter brush aside Bath in six try mauling
Reigning champions Exeter moved to the top of the Gallagher Premiership table with a six-try mauling of Bath at Sandy Park.
PA
28 Nov 2020, 12:48
Billy Twelvetrees inspires five-try Gloucester to win over Wasps
Beaten at Leicester last weekend, Gloucester bounce back against Wasps with a power-packed display capped by Billy Twelvetrees.
PA
28 Nov 2020, 9:43
Matt Kvesic stretchered off as Bristol secure hard-fought bonus point victory
Flanker Matt Kvesic was a Worcester casualty as visitors unable to hold off second-half Bristol flourish in the Premiership at Ash…
PA
28 Nov 2020, 9:25
Danny Care masterclass guides Harlequins to win over Northampton
Test rugby may be over for Danny Care at the age of 33 but his display for six-try Harlequins in their win over Northampton was sw…
PA
28 Nov 2020, 8:27
'In the moment, I didn't even know the hit was illegal... the physio and medic said just to stay down'
Twenty-year-old Andre Esterhuizen sat in Jake White’s office as the world champion coach peered over his spectacles and delivere…
Jamie Lyall
28 Nov 2020, 2:36
'Name me another tighthead prop who has played the amount of league games John Afoa has?'
Tighthead John Afoa turned 37 last month but there is no sign at all that the ex-All Black front row is slowing down at Bristol.
Liam Heagney
28 Nov 2020, 1:10
Toby Flood's late score edges Newcastle to victory over Sale
Toby Flood’s last gasp try saw Newcastle Falcons edge to a 15-13 Gallagher Premiership win over Sale Sharks at Kingston Park.
PA
27 Nov 2020, 14:35
Harlequins' turnover for 2020/21 revised downwards from £25million to £8.5/£9m
Just 2 weeks ago, Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple thought next April would be the soonest fans would be allowed return to Premiers…
PA
27 Nov 2020, 7:15
Irish, Tigers name XVs for historic first rugby game at new Brentford stadium
London Irish will open a new chapter in their 122-year history when they host Leicester on Sunday for the first rugby game at Bren…
Online Editors
27 Nov 2020, 4:42
Gustard: Harlequins committed to changing squad's age profile
Paul Gustard admits the Harlequins squad has been “too old for too long” and is committed to changing the age profile in a bid…
Chris Jones
26 Nov 2020, 10:03
7 Premiership clubs can each welcome 2,000 fans next month, RFU donates England tickets to NHS
With England set to revise its current lockdown restrictions, some fans will soon be able to attend Premiership matches and a Test…
Online Editors
26 Nov 2020, 8:50
Gloucester statement: Club placed in Tier 2
Gloucester Rugby have been placed in 'Tier 2' by the UK government, meaning they can start welcoming back fans to Kingsholm in Dec…
Online Editors
26 Nov 2020, 6:24
'He said 20 per cent and I said, Wow' - Lam reacts to Sinckler's Bristol 'struggle' claim
England prop Kyle Sinckler has made some candid admissions following his move to Bristol, prompting a response on Wednesday from P…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2020, 6:26
'He's going through a legal process at the minute... I hope he gets everything he is owed'
Last Saturday was the first Leicester game in 23 years without Geordan Murphy and The Rugby Pod have had their say on the situatio…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2020, 5:07
'I don't think it's healthy': Warning as 44th South African set to join Premiership
With another South African signing set to join the Premiership, ex-Springboks assistant Alan Solomons is worried about the exodus.…
Chris Jones
25 Nov 2020, 3:47
'A proper matriarch': Steve Diamond's poignant tribute to his late 85-year-old mother who moulded his tough love approach to rugby management
Four family deaths have affected the Sale squad in recent weeks, including the passing of the influential mother of boss Steve Dia…
Liam Heagney
25 Nov 2020, 2:58
Sale's reason for cheer after one weekend statistic improved radically from 30 to 80 percent
Sale scratched a 7-year Premiership opening weekend itch last Friday and one aspect of play particularly pleased boss Steve Diamon…
Liam Heagney
24 Nov 2020, 11:42
Newcastle only needed '60 per cent capacity' to beat Bath at The Rec
Newly promoted Newcastle were given little chance of upsetting Premiership semi-finalists Bath, but they pulled off a major surpri…
Chris Jones
24 Nov 2020, 11:11
Kiwis in Europe: The New Zealand trio suffering a tough start to the new PRO14 season
Glasgow’s Kiwi contingent of TJ Ioane, Aki Seiuli and Fotu Lokotui have endured a tough start to the PRO14 with the Warriors.
Campbell Burnes
23 Nov 2020, 16:14
Kyle Sinckler admission: I'm struggling with off-field issues at Bristol
The 27-year-old Lions prop moved to Bristol from boyhood club Harlequins earlier this year.
PA
23 Nov 2020, 14:30
Slimmed down Burrell happy to be back in rugby union
Luther Burrell marked his return to rugby union with a win on Saturday, as the newly-promoted Newcastle Falcons beat Bath 19-12 at…
Josh Raisey
23 Nov 2020, 7:58
Willis brothers to the fore as Wasps edge out Bristol
Tom Willis’ try two minutes from time proved just enough for Wasps to deprive severely-depleted Bristol of a remarkable victory …
PA
22 Nov 2020, 9:53
'It was one of those situations I didn't want to be involved in... but we weren't willing to just let it slide'
Siale Piutau begins his 15th year as a pro player on Sunday believing Bristol will be transformed as a club after winning a Europe…
Liam Heagney
22 Nov 2020, 0:13
Worcester edge London Irish in low-scoring Premiership opener
Mistakes were plentiful at Sixways as Worcester got the new Gallagher Premiership season off to a narrow home win over London Iris…
PA
21 Nov 2020, 11:51
Wigglesworth among the tries as Leicester enjoy flying start against Gloucester
Steve Borthwick got his first full season as Leicester boss off to a great start with an opening-round Premiership win over Glouce…
PA
21 Nov 2020, 11:29
'Unacceptable... The one thing you can't be, if you're not a team of superstars, is disorganised'
Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper branded his team’s performance “unacceptable” after they opened their new Gallagher Pre…
PA
21 Nov 2020, 8:37
Newcastle make triumphant Premiership return at Bath's expense
Newcastle made a triumphant return to the Gallagher Premiership with a precious away win over a Bath side who were in the play-off…
PA
21 Nov 2020, 6:51
'Sam Simmonds could end up starting for the Lions and not get picked for England' - Twitter reacts to brothers' display
If ever the Simmonds brothers wanted to send a message to England head coach Eddie Jones, then this was the weekend.
Ian Cameron
21 Nov 2020, 2:00
Sale move on from 2019-20 frustration to make winning start to new season
Sale began putting the frustration of last season’s controversial ending behind them as they held on to beat Northampton 32-23 i…
PA
20 Nov 2020, 14:17
Sam Simmonds hat-trick helps Exeter start title defence with win over Harlequins
Exeter number eight Sam Simmonds scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs got their Premiership title defence off to a winning st…
PA
20 Nov 2020, 14:08
'We went to Harlequins and we thought we were Real Madrid': Sale's disastrous 7-year opening day run:
Opening weekend in the Premiership has long been a horror show for Steve Diamond's Sale, their last win coming in September 2013. …
Liam Heagney
20 Nov 2020, 9:32
Teams could be deducted 50pts at 'entry level' and relegated as Premiership Rugby reveal new salary cap regulations
Teams could be deducted 50 points as an entry-level and automatically relegated as punishment for breaches of the salary cap, Prem…
Ian Cameron
20 Nov 2020, 4:24
It took 3 days but the RFU have backed Steve Diamond's Tuesday revelation that Sale were cleared of partying allegations
The conclusion of the 2019/20 Premiership season was thrown into chaos by a major virus outbreak at Sale which prompted an RFU inv…
Online Editors
20 Nov 2020, 3:37
Wasps extend contract for 6'5, 121kg Levi Douglas
Wasps have handed out a new contract to Levi Douglas, with the young second row doing enough to impress despite making just one ap…
Online Editors
20 Nov 2020, 3:09
Chris Boyd extends Northampton contract despite 'unacceptable' 2019/20 season
The return to rugby following lockdown wasn't kind to Northampton, but Chris Boyd has still agreed a Franklin's Gardens contract e…
Online Editors
20 Nov 2020, 1:48
'To use the phrase, I've been head cook and bottle washer' - Steve Diamond's revised Sale job brief
The lockdown in England last March coincided with Steve Diamond taking on extra responsibilities at Sale, but that has now been re…
Liam Heagney
20 Nov 2020, 0:30
Gallagher Premiership brings in new points system for matches cancelled by Covid
After the final round of the 2019/20 Premiership descended into chaos with two cancellations, organisers have made 2020/21 Covid r…
PA
19 Nov 2020, 14:00
Bath sign American football's Alex Gray
Bath have landed an eve-of-new-season signing, Stuart Hooper netting American football's Alex Gray after a "rigorous recruitment p…
Online Editors
19 Nov 2020, 11:54
The Welford Road signing that has reminded Tom Youngs of Leicester in their pomp
Leicester have suffered training ground closure and Geordan Murphy's exit in recent weeks but Tom Youngs insists is not all doom a…
Liam Heagney
19 Nov 2020, 11:28
Saracens' application approved to share in Government's £59million Premiership aid package
Rugby is set to benefit enormously from a UK Government cash injection and Saracens already have their application in with Premier…
PA
19 Nov 2020, 8:12
'Too many people had the wrong perception of him' - the forgotten England forward making his Wasps colleagues look better
Wasps boss Lee Blackett believes England flanker Brad Shields has regained the form that made him a key figure in the Hurricanes S…
Chris Jones
19 Nov 2020, 7:03
Champion Chiefs roll out strong side for Harlequins despite missing stars
Exeter Chiefs have been able to roll out plenty of talent for their Gallagher Premiershop season opener against Harlequins this we…
Ian Cameron
19 Nov 2020, 6:22
Rugby union gets biggest slice of £300m bailout pie
Rugby union will receive the biggest single amount – £135m. Of that, £44m will go to the Rugby Football Union, £59m to Premie…
PA
19 Nov 2020, 4:38
Borthwick breaks silence following snap exit of Leicester legend Murphy
Two assistant coaches and director of rugby Geordan Murphy have left Leicester in the 19 weeks since head coach Steve Borthwick st…
Liam Heagney
18 Nov 2020, 11:40
Harlequins bring in English-qualified No9 from North Harbour
Harlequins have bagged themselves Lewis Gjaltema, an English-qualified scrum-half from New Zealand ahead of the new Premiership se…
Online Editors
18 Nov 2020, 5:18
Springboks No9 de Klerk reveals Covid battle: 'I'd very severe pains and fever... the body didn't react well'
Struck down by Covid-19 last month, Springboks No9 Faf de Klerk is ready for the start of the 2020/21 Premiership season with Sale…
Chris Jones
17 Nov 2020, 11:32
Sale on cusp of 2 overseas signings, admit Tuilagi was hit by Covid
Steve Diamond is set to tackle the Sale injury list, with cover for Lood de Jager one of two Premiership signings to be unveiled n…
Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2020, 10:26
'He will have to get some kind of surgery': Gloucester's worst Polledri fears confirmed
Gloucester boss George Skivington has confirmed Jake Polledri for the knee injury he suffered while on Autumn Nations Cup duty wit…
Chris Jones
17 Nov 2020, 8:37
Exeter issue latest update on Nowell and Cowan-Dickie, confirm bad injury outlook for Vermeulen
Exeter are preparing to begin their 2020/21 Premiership title defence and they have provided an update three key injured players. …
PA
17 Nov 2020, 5:53
Steve Diamond breaks silence, criticises Lam, Monye and Solomons as RFU report 'exonerates' Sale
Sale boss Steve Diamond has come out swinging ahead of the RFU report into the Sharks which is said to 'exonerate' them of wrongdo…
Liam Heagney
17 Nov 2020, 5:05
'It is obviously a shame' - Sinoti Sinoti leaves Newcastle Falcons days before new season begins for 'personal reasons'
Electrifying winger Sinoti Sinoti has walked away from Newcastle Falcons, just days before the new season gets underway, for 'pers…
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2020, 12:02
Major blow as Gloucester confirm Polledri has suffered a 'significant' injury
Gloucester have been a dealt a major blow after back-row forward Jake Polledri suffered what they described as “a significant kn…
PA
16 Nov 2020, 9:30
Wasps confirm new deals for Blackett and four senior coaches
Blackett was promoted to Wasps interim head coach in February 2020 and was given the role full-time in April.
