Six-try Harlequins top Premiership after brushing aside Newcastle
Louis Lynagh capped his 50th club appearance with a try as Harlequins put Newcastle Falcons to the sword in a six-try, 40-12 Galla…
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England stars power Saracens to big win over Leicester Tigers
The return of Saracens’ international stars to domestic action helped them to a dominant 32-17 victory over Leicester.
PA
04 Nov 2023, 10:43
Exeter Chiefs swoop for 6'4, 120kg Jersey Reds back row Hallam Chapman
Exeter Chiefs are the latest Gallagher Premiership side to confirm the signing of an ex-Jersey Reds player, with the club confirmi…
Ian Cameron
04 Nov 2023, 7:23
Bath sign South African fullback on short-term contract
Bath have confirmed that they have signed South African fullback Brendan Owen on a short-term contract with immediate effect.
Ian Cameron
04 Nov 2023, 5:44
Alex Sanderson credits George Ford for raising 'standards' after Sale win
.Alex Sanderson lauded the impact of the returning George Ford as Sale Sharks secured their third win of the season with a 24-10 s…
PA
03 Nov 2023, 17:41
Arron Reed double sets Sale on their way to win over Gloucester
Arron Reed’s first-half double earned Sale a hard-fought 24-10 Gallagher Premiership victory over Gloucester.
PA
03 Nov 2023, 15:21
Owen Farrell starts for Saracens as host of England stars return
England captain Owen Farrell is set to start for Saracens as one of seven England internationals who have returned from the World …
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2023, 5:58
The ‘hugely significant' BUCS Super Rugby milestone players list
BUCS Super Rugby have released a list celebrating the milestone of 102 of its university league players playing professionally in …
Liam Heagney
03 Nov 2023, 4:49
Ospreys sign ex England U20 loosehead prop on loan
Exeter Chiefs loosehead prop James Kenny is set to make a move from the Gallagher Premiership to the United Rugby Championship aft…
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2023, 3:40
Mateo Carreras to leave Newcastle as new club revealed
Los Pumas flyer Mateo Carreras is set to bid farewell to Newcastle Falcons after the current season.
Ian Cameron
03 Nov 2023, 2:45
'I am looking at the Mateo situation' - Newcastle address Carreras rumours
Newcastle boss Alex Codling insists the club is determined to fight to hold onto Pumas wing Mateo Carreras who is attracting inter…
Chris Jones
02 Nov 2023, 6:57
England stars to start for Sale Sharks one week after World Cup bronze final
England fly-half George Ford is set to start for Sale Sharks on Friday against Gloucester one week after facing Argentina in the W…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2023, 6:09
England international set to leave Bath for Japan
Bath have announced that former England centre Piers Francis will be leaving the club in order to join Japan's Kurita Water Gush A…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2023, 5:41
Leicester Tigers resolve Anthony Watson situation after rumours
Leicester Tigers have announced they have agreed a new deal with England winger Anthony Watson after it appeared he would be leavi…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2023, 4:12
Gloucester No8 Zach Mercer sweating over verdict of scan on ankle injury
Zach Mercer will discover in the next 24 hours if the impressive start to his Gloucester career in the Gallagher Premiership has b…
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Chris Jones
01 Nov 2023, 6:59
Northampton up and running after edging past winless Newcastle
Northampton earned their first Gallagher Premiership win of the season by beating winless Newcastle 16-14 at Kingston Park.
PA
29 Oct 2023, 12:40
Pat Lam rues sloppy handling after Bristol Bears 'dominate'
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam felt his side were their own worst enemies after they slipped to a 23-21 defeat against Harlequi…
PA
29 Oct 2023, 5:01
'Outclassed, outworked and outmuscled': Sale boss' verdict after record loss
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson admitted his side had been “outclassed” after their biggest ever defeat to Exeter Chiefs…
PA
28 Oct 2023, 12:24
Bath bemoan ill discipline in narrow loss to Leicester Tigers
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan refused to get downbeat after a last-minute 25-24 defeat to Leicester.
PA
28 Oct 2023, 12:15
Premiership finalists Sale demolished by young Exeter outfit
Exeter showed their 11-try thrashing of defending Premiership champions Saracens on the opening day of the campaign was no fluke a…
PA
28 Oct 2023, 10:32
Leicester edge past Bath after late Russell and Shillcock kick battle
Leicester fly-half Jamie Shillcock returned to haunt former side Bath as he scored the winning penalty with the last kick of the g…
PA
28 Oct 2023, 10:25
Jarrod Evans seals late Harlequins against Bristol Bears
Jarrod Evans kicked a 79th-minute penalty from 45 metres to give Harlequins a dramatic late Gallagher Premiership victory over Bri…
PA
28 Oct 2023, 10:16
Joe Marler to retire at the end of the season
England prop Joe Marler is set to retire at the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season - RugbyPass understands.
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Ian Cameron
28 Oct 2023, 1:37
'We seemed to have all the momentum but it was all them on the scoreboard'
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall was delighted to see his side return to winning ways with a 24-3 win at Gloucester after lo…
PA
27 Oct 2023, 15:03
Tom Willis brace brings Saracens first Premiership win of season
Saracens number eight Tom Willis scored two tries in a 24-3 victory over Gloucester to ensure the reigning champions did not begin…
PA
27 Oct 2023, 14:09
English rugby club's classy touch for fallen foes
Coventry Rugby Chief Executive Nick Johnston has described himself as “absolutely delighted” by the response to his club’s w…
Paul Smith
25 Oct 2023, 1:49
Wasps 'actively engaged' in process of setting up a permanent home
Former Premiership giants Wasps have announced their intention to explore the possibility of establishing a permanent home in Kent…
PA
23 Oct 2023, 9:31
On this day: Wasps star quits rugby to attempt NFL career
The then 27-year-old left Wasps but returned to rugby with Racing 92 in 2022 after failing to make the Buffalo Bills roster.
PA
23 Oct 2023, 7:46
'It was a tough 2 weeks after being left out of the World Cup squad'
Harlequins director of rugby Billy Millard believed that the disappointment felt in last week’s narrow defeat at Gloucester was …
PA
23 Oct 2023, 0:46
Jarrod Evans and Luke Northmore guide Harlequins to win over Exeter
Harlequins picked up their first league win of the Gallagher Premiership season with a hard-fought 22-14 victory over Exeter at th…
PA
22 Oct 2023, 10:42
'I was screaming from the touchline and they’re calling ‘leave the rucks alone’'
Skipper Rob du Preez scored the match-winning try and kicked four goals
PA
21 Oct 2023, 11:25
Pat Lam puts Bristol win over Northampton down to 'pure guts'
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam hailed the guts shown by his side as they came from behind to claim a 33-27 win over North…
PA
21 Oct 2023, 11:18
Johann van Graan's verdict on Bath’s impressive victory over Saracens
Johann van Graan hailed Bath’s mental strength and tactical nous after an impressive 25-16 victory over defending champions Sara…
PA
21 Oct 2023, 11:13
Skipper Rob du Preez gives Sale Sharks deserved win against Leicester Tigers
Captain Rob du Preez’s individual try allowed Sale Sharks to make it back-to-back wins in the Gallagher Premiership as they defe…
PA
21 Oct 2023, 10:57
Saracens remain winless in Premiership after home loss to Bath
Bath maintained their winning start to the new Premiership season with a 25-16 triumph over defending champions Saracens at a stor…
PA
21 Oct 2023, 9:46
Virimi Vakatawa injured as Bristol beat Northampton
Bristol Bears roared back from 11 points down to beat Northampton 33-27 and bag a second successive win at the start of the Gallag…
PA
21 Oct 2023, 9:19
Watch- Finn Russell sets up wonder try in first Bath start
Finn Russell gave the Gallagher Premiership a glimpse as to why Bath signed him on Saturday as he faced the reigning champions Sar…
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2023, 7:45
Gloucester boss hails 'outstanding' England World Cup winner as best coach in Premiership
Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington played down the significance of a first Gallagher Premiership away victory in nearl…
PA
21 Oct 2023, 2:13
Gloucester repel late Newcastle comeback to make it two wins out of two
Gloucester made it two wins from two in the Gallagher Premiership with a nervy 18-14 victory over Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Pa…
PA
21 Oct 2023, 1:48
Alex Sanderson hails ‘northern grit’ in bad tempered Prem win
Alex Sanderson hailed Sale’s “northern grit” as they earned a scrappy 20-15 opening round win over Northampton Saints.
PA
15 Oct 2023, 9:04
Sale grind out win over Northampton to start Premiership season
Sale ground out a nervy 20-15 victory over Northampton to start the Gallagher Premiership season on a winning note.
PA
15 Oct 2023, 8:01
The verdict on the Finn Russell Bath debut
Bath’s head of rugby Johann van Graan was pleased with Finn Russell’s debut performance in the 34-26 victory over Newcastle Fa…
Ian Cameron
14 Oct 2023, 10:12
Ford-Robinson scores late try as Gloucester fight back to beat Quins
A last-minute try from replacement Jamal Ford-Robinson saw Gloucester edge a thrilling 29-28 home Gallagher Premiership comeback v…
PA
14 Oct 2023, 8:47
Finn Russell makes Bath debut in six-try win over Newcastle
Big Bath signing Finn Russell made his debut as a first-half replacement but it was skipper Ben Spencer who was the star of the sh…
PA
14 Oct 2023, 8:36
Premiership shock: Champions Saracens suffer record defeat to Exeter
Exeter Chiefs inflicted a record top-flight defeat on defending Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens as they ran amok at Sandy…
PA
14 Oct 2023, 8:07
Dan McKellar to probe 'very flat' Leicester Tigers opener
Leicester’s new head coach Dan McKellar accepted that his side were comfortably second best as they lost 25-14 at Bristol in the…
PA
14 Oct 2023, 2:00
Bristol open new season with impressive home win over lethargic Leicester
Man of the match Gabriel Ibitoye scored two tries as Bristol opened the Gallagher Premiership season in style with an impressive 2…
PA
13 Oct 2023, 14:57
Alex Codling: 'The word grind winds me up - we are blessed to do what we do'
Newcastle Falcons' new supremo on stark finances, gameshows, and swimming with the ProD2 trophy.
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Jamie Lyall
13 Oct 2023, 10:08
Ex Jersey players find homes in Premiership after 'incredibly strange' 2 weeks
Former Jersey Reds scrum-half James Elliott and prop Sam Grahamslaw have been snapped up by Gallagher Premiership outfits Newcast…
Josh Raisey
12 Oct 2023, 5:24
Finn Russell already in Bath training just days after World Cup exit
Scotland may have crashed out of the World Cup on Saturday, but fly-half Finn Russell is already back on the horse with his new cl…
Josh Raisey
10 Oct 2023, 8:17
Coventry Rugby statement: Player salaries
RFU Championship side Coventry Rugby have issued a statement after a public document 'grossly' overstated how much money they spen…
Ian Cameron
07 Oct 2023, 2:25
'The group as a whole expressed very low levels of confidence in the RFU'
Championship clubs have expressed “very low levels of confidence in the RFU” in a statement issued following an emergency meet…
PA
06 Oct 2023, 1:48
Saracens secure new deal for England's World Cup star
Off the back of some stellar performances so far this World Cup for England, Saracens have tied down the services of back row Ben …
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2023, 9:19
The South African-born Italy U20 No8 tipped by coach to be 'special talent'
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has tipped 21-year-old No8 Ross Vintcent to be a "special talent" after scoring a hat-t…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2023, 7:37
'What a s**t show it has been. It is a real shame and I am gutted'
When the season kicked off earlier this month with the Premiership Cup, prop Steven Longwell was looking forward to his third seas…
Gavin Harper
30 Sep 2023, 8:08
No less than 10 England players named for Premiership Cup clash
A total of ten current or former England players will be taking to the field as Leicester Tigers take on Newcastle Falcons in the …
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2023, 7:42
'F*****g disgrace': Ex England captains to current players react to Jersey news
The news that last season's Championship winners Jersey Reds are set to become the fourth club in England to enter administration …
Josh Raisey
28 Sep 2023, 9:00
Championship chairman points finger of blame amid Jersey Reds 'disaster'
Championship chairman Simon Halliday believes that “persistent uncertainty” over Rugby Football Union financial support regard…
PA
28 Sep 2023, 8:59
Another English club go into administration
Jersey Reds, the winners of last year’s Championship, are set to enter administration.
Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2023, 1:42
Bristol sign ex France international Virimi Vakatawa
Bristol have pulled off a major coup by tempting former France international Virimi Vakatawa out of retirement.
PA
27 Sep 2023, 10:50
Bath submit plans for 'world-class facility'
Bath have submitted plans to redevelop their Recreation Ground home and increase capacity to 18,000.
PA
27 Sep 2023, 7:19
Gallagher Premiership and Major League Rugby announce landmark deal
Premiership Rugby and the United States' Major League Rugby (MLR) have announced today that they have signed a two-year exclusive …
Josh Raisey
20 Sep 2023, 8:28
George Ford exit rumours begin to swirl once again
Sale Sharks and England standoff George Ford is once again being linked with an exit from Sale Sharks and the Gallagher Premiershi…
Ian Cameron
03 Sep 2023, 3:41
Kyle Eastmond is back in rugby union
Former dual code international Kyle Eastmond has begun his coaching journey in the RFU Championship with Jersey Reds.