Online Editors
16 Nov 2020, 9:28
Tigers voted most likely to be relegated in poll of their own locals
If polls are anything to go by, there isn't a great deal of local confidence in Leicester Tigers' chances of surviving the upcomin…
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2020, 6:20
Paddy Jackson named in London Irish 4-man 'leadership group'
London Irish have made the brave call of naming former Ireland flyhalf Paddy Jackson among the club's 4-man leadership group ahead…
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2020, 3:31
'Huge loss' - Rugby mourns passing of Cecil Duckworth
Worcester Warriors president Cecil Duckworth has died at the age of 83 after a long illness, the club have announced.
AAP
15 Nov 2020, 9:55
Every box Ewels is ticking to fill England's Kruis shaped hole
Is Charlie Ewels the man to succeed George Kruis for England? A fine showing against Georgia suggests just that.
Alex Shaw
15 Nov 2020, 3:53
'It's a really bad game of musical chairs: twelve chairs, 13 clubs and somebody misses out - relegation doesn't serve any sort of purpose'
Promoted Newcastle open their Premiership campaign next weekend and Mick Hogan has a stark message about their lost year in the Ch…
Liam Heagney
15 Nov 2020, 3:41
Reports: Bath and Lyon linked with England playmaker, Wasps linked with ex-Chiefs star
Bath Rugby have reportedly set their sights on Harlequins standoff and England prospect Marcus Smith - at least according to repor…
Ian Cameron
15 Nov 2020, 3:09
Austin Healey fires off at Leicester Tigers after they 'cast aside' Geordan Murphy
Former England star Austin Healey has fired off at Leicester Tigers after they 'cast off' long-serving club stalwart Geordan Murph…
Ian Cameron
14 Nov 2020, 8:28
Premiership Rugby statement: 14 people in 8 clubs test positive
A total of 14 people have tested positive for Covid-19 following the latest round of Premiership Rugby PCR testing.
Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 9:15
Newcastle suffer catalogue of 'severe' lower limb injuries following 8-month lay-off
Without a league match in eight months, Dean Richards has revealed promoted Newcastle found the lay-off damaging in terms of injur…
Chris Jones
13 Nov 2020, 7:00
South African tighthead in at Scarlets, Harlequins pick up a Championship loosehead prop
International call-ups are taking a toll on prop stocks in the UK, with Scarlets and Harlequins the latest to bring in reinforceme…
Online Editors
13 Nov 2020, 5:40
Geordan Murphy has been sacked by Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have parted company with Director of Rugby Geordan Murphy.
Ian Cameron
13 Nov 2020, 5:34
Leicester Tigers statement: Former England star steps down from board with 'immediate effect'
Former England wing Rory Underwood has stepped down from his role as non-executive director at Leicester Tigers with 'immediate ef…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 10:04
England back row to share joint captaincy at Saints
Lewis Ludlam has been named Northampton Saints’ co-captain for the 2020/21 season by Director of Rugby Chris Boyd, and will lead…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2020, 2:35
Leicester sign South African prop de Bruin
Leicester are poised to start the new 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season and the signings keep on coming, the latest prop Luan d…
Online Editors
11 Nov 2020, 6:20
Why the Autumn Nations Cup could change perceptions about Worcester
Worcester are regularly viewed as a small-time outfit but the Autumn Nations Cup is poised to reflect well on the club and Alan So…
Chris Jones
10 Nov 2020, 11:58
Irish suffer eve-of-Premiership blow as CEO Facer quits
The 2020/21 Premiership season is about to start and London Irish have been dealt a blow with CEO Brian Facer quitting.
Online Editors
10 Nov 2020, 7:19
Adeolokun one of three short-term Bristol deals upgraded to one-year contracts
Ex-Ireland winger Niyi Adeolokun was one of a number of players Pat Lam signed on short-term Bristol deals for the 2019/20 season …
Online Editors
10 Nov 2020, 5:52
Gloucester CEO pens open letter implying Skivington is fixing Ackermann era errors
The CEO of Gloucester Rugby has suggested that new head coach George Skivington is mending the errors of the Johan Ackermann era a…
Ian Cameron
07 Nov 2020, 4:08
'I was worried people would tell me to shut up and practise scrums'
Wasps prop Biyo Alo has released five songs that have been streamed on Spotify more than 415,000 times - and there is more to come…
Chris Jones
06 Nov 2020, 10:21
Luther Burrell to make Newcastle Falcons debut this weekend in friendly
Luther Burrell and Mark Fuser make their Newcastle Falcons debuts on Saturday at Ealing Trailfinders, ending both clubs’ eight-m…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2020, 5:27
RFU statement: 'Urgent decision' needed to save Championship season
The RFU have issued a statement on behalf of Championship clubs saying that an urgent decision is needed to save the season.
Online Editors
06 Nov 2020, 1:52
Leicester shut Oval Park training ground in bid to contain Covid outbreak
Premiership Rugby are back testing clubs for Covid ahead of the new season and results at Leicester have prompted Tigers to take a…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 10:30
'Huge honour' - Harlequins confirm who's taking over Chris Robshaw's role as club captain
Harlequins have named second row Stephan Lewies as Club Captain ahead of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions …
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 3:54
17 positive tests as Gallagher Premiership ramps up new-season Covid testing
With the start of the new Premiership season just 15 days away, officials have recommenced their Covid-19 testing programme.
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 1:59
Exeter bring in well-travelled tighthead Maks van Dyk
With the start of the 2020/21 Premiership fast approaching, Exeter have secured some tighthead cover with the signing of Maks van …
Online Editors
05 Nov 2020, 1:29
Jamie Gibson signs for Gloucester
George Skivington has been busy this week on the Gloucester recruitment front, Jamie Gibson his latest signing for the 2020/21 sea…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 10:32
Ex-England skipper Hartley weighs in on whether Saracens should be automatically allowed rejoin the Premiership
Dylan Hartley once played a season in the Championship with Northampton and he has now had his say on the Saracens promotion specu…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2020, 5:36
Bristol post £3.1million pre-tax loss to end of May 2020
Rugby has had a terrible year financially, something reflected in the latest set of accounts from Bristol Bears, the Challenge Cup…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 4:48
Two Cornish Pirates agree to short-term deals at Gloucester, including 124kg prop 'Beefcake' Tyack
The 'Beefcake' Twitter handle of 124kg prop Jay Tyack will pique fans' interest as Gloucester sign two Cornish Pirates on short-te…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 9:42
Worcester bring in two forwards with Harlequins connections, including George Merrick
With the start of Premiership 2020/21 just over three weeks away, Worcester have recruited George Merrick and another forward.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 9:11
Leicester assistant Rob Taylor granted early release after just 5 months at Welford Road
It was June when Rob Taylor arrived at Leicester to ignite their attack but the assistant coach is leaving just five months later.…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 8:31
Long-serving Bath prop Nathan Catt retires with immediate effect
Nathan Catt has been part of the Bath furniture since making a 2008 breakthrough but the prop has now been forced to retire.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 5:29
Saracens could return to Premiership without playing a single Championship game, and Ealing could join them - reports
With no fixtures yet unveiled the Championship, there are reports that Saracens will be automatically promoted to the 2021/22 Prem…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 1:55
'At first it was something I thought I could use to gain an opportunity to move home'
Recently retired Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson has said that he “never wanted to play rugby for another club” after m…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2020, 9:05
Worcester Warriors part way with prop who didn't make 'mark at the club'
Zimbabwe international prop Farai Mudariki has left Warriors at the end of his contract. The 25-year-old tighthead arrived at Sixw…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2020, 4:33
Irish confirm Premiership deal for Billy Meakes
Out of contract at Melbourne Rebels, ex-Gloucester back Billy Meakes has agreed to give London Irish a go back in the Premiership.…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 11:41
Rowe's 'massively selfish' comments do not sit well with fans
Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe’s recent comments labelling England as “greedy” have not gone down well at all.
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 10:01
Saracens issue statement confirming stadium name change
Saracens have issued a statement confirming that they will be reverting to the original name of the stadium formerly known as Alli…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 8:34
'Anyone know which team just won the double?' - Fans react to Exeter Chiefs England snubbing
Exeter Chiefs may have secured a historic European and domestic double over the past two weeks, but that has not been enough for s…
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 7:00
Rowe gets his way as just three Chiefs make Eddie's 'greedy' England squad
Exeter Chiefs Chairman Tony Rowe appears to have got his way after complaining over the weekend about England being 'greedy'.
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 6:06
The 2 problem positions Exeter chairman freely admits they traditionally struggle to fill locally
Exeter Chairman Tony Rowe is a man for pulling his punches when talking to the media, and he didn't shy away from pinpointing thei…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 4:18
Exeter boss Tony Rowe takes aim at 'greedy' England in comments over Chiefs players
Exeter chairman Tony Rowe has signed off a historic season by targeting global domination, while also taking aim at “greedy” E…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 14:58
Why the rugby media need to stop talking up Jack Willis, according to David Flatman
Former England prop David Flatman has warned against the media talking up in-form Wasps flanker Tom Willis, as he believes it coul…
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2020, 9:03
Rob Baxter targeting dynasty of success for Exeter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter plans to use the Chiefs’ first double as the launchpad for a dynasty of success having acquired a taste f…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 7:34
'Getting out of the hotel is pretty much a no-go' - inside the Barbarians camp prior to the 'Hungry 12' fiasco
Barbarians selection for the now-cancelled England game was a reward for the form Tim Swinson had enjoyed after recently joining S…
Liam Heagney
25 Oct 2020, 3:38
Rob Baxter gives green light to Exeter celebrations after completing the double
The Champions Cup winners beat Wasps at Twickenham to become the fourth English club to triumph at home and abroad.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 13:55
Exeter are double winners after edging out battling Wasps at Twickenham
The Chiefs emerged 19-13 winners from the Gallagher Premiership final.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 12:37
Wasps player ratings vs Exeter Chiefs - Premiership Final
Wasps player ratings: It was always going to be a big ask of Wasps, who lost Brad Shields, Kieran Brookes, Simon McIntyre and Alfi…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 12:18
Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Wasps - Premiership Final
Exeter Chiefs player ratings: For the newly-crowned European champions, Exeter Chiefs rocked up at Twickenham as strong favourites…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 12:16
'I can't see the logic behind not supporting the Championship as much as you possibly could'
Rob Baxter isn't alone in criticising the RFU's poor attitude towards the Championship as Wasps feel exactly the same way.
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 3:20
Legendary Dallaglio's pre-final message to Wasps: 'Continue to be bold and brave'
Lawrence Dallaglio knows what it takes to win Premiership titles and he has issued a pre-final message to his beloved Wasps.
Chris Jones
24 Oct 2020, 2:44
'I could actually write a book about all these characters in the Exeter changing room - it would be a best-seller'
Thomas Waldrom is 12,000 miles from Exeter but that doesn't stop him cheering... and cracking open breakfast time beers when they …
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 1:18
Wasps fans aren't short on optimism despite close contact protocols robbing them of two props and Brad Shields
Wasps have finally revealed the identity of the players missing from the Premiership final and their fans are still hopeful of a t…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2020, 12:24
Double-chasing Exeter make four changes for Premiership final
Rob Baxter has a habit of tinkering with a winning Exeter side and he has done it again for Saturday's Premiership final.
Online Editors
23 Oct 2020, 4:51
Wasps name Premiership final XV showing four changes from semi-final win over Bristol
After huge speculation as to what the make-up of the Wasps XV would be, Lee Blackett has now announced his team for the Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2020, 4:25
Referee Wayne Barnes tests positive for coronavirus and will miss Premiership final
There has been a further virus twist in the lead-up to the Premiership final, referee Wayne Barnes getting ruled out after a faile…
Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2020, 2:04
Nathan Hughes shares hospital picture after undergoing surgery
Nathan Hughes missed last Friday's Challenge Cup final with a rib injury but the Bristol forward entered hospital with a different…
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2020, 12:37
Blackett breaks silence, admits Wasps are 4 main men down for Saturday's final
Wasps have been given the go-ahead to play in Saturday's Premiership final but Lee Blackett says they will do so minus some famili…
Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2020, 6:20
After signing All Blacks, Wallabies and other headline acts, Irish have now snapped up Moldovan lock from Russia
Declan Kidney has assembled a who's who of world rugby at London Irish but his latest signing hails from a very different backgrou…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2020, 4:51
'We haven't got the Championship going, which is criminal really'
Winning Premiership and European titles is now the focus at Exeter, but Rob Baxter hasn't forgotten the Championship where they em…
PA
22 Oct 2020, 1:32
'It was a pretty long walk of shame': Dylan Hartley revisits his infamous 2013 Premiership final red card
Ahead of Saturday's latest Premiership final, Dylan Hartley has candidly reflected on his infamous 2013 red card with Northampton.…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2020, 9:48
'I've every confidence everyone on the pitch in the final will be Covid-free and there won't be any danger to anybody'
It took until Wednesday before Wasps were cleared to play in the Premiership final and Exeter boss Rob Baxter welcomes their prese…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2020, 7:01
Wasps WILL play in Saturday's Premiership final against Exeter
After a week of anxiety about whether they might have to forfeit, Wasps will face Exeter in Saturday's Premiership final.
PA
21 Oct 2020, 1:15
European Super Cup idea is gaining traction
With many fans believing Bristol should not play for the Premiership title, momentum is growing to tag Exeter game as Super Cup fi…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2020, 10:11
'Ridiculous or a suitably bizarre ending to the most bizarre season': The reaction to Bristol potentially winning the Premiership
Twitter went into overdrive when further positive Covid cases at Wasps on Monday moved Bristol closer to a Premiership final appea…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2020, 1:55
Wasps to learn Premiership final fate on Wednesday after four more Covid cases
The club’s involvement in the season climax is in doubt after seven players and four backroom staff tested positive for coronavi…
AAP
19 Oct 2020, 16:40
'We absolutely believe Wasps and Exeter should be contesting this final' - Bristol boss Lam braced for Twickenham call
A decision on whether Wasps can participate in the Premiership final will be made following a further set of Covid testing tomorro…
PA
19 Oct 2020, 8:30
Wasps confirm four more cases of Covid-19 with Premiership final decision to be made on Wednesday
A decision on whether the club will play in Saturday’s Premiership Final will be made following the results of a further set of …
Ciarán Kennedy
19 Oct 2020, 6:20
Leicester Tigers to rebrand Welford Road as part of new sponsorship deal
The decision to rename the stadium marks a first for the club, who have played at Welford Road since 1892.
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 4:28
Henry Slade believes Exeter's success has been spurred on by their previous disappointments
.England star Henry Slade believes the pain of previous disappointments helped elevate Exeter to the summit of European rugby.
PA
18 Oct 2020, 18:26
'It would be just reward for this group of players' - Baxter backs his Exeter team to complete trophy double
The Exeter boss is braced for a major challenge from in-form Wasps when the clubs clash in next Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership…
PA
18 Oct 2020, 4:16
'It's crazy that it happens now after us being squeaky clean for so long'
A virus outbreak has hit Wasps but defence coach Ian Costello is optimistic the spread will be contained and shutting down Exeter …
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2020, 1:45
'We obviously want Wasps and Exeter to meet in the final... but we'll be ready'
Bristol lost by 23 points last weekend to Wasps but they will play in next weekend's Premiership final if the Coventry-based club …
PA
17 Oct 2020, 2:33
Stankovich joins the Leicester exodus
Boris Stankovich has been part of the furniture at Leicester, first as a prop and more recently as scrum coach, but he won't retur…
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 10:28
Bristol will play in Premiership final if Wasps - who beat them by 23 points - are forced to pull out
Bristol were a clear second-best in last Saturday's Premiership semi-final but they will play in the final if Wasps fail to shake …
PA
16 Oct 2020, 8:05
Ex-England skipper hails 'phenomenal' Willis turnover numbers
Jack Willis has been the talk of the Premiership in recent months, with ex-England skipper Chris Robshaw describing his turnover w…
Chris Jones
15 Oct 2020, 11:32
Wasps prepared for worst-case scenario, but this outbreak is different from Sale - Andy Goode
7 positive Covid-19 tests at Wasps is a major blow that could see their Premiership final dreams taken away but this situation is …
Andy Goode
15 Oct 2020, 9:35
Jack Willis crowned RPA players' player of the year
Wasps back row Jack Willis is in the form of his life since the Premiership restart and now succeeds Danny Cipriani as RPA players…
Online Editors
14 Oct 2020, 12:06
Wasps cancel training as Covid-19 outbreak leaves Premiership final in doubt
Four players and three members of the Wasps backroom staff have produced positive Covid tests ahead of the October 24 Premiership …
PA
14 Oct 2020, 11:51
4 Wasps players test positive for Covid along with 3 staff
An anxious time awaits Gallagher Premiership finalists Wasps after 7 at the club - 4 players and 3 staff - test positive for Covid…
Online Editors
14 Oct 2020, 9:10
Jonny Hill's tackle has had a trial by social media, just like last week's Peter O'Mahony incident
Foul play has been a hot topic in recent weeks with Jonny Hill of Exeter the latest under the microscope following Munster's Peter…
Josh Raisey
13 Oct 2020, 11:18
'We're a club that focuses on results, not excuses': Irish on brutal restart run of 8 losses in 9 games
The 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership restart was a losing streak ordeal for London Irish, but Declan Kidney claims there are still re…
Online Editors
13 Oct 2020, 3:06
Authorities give green light for limited number of fans to attend Friday's Challenge Cup final
The EPCR have confirmed that Friday evening’s final between Bristol Bears and RC Toulon at the Stade Maurice-David will have sup…
Online Editors
12 Oct 2020, 9:44
Date set for new-look pool stage draw for 2020/21 Champions Cup season
The draw will be staged in Lausanne for the third successive year, taking place on Wednesday October 28.
Online Editors
12 Oct 2020, 2:26
'Nadolo motivated is a monster' - Fiji powerhouse set for Test return
Nadolo, who quit test rugby last year, is back in the squad after a successful switch to Leicester proved he was still a defence b…
Chris Jones
12 Oct 2020, 0:53
'We could be the most disappointed team in England': Steenson's warning for Exeter
.Gareth Steenson insists Exeter’s euphoria will turn to despair if they fail to seize the opportunity presented by the biggest f…
AAP
11 Oct 2020, 22:50
'It's scary to see how far he is going to go' - Jimmy Gopperth predicts high ceiling for Wasps teammate Jack Willis
Uncapped flanker Willis produced a command performance in front of England head coach Eddie Jones as Wasps reached their first Pre…
PA
11 Oct 2020, 15:00
'You go from being furloughed, questioning what you're doing with your life, to training against those boys - it was awesome'
Robin Hislop was at a loose end when Saracens came calling, offering the Doncaster prop six weeks he will remember fondly for the …
Jamie Lyall
11 Oct 2020, 2:01
Bristol fans are livid after 'shocking' refereeing performance in Premiership semi-final
Bristol's first finals appearance in the Premiership since 2007 has come to a somewhat disappointing end, with Wasps running out…
Online Editors
10 Oct 2020, 14:50
Ruthless Exeter efficiency crushes Bath to edge them closer to Premiership/European double
A try count of 5-0 saw Exeter sweep aside Bath and qualify them for an October 24 Premiership final a week after the European deci…
PA
10 Oct 2020, 10:58
The back garden rivalry that has Wasps' Jack Willis on cusp of England call-up after semi-final heroics
Jack Willis was exceptional for Wasps in their Premiership semi-final win and coach Lee Blackett has revealed some of the secrets …
Online Editors
10 Oct 2020, 8:36
Brilliant Wasps blitz Bristol to reach first Premiership final since 2017
Wasps were in scintillating form in their Premiership semi-final in Coventry, blasting Bristol aside to reach the October 24 decid…
PA
10 Oct 2020, 7:52
Video: Malakai Fekitoa's cracking early try was his painful last act in Premiership semi-final win
There was huge interest in now Malakai Fekitoa would fare for Wasps in their Premiership semi-final but he lasted just nine minute…
Liam Heagney
10 Oct 2020, 6:15
'Just because Saracens aren't in it, no one is going to give it to us'
Exeter are chasing progress to a fifth successive Premiership final and defeats in three deciders against Saracens have Henry Slad…
PA
10 Oct 2020, 5:14
'If Eddie Jones doesn't select him then he has some serious problems because Jack could make the Lions'
Wasps back row Jack Willis is bang in form after a long time out through injury and Nizaam Carr expects his old clubmate to get En…
Chris Jones
10 Oct 2020, 1:10
'I've made no secret of how desperate I am to win something here'
Anthony Watson naively thought at the age of 21 in 2015 that Bath reaching Premiership semi-final would be a regular occurrence...…
PA
10 Oct 2020, 0:46
Launchbury returns as Wasps, Bristol name Ricoh Arena semi-final teams
Saturday heralds a first Premiership semi-final for Bristol in 13 years but they will face a Wasps team containing the recalled Jo…
Online Editors
09 Oct 2020, 5:04
Jack Nowell missing as Exeter, Bath name Sandy Park semi-final teams
Favourites Exeter claim they need to produce a season's best performance to ensure they defeat Bath and qualify for yet another Pr…
Online Editors
09 Oct 2020, 4:15
31 positive tests in latest round of Premiership testing
The results of the latest round of testing for Covid-19 in the Premiership are in, with 31 people across three clubs testing posit…
Online Editors
08 Oct 2020, 12:13
CEO Childs' first interview since Sale's Covid outbreak plunged the Premiership into chaos
Premiership Rugby have been in the line of fire since the Sale Covid-19 outbreak and CEO Darren Childs has now defended his organi…
PA
08 Oct 2020, 10:01
Sean Long has left Harlequins with immediate effect
Ex-league great Sean Long was recruited by Harlequins in summer 2019 to finesse their attack but he has now left the Paul Gustard …
Online Editors
08 Oct 2020, 8:10
'The waiting around on Monday and Tuesday was unique and challenging'
Bath endured a difficult few days after their draw at Saracens, but Stuart Hopper now believes they can go and win at Exeter.
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2020, 5:56
'Everyone knows that common sense prevailed'
Next Saturday's Premiership line-up was confirmed by Wednesday's decision to cancel Sale's match, an outcome hailed by Bristol bos…
PA
08 Oct 2020, 4:23
'Everyone assumes the challenge is not to go out for a beer - that isn't the challenge'
With instances of Covid-19 on the rise in England, Rob Baxter believes rugby clubs like Exeter have never been as vulnerable to th…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2020, 1:02
Baxter revisits his pre-Sale outbreak claim that the Premiership should stop Covid testing
A claim early last week by Exeter boss Rob Baxter that Coid testing in the Premiership should stop hasn't aged well in light of th…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2020, 11:15
Saracens post poignant final farewell to Brad Barritt
The show is all over for Brad Barritt at Saracens after a dozen stellar years and the London club have paid him a fond farewell. …
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2020, 11:09
'You can't blame Sale for saying we can fulfil a fixture'
Rob Baxter feels it's ridiculous Exeter only found out their Premiership semi-final opponents on Wednesday, but he isn't blaming S…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct 2020, 8:28
Worcester respond to Sale cancellation
Confirmation of further positive tests for Covid at Sale has saved Worcester from travelling to Manchester for Wednesday night's P…
Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 3:51
Sale issue statement after title challenge ends with Worcester match forfeit
Further testing for Covid on Tuesday has proven to be the end of the Sale Premiership title challenge as they have now forfeited t…
Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 3:14
Sale now have 27 positive tests, match versus Worcester forfeited
The rearranged Sale versus Worcester Gallagher Premiership has been cancelled, clearing the way for Bath to take their place in th…
Online Editors
07 Oct 2020, 2:34
'He doesn't have an ounce of fat and is pure muscle'
Wasps are on an incredible run of form, winning eight from nine since lockdown, and boss Lee Blackett is chuffed with the Malakai …
Chris Jones
06 Oct 2020, 11:38
Northampton CEO's letter criticises Sale for breaking Saints' bubble
The major virus outbreak at Sale forced Northampton to concede a walkover to Gloucester on Sunday, a situation that infuriated Sai…
Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 7:15
Virus-hit Sale finally name their XV to face Worcester
There has been huge interest in the goings-on at Sale and the Steve Diamond has now announced the Premiership XV that will face Wo…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2020, 4:13
Premiership confirms times and date for its semi-final fixtures
Premiership officials have set the times for this weekend's league semi-finals in England even though the exact line-up isn't yet …
Online Editors
06 Oct 2020, 3:08
Kiwis in Europe: Why New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs still miss Charlie Ngatai
New Zealand rugby, and the Chiefs in particular, still miss Charlie Ngatai, who continued to show his class for Lyon in the French…
Campbell Burnes
05 Oct 2020, 15:10
Sale statement: Club could forfeit Worcester game, hit out at 'allegations' in the media
There had been suggestions that Sale's squad had been out in central Manchester celebrating their recent Premiership Cup win, but …
Online Editors
05 Oct 2020, 11:28
'We have had some incredible moments' - Chris Robshaw pens emotional open letter to fans
The 34-year-old shared a message addressed to everyone involved with the club after what he described as the “hardest day of [hi…
Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2020, 9:38
Sale Sharks' giant Bok Lood de Jager issues post surgery update
Sale Sharks and South Africa lock Lood de Jager has said that this third shoulder operation in under two years “went well”.