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Jon Newcombe
01 Sep 2023, 0:00
Post-exodus Exeter name radically changed 39-man double team for Bristol
Exeter Chiefs have named a 39-man squad to play Bristol Bears in a pre-season match that will feature two separate starting teams …
Ian Cameron
31 Aug 2023, 7:05
Ex-England international Scarborough lands new role as head coach
Harrogate Rugby Club have confirmed that former England international Dan Scarborough is taking over the role of head coach at the…
Ian Cameron
20 Aug 2023, 7:23
Bath go again with GJ van Velze
Bath have confirmed that GJ van Velze has rejoined the team for the upcoming 2023/24 season after impressing last season.
Ian Cameron
18 Aug 2023, 3:32
Coventry sign former Leicester Tigers prospect Owen
Coventry Rugby boss Alex Rae has added more young Midlands-based talent to his squad with the signing of former Leicester Tigers a…
RugbyPass
17 Aug 2023, 7:42
Leicester bolster scrum and Ospreys defence with new coach signings
Leicester Tigers and Ospreys have bolstered their respective coaching teams ahead of the 2023/24 season, the Gallagher Premiership…
Liam Heagney
16 Aug 2023, 9:58
Coventry sign promising young prop from Ealing
Coventry Rugby boss Alex Rae has fitted another piece into his squad jigsaw with the signing on a season-long loan of Ealing prop …
RugbyPass
10 Aug 2023, 5:14
Newcastle continue recruitment drive with Olympic silver medalist
Newcastle Falcons have made their 14th signing ahead of the new season by bringing in two-cap Wales flanker Sam Cross from the Osp…
Josh Raisey
08 Aug 2023, 2:26
Coventry Rugby fills Wasps and Worcester gap
Coventry Rugby has come to the rescue of aspiring teenage rugby players in the West Midlands after the collapse of the region's tw…
Ian Cameron
06 Aug 2023, 3:03
Danny Cipriani set for six figure reality TV payday - reports
Former England rugby player Danny Cipriani has been announced as a contestant on this year's I'm A Celebrity reality show, accordi…
Ian Cameron
04 Aug 2023, 9:30
Tom Collins names his new club after leaving Northampton
Seasoned Gallagher Premiership player Tom Collins has signed for Championship club Ealing Trailfinders following his release from …
Liam Heagney
01 Aug 2023, 8:43
The 'wickedly sharp' first impression made by new Sale signings
Alex Sanderson has given his first impressions of his new arrivals at Sale, injured England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, South Africa…
Liam Heagney
28 Jul 2023, 5:02
Ed Slater: Why the Rugby Inheritance Podcast brings out 'honesty, openness, triumphs and disaster'
Ed Slater's Rugby Inheritance Podcast has produced gems of stark emotion and deep reflection that go way beyond the game
LONG READ
Sam Roberts
28 Jul 2023, 1:36
Bristol sign one of Cheika's 'outstanding' Argentina back-rowers
Having reportedly missed out on signing Argentina back row Juan Martin Gonzalez Samso, who joined Saracens earlier this week, Bris…
Liam Heagney
27 Jul 2023, 11:07
Can budding genius Finn Russell make the most of his career-defining Bath move?
Finn Russell's move to Bath could determine whether he fulfils his prodigious gifts and he has the support network to thrive
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Tom Bradshaw
27 Jul 2023, 4:38
Saracens statement: The signing of another ex-London Irish player
Mark McCall has bolstered his title-winning Saracens squad with the recruitment of yet another player from the financially collaps…
Liam Heagney
25 Jul 2023, 5:44
'Missed out on £100k insurance payout by 43 seconds'
Former Harlequins and Worcester winger Sam Smith has mentioned how a 43-second appearance for the Warriors cost him £100,000 in 2…
Liam Heagney
25 Jul 2023, 2:57
Carl Fearns secures third-tier deal in France to prolong his career
One-time England prospect Carl Fearns has secured a deal to prolong his career back in France following his end-of-season release …
Liam Heagney
21 Jul 2023, 1:54
Jack Nowell's French switch has finally been confirmed
England winger Jack Nowell has completed a move to European champions La Rochelle, the French side have announced.
PA
19 Jul 2023, 12:33
The Bath verdict on the France-bound Jonathan Joseph
Bath have finally acknowledged the departure of Jonathan Joseph 15 days after the ex-England midfielder was confirmed as a signing…
Liam Heagney
19 Jul 2023, 8:35
Harlequins statement: Marcus Smith contract extension
Speculation linking Marcus Smith with a possible move to the Top 14 after the end of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership season has …
Liam Heagney
19 Jul 2023, 2:26
Stuart Hogg secures a new role just nine days into his retirement
Stuart Hogg has secured a new role just nine days after announcing his shock retirement from playing with immediate effect.
Liam Heagney
18 Jul 2023, 2:25
Gallagher Premiership 2023/24 fixtures released
Bristol will host Leicester to kick off the new Gallagher Premiership season on Friday, October 13, before champions Saracens star…
PA
18 Jul 2023, 1:41
Gloucester CEO steps down as ex-England lock takes over with 'immediate effect'
Gloucester has confirmed that Lance Bradley, who served as Chief Executive Officer for the past four years, will be leaving the cl…
Ian Cameron
14 Jul 2023, 6:05
Champ sides to battle Prem as new cup fixtures confirmed
Premiership Rugby has released the fixtures for the revamped 2023-24 Premiership Rugby Cup, set to commence in September.
Ian Cameron
14 Jul 2023, 0:44
Zach Mercer shortlisted for Top 14 prize alongside England competitor
Incoming Gloucester No.8 Zach Mercer has been shortlisted as one of the five candidates for Top 14 No.8 of the season alongside Sa…
Josh Raisey
12 Jul 2023, 7:20
Premiership Rugby confirm start to the new season
Premiership Rugby have revealed the that new Gallagher Premiership season will get underway on Friday October 13, two weeks before…
Josh Raisey
11 Jul 2023, 2:33
Giant 6'9 English lock to join Test trio at ProD2 big-spenders
Biarritz Olympique continues to bolster its roster for the upcoming Pro D2 season, and their latest addition is the English second…
Ian Cameron
08 Jul 2023, 4:43
'I felt it was time for a change' - Cowan-Dickie signs for Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of England and British and Irish Lions hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie from Exeter Chiefs for the …
Ian Cameron
07 Jul 2023, 2:32
Leicester statement: 4 more signings, including two from London Irish
New Leicester boss Dan McKellar has added four more signings to his squad for the upcoming 2023/24 season, including two additions…
Liam Heagney
04 Jul 2023, 0:23
Northampton sign league guru Lee Radford
Northampton Saints have confirmed that Lee Radford will be joining the club as an assistant coach.
Ian Cameron
03 Jul 2023, 5:19
Sale Sharks confirm Akker van der Merwe departure
South Africa international hooker Akker van der Merwe will leave Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale Sharks with immediate effect…
PA
30 Jun 2023, 4:24
Fowkes leaves Ealing for Leicester Tigers
Former Wasps scrum coach Neil Fowkes is heading back to the Gallagher Premiership.
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Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2023, 2:54
Gloucester bring in five London Irish players, including Ben Donnell
Gloucester boss George Skivington has bolstered his squad for next season with the signing of five players from London Irish, the …
Liam Heagney
27 Jun 2023, 10:48
'X-factor': Saracens add another London Irish player to their squad
Saracens have picked up a second ex-London Irish player, adding versatile Argentinian back Lucio Cinti to their roster just five d…
Liam Heagney
27 Jun 2023, 6:50
Saracens sign Wallabies prop Ollie Hoskins
Saracens have signed Wallabies tighthead prop Ollie Hoskins on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old Australian international joins the…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2023, 7:20
Harlequins sign England centre Will Joseph
Harlequins have signed 20-year-old Will Joseph, the London Irish and England centre. Joseph, a member of England's World Cup train…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2023, 7:09
Newcastle sign flyhalf Rory Jennings
Rory Jennings has signed a two-year contract with Newcastle Falcons, becoming one of a group of former London Irish players to fin…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2023, 4:18
Harlequins sign rising star Chandler Cunningham-South
Harlequins have officially signed Chandler Cunningham-South, a versatile London Irish back-row player and former England U20s star…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2023, 3:53
Lovejoy Chawatama the latest London Irish exile to find new club
Harlequins have signed Lovejoy Chawatama, the London Irish prop, following the latter's administration and suspension from the Gal…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2023, 3:35
Another Premiership club secures a fixture versus the Barbarians
The Barbarians have added yet another match to their upcoming September/October UK and Ireland tour, agreeing to return to Frankli…
Liam Heagney
20 Jun 2023, 5:21
Scott Baldwin retires from playing to take up a Prem coaching role
Recent Wales Scott Baldwin has announced his retirement from playing with immediate effect to take up a Gallagher Premiership coac…
Liam Heagney
20 Jun 2023, 4:04
Former head coach Andy Robinson joins Bath coaching team
Bath have appointed former head coach Andy Robinson and ex-Scotland forward Stevie Scott to their coaching team.
PA
19 Jun 2023, 13:11
London Irish break up continues with van Rensburg Prem deal confirmed
The dispersal of Declan Kidney’s out-of-work London Irish squad has continued with Benhard Janse van Rensburg becoming the lates…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2023, 1:43
South African flyhalf Tian Schoeman exits Newcastle
South African fly-half Tian Schoeman has left Gallagher Premiership club Newcastle Falcons by "mutual consent".
Ian Cameron
16 Jun 2023, 8:32
Premiership Rugby launches powerful new Sporting Commission
The new group will have decision-making powers on sporting and regulatory issues after the collapse of Wasps, Worcester and London…
PA
16 Jun 2023, 1:16
Tom Pearson becomes second London Irish player to secure new club
Northampton have bolstered their 2023/24 squad with a second signing this week from London Irish, England prospect Tom Pearson fol…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2023, 1:05
Harlequins statement: Tabai Matson is no longer the head coach
Tabai Matson is no longer the head coach at Harlequins, Billy Millard instead taking charge of first-team affairs for the 2023/24 …
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2023, 0:48
Chunya Munga becomes first London Irish player to find a new club
England prospect Chunya Munga has become the first London Irish player to secure a new club following the Exiles’ June 6 suspens…
Liam Heagney
14 Jun 2023, 7:47
Exeter CEO Tony Rowe hits back at allegations about their finances
Exeter CEO Tony Rowe has hit back at allegations that his Chiefs are in financial trouble.
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 2:25
'He’s got a good build': Newcastle bring in another Argentinian
Newcastle have confirmed their latest signing ahead of the 2023/24 season, snapping up tighthead Eduardo Bello on a two-year deal …
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 1:42
Sale Sharks statement: The tragic death of Liam O’Connor
Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale have issued a statement following the tragic death of Liam O’Connor, their junior academy p…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2023, 1:19
Gloucester confirm coaching ticket for 2023/24
Gloucester have confirmed their coaching ticket ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Ian Cameron
12 Jun 2023, 3:36
Bordeaux to swoop for Wallabies lock - report
Union Bordeaux-Bègles could be one of the first clubs to swoop on the carcass of London Irish.
Ian Cameron
11 Jun 2023, 1:47
Kelly Brown: 'If I hadn't worn a helmet, I'd be dead'
Saracens stalwart Kelly Brown reflects on his trophy-laden career and a near-fatal bike crash as he prepares to leave rugby.
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Jamie Lyall
11 Jun 2023, 0:15
Emotional Agustin Creevy posts ‘amazing London Irish family’ message
Former Argentina skipper Agustin Creevy has broken his silence following last Tuesday’s demise of London Irish.
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2023, 6:04
London Irish owner turned down 'two or three' offers to buy club
Mick Crossan, the London Irish owner who has seen the Premiership outfit suspended from the league and forced into administration.…
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Chris Jones
10 Jun 2023, 1:00
Tom Cruse to stay at Northampton Saints
Veteran hooker Tom Cruse has committed his future to Northampton Saints by signing a contract extension, the club have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
09 Jun 2023, 9:30
Watch: Epic farewell London Irish video will give you the feels
London Irish have signed off on their brutal week by posting an emotional video on social media.
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2023, 7:04
Harlequins raid BUCS Super Rugby for rising star
Harlequins have dipped into the university rugby pathway by securing the services of Roma Zheng, a rising star of the BUCS Super R…
Ian Cameron
08 Jun 2023, 4:48
Billy Twelvetrees: 'Ed started pre-season with us and and nine months on he’s really struggling. Jesus Christ.'