Josh Raisey
05 Oct 2020, 6:18
Worcester boss Alan Solomons: 'This is a major decision. It is certainly a red flag to have 19 people test positive'
Worcester’s trip to Sale should have taken place on Sunday but 16 Sharks players and three staff members tested positive for cor…
PA
05 Oct 2020, 4:17
RFU to launch probe into Sale Sharks
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will launch a probe into how Premiership club Sale Sharks returned 16 positive COVID-19 tests among…
AAP
05 Oct 2020, 0:55
Harlequins boss lauds 'unbelievable professional' Chris Robshaw after final game
The 34-year-old former England captain played his 300th and final game for Quins before joining USA Major League outfit San Diego …
PA
04 Oct 2020, 18:26
'A very strange situation': Bath set to prepare for semi-final they may not play
Bath boss Stuart Hooper will prepare his team to face Exeter next weekend, despite not knowing until Wednesday whether they have q…
PA
04 Oct 2020, 18:18
Exeter boss Rob Baxter preparing for play-offs as if Sale-Worcester won't happen
Rob Baxter says that Exeter will prepare for the Gallagher Premiership play-offs as if Wednesday’s rescheduled game between Sale…
PA
04 Oct 2020, 11:29
Steve Diamond responds to claims Sale Sharks partied in Manchester after Prem Cup win
Sale Shark Director of Rugby Steve Diamond has dismissed claims that players at the Covid hit club partied following their Premier…
Online Editors
04 Oct 2020, 10:29
Saracens stage late fightback as Bath fluff their lines
Saracens departed the Gallagher Premiership by firing a parting shot in the title race as Bath were held 17-17 at Allianz Park to …
PA
04 Oct 2020, 9:40
Bristol claim semi-final spot with bonus-point win over London Irish
The Bears were 36-7 victors as they climbed above neighbours Bath in the standings.
PA
04 Oct 2020, 9:35
'On a one-to-one basis he has warned me to up my physicality to make me be the best Premiership player I can be'
Steve Borthwick has a no-nonsense reputation but his abrasive style is inspiring Tommy Reffell, the Leicester Welshman getting env…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2020, 1:52
Andy Goode: The Sale PR machine needs to have a long hard look at itself
It’s the right thing for the league's integrity to get Sale vs Worcester played but the Sharks’ statements may have forced Pre…
Andy Goode
04 Oct 2020, 0:19
Premiership Rugby confirms 21 positive tests for Covid-19 across three clubs
It's been quite an unsettling week for Premiership Rugby with the Sale versus Worcester game rescheduled and Northampton's match a…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2020, 10:15
'It will be one of those years where for the next 20, 30 years we will be talking about - do you remember the Covid? - for all the wrong reasons'
Steve Diamond was in his element on a media Zoom call Thursday... then Covid struck, resulting in a crazy 48 hours for Sale, his P…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2020, 9:14
Premiership Rugby statement: Gloucester get 5 points as Saints game cancelled
Gloucester and Northampton's scheduled Gallagher Premiership match has been cancelled after an outbreak of COVID-19 in Sale Sharks…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 8:33
Sale Sharks statement: COVID-19 outbreak
Sale Sharks say they were ready to fulfil their Gallagher Premiership match commitment with Worcester Warriors,
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 7:09
Premiership statement: Sale Sharks vs Worcester Warriors
The Sale Sharks versus Worcester Warriors game scheduled for Sunday has been postponed following the outbreak of COVID-19 at the c…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 7:00
Bristol Bears name team to go hunting place in top four
Bristol Bears travel to the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday knowing victory over London Irish could secure a place in the Premiership s…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 6:39
Gloucester name team for Saints despite rumours match about to be cancelled
Lewis Ludlow continues to skipper Gloucester as George Skivington makes five changes to the Cherry and Whites side that took on Ba…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 6:11
Saracens name last Premiership team until 2021 at the earliest
Richard Wigglesworth is set to win his 250th cap as Saracens name their last Premiership team until 2021 at the earliest.
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 4:48
Harlequins team named: Robshaw to play 300th and final game club
Club captain Chris Robshaw will play his 300th and final game for the Harlequins as Paul Gustard names the side to travel to Leice…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 4:28
Worcester name team despite not knowing yet if Premiership fixture at Sale will go ahead
Sunday's match at AJ Bell is still in jeopardy but Worcester have named their team just in any case they do get to play Sale in th…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 4:23
Leicester Tigers make 15 changes for Harlequins
Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has named the matchday squad for the final fixture of the 2019/20 season against Harle…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 4:08
Wasps name team for final regular-season match versus Exeter
Lee Blackett has named his side for Wasps’ final regular-season Gallagher Premiership match with Exeter Chiefs at Ricoh Arena on…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 4:00
Premiership Rugby statement: Sale Sharks Covid outbreak
Premiership Rugby have confirmed that it is carrying out an urgent review ahead of Sunday's final round of Gallagher Premiership R…
Online Editors
03 Oct 2020, 3:02
Uncertainty surrounds Sale v Worcester game after 16 positive Covid-19 tests after both clubs speak out
Any club is unable to field a competitive team because of coronavirus automatically forfeits the game 20-0.
PA
02 Oct 2020, 22:17
Worcester issue response questioning Sale's claim that Sunday's match is definitely going ahead
Covid-19 affected Sale claimed on Friday night their Premiership game was still going ahead this Sunday but Worcester have now que…
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 16:01
Sale issue statement confirming Covid-19 outbreak but insist it's business as usual this Sunday
Rumours were swirling around Sale regarding the health of their Premiership squad and they have now issued a statement confirming …
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 12:45
Critical Sale match faces cancellation as 16 players reportedly test positive for Covid-19
Steve Diamond told RugbyPass on Thursday how fortunate he was no-one close was poorly with Covid-19, but there is now reportedly a…
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 9:22
RugbyPass Offload - Introducing our new weekly podcast and show
RugbyPass is launching a new weekly podcast and show featuring a stellar cast of current and former stars.
RugbyPass
02 Oct 2020, 5:46
Covid outbreak at top-four club to impact on Premiership's Super Sunday finale
The Premiership is hyping a Super Sunday finale but it has emerged the final round of fixtures will be impacted by a Covid-19 outb…
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 5:38
New season kit launch reignites row over Exeter's Chiefs branding
It was late July when Exeter Chiefs decided to continue with their use of Native American imagery but their new kit has reignited …
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2020, 4:02
Recent Owen Farrell ban taken into account in three-game sanction for Harlequins' Elia Elia
The decision-making process for last month's Owen Farrell case was highlighted in the outcome of the disciplinary hearing for Elia…
Online Editors
02 Oct 2020, 3:26
How the Premiership play-off race is looking heading into Super Sunday
With four clubs chasing the three remaining Premiership play-off spots, we are set for a thrilling Super Sunday finale to the regu…
PA
02 Oct 2020, 2:50
'It's a whirlwind romance at the minute': Steve Diamond on whether Manu Tuilagi will extend his one-year Sale deal
Injury has sidelined Sale signing Manu Tuilagi for six months and he will be near the end of his one-year deal when he returns to …
Liam Heagney
02 Oct 2020, 2:11
Matt Stevens on the incredible moment he saved teenage Brad Barritt from drowning
Long before they were Saracens, England and Lions teammates, Matt Stevens and Brad Barritt attended the same school in South Afric…
Chris Jones
01 Oct 2020, 10:58
Saracens issue ominous warning: 'We would like to go out with a bang on Sunday'
Saracens will play their last Premiership game before relegation this Sunday and they intend to make life very difficult for play-…
Online Editors
01 Oct 2020, 2:25
European hangover continues for Saracens as Worcester win comfortably
Saracens brought in numerous Premiership rookies to try and lift the European gloom but Worcester had too much for them at Sixways…
PA
30 Sep 2020, 12:58
London Irish take advantage of weakened Exeter side
In a match where the lead changed hands seven times, three-try Irish did just about enough to hand Exeter a rare Premiership defea…
PA
30 Sep 2020, 12:48
Bristol hammer Leicester to remain in Premiership play-off picture
The Gallagher Premiership play-off fight will go to the final round of fixtures after Bristol recorded a record win over hapless L…
PA
30 Sep 2020, 12:00
Danny Care slams 'joker' who compiled fixtures for new Premiership season
The fixtures are out for the new Premiership season that will start in November and Danny Care isn't happy with the hand Harlequin…
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2020, 5:10
19 of the best tributes to Chris Robshaw, featuring Owens, Carling, Leonard and many more
Ex-England skipper Chris Robshaw played his final home match for Harlequins on Monday and the outpouring of warmth from the rugby …
Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2020, 10:18
New era begins at Saracens with 3 academy players set for first Premiership starts
Euro loss at Racing was the end of the line for the old guard at Saracens and they have included multiple academy players for Worc…
Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 7:00
'Pressure is a privilege, a great thing to have'
Fifth with two matches remaining, Bristol have no margin for error if they are to make the Premiership play-offs and Pat Lam is re…
PA
29 Sep 2020, 6:04
Georgian hooker Mamukashvili poised for Leicester debut against Bristol XV showing 10 changes
Shalva Mamukashvili is ready to become the first player from Georgia to play for Leicester, who take on a much-changed Bristol on …
Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 4:19
2020/21 Premiership fixtures released, season starts with Chiefs visiting Harlequins
The delayed 2019/20 Premiership season still has to be completed but the fixtures are now out for the new season that starts at Ha…
Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 3:12
Chris Robshaw's emotional goodbye after final home match at The Stoop
Chris Robshaw played his final home match for Harlequins on Monday night and the former England skipper got emotional on TV in the…
Online Editors
29 Sep 2020, 1:53
'They've got plenty of dough': New Zealand Rugby stars name the European clubs they would 'love' to join
When it comes to choosing an overseas club to play for, there are a few teams that stand out more than others.
Alex McLeod
28 Sep 2020, 17:27
Elia Elia's dismissal costs Harlequins as Chris Robshaw bows out in defeat
Chris Robshaw’s final match at Twickenham Stoop ended in frustration as Harlequins fell to a 32-23 Gallagher Premiership defeat …
PA
28 Sep 2020, 15:14
Wallabies secondrow crisis deepens as Rennie can't count on Adam Coleman
London Irish lock Adam Coleman will not be recovered in time to offer new Wallaby head coach Dave Rennie another second-row option…
Chris Jones
28 Sep 2020, 10:09
'If we're being honest and totally transparent, we haven't had the squad or the quality to compete for silverware'
The start of a brave new era in Manchester? Former Sale winger Mark Cueto certainly hopes so.
Ciarán Kennedy
28 Sep 2020, 9:38
Robshaw is not getting the send-off he deserves
Former England captain Chris Robshaw is set to play his final game for Harlequins at the Stoop this evening, in what is also his 2…
Josh Raisey
28 Sep 2020, 8:19
Mitchell returns at scrum-half as Chris Boyd makes three changes to Saints team to face Sale
Saints will be hoping to end a frustrating run of home form in their final fixture of the 2019/20 campaign at Franklin’s Gardens…
Online Editors
28 Sep 2020, 4:16
Rohan Janse van Rensburg switches position as Sharks name team for Saints
Rohan Janse van Rensburg switches positions in a changed-up Sale Sharks backline as Steve Diamond’s side prepare to face Northam…
Online Editors
28 Sep 2020, 4:12
RPA statement: 'To continue along this path will cause irrevocable damage to clubs'
The Rugby Players Association (RPA) have issued a statement in the wake of news that supporters could be banned from attending rug…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2020, 3:09
'We can't always go out and buy 8 or 9 South Africans, like we have done'
The Sale Sharks director of rugby wants to increase the amount of first team players coming through the club's academy system.