The former England and Lions centre, leaves Kingsholm a legend after over a decade's service, and in that time he has matured into…
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Tom Bradshaw
07 Jun 2023, 10:06
Mick Crossan pens open letter as London Irish go into administration
London Irish owner Mick Crossan has written an open letter explaining the financial hardship that resulted in the club getting sus…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 5:55
The message London Irish Amateur RFC have sent to its members
The grassroots section of London Irish have issued a reminder that the suspension of their Gallagher Premiership professional team…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 4:43
London Irish's expected collapse leaves Premiership Rugby reeling
The dismantling of a third storied club in eight months paints a sorry tale of a domestic league that has spiralled out of control
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Owain Jones
07 Jun 2023, 3:37
The 'devastated’ Ollie Hoskins breaks London Irish player silence
Public reaction from the playing squad at London Irish to Tuesday evening’s suspension of the financially stricken club by the R…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2023, 2:18
Highs and lows of London Irish, the latest club to exit Premiership
London Irish have been suspended from the Gallagher Premiership following a failure to provide financial guarantees for next seaso…
PA
07 Jun 2023, 1:25
The emotional reaction on Twitter after suspension of London Irish
Tuesday evening’s demise of London Irish generated an avalanche of sympathy on Twitter.
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 14:12
London Irish issue 72-word statement on its Premiership suspension
London Irish have issued a 72-word statement in response to Tuesday evening’s announcement that the RFU had suspended the club f…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 13:05
Breaking: RFU suspend London Irish from the 2023/24 Premiership
London Irish have become the third club in less than a year to be suspended by the RFU from the Gallagher Premiership, their June …
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2023, 11:21
London Irish near suspension as they enter final 24 hours before deadline
Irish have until 4pm on Tuesday to complete a proposed takeover by an American consortium or for owner Mick Crossan to commit for …
PA
05 Jun 2023, 9:33
How greater exposure to foreign clubs could rejuvenate English rugby
The Premiership is under pressure from the burgeoning success of the URC and the Top 14.
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Nick Bishop
05 Jun 2023, 6:33
'I can remember the exact moment my soul was first crushed by a rugby coach'
Former rugby player Sam Smith, an ex-England age-grade representative and Gallagher Premiership veteran, has recently shared a pro…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2023, 1:04
London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill
The club are already facing the threat of suspension from the Gallagher Premiership.
PA
02 Jun 2023, 13:26
UK government appoint advisers to aid rugby union
The Government appointments follow the difficulties faced by London Irish, Worcester and Wasps.
PA
02 Jun 2023, 9:37
Jimmy Gopperth set to play at 40 after finding new club - report
Jimmy Gopperth is reportedly set to play professional club rugby at the age of 40.
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 8:45
Saints back row latest to head to France
Young Northampton Saints back rower Karl Wilkins has left the side following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season - the Gallagher …
Ian Cameron
01 Jun 2023, 6:41
Praise for Farrell for having 'the bollox to talk to Maro like that'
The Rugby Pod has delivered a glowing endorsement of Owen Farrell and his leadership in Saracens’ latest Gallagher Premiership f…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 4:46
RPA statement: The deadline extension given to London Irish
English players union RPA have issued a short statement following Wednesday evening's decision by the RFU to give London Irish a s…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2023, 2:03
RFU statement: London Irish Premiership suspension deadline extended
London Irish have been given an additional week to save themselves from being suspended from participating in the 2023/24 Gallaghe…
Liam Heagney
31 May 2023, 11:40
The five clubs most affected by the grim Premiership outlook
London Irish could be the latest victims of the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership.
Analysis
PA
31 May 2023, 8:51
Opinion: Climate activists in rugby and sport deserve support, not hate
Speaking after his team’s painful loss in the Gallagher Premiership final on Saturday, Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson was asked…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
31 May 2023, 6:25
Telusa Veainu 'absolutely buzzing' to be back in the Premiership
Telusa Veainu is back in the Premiership three years after quitting Leicester Tigers for France.
Liam Heagney
31 May 2023, 4:48
Sale statement: The exit of Coenie Oosthuizen
Sale have got back to work following their post-Gallagher Premiership trip to Marbella by confirming that former Springboks prop C…
Liam Heagney
31 May 2023, 3:46
RFU statement: Payday ultimatum for London Irish
London Irish must pay all staff for May in full on Wednesday or be withdrawn from the Gallagher Premiership.
PA
31 May 2023, 2:47
Mick Cleary: 'Sport, as we know, is one of life’s great escape mechanisms. Not in Premiership rugby it isn’t.'
It has been a chastening season in English rugby with yet another side on the brink and the hope is no more clubs perish
LONG READ
Mick Cleary
30 May 2023, 8:31
London Irish latest: RFU expected to extend their Tuesday deadline
The latest speculation surrounding London Irish just hours before Tuesday’s RFU deadline regarding their inclusion in the 2023/2…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2023, 5:11
Saracens pen an open letter to their 'loyal, brilliant, kind' fans
What a difference 11 months can make. It was last June, in the wake of their agonising Gallagher Premiership final loss to Leicest…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2023, 4:08
Leicester bring in ex-Wallaby to complete coaching team
Incoming Leicester Tigers head coach Dan McKellar has confirmed his coaching team heading into next season, brining in three new c…
Josh Raisey
29 May 2023, 9:33
Saracens back on their perch to continue the dynasty
Despite spirited resistance from Sale Sharks, few members of the Twickenham crowd doubted Mark McCall's men would wrestle back the…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
29 May 2023, 8:18
'No one wants us to win and we don’t care'
Jackson Wray believes new Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens deserve more respect for emerging from one of the bleakest epis…
PA
28 May 2023, 10:01
'Manu’s playing his best rugby': Sanderson says Tuilagi peaking for RWC
Sarries made amends for failing to score a try during a 15-12 loss to Leicester in the 2022 final.
PA
28 May 2023, 4:16
Premiership final Just Stop Oil protestors charged
The duo invaded the pitch midway through the first half of the match between Saracens and Sale, throwing orange paint powder on to…
PA
28 May 2023, 3:24
Emotional Alex Sanderson issues apology to the retiring Jono Ross
Alex Sanderson jetted out to Marbella on Sunday with his beaten Sale having issued an apology to Jono Ross that the Sharks were un…
Liam Heagney
28 May 2023, 2:13
Adam Hastings: 'When you're injured, you question a lot of things'
Adam Hastings has recovered from two spectacularly ill-timed injuries to target a place in Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
27 May 2023, 13:51
Owen Farrell's 'fight for' reaction to Saracens' redemption title win
Owen Farrell has played down his Twickenham heroics even though Saracens boss Mark McCall claimed that his team’s No10 is playin…
Liam Heagney
27 May 2023, 11:54
The furious Sale reaction to protestors invading Twickenham pitch
Beaten Sale have reacted furiously to the pitch invasion that took place midway through the first half of Saturday’s Gallagher P…
Liam Heagney
27 May 2023, 10:55
Saracens player ratings vs Sale | 2023 Premiership final
Saracens player ratings: Two tries in a four-minute spell extricating the Londoners from the crisis that was the Sharks biting to …
Opinion
Liam Heagney
27 May 2023, 9:47
Saracens defy injuries to hold off Sale and win Premiership title
The match was briefly disrupted in the first half by protestors from climate action group Just Stop Oil.
PA
27 May 2023, 9:30
Sale player ratings vs Saracens | 2023 Premiership final
Sale player ratings: We were told throughout the season that “Northern Rugby Matters”. Sale Sharks had body-surfed across this…
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
27 May 2023, 9:07
Tom Curry helps eject 'Just Stop Oil' protesters from Premiership Final
Just Stop Oil protesters forced a stoppage in play during Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham.
PA
27 May 2023, 7:55
Wray: The training ground change that was the making of Saracens
Jackson Wray will play his last professional match this Saturday when he lines out as the Saracens No8 in the latest Gallagher Pre…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2023, 23:24
Sale win the lift Premiership needs – Andy Goode
Saracens are favourites but, with everything going on in the Premiership at the moment, it’d be good for the league to have a le…
Opinion
Andy Goode
26 May 2023, 22:48
The George Ford view on match-up with 'great friend' Owen Farrell
George Ford has claimed it is not about individual match-ups ahead of an intriguing Twickenham battle with friend and England coll…
PA
26 May 2023, 22:33
The Saracens feeling Owen Farrell never wants to experience again
Owen Farrell has insisted that Saracens are returning to the Gallagher Premiership final with more strings to their bow as a resul…
PA
26 May 2023, 11:29
Akker van der Merwe: 'Yes, I stutter, but it’s not who I am. It doesn’t define me. It doesn’t own me.'
Akker van der Merwe has overcome mental and physical obstacles to stand on the cusp of a 'career high' with Sale Sharks
LONG READ
Owain Jones
26 May 2023, 11:15
'It's mad': BT Sport rugby pundits name Premiership Immortals XV
Six current top-flight players have gained selection in the Premiership Immortals XV chosen by a BT Sport panel consisting of Lawr…
Opinion
Liam Heagney
26 May 2023, 9:01
Jackson Wray: 'Saracens showed critics we are stronger than any of you think'
Jackson Wray has experienced glory, despair and tumult as he bids to end a 15-year Saracens career with a ninth trophy.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
26 May 2023, 6:33
How Saracens have switched up their play to become an attacking force
For so long Mark McCall's men have been derided as successful but boring, yet a change in tack has seen them add flair to force
LONG READ
Russell Forbes
26 May 2023, 6:07
What Jonny Hill, Maro Itoje have told the Premiership final teams
England forwards Jonny Hill and Maro Itoje have urged their respective Sale and Saracens teams to seize the moment on Saturday.
PA
26 May 2023, 6:04
Saracens, Sale name their Gallagher Premiership final teams
Saracens have named their team to take on Sale on Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham, making one surprise chan…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2023, 4:26
Why the 'scariest man' Ben Kay even met didn't make his Immortals XV
Ben Kay has become the final BT Sport rugby pundit to name his Premiership Immortals XV ahead of this Saturday’s round-table deb…
Opinion
Liam Heagney
26 May 2023, 1:56
Ben Earl explains the Six Nations feedback he got from Borthwick
Ben Earl is looking to help Saracens regain the Gallagher Premiership title and put down an early World Cup selection marker at Tw…
PA
25 May 2023, 11:54
Coventry have just added 'some serious Saracens bulk' to their pack
Ambitious Championship club Coventry have followed Monday’s recruitment of ex-England back-rower Matt Kvesic by securing the ser…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2023, 8:24
The 'unenjoyable' moment that convinced Jono Ross to retire
Sale Sharks skipper Jono Ross feels the time is right for retirement – but not before one last challenge that could deliver a dr…
PA
25 May 2023, 7:41
Leicester confirm the signing of two of Dan McKellar's old Brumbies
Incoming Leicester boss Dan McKellar has confirmed the signing of two players he previously worked with at the Brumbies, Exeter’…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2023, 7:27
Two tightheads out, two in at Northampton... including 'rough diamond'
Phil Dowson has continued to rejig his Northampton squad, the Saints confirming on Thursday the signing of tighthead pair Elliot M…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2023, 7:04
The Top 14-bound Jack Nowell has named his Ultimate Exeter XV
Jack Nowell has named his Ultimate Exeter XV nearly four weeks after bringing the curtain down on his stellar 12-year career playi…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2023, 5:18
Leicester statement: The early release exit of Harry Potter
Leicester Tigers have explained why they have agreed to grant Harry Potter an early release from his contract at Welford Road.
Liam Heagney
25 May 2023, 4:30
‘True man-mountain' included in Ugo Monye’s Premiership Immortals XV
Ugo Monye has become the latest BT Sport rugby pundit to name his Premiership Immortals XV.
Opinion
Liam Heagney
25 May 2023, 1:53
Bryce Heem's back-to-front quest for a 'geriatric' debut
Bryce Heem has travelled a different path to many of his New Zealand contemporaries.
LONG READ
Jamie Wall
24 May 2023, 10:53
Dallaglio breaks his silence on Wasps' losing Championship licence
Lawrence Dallaglio has broken his silence on last Thursday’s revelation that Wasps had their licence to take part in next season…
Liam Heagney
24 May 2023, 5:49
Newcastle confirm 15 leavers, including Mulipola, Fearns, Robinson
Respective USA, Samoa and Scotland internationals Greg Peterson, Logovi’i Mulipola and Gary Graham have been included on the lis…
Liam Heagney
24 May 2023, 4:22
'Completely nuts' Premiership Immortals XV named by Austin Healey
Ex-Leicester utility Austin Healey has named his Premiership Immortals XV in a very Austin Healey-like way – only selecting play…
Opinion
Liam Heagney
24 May 2023, 2:51
'I was stunned, it was surreal... I couldn't have dreamed of it'
Ivan van Zyl has learned plenty of new tricks since he joined Saracens in 2021. By his own admission he needed to sharpen his skil…
Exclusive
Daniel Gallan
24 May 2023, 0:34
'Amazing seeing him': Football legend delivers pep talk at Sale
Sale Sharks have tapped into Alex Ferguson’s revered motivational powers ahead of the Gallagher Premiership final against Sarace…
PA
23 May 2023, 10:39
'Heavy heart': Salakaia-Loto quits Northampton with immediate effect
Northampton boss Phil Dowson has lost the services of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto for 2023/24 after the Gallagher Premiership club agreed…
Liam Heagney
23 May 2023, 9:15
Our friends in the North
It's vital rugby union has a foothold in the North of England, which makes Sale's first visit to Twickenham since 2006 pivotal
LONG READ
Tom Bradshaw
23 May 2023, 8:11
'Very brave': Lawrence Dallaglio names his Premiership Immortals XV
Legendary Wasps No8 Lawrence Dallaglio has named his Premiership Immortals XV, including icons such as Martin Johnson and Neil Bac…
Opinion
Liam Heagney
23 May 2023, 6:41
The 'like Christmas again' reason Exeter became 2020 title winners
Joe Simmonds has described the post-lockdown resumption of collective training at Exeter as “the just like Christmas” moment t…
Liam Heagney
23 May 2023, 4:52
London Irish half-back becomes the 10th 2023/24 Newcastle signing
New coach Alex Codling’s recruitment drive at Newcastle has taken another step, the Falcons confirming on Tuesday that they have…
Liam Heagney
23 May 2023, 1:27
Ex-England flanker Matt Kvesic joins Coventry Rugby
Coventry Rugby have confirmed the signing of highly-experienced England international forward Matt Kvesic.
Paul Smith
22 May 2023, 6:59
No SA return for Bok prospect Juarno Augustus
Northampton Saints have secured the services of their influential South African No.8, Juarno Augustus, who has signed a new contra…
Ian Cameron
22 May 2023, 2:16
Sam Nixon: Jeremy Clarkson, Sir Alex Ferguson and life in the madcap ProD2
A fed-up Sam Nixon almost retired at 25, but returning to France and the turbulent waters of the ProD2 has given the prop a new le…
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
19 May 2023, 9:01
'So many lives adversely affected': Online reaction to Wasps' demise
Thursday evening’s announcement that the RFU revoked their licence for Wasps to play in next season’s Championship ignited a h…
Liam Heagney
19 May 2023, 6:44
Leicester Tigers general manager to depart club
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that general manager Leigh Jones will be departing the club in the summer.
Ian Cameron
19 May 2023, 3:32
'Psychopath', 'melted welly': Tom Varndell names his Ultimate XV
Former England wing Tom Varndell, the long-time all-time Premiership try-scorer until his tally of 92 was surpassed last year by C…
Liam Heagney
19 May 2023, 2:26
Wasps' full statement after RFU pull plug
Following the revocation of their Championship licence by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for the upcoming season, Wasps have relea…
Ian Cameron
19 May 2023, 2:05
Care, Slade, Ford on 'freakish' Robinson vs Brown selection debate
Three leading Gallagher Premiership players – Danny Care, Henry Slade and George Ford – have had their say on whether Jason Ro…
Liam Heagney
18 May 2023, 9:44
RFU statement: Wasps’ Championship licence revoked
Wasps must begin their post-administration era at the bottom of the English league pyramid after the RFU revoked their licence to …
Liam Heagney
18 May 2023, 9:38
England hooker Singleton to stay at Gloucester
Gloucester have confirmed that Jack Singleton has committed to the Cherry & Whites by extending his time at the club.
Ian Cameron
18 May 2023, 8:39
Mako: Why 'wanting to prove people wrong' hurt Saracens last year
Mako Vunipola feels that Saracens have not allowed themselves to be affected by external noise this season ahead of their ninth Ga…
PA
18 May 2023, 6:55
Ben Curry ‘gutted’ after injury seriously threatens Rugby World Cup involvement
Ben Curry’s hopes of contributing to England’s Rugby World Cup campaign appear to be over after the Sale flanker was ruled out…
PA
18 May 2023, 3:06
Impressive stats see Jasper Wiese bag English players’ union award
Leicester number eight Jasper Wiese has been named players’ player of the year in England after producing another season notable…
PA
17 May 2023, 15:00
Gloucester CEO reveals findings of 'deep dive' 10th-place review
Gloucester CEO Lance Bradley has written an open letter to supporters after the club’s frustrating 10th-place finish in the Gall…
Liam Heagney
17 May 2023, 8:14
Premiership statement: Saracens, Sale to wear away kits in final
Premiership Rugby have decided that both Saracens and Sale will wear their away kits for the May 27 final at Twickenham.
Liam Heagney
17 May 2023, 2:09
Tindall vs Tuilagi: 'Pretty much different to any player in the world'
Gallagher Premiership players have had their say on whether Mike Tindall or Manu Tuilagi should be selected on the BT Sport Immort…
Liam Heagney
17 May 2023, 1:17
Revealed: Murley evidence was 'key factor' at Chris Ashton hearing
Evidence provided by Harlequins’ Caden Murley was “the key factor” in Chris Ashton having his recent red card downgraded to …
Liam Heagney
16 May 2023, 7:01
'There are bigger crowds coming and the buzz is better. It’s busier'
The Sharks will face Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham on May 27.
PA
15 May 2023, 11:59
RFU statement: London Irish
The RFU have released a statement regarding the situation at Gallagher Premiership side London Irish, which is in the process of b…
Ian Cameron
15 May 2023, 10:00
Sale Sharks show true Northern pride
George Ford inspires Sale to reach their first Premiership final in 17 years and despite facing Saracens, they will have nothing t…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Owain Jones
15 May 2023, 5:23
Former All Black Charles Piutau heading to Japan
Former All Black and Tongan international Charles Piutau is headed to Japan after announcing a deal for next season.
Ben Smith
14 May 2023, 22:41
Owen Farrell adamant Saracens have always played with adventure
One victory separates the club from a sixth Gallagher Premiership title.
PA
14 May 2023, 14:27
'He is on crutches... I doubt if he will make the final'
The England international fly-half was a dominant presence against Leicester.
PA
14 May 2023, 10:59
Sale Sharks reach first Prem final in 17 years after taming Leicester
Sale Sharks reached their first Gallagher Premiership final for 17 years as they ended Leicester’s hopes of back-to-back titles.…
PA
14 May 2023, 9:23
Leicester pull Handre Pollard out of Premiership semi-final
Leicester Tigers have been forced to pull Springbok star Handre Pollard out of the team for their Gallagher Premiership semi-final…
Ian Cameron
14 May 2023, 6:30
‘Can beat you in a phone box’: The Wade vs Ashton Immortals XV debate
Gallagher Premiership players have had their say on whether Christian Wade or Chris Ashton should be selected on the BT Sport Immo…
Liam Heagney
14 May 2023, 5:20
'Guys might be introverted but they find their feet. It’s rewarding'
Safe to say, life has treated Ernst Joubert well since he hung up the boots in 2015 following his half-dozen seasons at Saracens.
Interview
Liam Heagney
14 May 2023, 2:30
Phil Dowson refuses to blame referee for Northampton’s loss
Sean Maitland scored Saracens’ first two tries after escaping punishment for an early clash with George Furbank.
PA
13 May 2023, 12:01
Two-try Maitland escapes sanction as Saracens storm past Saints
The wing was not carded for an early challenge on Northampton’s George Furbank before kick-starting his side’s 38-15 win.
PA
13 May 2023, 10:02
The ‘cheat’ solution to the Wilkinson vs Farrell Immortals XV debate
Gallagher Premiership players have had their say on whether Jonny Wilkinson or Owen Farrell should be selected on the BT Sport Imm…
Liam Heagney
13 May 2023, 5:13
Nowell and Slade dream up wacky law tweaks for Exeter sevens event
England and Exeter duo Jack Nowell and Henry Slade have come up with an intriguing set of attack-minded rules for next month’s R…
Liam Heagney
13 May 2023, 2:00
The 'harsh conversations' of a rare away Premiership semi-final win
With only one of the last 14 Gallagher Premiership semi-finals won by the away side on the day, Northampton will have to tear up t…
Liam Heagney
13 May 2023, 1:45
How an 'irretrievable' Sale remark led to a Manu Tuilagi red card
One thing Sale boss Alex Sanderson has very much steered clear of this week is giving Manu Tuilagi any motivational pep talks ahea…
Liam Heagney
13 May 2023, 0:27
Can Leicester breach the Sale Sharks defensive wall?
The teak-tough D implemented by Alex Sanderson has turned the AJ Bell into a fortress, one that Leicester have to plunder
LONG READ
Russell Forbes
13 May 2023, 0:12
Don’t rule out shock away wins in Premiership semi-finals – Andy Goode
There may only have been six away wins in a couple of decades’ worth of Premiership semi-finals but I just have a feeling we cou…
Andy Goode
12 May 2023, 11:37
Tom Wood: 'An upset isn’t out of the question'
The former England backrow and Saints legend says Northampton are one side with the x-factor to unseat a steely Saracens side
LONG READ
Tom Wood
12 May 2023, 8:59
It's all change for Saracens for clash with record-setting Lawes
Saracens have named an entirely changed starting XV for their Gallagher Premiership semi-final versus Northampton, restoring all t…
Liam Heagney
12 May 2023, 5:20
No place for Chris Ashton as Leicester, Sale name semi-final teams
Thursday evening’s disciplinary hearing reprieve for the red-carded Chris Ashton has come too late for the all-time record Galla…
Liam Heagney
12 May 2023, 4:43
Mick Cleary: 'Leicester don’t mess about when it comes to the scoreboard. You're either in front or a loser'
Tigers have battled their way from mid-table to be within a game of a Premiership final and they have a puncher's chance against S…
LONG READ
Mick Cleary
12 May 2023, 1:17
Last Sunday's Richard Wigglesworth visit behind enemy lines
Better the devil you know perfectly sums up the challenge awaiting Alex Sanderson on Sunday when he attempts to guide Sale into th…
Liam Heagney
12 May 2023, 0:40
‘He’s freakish’: The Dallaglio vs Vunipola Immortals XV verdict
Eleven Gallagher Premiership players have had their say on whether Billy Vunipola or Lawrence Dallaglio should be selected on the …
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 10:55
Five-hour hearing clears Chris Ashton to play with immediate effect
Fears that the stellar career of Chris Ashton was prematurely ended by last Saturday’s red card have been quashed as the soon-to…
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 10:47
Ollie Lawrence pays 'big thing' tribute to ex-Worcester teammates
Ollie Lawrence hopes to one day return to a rebuilt Worcester after dedicating his Gallagher Premiership player of the season awar…
PA
11 May 2023, 9:45
Leicester, Northampton dominate 2022/23 Premiership Dream Team XV
Leicester and Northampton have led the way in the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership Dream Team, the East Midlands rivals getting three…
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 7:14
'What a joke' - Diamond lashes Prem over awards snub
Steve Diamond has expressed his frustration on Twitter after the team failed to receive any awards at the 2023 Gallagher Premiersh…
Ian Cameron
11 May 2023, 5:48
Gloucester recruit ‘absolute best fit’ attack coach from London Irish
Just 12 hours after it was revealed that defence coach Brad Davis is off to coach the Wallabies attack at the upcoming Rugby World…
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 3:24
Allan Lamb is helping Dave Ribbans bid for a Twickenham farewell from Saints
Allan Lamb, the former England and Northamptonshire cricket star, is helping Northampton lock Dave Ribbans’ bid to take Northamp…
Chris Jones
11 May 2023, 2:58
England midfielder named Gallagher Premiership player of the year
Lawrence was a mainstay of the England midfield during the Six Nations.
PA
10 May 2023, 15:48
Dave Attwood: 'I’d given everything I possibly could have but it wasn’t enough'
The Bath, Bristol and Gloucester second-row has given an immense amount to the game and now he wants to give back
LONG READ
Tom Bradshaw
10 May 2023, 14:02
'He's certainly the man for England, I’d be shocked if he weren’t'
Brad Barritt went all quiet on RugbyPass when asked to name the one player he most liked playing with during his stellar career. …
Interview
Liam Heagney
10 May 2023, 7:55
The 'pretty rare flesh wound' that Manu Tuilagi is dealing with
Alex Sanderson has insisted that Manu Tuilagi will be fit and available for selection for this Sunday’s Gallager Premiership sem…
Liam Heagney
10 May 2023, 1:07
Leicester reveal decision on Chris Ashton red card hearing approach
Leicester are ready to contest Chris Ashton’s red card that could rule him out of Tigers’ Gallagher Premiership playoff clash …
PA
09 May 2023, 9:59
Mark McCall explains the pain driving on title-chasing Saracens
Mark McCall says Saracens’ defeat in the Gallagher Premiership final last season has proved a driving force behind their quest f…
PA
09 May 2023, 9:09
Legendary lock tops poll to join Itoje in Immortals XV engine room
The BT Sport Premiership Immortals XV has begun to take shape with five of the eight forwards now chosen by fans.
Liam Heagney
09 May 2023, 8:37
The message Worcester fans’ group has given the RFU over Wasps
Worcester Warriors Supporters Trust has called on the RFU to block efforts from Wasps to play at Sixways Stadium. Worcester were l…
PA
09 May 2023, 8:06
The Rugby Pod names its best-ever Premiership player import
With the curtain having fallen last Saturday on the Gallagher Premiership careers of Bristol duo Charles Piutau and Semi Radradra,…
Liam Heagney
09 May 2023, 4:28
Sale Sharks break cover on signing Luke Cowan-Dickie
The England forward is working his way back from ankle surgery.