Online Editors
28 Sep 2020, 3:08
'If you want to be a Saracens player and you p*** about in the Championship you will not be a Saracens player for the next 10 years'
Richard Wigglesworth has urged his Saracens team-mates not to treat life in the Championship next season with contempt following t…
PA
27 Sep 2020, 14:09
Curry worry for Sale Sharks as backrow out for up to six weeks
Sale have suffered another serious injury blow as they bid to reach the Gallaher Premiership play-offs with flanker Ben Curry rule…
Chris Jones
27 Sep 2020, 11:25
Two Boks get first starts as Quins aim to give Chris Robshaw win in final game at The Stoop
Chris Robshaw is ending his 16-year spell with Harlequins at the end of the Gallagher Premiership season.
PA
27 Sep 2020, 4:31
England lock Launchbury ruled out as Wasps name team for Stoop
Lee Blackett has named his side for Wasps’ Gallagher Premiership Round 21 match with Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Monday. …
Online Editors
27 Sep 2020, 4:14
Boris and his Government must save English rugby - Andy Goode
Boris Johnson must take action as English rugby won't survive another six months with no fans and no games for clubs lower down th…
Andy Goode
25 Sep 2020, 10:45
Premiership final confirmed for Twickenham
There was speculation that the Gallagher Premiership final would not be held at Twickenham next month as it has to be played behin…
Online Editors
25 Sep 2020, 9:56
Club-by-club look at what effect no fans will have on the Premiership's 13 stakeholders
It has been a dire week for the business of rugby in England with fears growing about the viability of a number of Premiership clu…
PA
25 Sep 2020, 6:56
'Unprofessional' Sale Sharks tweet goes viral for all the wrong reasons
It's fair to say Sale didn't quite get their social media game right, with one tweet about Harlequins full-back Mike Brown drawing…
Online Editors
24 Sep 2020, 22:32
Racing owner Lorenzetti lets slip the astronomical salary Maro Itoje wanted
Racing 92 had negotiations earlier this year with Maro Itoje and Parisian club president Jacky Lorenzetti has now revealed why tal…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep 2020, 10:18
Grim prediction following crisis meeting: 'I believe Premiership clubs will go out of business'
Tuesday's UK Government decision not to allow fans return to stadiums has left Premiership club bosses up in arms, including Peter…
PA
24 Sep 2020, 7:48
Nowell and Waller lead player response to UK Government decision on no fans at matches
The UK Government decision to delay the return of fans to matches in England has exercised the likes of Jack Nowell ar Exeter and …
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2020, 11:02
Cokanasiga stars in first game since England beat USA 12 months ago
Until Bath beat Gloucester on Tuesday night, Joe Cokanasiga had not been seen on a rugby pitch since England defeated USA in Kobe …
PA
22 Sep 2020, 13:19
Bath score 28 points in last 19 minutes to stay in play-off hunt
Bath were on course to suffer a huge Premiership setback before launching a spectacular late comeback that overwhelmed Gloucester.…
PA
22 Sep 2020, 12:06
Kini Murimurivalu's secret to success
Culture shock and lengthy injury nearly derailed Kini Murimurivalu in France but his faith helped him thrive and he now has big ho…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep 2020, 9:44
England back row Wilson becomes Newcastle captain
A loan spell at Sale after the 2019 World Cup didn't work out as well as Mark Wilson hoped but he is now back at Newcastle with ev…
Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 6:01
Bath and Bristol fans have had their hearts broken
Premiership fans had been part of a UK Government series of pilot events but the plug has been pulled on home Bath and Bristol gam…
Online Editors
22 Sep 2020, 5:42
'From what I hear Neal Hatley now has full control of the coaching and the players are really buying into him'
Tuesday sees Bath host eighth-placed Gloucester in a West Country derby at the Rec, where a win would see them jump to second in t…
Ciarán Kennedy
21 Sep 2020, 12:13
Leicester Tigers signs Pumas flyhalf Bonilla
Leicester Tigers have signed fly-half Joaquín Díaz Bonilla. The Argentina international will join Tigers ahead of the 2020/21 Ga…
Online Editors
21 Sep 2020, 9:25
'You probably need the ball passed to you to score a try, or you need a coach to like you to be picked'
Gloucester and England wing May had what he terms “a positive lockdown” as rugby union was put on hold from March until August…
PA
21 Sep 2020, 5:48
Two England flyers return as Bath reveal full strength side for derby
Anthony Watson is one of four changes to the side as Bath Rugby face off against West Country rivals Gloucester Rugby.
Online Editors
21 Sep 2020, 4:23
Hulking Puma gets first start as Gloucester name powerful side for West Country derby
Gloucester Rugby have named the side that will make the short trip to Bath tomorrow to take on their West-Country rivals at the Re…
Online Editors
21 Sep 2020, 4:13
Saints scrum coach explains why they decided to convert No.8 Manny Iyogun into a loosehead
Northampton Saints' scrum coach has given a brilliant explanation as to why they decided to convert No.8 Manny Iyogun into a loose…
Online Editors
20 Sep 2020, 11:40
30 player contracts expiring in 2021
The financial hit that many clubs have faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant there have been widespread salary cuts…
Josh Raisey
20 Sep 2020, 10:52
Worcester Warriors eyeing up South African utility forward
The tumult at the Southern Kings franchise in South Africa has thrown a number of players into the marketplace and Worcester Warri…
Ian Cameron
20 Sep 2020, 4:37
'A lot of people have been scared to say what Dylan said in his book - people needed to hear that'
The crippling toll rugby took on Dylan Hartley has left its mark on Teimana Harrison, the Northampton skipper plucked from Rotorua…
Liam Heagney
20 Sep 2020, 2:19
Luther Burrell joins Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons have lured Luther Burrell back to rugby union – the former England centre signing a two-year deal with the Gal…
Online Editors
20 Sep 2020, 2:04
The real legacy of Saracens lies in Europe, not the Premiership
The legacy of Saracens may have been spoiled domestically due to their salary cap infractions, but does it diminish their sustaine…
Alex Shaw
20 Sep 2020, 1:21
How Twitter reacted to Saracens' Champions Cup win over Leinster 'invincibles'
Saracens have provided Leinster and Europe a savage reminder of their abilities with a resounding win at the Aviva Stadium in the …
Ian Cameron
19 Sep 2020, 9:36
'Test rugby is a big commitment and I have done it for 10 years but if they asked I would love to'
Josh Matavesi is backing Fiji to make a major impact in the new Eight Nations tournament despite the squad never having trained un…
Chris Jones
19 Sep 2020, 3:36
Rob Baxter's comments haven't covered him in glory - Andy Goode
Much of the talk ahead of the European quarter-finals has been about front row red tape, which isn’t a good look for the game, a…
Andy Goode
19 Sep 2020, 1:28
Wayne Barnes has launched a new video series, using his kids' superhero figures to explain uncontested scrums
With three recent Premiership games having gone to uncontested scrums, referee Wayne Barnes has launched a video series to explain…
Liam Heagney
18 Sep 2020, 12:04
Two more September Premiership fixtures chosen to allow fans to return
Recent pilot event went ahead successfully at The Stoop and Kingsholm, paving the way for Premiership Rugby to permit fans into tw…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2020, 1:37
Sale's new stadium plan shelved after public outcry
Premiership club Sale launched ambitious new stadium plans that would have brought them back to their hometown, but that idea has …
Online Editors
16 Sep 2020, 5:44
Newcastle sign one-time Springboks scrum-half for new Premiership season
Newly promoted Newcastle are busy with preparations for the 2020/21 Premiership, with one-time Springboks scrum-half Louis Schreud…
Online Editors
16 Sep 2020, 2:18
Video: Harlequins lock Lewies 'ran out of lungs' after try-scoring gallop from own half
Stephan Lewies scored his first Premiership try on Monday night, but the run from inside the Harlequins half took a lung-bursting …
Online Editors
15 Sep 2020, 5:06
Nadolo on his penalty-winning Leicester scrum: 'The forwards owe us a beer'
Nemani Nadolo has been an excellent addition at Leicester Tigers, but the winger's exploits reached new heights in the Premiership…
Online Editors
15 Sep 2020, 4:15
'I thought Joe Marchant was incredible'
Having gone to the Super Rugby Blues at the start of this year to hone his craft, Harlequins are now benefiting from a much-improv…
PA
15 Sep 2020, 3:06
The Rugby Pod hold nothing back in their reaction to Owen Farrell's red card challenge
The Rugby Pod held nothing back as they gave their reaction to Owen Farrell's red card in the Gallagher Premiership last weekend.…
Rugby Pod
15 Sep 2020, 1:57
Saracens and Exeter to get Test player boost for Champions Cup ties
Saracens and Exeter expect to enter their Champions Cup quarter-finals with two key players available after revealing Mako Vunipol…
PA
14 Sep 2020, 1:22
Saracens avoid third straight defeat with convincing win over Exeter
Rotimi Segun, Dom Morris, Elliott Obatoyinbo, Janco Venter and Cameron Boon crossed for tries.
PA
13 Sep 2020, 11:46
'That was our worst performance in two years' - Saints boss Chris Boyd plotting changes
Northampton boss Chris Boyd suggested his struggling side may have to change the way they play after describing their performance …
PA
13 Sep 2020, 10:29
Bath climb into play-off places after victory over Sale
Bath moved into the play-off places at the expense of Bristol Bears after an impressive 37-22 triumph over Sale Sharks at the AJ B…
PA
13 Sep 2020, 10:13
Lood de Jager facing 'five to six months' out
Lood de Jager, Sale’s World Cup winning lock, is facing his third shoulder reconstruction and could be out of the game for six m…
Chris Jones
13 Sep 2020, 10:03
Two tries from super-sub Ollie Lawrence help Worcester to victory
The Warriors had only won once in the Gallagher Premiership since the turn of the year.
PA
13 Sep 2020, 9:45
Zack Henry kicks Leicester to derby victory over Northampton
The fly-half scored 20 points in his side’s 28-24 win at Welford Road.
PA
13 Sep 2020, 8:50
'Martin Johnson pretty much said I wasn't good enough' - How being dropped for Lewis Moody changed the career of Steffon Armitage
Former England back row Steffon Armitage says that being dropped by Martin Johnson in favour of Lewis Moody proved a catalyst for …
Ian Cameron
13 Sep 2020, 6:24
Cipriani starts as Skivington welcomes return of fans as Gloucester Rugby take on Harlequins
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has welcomed the return of spectators for Monday’s Gallagher Premiership game against Ha…
PA
13 Sep 2020, 5:39
Harlequins to unleash 20 stone Bok prop against Irish
Paul Gustard has made eight changes to the starting XV that faced London Irish at The Stoopwith summer signing Wilco Louw set to m…
Online Editors
13 Sep 2020, 4:36
'I've proven I can cope at this level... at Leicester, I let one or two people's opinions have a huge impact on my mental state'
Negative comments about his size affected Harry Thacker at Leicester but the hooker's whirling dervish style has found a home at t…
Liam Heagney
13 Sep 2020, 1:11
'They wouldn't have been different to comments made by other clubs, it's just that our comments carried more weight'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter admits animosity exists between the Chiefs and Saracens as the pair prepare to go head-to-head again at All…
PA
12 Sep 2020, 6:24
Tuilagi to make 100th Prem appearance as Sale Sharks name team for Bath
Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi returns alongside Rohan Janse van Rensburg to make his 100th Premiership appearance against Bath R…
Online Editors
12 Sep 2020, 5:00
Bath roll out heavy artillery for Sale Sharks
Bath Rugby have made 13 changes to the side to face Sale Sharks on Sunday. Charlie Ewels returns to action and captains the side.