PA
08 May 2023, 13:24
'The boys are certainly pumped' - Sam Vesty
Northampton head coach Sam Vesty believes insists his side are ‘pumped’ for their Gallagher Premiership semi-final clash with …
PA
08 May 2023, 10:33
'These lads have gone from Championship to 10th, to 9th, to 8th and now to 5th'
Declan Kidney paid tribute to his London Irish players after they put a difficult week behind them...
PA
08 May 2023, 1:34
Johann van Graan's admission about Bath despite turning club around
Bath head coach Johann van Graan is relishing another Heineken Champions Cup campaign after his side pipped Bristol for the final …
PA
07 May 2023, 8:26
'He’s had a chequered past through, sometimes, accidents... this was another'
Leicester interim head coach Richard Wigglesworth was full of sympathy for Chris Ashton following the former England winger’s re…
PA
07 May 2023, 3:42
'I haven’t got a problem with what Saracens did... we would probably have done the same'
Bristol’s director of rugby, Pat Lam, refused to blame Saracens’ decision to rest several players for their clash with Bath as…
PA
07 May 2023, 3:07
'You slip easily into driving like a lunatic, I'd a rude awakening'
Matt Kvesic was apologetic when he answered the phone the other day to RugbyPass at the time he had suggested to call. The bed del…
Interview
Liam Heagney
07 May 2023, 2:44
'We’re not done': Sanderson won't be content unless Sale win Premiership title
Alex Sanderson insisted his Sale Sharks side will not be content with their season unless they end it by lifting the Gallagher Pre…
PA
06 May 2023, 14:59
London Irish confirm names of the 12 players who are leaving
London Irish have confirmed that a dozen players will be departing the Gallagher Premiership club now that their 2022/23 season ha…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 11:27
London Irish end difficult week on a high with win over Exeter
Two tries from Juan Martin Gonzalez ensured London Irish finished a difficult week on a high as they saw off Exeter Chiefs 17-14 a…
PA
06 May 2023, 11:11
Bath brush aside Saracens to claim final Heineken Champions Cup spot
Bath ran in nine tries in a 61-29 win over a game Saracens second string to snatch the last Heineken Champions Cup spot next seaso…
PA
06 May 2023, 11:05
Champions Cup heartache for Bristol as win over Gloucester not enough
Bristol missed out on a Heineken Champions Cup spot for next season despite a hard-fought 36-21 win over local rivals Gloucester a…
PA
06 May 2023, 11:00
Chris Ashton's career ended with red card in Leicester loss
Chris Ashton’s decorated career ended with a red card as Leicester were defeated 20-17 by Harlequins on the final day of the reg…
PA
06 May 2023, 10:21
Early success for Leicester, Saracens in BT Sport Immortals XV poll
Leicester and Saracens have had first success in the BT Sport fan poll to select a Premiership Immortals XV. The tournament’s pr…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 4:44
Miles Reid: 'It was probably one of the worst days I have ever had on a rugby pitch'
The swashbuckling No 8 has had his best season yet in Bath colours and after some crushing lows he senses a revival in the West Co…
LONG READ
Jon Newcombe
06 May 2023, 0:06
London Irish allay cancellation fears by naming power-packed XV
London Irish have allayed fears that their final match of the Gallagher Premiership season might not take place as they have named…
Liam Heagney
05 May 2023, 4:24
Exeter team 'largely based on players who are going to be here next season'
Rob Baxter has selected an Exeter Chiefs team that is shorn of its departing superstars for their final Gallagher Premiership game…
Ian Cameron
05 May 2023, 4:15
Sale confirm list of 12 players leaving at the end of the season
Gallagher Premiership title chasers Sale have confirmed that a dozen players will leave at the end of the current season.
Liam Heagney
05 May 2023, 3:31
Exit: Leicester Tigers confirm 9 players leaving club
Gallagher Premiership heavyweights Leicester Tigers have confirmed the departure of nine players at the end of the season.
Ian Cameron
05 May 2023, 3:01
BT Sport launches campaign to name its Premiership Immortals XV
BT Sport have unveiled an intriguing build-up to 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership final, getting fans to select their Immortals XV be…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 6:52
'Never thought I'd be writing something like this' - Nowell pens emotional goodbye
Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell has penned an emotional farewell message to the club and it's fans on his pending exit from the Dev…
Ian Cameron
04 May 2023, 6:49
The Declan Kidney transcript: Every word of his London Irish update
After days of media speculation arising on the back of payday being missed last Friday, London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidn…
Interview
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 6:31
Declan Kidney hosts briefing to provide latest London Irish update
Declan Kidney has confirmed that this Saturday’s London Irish match will definitely go ahead even though players and staff at th…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 4:12
Bath statement: The exit of Stuart Hooper
Former director of rugby Stuart Hooper is to leave Bath following a 15-year association with the club. It was last summer when the…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 3:00
The 'cringey energy giver' who has ignited Sale post-Faf de Klerk
When World Cup winner Faf de Klerk said his goodbyes in Manchester and headed to Japan last summer, the path was clear for rookie …
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 1:03
Why there isn’t 'mass panic' at London Irish - Andy Goode
It’s not good at all that players and staff at London Irish are reportedly yet to be paid their April wages but people should be…
Opinion
Andy Goode
03 May 2023, 11:39
Atlas issue six-part social media statement on Worcester takeover
New Worcester owners Atlas have published a six-part Twitter thread following the completion on Wednesday of their deal to take ov…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2023, 8:35
All hail Nick Abendanon, a rare talent overlooked by England but adored in France
The popular Bath and Clermont full-back will be fondly remembered for his courage and ability to quicken the pulse of the fans
LONG READ
Tom Bradshaw
03 May 2023, 8:24
Reports – Sale of Worcester Warriors to Atlas is finally complete
It has been reported that the sale of Worcester Warriors, the former Gallagher Premiership club that collapsed at the start of the…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2023, 5:23
Sale boss Sanderson has reacted to Northern super club merger idea
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has responded to a recent radical suggestion that the Sharks should merge with Newcastle and one other cl…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2023, 1:53
The Englishman who is hot on the heels of Shaun Stevenson
Kibirige has been a revelation in his first season at the Force, scoring eight tries to sit second on the Super Rugby Pacific try-…
AAP
02 May 2023, 15:15
Gloucester leaver Jordy Reid has named his new club
Australian back-rower Jordy Reid has confirmed that he will join Ealing for the 2023/24 Championship season after it was revealed …
Liam Heagney
02 May 2023, 5:56
Bath statement: The signing of ex-Wasps boss Lee Blackett
Gallagher Premiership strugglers Bath have confirmed the capture of Lee Blackett for next season. The ex-Wasps boss had been worki…
Liam Heagney
02 May 2023, 4:50
Two internationals among 8 players to leave Bath
Bath have confirmed the departure of eight players, including Scotland international Darcy Rae, at the end of the season.
Ian Cameron
01 May 2023, 3:53
Multi-team merger 'not something that is on the table'
Newcastle Falcons communications manager Mark Smith has clarified that a theoretical merger between several professional rugby clu…
Ian Cameron
30 Apr 2023, 6:37
Manu Tuilagi pens new Sale Sharks deal
The centre will remain available for England selection after committing to another Gallagher Premiership campaign.
PA
29 Apr 2023, 6:09
Courtney Lawes to stay in England despite overseas offers
Despite rumours surrounding his future, Courtney Lawes has signed a new deal with Northampton Saints that will see him stay at Fra…
Ian Cameron
29 Apr 2023, 2:49
Saracens flanker Jackson Wray retiring at end of season
Saracens’ long-serving flanker Jackson Wray will retire from rugby at the end of the season.
PA
28 Apr 2023, 10:06
London Irish signing casts further doubt on Anthony Watson move
London Irish has secured the signing of Tom Collins from Northampton Saints for the upcoming 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership season.
Ian Cameron
28 Apr 2023, 2:47
Jono Ross: 'People said I was going to a nothing club'
Sale Sharks totem Jono Ross has his say on the salary cap, fan abuse and Premiership owners as he explains his decision to retire.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
28 Apr 2023, 2:01
Dave Walder to join Bristol Bears
Former Newcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder is set to join Bristol Bears as their senior backs and attack skills coach ahead o…
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 10:39
Exeter ready themselves for one last hurrah before break-up
The Chiefs have had an inglorious season but one last heroic effort could extend the most emotional of goodbyes
LONG READ
Mick Cleary
27 Apr 2023, 10:11
Ealing sign former England centre Billy Twelvetrees
Ealing Trailfinders have secured the services of former England international centre Billy Twelvetrees from Gloucester.
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 9:25
Northampton confirm 7 more players leaving the club
Northampton Saints have confirmed the names of seven more players that are set to exit the club at the end of the 2022/23 campaign…
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 9:01
Newcastle to raid Coventry again for defence coach
Newcastle Falcons look set to continue their raid on Championship high-flyers Coventry with James Scaysbrook strongly tipped to be…
Exclusive
Jon Newcombe
27 Apr 2023, 5:01
Leicester Tigers lose Eli Snyman to the URC
Leicester will lose the services of Eli Snyman at the end of the current season, with the South African lock returning to Benetton…
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 4:47
Tackle height is coming down but RFU have work to do to repair ill-feeling – Andy Goode
The tackle height is coming down and the base of the sternum is an improvement but there’s a lot of ill-feeling around the way i…
Opinion
Andy Goode
26 Apr 2023, 9:20
Ex All Black one of two Northampton Saints departures
Northampton Saints have confirmed the departure of former All Blacks centre Matt Proctor from Franklin's Gardens at the end of the…
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2023, 8:22
Newcastle add 102kg centre from Edinburgh
Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of Edinburgh centre Cameron Hutchison on a two-year deal ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2023, 3:30
Sione Vailanu: 'I was out of shape and lazy; I had to push myself'
Sione Vailanu talks devastating tsunamis, being coached by Jonah Lomu, and losing 15KG to become Glasgow's colossus.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
26 Apr 2023, 2:27
Jack the glad
England backrow star Jack Willis has swapped crestfallen Wasps for European royalty in Toulouse and he is loving his new life in F…
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
25 Apr 2023, 7:00
Newcastle bolster pack with double signing ahead of next season
Newcastle Falcons have continued their recruitment drive ahead of next season with the signings of Coventry back-row Josh Bainbrid…
Josh Raisey
25 Apr 2023, 5:28
Worcester Warriors' buyers handed takeover ultimatum
Worcester Warriors’ buyers must complete a takeover of the club by May 2, according to a report issued by administrators Begbies…
PA
25 Apr 2023, 4:52
Jack Willis pleads with the RFU for change after leaving England for France
The 26-year-old’s Test future is in the air after recently agreeing a three-year contract extension with Toulouse..
PA
24 Apr 2023, 14:49
RFU Championship sides to compete in Premiership Cup
In a new move, RFU Championship sides are set to compete in the Premiership Cup - it has been confirmed.
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2023, 8:19
Saracens' road to redemption gathers pace
The late Premiership Final loss to Leicester Tigers will have hurt Mark McCall's men and they will be fired to reclaim their title
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
24 Apr 2023, 7:13
McCall admits 'fine line' on selections as Saracens head into playoffs
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall was pleased to overcome a sticky start and see his side guarantee top spot in the Premiersh…
PA
24 Apr 2023, 3:15
Monster hit from 130kg back row hailed as 'tackle of the season'
London Irish's 130kg back row So'otala Fa'aso'o has likely claimed the tackle of the Gallagher Premiership season with a bone-crus…
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2023, 9:53
Saracens end London Irish’s play-off hopes to take top spot
Leaders Saracens finished the regular season by ending London Irish’s hopes of a play-off spot with a commanding 45-21 victory.
PA
23 Apr 2023, 9:24
The 12 players departing Harlequins at end of the season
As the Gallagher Premiership season draws to a close, Harlequins bid farewell to twelve of their players.
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2023, 8:02
Why the Premiership clubs can no longer compete with Europe's finest
Greater endeavour on attack has not proven profitable for Premiership clubs in the Champions Cup.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
23 Apr 2023, 7:33
Why Harlequins loss to Bath 'hurts more'
Tabai Matson admitted that Harlequins’ defence was catastrophic as they slumped to a 45-35 defeat against Bath at Twickenham.
PA
23 Apr 2023, 2:13
Sale battle past Gloucester to secure home tie in play-offs
Sale Sharks booked a home tie in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after digging deep to defeat Gloucester 25-22 at Kingsholm.
PA
22 Apr 2023, 11:58
Bath shock Harlequins after thrilling try-fest in Twickenham
Attack was the order of the day as Bath edged to a 45-35 win over Harlequins during a thrilling back-and-forth game at Twickenham.…
PA
22 Apr 2023, 9:23
Phil Dowson reacts to Northampton's demolition of Newcastle
Northampton head coach Phil Dowson hailed his side’s ruthlessness as they ran in 10 tries in a 66-5 demolition of Newcastle at K…
PA
22 Apr 2023, 1:56
Northampton keep semi-final hopes alive with Newcastle thumping
Northampton remain in the hunt for a Gallagher Premiership semi-final place after easing past bottom side Newcastle with a 66-5 co…
PA
21 Apr 2023, 14:24
Ex-Scotland wing McGuigan to retire to pursue coaching
Former Scotland international and current Sale Sharks wing Byron McGuigan has announced that he will be retiring from playing prof…
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2023, 10:01
Ref Watch: The truth about the Olly Woodburn call
Ed Morrison is to date the only Englishman among the elite eight-strong list* of World Cup final referees.
Opinion
Paul Smith
21 Apr 2023, 6:08
Does luck balance out across the season?
Does defence win championships, and is there any such thing as a lucky team? It's time to crunch the data for answers
LONG READ
Sam Larner
20 Apr 2023, 9:34
Gloucester reluctantly make decision to let Jordy Reid leave
Gloucester has announced that flanker Jordy Reid will depart the club at the end of the 2022-23 season. Reid joined the Cherry & W…
Ian Cameron
20 Apr 2023, 9:08
Harlequins statement: Ross Chisholm retires, Charlie Matthews leaves
Harlequins have announced that stalwart Ross Chisholm is to retire and experienced lock Charlie Matthews will leave the club at th…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2023, 7:24
Anthony Watson could be too pricey for London Irish
Declan Kidney, the London Irish director of rugby, says trying to bring England wing Anthony Watson back to club could be signific…
Chris Jones
20 Apr 2023, 4:27
RFU statement: The Jack Nowell misconduct charge verdict
Exeter winger Jack Nowell has been heavily fined for a message he posted to Twitter last weekend about an incident in his team’s…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2023, 2:46
Is Luther Burrell the best thing to have happened to English rugby?
The damning report published by the RFU backed the former England centre to the hilt reinforcing that the game has to kick on and …
LONG READ
Mick Cleary
20 Apr 2023, 0:10
Nephi Leatigaga has left Leicester with immediate effect
Nephi Leatigaga has exited Leicester with immediate effect to take up an injury cover contract at the NSW Waratahs for Angus Bell,…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2023, 14:34
Newcastle statement: The exit of ‘club great’ Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson has applied the brakes on his coaching career, stepping away from his role as an assistant at Newcastle after just a s…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2023, 11:18
Gloucester statement: Exit of Billy Twelvetrees after 11-year stay
Former England and Lions midfielder Billy Twelvetrees will leave Gloucester at the end of this season after 11 years with the Gall…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2023, 5:33
Exeter break their silence on the Jack Nowell misconduct charge
Rob Baxter has opened up about the Tuesday afternoon revelation that Jack Nowell will face a misconduct hearing on Wednesday eveni…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2023, 4:59
Olly Woodburn has learnt his fate after his much-debated red card
Fears that Olly Woodburn could miss the upcoming Heineken Champions Cup semi-final following his Exeter red card have been quashed…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2023, 3:35
Ellis Genge banned for dangerous tackle on England pal Tom Curry
Ellis Genge will miss the remainder of the season with Bristol - but his ban for dangerously tackling Tom Curry won’t spill over…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2023, 3:10
Online criticism of referees is getting out of control
Players should be able to air their views but there is a very fine line when it comes to criticism of match officials doing the im…
LONG READ
Owain Jones
19 Apr 2023, 1:05
Another update from Sale on the Manu Tuilagi contract extension story
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has suggested everything must be okay with the contract offer they have given Manu Tuilagi, as there have…
Chris Jones
18 Apr 2023, 9:26
Gloucester pick up the pieces with an Adam Hastings silver lining
Scotland out-half Adam Hastings is poised to make his first appearance in four months when Gloucester host Sale this Saturday in t…
Chris Jones
18 Apr 2023, 8:54
Headache for Exeter as RFU charge Jack Nowell for tweeting criticism
England international Jack Nowell potentially faces missing the upcoming Heineken Champions Cup semi-final in France versus La Roc…
Liam Heagney
18 Apr 2023, 4:47
Two more players exit Exeter, including recent quarter-final starter
Munster have bolstered their midfield options by capturing the signature of Sean O’Brien from Exeter for next season.
Liam Heagney
18 Apr 2023, 4:15
Santiago Carreras: 'It could sound quite arrogant, but I want to be the best player in the world'
The Argentine playmaker has lit up the Premiership and could pose a huge threat to England's aspirations at the World Cup
LONG READ
Tom Bradshaw
17 Apr 2023, 23:15
Ellis Genge cited for dangerous tackle on England teammate
The Bristol front-row forward faces a disciplinary hearing.
PA
17 Apr 2023, 8:57
George Ford on how Sale Sharks must think to end 17-year drought
Sharks are chasing their first Premiership title silverware since 2006.
PA
17 Apr 2023, 8:46
Chris Ashton lauded as ‘best try-scorer Europe has ever seen’
Ashton became the first player to reach 100 Premiership tries during Leicester’s win over Exeter.
PA
17 Apr 2023, 5:34
All hail Chris Ashton, the Premiership's first try-centurion
The much-travelled England wing has spent a career scoring tries and he crossed an impressive milestone against Exeter Chiefs
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
17 Apr 2023, 5:32
Deja vu all over again for Wasps?
In the light of last week's Guardian story regarding Wasps' relaunch plans the club's former Media Manager Paul Smith who also fol…
Opinion
Paul Smith
17 Apr 2023, 4:13
Newcastle Falcons' Alex Tait to retire from rugby
Newcastle Falcons' Alex Tait will retire from rugby at the end of the season after 16 years as a professional rugby player.
Ian Cameron
17 Apr 2023, 2:41
Chris Ashton breaks 100 try milestone in Tigers rout
The Leicester wing score a hat-trick in his side’s 62-19 mauling of Exeter.
PA
16 Apr 2023, 10:11
Wild scenes at Welford Road as Chris Ashton jumps barricade to applaud his own try
Chris Ashton added another feather to his cap on Sunday as he scored his 100th Gallagher Premiership try in Leicester Tigers' game…
Ian Cameron
16 Apr 2023, 9:07
From brilliant to absent – Phil Dowson reflects on ‘typical’ Northampton display
Northampton boss Phil Dowson felt his side’s 38-29 victory over 14-man Saracens was indicative of their inconsistent performance…
PA
16 Apr 2023, 0:35
Courtney Lawes future at Northampton remains uncertain
Northampton Saints are facing a tough battle to keep one of their most prized assets, England flanker Courtney Lawes, at Franklin'…
Ian Cameron
15 Apr 2023, 10:05
Louis Lynagh stars on comeback as Harlequins beat Newcastle
Louis Lynagh made a successful comeback from knee surgery to celebrate his maiden appearance of the season with a try as Harlequin…
PA
15 Apr 2023, 9:31
Northampton see off 14-man Saracens to keep playoff hopes alive
Northampton kept their playoff hopes alive after taking full advantage of Duncan Taylor’s eighth-minute red card to beat an alre…
PA
15 Apr 2023, 9:26
Watch: Curry twins' amusing shared player of the match award
Ex-England international Austin Healey was at his mischievous best on Friday night when naming both Curry twins, Tom and Ben, as h…
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2023, 8:35
'I agree with the decision. Unfortunately, it has to be a red'
Scotland international Duncan Taylor picked up the first red card of his career when sent off just eight minutes into Saracens’ …
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2023, 8:04
'Gutted' Skivington reacts to shock, play-off ending loss to Bath
Gloucester head coach George Skivington conceded that Bath had beaten his side at their own game as the visitors triumphed 33-24 b…
PA
15 Apr 2023, 1:58
The Alex Sanderson verdict on the latest title-chasing Sale win
Alex Sanderson has set his sights on a home tie after Sale Sharks secured their place in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs.
PA
15 Apr 2023, 1:35
Bath rally to take down Gloucester at sold-out Kingsholm
.Gloucester’s slim hopes of an end-of-season play-off spot were extinguished as Bath recovered from a 17-0 deficit to achieve a …
PA
14 Apr 2023, 15:55
Sale beat Bristol to book ticket to Gallagher Premiership play-offs
George Ford was the architect of Sale’s impressive win, kicking four penalties, a drop-goal and three conversions for a 21-point…
PA
14 Apr 2023, 15:21
Courtney Lawes returns from injury for Northampton
Northampton Saints received a timely boost as former England captain, Courtney Lawes, returns from injury to feature in their must…
Ian Cameron
14 Apr 2023, 4:23
Wasps to build stadium as part of new plan
The Guardian report that Wasps have ambitious plans to build a new 24,000-seater stadium with a hotel and community leisure opport…
Ian Cameron
14 Apr 2023, 2:46
Dan Robson: 'It was a horrific thing that happened and I'm still scarred.'
After Wasps went bust, the 14-cap England scrum-half was forced to scramble for another club and he is flourishing with Pau at the…
LONG READ
Jon Newcombe
12 Apr 2023, 8:48
Saracens issue a short injury update on Billy Vunipola
Saracens have confirmed that the current season is over for Billy Vunipola following the first-half knee injury he sustained in la…
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 7:51
Leicester statement: 'Game changer' Chris Ashton confirms retirement
Former England international Chris Ashton has confirmed he will retire from playing at the end of the current Gallagher Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 4:20
One-club man Will Welch to retire after 15 seasons at Newcastle
Will Welch has confirmed that he will retire from playing at the end of the current season following a 15-year career with Newcast…
Liam Heagney
12 Apr 2023, 2:18
The latest Sale update on the Manu Tuilagi contract saga
Sale boss Alex Sanderson believes only a last-gasp offer from France or Japan can stop Manu Tuilagi from signing a new deal to sta…
Chris Jones
11 Apr 2023, 10:03
Welsh exodus continues with Dillon Lewis moving to the Premiership
The exodus of players from the regions in Wales continued on Tuesday with Cardiff tighthead Dillon Lewis joining Harlequins in the…
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 2:55
Newcastle statement: Appointment of Alex Codling as new head coach
Newcastle have confirmed last Wednesday’s RugbyPass exclusive that ex-England lock Alex Codling will succeed Dave Walder as thei…
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 2:15
'I'm still a bit bitter' - How Borthwick exit blindsided Leicester players
Springbok No.8 Jasper Wiesse has lifted the lid on exactly how Steve Borthwick and Kevin Sinfield broke the news of the departure …
Ian Cameron
10 Apr 2023, 3:47
Leeds sack DoR after relegation to English rugby's 4th flight
Leeds Tykes have this week confirmed that Jon Callard, their Director of Rugby, will depart from the club at the conclusion of the…
Ian Cameron
09 Apr 2023, 1:26
Anthony Watson explains 'grudges' he still has for his old club Bath
England winger Anthony Watson has given a withering account of his brutal exit from Bath last year, claiming he still holds a grud…
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 2:52
Lewis Boyce and Michael Etete have left Bath with immediate effect
Forwards Lewis Boyce and Michael Etete have exited Bath for playing opportunities elsewhere. The 26-year-old prop Boyce has joined…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr 2023, 6:10
Bristol Bears and the White Knight
English rugby is riven with financial strife, relying on its benevolent owners to prop clubs up, and in Steve Lansdown, Bristol Be…
LONG READ
Tom Bradshaw
06 Apr 2023, 4:46
Luther Burrell on 'cut short' career, why he still won't name names
Ex-England international Luther Burrell has claimed his career has been cut short by the investigation into his racism allegations…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr 2023, 0:29
Deal agreed for Alex Codling to become the new Newcastle boss
Newcastle Falcons have moved swiftly to replace Dave Walder with the appointment of Alex Codling as the club’s new head coach.
Exclusive
Jon Newcombe
05 Apr 2023, 6:53
Sale sign 'under-appreciated' Tom Ellis with immediate effect
Title-chasing Sale have signed Tom Ellis with immediate effect. The Bath forward had been on loan at Saracens, but he has now move…
Liam Heagney
05 Apr 2023, 3:23
'Brave to come forward': Luther Burrell's allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld
The RFU said it ‘believes the investigation has fulfilled its objectives and does not intend to pursue a further disciplinary in…
PA
04 Apr 2023, 21:35
Aaron Morris confirms 'heavy heart' retirement at the age of 28
Aaron Morris is to call it quits at the end of the current campaign at the age of just 28 after injuries restricted him to just si…
Liam Heagney
04 Apr 2023, 3:46
Exeter sign three more players after capturing Wales centre
Exeter Chiefs have been busy in the transfer market, announcing the signings of three new players following on from the signing of…
Ian Cameron
03 Apr 2023, 9:13
Wales rookie Joe Hawkins joins Exeter Chiefs
Rookie Wales international Joe Hawkins is set to be unveiled as one of a number of signings by Exeter Chiefs in the coming days, …
Exclusive
Ian Cameron
03 Apr 2023, 6:38
Pat Lam hits back at 'personal' Andy Goode remarks on Genge and Bristol
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has hit back at comments made by former England flyhalf Andy Goode on The Rugby Pod sugges…
Ian Cameron
02 Apr 2023, 3:24
Newcastle Falcons statement: RFU investigation
Newcastle Falcons has announced the findings of the investigation conducted by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) into allegations of …
Ian Cameron
02 Apr 2023, 2:33
Stormers try questioned as Quins' European season branded a 'failure'
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson admitted his team’s season is in danger of fizzling out after they left it too late to salvag…
PA
01 Apr 2023, 11:30
There's no smoke without fire - Andy Goode
The PR departments may have denied the stories but it’s been another bad week for the Premiership with financial headlines about…
Opinion
Andy Goode
01 Apr 2023, 0:30
Bath claim 'robust set of results' despite latest financial losses
Bath have reported revenues of nearly £20million in its latest annual financial report and while the Gallagher Premiership still …
Liam Heagney
31 Mar 2023, 10:01
14 Gallagher Premiership players exiting the league
A bevvy of top rugby players in the Gallagher Premiership will be leaving for new challenges overseas next season.