Online Editors
12 Sep 2020, 4:41
'A wise man, Richard Cockerill, once said to me an opinion without consequence is a terrible thing'
The run of poor post-lockdown results has heaped criticism on Leicester, but Geordan Murphy has explained how he handles the outsp…
Liam Heagney
11 Sep 2020, 10:29
Leading club bosses clash on the future of midweek Premiership fixtures
Premiership officials have agreed dates for the third and final round of 2019/20 midweek fixtures, but club bosses have difference…
PA
11 Sep 2020, 10:14
Bristol change 12 and hand one-time Ireland international Adeolokun a debut
With a Challenge Cup on the horizon, Bristol have made 12 changes to face Wasps and give a debut to new short-term signing, Niyi A…
Online Editors
11 Sep 2020, 6:35
Rivalry on ice as Saracens and Exeter name understrength teams for Sunday
Saracens and Exeter served up two full-strength Premiership classics in 2019 but Sunday's latest renewal will feature their unders…
Online Editors
11 Sep 2020, 5:06
Lood de Jager has bent metal shoulder pins, yet Steve Diamond wants him to feature in Premiership title race
Lood de Jager arrived at Sale afer two 2019 shoulder operations, but Steve Diamond is hoping the bent metal pins suffered at Leice…
Chris Jones
11 Sep 2020, 2:55
Leicester have given their verdict on whether first time captain Ellis Genge will skipper them again
Ellis Genge became the fifth Leicester captain in their six post-lockdown games when he skippered them in the record defeat on Wed…
Liam Heagney
11 Sep 2020, 0:34
Bristol's Siale Piutau has appeal against three-match ban dismissed
Bristol were adamant Siale Piutau acted in self-defence at Worcester, but the veteran midfield's three-game ban will stand after a…
Online Editors
10 Sep 2020, 13:32
Marcus Smith has beaten an illustrious list of names to Premiership points landmark
Marcus Smith is a young man in a hurry and his efforts for Harlequins against London Irish on Wednesday saw his pass a Premiership…
Online Editors
10 Sep 2020, 8:41
Tigers fans have their say on record Leicester loss... and the consensus isn't what you might expect
Social media has made unpleasant viewing for anyone involved with Leicester, but there is an encouraging consensus regarding new b…
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2020, 5:04
Worcester fire back after Pat Lam's live TV attack on Andrew Kitchener
Bristol have appealed the three-match ban given to Siale Piutau but Worcester boss Alan Solomons has labelled the Tongan last Frid…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep 2020, 4:31
First-time skipper Ellis Genge issues blunt assessment of unacceptable record Leicester loss
Ellis Genge was a first-time captain of Leicester on Wednesday night and he didn't sugarcoat their damaging record defeat when tal…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep 2020, 3:26
Bristol appeal the three-game ban given to Siale Piutau
Siale Piutau has already missed one match, sitting out the Tuesday night Bristol win over Northampton, but Pat Lam still wants the…
Online Editors
10 Sep 2020, 2:20
Video: 19-year-old Alfie Barbeary scores Wasps hat-trick his first Premiership start
36 tries were scored in the five Wednesday night Premiership games and the scoring potency of Wasps youngster Alfie Barbeary caugh…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep 2020, 1:57
'Full Rupeni mode' - Fans want Semi Radradra in contention for World Rugby Player of the Year 2020
Since the restart, Radradra has the second most line breaks of any player, the most defenders beaten of any player, and an astound…
Online Editors
09 Sep 2020, 22:16
Sweet sixteen for Marcus Smith as Harlequins win battle of the Stoop
The bonus-point victory saw Harlequins rise to sixth in the table, consigning London Irish to their eighth successive Premiership …
PA
09 Sep 2020, 14:20
Bath close on Premiership's top four by beating Worcester
Bath now sit just a point behind Wasps after defeating Worcester, but with an extra win under their belts ahead of Sunday’s visi…
PA
09 Sep 2020, 14:07
Geordan Murphy admits Leicester defeat to Wasps is worst of his time at club
Leicester leaked eight tries after falling apart in the second half, leaving Geordan Murphy admitting it was their worst defeat in…
PA
09 Sep 2020, 13:55
Exeter face anxious wait over fitness of Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg
Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg appeared to have a problem with the top of his right leg and he went off early in the second half at …
PA
09 Sep 2020, 13:27
Saracens not good enough to stop Sale winning fourth consecutive Premiership game
Sale had the game sewn up by half-time when they led Saracens 21-7 and they remain in pole for second place despite the bonus poin…
PA
09 Sep 2020, 13:12
Exeter book place in Premiership play-offs with home victory over Gloucester
Gloucester battled hard but ultimately couldn't contain Exeter who had tries from Luke Cowan-Dickie, Sam Simmonds, Jonny Hill, Ian…
PA
09 Sep 2020, 12:14
Barbeary shines as Leicester concede a record number of Premiership points
Alfie Barbeary was selected for Wasps ahead of in-form England prospect Jack Willis and he played a blinder in handing Leicester a…
PA
09 Sep 2020, 12:01
Wayne Barnes has opened a Twitter account and some of the reaction has been priceless
Referee Wayne Barnes has picked a curious week in the Premiership judiciary to open an account on Twitter, but he arrival has been…
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2020, 10:18
Charlie Atkinson's season could be over after Owen Farrell's 'reckless' tackle
Everyone knows the fate of Owen Farrell following last Saturday's infamous red card, but what is the outlook for Wasps youngster C…
Online Editors
09 Sep 2020, 5:55
Pat Lam didn't pull his verbal punches on live TV when raging over the Siale Piutau ban
Pat Lam has difficulty accepting why Siale Piutau received a three-match ban, the same as the Worcester player who attacked the Br…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep 2020, 4:14
Video: The 90-metre 'total rugby' team try that Bristol delivered on Tuesday
Bristol struck for seven tries in the Premiership hammering of Northampton on Tuesday night, but one near length-of-field score st…
Online Editors
09 Sep 2020, 2:16
Owen Farrell given 5-match ban
Such was the gravity of the tackle by Owen Farrell for Saracens that 10 games was the initially suggested ban before it was halved…
Liam Heagney
08 Sep 2020, 15:30
Seven-try Bristol crush inexperienced Northampton side
Play-off hopefuls Bristol made short work of an inexperienced Northampton, scoring seven tries to strengthen their Premiership tit…
Online Editors
08 Sep 2020, 14:18
2 ex-Test stars voice pre-hearing support for red card Farrell
The high tackle which led to the sending off of Owen Farrell was indefensible, but two old stagers have now come to the support of…
Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2020, 10:17
Marler sparks Twitter spat over Premiership player welfare
Joe Marler has started in four of the five Premiership restart matches played so far by Harlequins, clocking up 271 minutes over a…
Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2020, 7:41
Andre the Giant checks in for debut with Marcus Smith poised to reach Premiership milestone
It was last January when Andre Esterhuizen, the 113kg midfielder capped eight times by the Springboks, was announced as a Harlequi…
Online Editors
08 Sep 2020, 5:41
Outspoken player welfare advocate Ellis Genge to skipper Leicester for first time
Fears the outspoken views of Ellis Genge could affect his standing at Leicester were misplaced as the prop is set to skipper them …
Online Editors
08 Sep 2020, 4:59
'One of the worst tackles I've ever seen': Even ex-Saracens lock Hamilton can't defend Owen Farrell
Jim Hamilton won a Premiership title and two European Cups with Owen Farrell but even he can't defend his former Saracens teammate…
Liam Heagney
08 Sep 2020, 4:06
Ex-All Black Naholo and Coleman coming back from surgery as London Irish factor Saracens' relegation into their planning
With their Premiership status safe despite a seven-match losing streak, London Irish have planned for 2020/21 by sending Naholo an…
Chris Jones
08 Sep 2020, 3:07
5 talking points as the Premiership play-off battle hots up
With leaders Exeter gone over the horizon, one talking point is how four clubs are effectively battling for three remaining Premie…
PA
08 Sep 2020, 1:11
Bans handed out for Sixways brawl
Worcester’s Andrew Kitchener and Bristol’s Siale Piutau have both been handed three-match bans after appearing before an onlin…
PA
07 Sep 2020, 13:36
'He's been into the club and I've spoken to him... he is incredibly regretful'
Owen Farrell is “incredibly regretful” over the illegal tackle that is almost certain to see him banned for Saracens’ most i…
PA
07 Sep 2020, 9:05
'I am classing myself as a 1980's F1 car and these are 2020 F1 cars... they are much faster'
England wing Matt Banahan still rates himself “a 1980’s F1 car” but admits Gloucester’s group of turbo charged wingers Jon…
Chris Jones
07 Sep 2020, 7:34
Sale Sharks bring back ex-England hooker as 'precautionary measure'
Sale Sharks have confirmed that the club has reached an agreement with Rob Webber which will see the club’s former hooker make a…
Online Editors
07 Sep 2020, 4:31
Northampton Saints name team to take tilt at three in a row at Ashton Gate
Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Chris Boyd has named a matchday squad full of youth for Tuesday evening’s Gallagher Premier…
Online Editors
07 Sep 2020, 4:22
Bristol Bears change eight for visit of Northampton Saints
Siale Piutau is handed the captaincy for the Ashton Gate clash and is selected to start, subject to the outcome of Monday’s onli…
Online Editors
07 Sep 2020, 4:11
The magnificent 7 Sale Sharks being sent to Springboks training camp
Steve Diamond has revealed Sale Sharks will be sending seven players to join the Springboks training squad – minus the injured L…
Chris Jones
07 Sep 2020, 3:33
George Skivington: 'The boys out wide take some stopping'
Gloucester head coach George Skivington was relieved to come away with a win and collect five valuable points in a hard-fought 36-…
PA
07 Sep 2020, 2:15
Sir Clive Woodward predicts severe comeuppance for 'reckless' Owen Farrell
Sir Clive Woodward predicts Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell is facing missing the end of the Guinness Six Nations after his sending …
Online Editors
06 Sep 2020, 6:59
England captain or not, Farrell deserves a lengthy ban - Andy Goode
Whether it’s the England captain or a player making his Premiership debut in the dock, the hit that got Owen Farrell sent off sh…
Andy Goode
06 Sep 2020, 2:37
Lood de Jager suffers third serious shoulder injury
Lood de Jäger has been hit by a third serious shoulder injury and is set to miss Sale’s bid for the Gallagher Premiership title…
Chris Jones
06 Sep 2020, 2:33
The biggest transfers in rugby union history
While the game may not have had deals struck for hundreds of millions, that does not mean that there have not been some landmark m…
Josh Raisey
06 Sep 2020, 2:22
England trial matches? Picking four XVs from the Premiership
Could England and the Premiership ever adopt a trial format as shown by New Zealand with the North vs South rugby match? We pick o…
Alex Shaw
06 Sep 2020, 1:15
'He would be welcome in WWE' - Wrestling legend defends Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell has received a surprising endorsement from a former WWE superstar whose famous clotheslines left his opponents flat o…
Ian Cameron
05 Sep 2020, 12:36
Gloucester on verge of Champions Cup qualification after beating London Irish
The bonus-point victory for Gloucester put them twelve points clear of ninth-placed London Irish with only four games remaining in…
PA
05 Sep 2020, 11:00
Video: England prospect Ollie Thorley scores again to set Gloucester Premiership scoring record
Having gone into lockdown with four tries pre-Covid, Ollie Thorley has been on fire for Gloucester since last month's Premiership …
Online Editors
05 Sep 2020, 10:07
'I loved it... it was a different feeling not playing for Tigers' - Manu Tuilagi
Manu Tuilagi reflected on “a different feeling” of not playing for Leicester at Welford Road after he helped Sale Sharks beat …
PA
05 Sep 2020, 10:07
Tuilagi on scoresheet at Leicester as Sale strengthen play-off push
Manu Tuilagi left Leicester in July after rejecting a 25 per cent pay cut, and he bit the Tigers with a first-half try to help Sal…
PA
05 Sep 2020, 9:28
England wing inspires Bath to victory as fans return to Twickenham Stoop
Ruaridh McConnochie produced two classy finishes to ruin Harlequins’ celebrations over the temporary return of their fans as Bat…
PA
05 Sep 2020, 8:50
McCall: Owen Farrell's tackling 'has improved' despite sending off
Owen Farrell is set to miss Saracens’ Champions Cup quarter-final with Leinster but Mark McCall insists his red card is not a ha…
PA
05 Sep 2020, 8:22
Manu Tuilagi scores just 25 minutes into Welford Road return
England midfielder Manu Tuilagi has scored for Sale on his return to Welford Road just two months after he dramatically quit Leice…
Liam Heagney
05 Sep 2020, 7:53
Video: Owen Farrell red-carded for shocking tackle, faces missing Saracens' Champions Cup quarter-final
Saracens were beaten 28-18 by Wasps at Allianz Park after Owen Farrell was red-carded on the hour mark by referee Christophe Ridle…
Liam Heagney
05 Sep 2020, 7:02
Pat Lam hits out after second-half cheap shot on Bristol star player Semi Radradra
Bristol rugby director Pat Lam has lamented rugby union’s cheap shots following a second-half incident that left Semi Radradra r…
PA
05 Sep 2020, 3:24
Second-string Exeter end Northampton's play-off ambitions
Ten years ago to the day the Chiefs marked their debut in the Premiership with a win against Gloucester, Exeter proved too good fo…
PA
04 Sep 2020, 14:32
Radradra the inspiration as Bristol secure bonus-point win at Worcester
Semi Radradra inspired Bristol to a 36-13 bonus-point victory over Worcester, moving them above Sale in the chasing play-off pack …
PA
04 Sep 2020, 14:07
Manu Tuilagi is back at Welford Road this Saturday just two months after quitting Leicester
It only two months since Manu Tuilagi quit Leicester after a pay cut refusal, but he will make his Welford Road return with Sale t…
Online Editors
04 Sep 2020, 6:16
Jack Willis on his England dreams, injury recovery and Wasps' resurgence in the Premiership
The Rugby Pod were lucky enough to speak to Wasps flanker Jack Willis as he discusses his road to recovery after 18 months out of …
Rugby Pod
04 Sep 2020, 5:59
Alex Goode to become only the 4th player to make 300 Saracens appearances
England full-back Alex Goode will reach a rare Saracens milestone this Saturday after making his debut for the club way back in 20…
Online Editors
04 Sep 2020, 5:50
Harlequins 'privileged' to be first Premiership club to welcome back fans
It was March 8 when fans last attended a Premiership match in England and Harlequins are chuffed they will be the first to bridge …
PA
04 Sep 2020, 5:21
Exeter highlight change to Premiership refereeing since Wayne Barnes came out of quarantine
High penalty counts affected the Premiership restart but Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the now reduced figures were helped by the re…
Liam Heagney
04 Sep 2020, 4:34
Newcastle sign the son of an ex-Wales out-half who has recently been playing league
Iwan Stephens, the son of 1992 Wales out-half Colin, has played rugby league in recent years prior to his switch to Newcastle.