Ian Cameron
31 Mar 2023, 5:25
Bristol confirm nine contract extensions, including Steven Luatua
Bristol have followed Thursday’s signing ex-Wasps duo Gabriel Oghre and Sam Wolstenholme by confirming contract extensions for n…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar 2023, 4:19
Bristol confirm recruitment of two ex-Wasps players for next season
Bristol have bolstered their roster for next season, confirming the signings on Thursday of ex-Wasps duo Gabriel Oghre from Bordea…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar 2023, 11:19
Sale confirm 'as bad as it gets' injury suffered by Cobus Wiese
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed the true extent of the devastating season-ending injury suffered by Cobus Wiese when he was …
Liam Heagney
29 Mar 2023, 8:54
Handre Pollard paid a classy compliment by an ex-England out-half
A former England out-half has paid Handre Pollard a classy compliment after the 2019 Rugby World Cup winner’s latest involvement…
Liam Heagney
29 Mar 2023, 4:32
London Irish issue 55-word statement about unpaid salaries story
London Irish have issued a 55-word statement in response to a media report claiming there were fears at the club that players and …
Liam Heagney
29 Mar 2023, 3:14
Two more Gallagher Premiership clubs in financial peril - reports
England’s Gallagher Premiership woke up to damaging headlines on Wednesday morning, with separate reports claiming that Newcastl…
Liam Heagney
29 Mar 2023, 1:59
Sale poised to schmooze Manu Tuilagi after 'insulting' first offer
Alex Sanderson is optimistic that negotiations with Manu Tuilagi this Wednesday will finally sway the England midfielder into comm…
Liam Heagney
28 Mar 2023, 10:14
Leicester on what Hassell-Collins signing means for Anthony Watson
Leicester have spoken about where the Anthony Watson contract situation now stands at the club following an eventful Tuesday in wh…
Liam Heagney
28 Mar 2023, 7:38
Bristol confirm the exit of assistant coach John Muldoon
Bristol boss Pat Lam will lose right-hand man John Muldoon to Connacht for the 2023/24 season. The pair first worked together when…
Liam Heagney
28 Mar 2023, 5:13
Leicester statement: Contract extension confirmed for Mike Brown
The 2023 Mike Brown resurgence has had another happy development as the ex-England full-back has signed a deal that will see him s…
Liam Heagney
28 Mar 2023, 4:39
London Irish statement: Ollie Hassell-Collins has joined Leicester
London Irish have confirmed that Ollie Hassell-Collins, their winger recently capped at Test level by England, is to leave at the …
Liam Heagney
28 Mar 2023, 4:14
Damning Rugby Pod verdict: 'Genge looked like he wasn't interested'
Rugby Pod co-host Andy Goode believes the abject performance last Saturday by Ellis Genge on his return to his old club Leicester …
Liam Heagney
28 Mar 2023, 2:51
Furious Rob Baxter threatens to cut players after 'litany of errors'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter struggled to contain his anger as he delivered a withering verdict on the Chiefs’ 36-19 Gallagher Premier…
PA
26 Mar 2023, 11:28
Exeter's play-off hopes suffer huge blow as Bath move off bottom
Exeter’s Gallagher Premiership play-off hopes suffered a huge blow as Bath shredded the form book to claim a 36-19 victory
PA
26 Mar 2023, 9:25
'There's nothing expected of us, so we've said we'd enjoy the journey'
London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney downplayed his side’s play-off chances after a 37-22 victory at the Gtech Community…
PA
26 Mar 2023, 1:39
London Irish into play-off places after stylish win over Northampton
London Irish launched themselves into a play-off spot with a flair-filled showing as they overcame fellow post-season hopefuls Nor…
PA
25 Mar 2023, 13:02
Saracens and England sweat on Owen Farrell injury news
Farrell hobbled off in the 70th minute as Saracens edged London rivals Harlequins 36-24.
PA
25 Mar 2023, 12:43
Farrell gets better of England teammate Smith before injury strikes
Owen Farrell came out on top in his duel with Marcus Smith at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but the afternoon ended in personal disapp…
PA
25 Mar 2023, 10:34
'World-class' Pollard play unlocks Bristol's defence
Richard Wigglesworth heaped praise on “world-class” Handre Pollard as Leicester beat Bristol 46-24 to boost their Gallagher Pr…
PA
25 Mar 2023, 9:40
Handre Pollard leads Leicester to impressive victory over Bristol
A Handre Pollard-inspired Leicester showed their title credentials with a statement 46-24 win over Bristol that moved them clear o…
PA
25 Mar 2023, 8:17
Exiled Bok No.8 prospect ploughs through 125kg prop
Northampton Saints No.8 Juarno Augustus left rugby fans in awe after running through the 125kg Bath prop Darcy Rae in his side's G…
Ian Cameron
25 Mar 2023, 3:46
'No complaints': London Irish defend level of support in Brentford
Declan Kidney has insisted that the move of London Irish back to the English capital has been a success even though just two of th…
Liam Heagney
25 Mar 2023, 3:08
Julian Montoya: 'I'm not lying, I don't think about those things much'
Leicester skipper Julian Montoya has downplayed his recent vault up the Gallagher Premiership try-scoring list with the Tigers.
Liam Heagney
25 Mar 2023, 2:21
14-man Newcastle claim fiery victory over Gloucester
Newcastle produced a stunning performance in Mark Laycock’s first home game in charge as they prevailed 17-12 over Gloucester de…
PA
24 Mar 2023, 15:22
The pointless 12-man escape London Irish refuse to celebrate
This Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture between London Irish and Northampton has rekindled memories of the bizarre nine mi…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2023, 9:14
Farrell and Smith to collide as Saracens and Harlequins name teams
Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will challenge each other head-on this Saturday for their Gallagher Premiership clubs following a Gu…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2023, 5:30
Three Gloucester players suffer 'season-ending injuries'
Gloucester Rugby has been hit with a major blow as three of their players have been ruled out for the rest of the season due to in…
Ian Cameron
24 Mar 2023, 4:45
The reason why London Irish couldn't convince Rob Simmons to stay
Declan Kidney has bemoaned the financial imbalance that ultimately made it impossible for London Irish to keep hold of ex-Wallabie…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar 2023, 3:31
How three refugees of England rugby landed Down Under after club cull
A trio of former Premiership players have landed in Perth.
LONG READ
Jim Tucker
23 Mar 2023, 15:14
Northampton statement: Aaron Hinkley has left club
Northampton Saints have confirmed that former England U20s star Aaron Hinkley has left the club by mutual consent.
Ian Cameron
23 Mar 2023, 5:44
The Mark Laycock verdict on Walder exiting 'emotional' Newcastle
Interim head coach Mark Laycock has held his first media briefing since he was asked on March 13 to take temporary charge at Newca…
Liam Heagney
22 Mar 2023, 7:03
Bath statement: 'Behemoth prop' Thomas du Toit joining next season
Bath have bolstered their roster for 2023/24 with yet another Test-level signing, unveiling Springboks tighthead Thomas du Toit as…
Liam Heagney
22 Mar 2023, 3:21
Northampton confirm exit of ex-Springboks wing Courtnall Skosan
Former Springboks winger Courtnall Skosan will leave Northampton at the end of the season – but there is no indication where he …
Liam Heagney
21 Mar 2023, 9:00
Snubbed Joe Simmond's new club set to be confirmed this week
There was maybe a tinge of sadness as Exeter Chiefs lavished praise on flyhalf Joe Simmonds, whose new club in set to be confirmed…
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2023, 9:56
Wallaby Rob Simmons the latest to exit English rugby
London Irish and the Gallagher Premiership will be losing one another storied international star, as Rob Simmons, the Wallabies lo…
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2023, 5:48
Newcastle sign Sedbergh School star Ben Redshaw
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that they have signed England Under-18s star Ben Redshaw on a two-year deal.
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2023, 4:48
Gloucester sign dual qualifed 6'5, 105kg centre Max Llewellyn
In a major coup for the Gallagher Premiership side, Gloucester have confirmed the signing of dual-qualified Cardiff centre Max Lle…
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2023, 4:20
Tuilagi considering his future as Sale battle to keep England centre
England centre Manu Tuilagi is currently considering his options as his contract with Sale Sharks comes to an end. The powerful ce…
Ian Cameron
17 Mar 2023, 6:53
Wasps' training ground has a new client, but it isn't a rugby team
Wasps’ training ground is back in business – but not for rugby. The Henley-in-Arden facility became surplus to requirement in …
Liam Heagney
17 Mar 2023, 5:42
One cap England wing Thorley won't join Gloucester exodus
Ollie Thorley will be plying his trade at Gloucester next season after the club confirmed that the one-cap England winger has exte…
Ian Cameron
16 Mar 2023, 10:09
Exeter sign a 133kg tighthead with immediate effect
Exeter have moved quickly to fill the void left by injured tighthead Harry Williams by securing the immediate effect signing of Eh…
Liam Heagney
14 Mar 2023, 7:12
England prop Trevor Davidson quits Newcastle with immediate effect
Twice-capped England prop Trevor Davidson has exited Newcastle with immediate effect to permanently join Northampton, with Irish p…
Liam Heagney
14 Mar 2023, 4:18
Jack Nowell to join La Rochelle - report
Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell is reported to be moving to French Top 14 club La Rochelle, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Ian Cameron
13 Mar 2023, 11:22
'The truth is we've had to cut a lot of money off the wage bill'- Rob Baxter
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has called on fans to be patient as he rebuilds the team with a tighter budget.
Ian Cameron
13 Mar 2023, 1:06
Skivington's brutal admission about the rest of Gloucester's season
Gloucester head coach George Skivington accepted that it would now be extremely difficult for his side to make the end-of-season p…
PA
12 Mar 2023, 13:45
'George ticks both of those boxes' - Borthwick advised to pick Ford
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson backed George Ford to return to the England squad following their Guinness Six Nations hamme…
PA
12 Mar 2023, 11:23
London Irish boost play-off hopes with victory over second-placed Sale
London Irish gave their play-off aspirations a boost as they overcame second-placed Sale 36-18 in a compelling battle at the Gtech…
PA
12 Mar 2023, 9:55
In-form Bristol continue play-off push after brushing aside Harlequins
Bristol Bears continued their climb up the Gallagher Premiership table with an impressive 51-26 win over Harlequins at Ashton Gate…
PA
12 Mar 2023, 9:14
The Bristol verdict on their rookie tighthead who joined as a No8
It’s been quite the journey at Bristol for the locally sourced prop George Kloska. The 23-year-old initially arrived at the Bear…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2023, 3:00
Exeter Chiefs sign Georgia's Nika Abuladze
Exeter Chiefs signed their first Georgian, securing the services of international prop Nika Abuladze.
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2023, 13:54
Exeter battle past struggling Newcastle to keep up play-off push
Exeter kept up their hopes of an end of season Premiership play-off spot with a bonus-point 24-5 victory over Newcastle in difficu…
PA
11 Mar 2023, 12:15
Ex-England centre among players rumoured for Gloucester exit
Rumours suggest that Gloucester could be set to lose at least two players to a new club made up of Ealing Trailfinders and the Osp…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2023, 6:59
Polledri makes shock move to Italian URC side Zebre
Gloucester has confirmed that back-row Jake Polledri will leave the club for the URC at the end of the current season to join Ital…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2023, 5:34
Walder insists ignominy of finishing bottom will keep Falcons fighting
Newcastle Falcons boss Dave Walder believes the ignominy of finishing bottom of the Premiership - despite the absence of relegatio…
Chris Jones
11 Mar 2023, 3:27
The ex-England apprentice who took very different path to Marcus Smith
Under different circumstances, Gabriel Ibitoye could well have been running out at Twickenham this Saturday to represent England i…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2023, 2:26
Northampton bounce back with bonus point win over Bath
Northampton recovered from last week’s embarrassing result at Bristol to pick up a bonus-point 45-26 victory over Bath at Frankl…
PA
10 Mar 2023, 14:08
Saracens prop Robin Hislop off the hook for red card
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have rescinded a red card given to Saracens prop Robin Hislop on the weekend.