Online Editors
04 Sep 2020, 2:44
Saracens bring in Championship prop Hislop
Needing front row cover for Eroni Mawi and Ralph Adams-Hale, Saracens have visited the Championship, the league they will soon pla…
Online Editors
04 Sep 2020, 2:21
The fear stalking Northampton: 'Did we get selection strategy wrong? Time will tell'
The post-lockdown Premiership form of Northampton is joint-ninth worst, but Chris Boyd defends selection of even-strength XVs rath…
Liam Heagney
04 Sep 2020, 0:56
Marcus Smith has explained exactly why he packed down in a Harlequins scrum last weekend
Harlequins rounded off last Sunday's Premiership win over Northampton with an interesting scrum tactic that Marcus Smith has now e…
Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2020, 7:03
Multiple changes as Friday night's Gallagher Premiership teams named
XVs have been named for the latest round of Gallagher Premiership matches on Friday with Exeter visiting Northampton and Bristol g…
PA
03 Sep 2020, 6:18
Sara Cox made Premiership history this week that has been much praised
The Bank Holiday Bath vs Wasps Premiership fixture created history as Sara Cox became the first female official of a league match …
Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2020, 10:31
'It was all Mike Brown, I reckon': Chris Ashton reviews stunning try that puts him 4 short of all-time Premiership record
Chris Ashton has scored twice in three Premiership starts for Harlequins, his latest an absolute stunner sparked by Mike Brown's i…
Online Editors
02 Sep 2020, 7:59
Wasps bring in Championship hooker as injured Taylor waits on scan result
Wasps lost four players to Premiership injury inside 34 minutes on Monday and they are likely to need cover at hooker due to the T…
Chris Jones
02 Sep 2020, 6:47
'We need to win whether we're playing here or in Timbuktu'
With just one win in four restart games and without a Premiership win at Franklin's in 2020, Chris Boyd knows Northampton must bea…
Liam Heagney
02 Sep 2020, 5:55
Celebrated crowd-pleaser Tuigamala included in Most Capped Falcons XV of All Time
With Kingston Park 30 years old, Newcastle have unveiled their Most Capped XV and it includes former crowd-pleaser Inga Tuigamala.…
Online Editors
02 Sep 2020, 4:43
'He still has six per cent less muscle on that leg compared to his other one'
Having had two surgeries on his patella tendon and dealt with the setback of a leg infection, Josh Beaumont has one final hurdle b…
Chris Jones
01 Sep 2020, 11:04
Some fans feel Jack Willis' supremacy at the Premiership breakdown has him primed for England call
An injury delayed the elevation of Jack Willis into the England squad in 2018 but he has been bang in form with Wasps in the 2019/…
Josh Raisey
01 Sep 2020, 9:35
Conor Gilsenan has retired with immediate effect
Conor Gilsenan has played his final rugby match, the London Irish back row being forced to retire through injury at just the age o…
Online Editors
01 Sep 2020, 8:19
Mulipola becomes latest player to sign up for Newcastle's Premiership return
Logovi'i Mulipola has been enjoying post-lockdown Premiership action at Gloucester but he will be at Newcastle for the start of th…
Online Editors
01 Sep 2020, 7:48
Video: The conversation that highlighted how Wayne Barnes remains one of the best refs around
Monday's Bank Holiday Premiership fixture saw veteran referee Wayne Barnes demonstrate his years of experience by calmly reaching …
Liam Heagney
01 Sep 2020, 3:42
'I'd have said a firm 'no' in his position' - Flatman applauds prop for refusing to play hooker
Former England prop David Flatman has applauded a fellow frontrow for refusing to play at hooker, despite the suggestion from his …
Ian Cameron
31 Aug 2020, 9:30
Wasps battle back to sting Bath despite losing four players to first-half injuries
The win took Wasps back into fourth place and ended Bath’s unbeaten run since the Premiership season restarted after lockdown.
PA
31 Aug 2020, 9:25
Mark McCall reveals he expected more from Saracens after win over London Irish
Saracens boss Mark McCall was unsatisfied by a 40-12 Gallagher Premiership victory over London Irish despite presiding over a six-…
PA
31 Aug 2020, 8:22
Handre Pollard breaks silence on speculation linking him to shock Bath move
South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning flyhalf Handre Pollard denied reports Monday linking him with a move from Montpellier to …
Online Editors
31 Aug 2020, 7:54
Saracens continue preparations for European clash by thrashing London Irish
Saracens stepped up preparations for their European quarter-final against Leinster by crushing London Irish 40-12 at Twickenham St…
PA
31 Aug 2020, 7:32
Tigers confirm loan deal for duo, while releasing academy player to La Rochelle
Leicester Tigers have agreed two loan deals in the senior squad, while releasing a promising teenage prospect to La Rochelle.
Online Editors
31 Aug 2020, 6:31
'I have worked hard over lockdown on my speed and power' - England prospect Ollie Thorley hails hard work
The England hopeful produced a strong showing in Sunday’s high-scoring encounter.
PA
31 Aug 2020, 1:05
Forget the openside options, it's time for England to find their Pieter-Steph du Toit on the blindside
England have no shortage of options on the openside, but how does their depth stack up at blindside and who could lock down the sp…
Alex Shaw
30 Aug 2020, 11:56
Chiefs duo both claim try hat-tricks as Exeter thrash Worcester
Forwards Jonny Hill and Sam Simmonds both scored hat-tricks as Exeter extended their lead at the top of the Premiership table to 1…
PA
30 Aug 2020, 10:19
Forgotten England contingent inspire Harlequins to victory over Northampton
The former England fullback created tries for Nathan Earle and Chris Ashton.
PA
30 Aug 2020, 8:22
'The squad is so young and may have some inexperience in a few areas, but the lads are fighting for each other'
Ben Spencer has underlined Bath’s desire to “crack the top four” ahead of a key Gallagher Premiership clash against play-off…
PA
30 Aug 2020, 5:30
Creevy to debut in London Irish starting XV for Saracens that includes 9 products of their academy
London Irish are set to showcase their academy prowess, confirming a squad heavy with home-grown talent to host Saracens at The St…
Online Editors
30 Aug 2020, 5:00
Zach Mercer switches position as Bath make wholesale changes for visit of Wasps
England No.8 Zach Mercer switches position as Bath Rugby make 12 changes to the side as we prepare for the visit of playoff rivals…
Online Editors
30 Aug 2020, 4:31
Saracens make 12 changes to their XV for London Irish
Saracens make 12 changes to the starting XV for the trip to face London Irish at Twickenham Stoop in the Gallagher Premiership.
Online Editors
30 Aug 2020, 4:15
Wasps name team for Monday match with Bath
Wasps have named their team to take on Bath Rugby at for their Bank Holiday Monday showdown at The Rec.
Online Editors
30 Aug 2020, 4:09
'Drunks were trolling me... I was getting emails in the middle of the night'
28 months after the Harlequins sack, John Kingston opens up on online trolls, Richmond's bankruptcy and why he would take medals o…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2020, 0:57
Revitalised Sale's radical breakdown rethink
After conceding 40 penalties in Premiership losses to Harlequin and Exeter, Sale adopted a radical approach to the breakdown in th…
Chris Jones
29 Aug 2020, 12:54
Six-try Sale move up to second place with thumping win over Bristol
Sale moved up to second place, two points ahead of Bristol, with a second straight victory, while their opponents have now suffere…
PA
29 Aug 2020, 9:49
Video: Ruthless Sale need just 32 minutes to secure four-try bonus point against Bristol
Having chosen an understrength XV, Bristol Bears were taken apart in the opening half-hour of their Gallagher Premiership match at…
Liam Heagney
29 Aug 2020, 8:07
Premiership finally reports 0 positives after eight weeks of coronavirus testing
Premiership officials have been testing players an staff for coronavirus since July 6 and they have at last returned a round of re…
Online Editors
29 Aug 2020, 7:39
Gallagher Premiership restart is finally reaching boiling point - Andy Goode
It has taken a while but the Gallagher Premiership restart finally reaches boiling point this weekend and we could have a two-tier…
Andy Goode
29 Aug 2020, 5:05
Axed Premiership referee JP Doyle breaks his silence following RFU redundancy
One of many in English rugby recently made redundant by the cash-strapped RFU, JP Doyle, the now-former Premiership referee, has b…
Liam Heagney
28 Aug 2020, 10:09
Dallaglio: Why Wasps DNA can help Cipriani and co fulfil Gloucester's potential
With Danny Cipriani having played with the new Gloucester coaching trio at Wasps, Lawrence Dallaglio predicts this DNA can bring s…
Chris Jones
28 Aug 2020, 8:32
Bristol to field their second-youngest ever Gallagher Premiership player for trip to Sale
Homegrown winger Jack Bates is one of 13 Bristol changes for their Gallagher Premiership visit to beefed-up Sale on Saturday.
Online Editors
28 Aug 2020, 5:25
Jack Nowell makes his return as Exeter and Worcester name entirely changed XVs
Jack Nowell didn't have the best of times in 2019/20 before the lockdown but he now returns for Exeter as they prepare to host Wor…
Online Editors
28 Aug 2020, 5:01
Will Greenwood wants draconian action taken against try-celebrating, fluorescent bib-wearing replacements
Following dead ball area incidents last week in Edinburgh and London, Will Greenwood wants action taken against try-celebrating re…
Online Editors
28 Aug 2020, 2:14
'On our day off yesterday, Lood was still here at Carrington - he's an absolute pro'
Springboks giant Lood de Jager shored up the Sale lineout in a vital midweek Premiership win over Wasps that left Sharks boss Stev…
Chris Jones
27 Aug 2020, 11:02
Video: The try-creating offload that has Leicester salivating over Nemani Nadolo
It was 2011 when Nemani Nadolo last featured in a Premiership match, but he needed just 24 minutes of his Leicester debut to remin…
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2020, 7:36
Nathan Earle surprises Kyle Sinckler's grassroots club Battersea, telling them they have made the Gallagher Club of the Season shortlist
Six clubs are contesting the Gallagher Club of the Season live vote, with Nathan Earle of Harlequins telling Battersea Ironsides t…
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2020, 6:00
Bristol bring in 3 players on short-term deals, including ex-Ireland international Adeolokun
Front row and wing injuries have hit Pat Lam's Bristol squad and he has responded by bringing in 3 players on short-term deals, in…
Online Editors
27 Aug 2020, 4:27
'I'm embarrassed': Paul Gustard's damning verdict after Harlequins' first-half no-show at Worcester
Brittleness on the road is undermining Harlequins in the Premiership and boss Paul Gustard was left fuming with their first-half n…
Online Editors
27 Aug 2020, 3:54
Watch: Saracens hooker Woolstencroft joins Premiership elite with second-half try hat-trick
Tom Woolstencroft had only previously scored two top-flight tries but the soon-to-be 26-year-old bagged a second-half hat-trick fo…
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2020, 3:19
Video: The brave finish from Tom de Glanville that has left him sweating with a neck injury
A son of former England captain Phil, Tom de Glanville stepped up from the Bath academy in June to sign his first senior contract.…
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2020, 1:43
Gritty Bath make it three wins from three since the restart as Northampton fold again at home
Bath made it three straight post-lockdown wins with victory at Northampton to further enhance their Premiership play-off hopes.
PA
26 Aug 2020, 14:09
Second-half Woolstencroft hat-trick eases Saracens clear of Gloucester
Stand-in skipper Tom Woolstencroft delivered a standout performance for Saracens by dotting down three times in 20 minutes against…
PA
26 Aug 2020, 12:48
Unstoppable Worcester pack dent Harlequins' play-off hopes
Worcester forwards were in unstoppable form as three first-half tries against Harlequins came directly from driving mauls in a fir…
PA
26 Aug 2020, 12:29
Nadolo impresses on debut as Leicester Tigers bag win over Irish
Nemani Nadolo impressed as Leicester picked up their first points since the Gallagher Premiership resumption with a morale-boostin…
PA
26 Aug 2020, 12:26
MyPlayers issue formal statement on BLM kneeling
South Africa’s rugby players’ organisation, MyPlayers, has released a statement regarding players decision to kneel not for BL…
Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 11:55
High praise online for Exeter's 'second team'
Premiership leaders Exeter made 14 changes to their XV for the visit to second place Bristol but it didn't affect them as they sec…
Josh Raisey
26 Aug 2020, 10:19
4,000 Premiership fans set to be allowed attend an early September Harlequins match
March 8 at Bristol was the last time fans were able to attend a Gallagher Premiership match but that gap will be bridged at Harleq…
Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 9:34
Just 1 Premiership player tests positive in latest round of virus testing
The outlook for the health of the Premiership players and staff continues to be encouraging following the latest virus testing res…
Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 7:03
Gloucester explain why Rees-Zammit at No15 was a one-off just for now
Eyebrows were raised when wing sensation Louis Rees-Zammit was chosen as Gloucester full-back last weekend but he has now reverted…
Online Editors
26 Aug 2020, 6:40
Video: Veteran Exeter midfielder Phil Dollman gives Semi Radradra a taste of his own explosive medicine
Fans salivated last Friday after Semi Radradra tore Gloucester asunder but the Bristol midfielder was among those fooled Tuesday b…
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2020, 2:35
Late Keast try snatches thrilling victory for Exeter over Bristol
Bristol were edged out by Exeter, favourites for this season’s Premiership title, after prop Billy Keast touched down late for t…
PA
25 Aug 2020, 14:10
England recognition for Ben Curry only a matter of time, enthuses Steve Diamond
Ben Curry was named man of the match in front of Eddie Jones as a reward for an all-action display with Sale in their Premiership …
PA
25 Aug 2020, 13:18
Sale get Premiership title challenge back on the road with win at Wasps
After losses to Harlequins and Exeter, Sale reinforced their Premiership title challenge with a commanding display that elevated t…
PA
25 Aug 2020, 13:00
Northampton agree extensions with 3 coaching staff, including Sam Vesty
Northampton have taken time out from their pursuit of a 2019/20 Premiership play-off place to secure extended deals with Sam Vesty…
Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 9:03
Northampton change entire XV for the visit of Bath, who include long-term absentee Max Clarke
Northampton boosted their Premiership play-off hopes by cutting loose at Leicester but the Wednesday visit of top-four rivals Bath…
Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 5:17
Nadolo set for debut as Leicester name much-changed team to face London Irish
The 2019/20 Premiership restart hasn't gone well for new Leicester boss Steve Borthwick who has included Nemani Nadolo for a club …
Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 4:33
Newcastle welcome back familiar face after club starts 2020/21 Premiership training this week
Tom Penny enjoyed a mid-season switch to Harlequins last winter but he has now linked up again with promoted Newcastle ahead of th…
Online Editors
25 Aug 2020, 3:34
London Irish tackle claim that their Premiership survival should come with asterisk
The poor form of London Irish since the Premiership restart sees them heading to Leicester on Wednesday for an avoid-eleventh-plac…
PA
25 Aug 2020, 3:01
First major challenge of Premiership restart arrives: will Bristol or Exeter regret their approaches?
New breakdown interpretations, empty stadiums and mid-season squad changes – it’s been a massive adjustment for Gallagher Prem…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Aug 2020, 23:10
'The more recognised names are the loudest on the pitch' - Skivington says Saracens still have 'Wolfpack mentality'
The Gloucester head coach has warned his side to prepare for a tough battle when they face Sarries at Allianz Park on Wednesday.
Chris Jones
24 Aug 2020, 9:35
Marlande Yarde reveals death threats made against teammates
Sale Sharks winger Marland Yarde has revealed that some of his teammates received death threats last week following the team’s r…
Josh Raisey
24 Aug 2020, 8:54
'It's a little bit of a trip into the unknown' - Baxter wary ahead of Exeter's first midweek game
The Chiefs meet second-placed Bristol at Ashton Gate holding an eight-point advantage over the Bears.
PA
24 Aug 2020, 7:05
Bath sign England 7s 'emerging talent' Muir
Bath Rugby have confirmed the signing of England Sevens emerging talent Will Muir, the latest club to benefit from the termination…
Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 6:30
Wasps restored to full strength for midweek meeting with Sale
The quick turnaround between games means none of the 15 selected to start were part of the starting team that beat Worcester Warri…
Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 4:46
Radradra starts again as Bristol Bears make 9 changes for Exeter Chiefs
Semi Radradra will start again in the centre for Bristol Bears as Pat Lam's side take on Exeter Chiefs.
Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 4:32
Sharks make wholesale changes for mid-week clash with Wasps
Sale take on Wasps at the Ricoh Arena tomorrow evening and Steve Diamond has taken the opportunity to rotate his squad.
Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 4:16
Exeter Chiefs make 14 changes to starting side for Bristol Bears
Rob Baxter says the challenge of getting his Exeter Chiefs squad primed and ready for midweek fixtures is something that is largel…
Online Editors
24 Aug 2020, 4:11
'Across the board our endeavour and skill has to change' - Diamond concerned by Sale's ill-discipline
Sale were pushing leaders Exeter hard before the lockdown but defeats by Harlequins and the Chiefs have seen Diamond’s men drop …
Chris Jones
24 Aug 2020, 3:39
Farrell demands Championship-bound Saracens finish season 'properly'
The England captain made his 200th appearance for Saracens in Saturday's victory over Harlequins having recovered from a minor thi…
PA
24 Aug 2020, 0:54
Who were the England 'winners' on Eddie Jones' watchlist this weekend?
With the remaining Six Nations fixtures looming for England, not to mention the autumn’s ‘Eight Nations’ tournament, Eddie J…
Alex Shaw
23 Aug 2020, 2:32
'We picked the side as a coaching group together, and we were in agreement'
Leicester Tigers Director of Rugby Geordan Murphy has defended the selection of an experienced side that was thumped at home by Ba…
PA
23 Aug 2020, 1:51
Bath make Leicester pay heavy price for fielding one of their youngest ever XVs
Bath showed no mercy, posting a record Premiership win at Leicester at the start of a hectic period where all clubs play three gam…
PA
22 Aug 2020, 11:11
Video: Bath replacement Matavesi catches out Leicester with outrageous try-creating dummy
With the score 31-6 in favour of Bath, Josh Matavesi caught the ball in his own half from a Harry Potter clearance and then embark…
Liam Heagney
22 Aug 2020, 10:47
Video - Northampton winger Tuala skins London Irish cover for last-gasp bonus-point try
Less than 20 seconds remained when the ball emerged from the back of a Northampton scrum with much work left to do when the ball r…
Online Editors
22 Aug 2020, 9:30
Northampton pack dominate Irish after forgettable first-half at The Stoop
It was 3-3 at the interval but the Northampton forwards dominated proceedings thereafter to pick up a deserved victory over London…
PA
22 Aug 2020, 8:49
Owen Farrell's display in his 200th Saracens appearance had his coach in raptures
Owen Farrell marked his 200th appearance for Saracens by making his comeback from a tight quad that forced him to miss the restart…
PA
22 Aug 2020, 8:16
Saracens secure London bragging rights after withstanding late Harlequins fightback
Saracens will play in the Championship in the 2020/21 season but they signed off from their Premiership rivalry with Harlequins wi…
PA
22 Aug 2020, 7:43
Bristol tweet containing 'disturbing' Radradra video goes viral
Bristol have celebrated how box-office centre Semi Radradra scored a try and made two others during a first-half onslaught at Glou…
Liam Heagney
22 Aug 2020, 5:54
'Six months ago we would have lost in similar circumstances'
Wasps are on a Gallagher Premiership roll under new boss Lee Blackett, Friday night's win over Worcester their fifth successive bo…
PA
22 Aug 2020, 3:03
'He's pretty special, isn't he? There were two or three showings of what he's made of'
Semi Radradra ran the show on Friday, the box-office Fijian centre scoring a try and making two others as Bristol beat Gloucester …
PA
22 Aug 2020, 1:46
After an understated display in his Bristol debut last weekend, Semi Radradra has reminded the world what he's capable of
While Semi Radradra had few opportunities to shine in his Gallagher Premiership debut last weekend, the flying Fijian has reaffirm…
Online Editors
21 Aug 2020, 20:23
Rampaging Semi Radradra announces himself to the Premiership as Bristol punish Gloucester
Bristol boss Pat Lam is ready for “a huge challenge” when his Gallagher Premiership title hopefuls tackle league leaders Exete…
PA
21 Aug 2020, 16:31
Wasps come from behind to inflict an eighth successive loss on Worcester
Worcester crumbled to an eighth consecutive defeat as Wasps overcame an 11-point deficit to win the Gallagher Premiership contest …
PA
21 Aug 2020, 16:26
'Sale helped us in a scary way because they brought the best out of us'
Exeter trailed Sale 17-10 early in the second half but they turned the game on its head with three tries in a devastating 13 minut…
PA
21 Aug 2020, 13:21
Sale's Manu Tuilagi has changed tack, taking a knee a week after he remained standing at Harlequins
Manu Tuilagi last week joined Sale's 8-strong South African contingent in not taking a knee prior to a Premiership match but he ha…
Online Editors
21 Aug 2020, 10:54
1 Premiership player self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus
With the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership back up and running since last weekend, the latest round of results for coronavirus testing…
Online Editors
21 Aug 2020, 8:49
Saracens' Owen Farrell poised to make milestone appearance versus a nearly unchanged Harlequins
Owen Farrell made his Saracens debut at the age of 17 in 2008 and he will reach a club milestone when he appears against Harlequin…
Online Editors
21 Aug 2020, 5:58
Leicester make 13 changes as they prepare to host Bath on Saturday
Beaten by Exeter last weekend in his first Premiership game, new Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has massively shaken up selection …
Online Editors
21 Aug 2020, 4:17
The mystery of Borthwick's Leicester: 'We don't want to have to tell you how we are going to play'
Leicester are one game into the Borthwick era but rather than tell people what playing style they want, Geordan Murphy wants trait…
Liam Heagney
21 Aug 2020, 2:57
22 tries in 4 straight bonus-point wins... but rookie Wasps boss Blackett isn't milking the credit
Wasps looked destined for Premiership mediocrity when Dai Young left in February but Lee Blackett has transformed them despite his…
Liam Heagney
21 Aug 2020, 1:41
The Sale 'no knee' discussion has taken another fresh twist in South Africa
The sight of most Sale players not taking a knee before the start of last weekend's Premiership match has stoked heated debate in …
Josh Raisey
20 Aug 2020, 11:51
Joe Cokanasiga nearing Bath return after 11-month injury lay-off
Bath winger Joe Cokanasiga has not played since scoring two tries in England's World Cup pool match against the USA in September 2…
PA
20 Aug 2020, 9:18
Worcester change entire XV for Wasps, handing 3 youngsters their Premiership debuts
Beaten comprehensively by Gloucester when the Premiership restarted last weekend, Worcester have altered their entire XV for Frida…
Online Editors
20 Aug 2020, 5:36
Sale and Exeter name teams for top-table clash featuring first start for Cuthbert since November
Ex-Wales winger Alex Cuthbert is set to make a first Exeter start since November against a Sale matchday squad showing just one ch…
Online Editors
20 Aug 2020, 5:06
Jonny May will start for Gloucester six days after his failed HIA at Worcester
Jonny May lasted just 18 minutes of his second Gloucester debut before getting mowed down in a red-carded collision that resulted …
Online Editors
20 Aug 2020, 4:32
Sale the latest Premiership club to consider fly-on-the-wall documentary series
A four-minute trailer has already been produced to illustrate the Sale story, with Steve Diamond featuring prominently in the Prem…
Jack Zorab
20 Aug 2020, 4:02
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