Ian Cameron
10 Mar 2023, 5:05
The Rob Baxter verdict on why crowds are down this season at Exeter
Exeter came roaring out of the pandemic, enjoying an average attendance for regular season Premiership games of 12,199 in 2021/22 …
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2023, 4:02
Inconsistent Gloucester warned of 'slaughter' in Prem crunch match
Gloucester boss George Skivington has warned his players they could get slaughtered by Premiership champions Leicester if they del…
Chris Jones
10 Mar 2023, 0:13
The feeling at Bristol with Heenan sledger Joe Marler set to visit
Pat Lam has given his view with Joe Marler set to visit Bristol on Sunday with Harlequins nearly 11 weeks after the sledging incid…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2023, 0:05
Pat Lam has responded to 'Charles Piutau is leaving Bristol' reports
Bristol boss Pat Lam has responded to reports that Charles Piutau will definitely leave the Bears at the end of the current season…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar 2023, 8:38
Northampton statement: Fijian lock signed to replace David Ribbans
Northampton have announced the signing of Fiji Test lock Temo Mayanavanua as their replacement next season for the France-bound Da…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar 2023, 4:26
Newcastle bring in an ex-Wasps hooker with immediate effect
Dave Walder has bolstered his Newcastle squad for the end-of-season run-in with the immediate effect recruitment of ex-Wasps young…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2023, 4:13
The silence is deafening at Worcester - Andy Goode
All has gone quiet on the Worcester front in recent weeks but it’s looking like lightning could have struck twice and interventi…
Opinion
Andy Goode
06 Mar 2023, 8:20
'Everybody in the stadium could see that': Saracens boss annoyed at tight calls going against them
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believed tight calls went against them as they lost a thrilling top-of-the-table clash.
PA
05 Mar 2023, 10:55
Sale roar back against Saracens to win top-of-the-table thriller
Joe Carpenter scored two tries in his side’s 35-24 victory.
PA
05 Mar 2023, 9:41
'We're definitely going to give the old boss some headaches'
Richard Wigglesworth believes Leicester’s fringe internationals have given England coach Steve Borthwick a selection headache af…
PA
05 Mar 2023, 0:18
'He can do no more': Quins coach says Marcus Smith has delivered for Borthwick
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson glowingly endorsed Marcus Smith amid doubts about his involvement with England.
PA
04 Mar 2023, 14:58
Marcus Smith sends England message as Harlequins trounce Exeter
Harlequins showcased some glamorous rugby as they dominated an underwhelming Exeter side 40-5 in the Gallagher Premiership clash a…
PA
04 Mar 2023, 11:48
'Humbling experience' - Saints boss reacts to cricket score loss at Ashton Gate
Phil Dowson has described Saints' Premiership defeat against Bristol as “a humbling experience” after they capitulated at Asht…
PA
04 Mar 2023, 1:40
Bristol pump Northampton with nine try haul
Rampant Bristol reeled off a third successive Gallagher Premiership victory after crushing play-off hopefuls Northampton 62-8 at A…
PA
03 Mar 2023, 14:15
Jimmy Gopperth aims to join Brad Thorn in elite Premiership club
Jimmy Gopperth is hoping to become only the second player to feature in the Premiership at the age of 40, matching fellow New Zeal…
Chris Jones
03 Mar 2023, 7:23
Harlequins name Marcus Smith to start after his England release
Marcus Smith has been named to start by Harlequins on Saturday after he was dropped from this week’s England training squad by S…
Liam Heagney
03 Mar 2023, 4:23
Mike Haywood retires at 31 after offer that 'felt too good to turn down'
Northampton Saints veteran Mike Haywood will retire at the end of the season following an offer that 'felt too good to turn down'.
Ian Cameron
02 Mar 2023, 6:38
The physio room brawl that ended England player's Harlequins career
More often than not, when fights break out amongst teammates behind the scenes at their clubs, it's the training pitch where you'd…
Ian Cameron
02 Mar 2023, 5:57
The 'locked in stone' legacy Semi Radradra is leaving at Bristol
Semi Radradra doesn’t have much longer left in his three-year stint with Bristol. The Bears have just six Gallagher Premiership …
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2023, 1:58
The small tip that helped turn Brett Connon into a world class kicker
Former England outside half Dave Walder has revealed the crucial advice that has turned Brett Connon into a “world class kicker…
Chris Jones
02 Mar 2023, 0:50
Bristol explain their signing of Kieran Marmion after Andy Uren exit
Pat Lam has described former Ireland international Kieran Marmion as the perfect fit to replace Andy Uren, the current Bristol scr…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2023, 10:59
Sale statement: The signing of Sam Bedlow from Bristol
Alex Sanderson has secured a deal taking ex-Sale academy graduate Sam Bedlow back to the Sharks for the 2023/24 season.
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2023, 7:45
Newcastle make ex-Wasps lock their third signing for 2023/24
Ex-Wasps forward Tim Cardall has become the third new Newcastle signing for next season following last week’s announcement of Sc…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2023, 5:16
The 'shackles are off' reason why Sale are on guard going to Exeter
Second-place Sale are Exeter-bound on Sunday fully aware that they can’t afford another slip on the road if they are to deliver …
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2023, 3:31
'I've found myself bored at times going from head coach to assistant' - Lee Blackett
Life is currently very different for Lee Blackett from what he had known as the Wasps boss. Take his commute to work.
Interview
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2023, 1:30
Leicester's misery on the road ends with win at London Irish
Reigning champions Leicester ended their losing run on the road to pick up four valuable points in their quest for an end of seaso…
PA
25 Feb 2023, 23:39
Northampton secure third straight Premiership victory with Gloucester win
In-form Northampton dealt Gloucester’s play-off hopes another blow with a 41-34 victory in a compelling affair at the cinch Stad…
PA
25 Feb 2023, 9:28
Saracens escape shock home upset against 14-man Newcastle
An early red card for Newcastle’s Greg Peterson ruined any hopes of his side causing an upset as Saracens moved 12 points clear …
PA
25 Feb 2023, 8:48
The brutal moment when Saracens made Gavin Henson feel embarrassed
With it being Wales versus England week in Cardiff, Gavin Henson, the penalty hero of the 2005 Six Nations encounter, was always g…
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2023, 1:23
Wacky reason why Chris Ashton had to shelve Ash Splash celebration
Hard to believe it’s now four years since Chris Ashton was last capped by England but he will keep abreast of the live updates f…
Interview
Liam Heagney
25 Feb 2023, 0:43
Bristol beat Bath in Prem bottom battle
Bath remain rooted to the bottom of the Premiership table after their fierce rivals Bristol won an error-ridden clash
PA
24 Feb 2023, 14:17
The 10am call an upset Sale gave referee Ian Tempest last Sunday
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed he was on the phone venting to referee Ian Tempest the morning after last weekend’s dramat…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2023, 4:15
The reason Wigglesworth now admires Chris Ashton more than ever
Interim Leicester boss Richard Wigglesworth has paid Chris Ashton quite a tribute at his latest midweek media briefing.
Interview
Liam Heagney
22 Feb 2023, 5:50
Former Wasps lock set for Premiership return after short URC stint
Ex-Wasps lock Kiran McDonald is primed for a return to the Gallagher Premiership in 2023/24 after he agreed on a deal to join Newc…
Liam Heagney
22 Feb 2023, 3:23
Leicester statement: New coach named after list of 40 whittled down
Leicester have named Australian-based coach Dan McKellar as their new head coach for the 2023/24 season.
Liam Heagney
22 Feb 2023, 1:20
Scotland prop McCallum returning to Prem after Edinburgh stint
Former Scotland prop Murray McCallum is heading back to Gallagher Premiership after what will have been a short stay in Edinburgh.…
Ian Cameron
20 Feb 2023, 4:23
Sir Nigel Boardman to lead Premiership Rugby review of club finances
Premiership Rugby has appointed Sir Nigel Boardman to lead a review of the financial position of its current clubs.
PA
20 Feb 2023, 3:29
The extraordinary lengths Newcastle are going to preparing Pedro Rubiolo
Newcastle Falcons are set to launch Argentina international forward Pedro Rubiolo’s Premiership career against Saracens and the …
Chris Jones
20 Feb 2023, 2:24
'It sends a message... as one of my former clubs wrote me off because of age'
Mike Brown believes his starring return to Gallagher Premiership action with Leicester will send out a message.
PA
19 Feb 2023, 11:28
Leicester see off Saracens in full-blooded encounter
Handre Pollard scored 14 points as Leicester won a full-blooded encounter over leaders Saracens 24-18 to keep alive their hopes of…
PA
19 Feb 2023, 9:17
'It's something I just grew up with, I've no idea where it comes from'
Benhard Janse van Rensburg will have enjoyed the Saturday night bus ride home with London Irish. The deserved win over Bath gave t…
Interview
Liam Heagney
19 Feb 2023, 0:51
'It's probably the biggest regret of my coaching career'
Former Newcastle Falcons and Harlequins head coach Dean Richards admits that the 'Bloodgate' scandal of 2009 is the biggest regret…
Ian Cameron
19 Feb 2023, 0:19
'He's apologised': Sale Sharks coach on why Manu Tuilagi is 'gutted' after red card
Alex Sanderson was upset Tuilagi did not get to show what he can do to England head coach Steve Borthwick.
PA
18 Feb 2023, 16:04
Wasps issue statement on Sixways 'rumours'
Wasps have issued a statement denied that they have come to an agreement to move to Sixways, or any other stadium.
Ian Cameron
18 Feb 2023, 11:02
Watch - Tuilagi sees red as Sale sunk by Northampton's fightback
Manu Tuilagi was sent off on his return to club action as Sale were left stunned by a Northampton fightback, who claimed a 38-34 h…
PA
18 Feb 2023, 9:54
London Irish spank Bath with play-off place beckoning
London Irish strengthened their credentials for a top-four finish in the Gallagher Premiership with a comfortable 25-10 victory th…
PA
18 Feb 2023, 9:12
Wasps to relocate to Sixways - report
Wasps are set to relocate to Sixways from next season on, a move that was announced today at a public meeting between Atlas and Wo…
Ian Cameron
18 Feb 2023, 8:49
Administration possible if Leicester don't get £13million cash injection
A planned £13 million pound cash injection is set to save Leicester Tigers from potentially going into administration.
Ian Cameron
18 Feb 2023, 4:07
Louis Rees-Zammit shines in return to give Gloucester bonus point win over Harlequins
Louis Rees-Zammit weaved his magic as Gloucester climbed to third in the Gallagher Premiership after beating play-off rivals Harle…
PA
17 Feb 2023, 15:00
Bristol secures Bonus point in home win over Newcastle
Scrum-half Harry Randall scored two tries to move Bristol off the bottom of the Premiership table with a bonus-point victory over …
PA
17 Feb 2023, 14:34
Ex-Lions forward suggests it's 'time to look at a British League'
Former England lock Martin Bayfield, a 1993 tourist with the British and Irish Lions, has called on the rugby authorities to shake…
Liam Heagney
17 Feb 2023, 2:02
Harlequins' frank admission about Nick Evans and England
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson has admitted the club may not have released attack coach Nick Evans to help England’s Six Nations c…
Chris Jones
16 Feb 2023, 8:46
RFU statement: Wasps and Worcester in 2023/24
The RFU have updated the status of Wasps and Worcester regarding their respective situations for the 2023/24 after both clubs fina…
Liam Heagney
15 Feb 2023, 9:45
Lynagh ready for comeback after injury nightmare
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson has revealed rising star Louis Lynagh, son of Wallaby great Michael...
Chris Jones
13 Feb 2023, 9:56
Confirmed: Semi Radradra has named his new French club
The exit of Semi Radradra from Bristol was officially confirmed on Friday evening, the in-demand Fijian powerhouse getting unveile…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb 2023, 9:57
Gloucester lock Andrew Davidson has exited with immediate effect
Gloucester forward Andrew Davidson has left the Gallagher Premiership club with immediate effect. The Scottish second row was sign…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb 2023, 6:13
Furious Steve Diamond blasts the Atlas plan for Worcester
Steve Diamond has slammed the plan by new owners Jim O’Toole and James Sandford to rebrand Worcester Warriors as Sixways Rugby a…
Liam Heagney
10 Feb 2023, 4:48
Northampton statement: David Ribbans' exit to Top 14 is confirmed
Northampton have confirmed that England lock David Ribbans will quit at the end of the current season for a move to the Top 14.
Liam Heagney
10 Feb 2023, 2:16
Ex-Worcester boss Steve Diamond tweets 'shafted' 37-word RIP message
Former Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond has tweeted a negative 37-word verdict about the decision on Thursday to rebrand …
Liam Heagney
09 Feb 2023, 9:40
Intervention could yet foil 'absolutely disgusting' move to erase Worcester
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is reportedly in talks with the Rugby Football Union to block the sale of Worcester Wa…
Chris Jones
09 Feb 2023, 7:59
RFU issue statement on controversial Worcester Warriors rebrand
Ownership group Atlas plan to merge with semi-professional fourth tier club Stourbridge.
PA
09 Feb 2023, 7:42
Worcester Warriors renamed and will not play in RFU Championship
Worcester Warriors will be renamed Sixways Rugby as ownership group Atlas revealed the club will not feature in next season’s Ch…
PA
09 Feb 2023, 4:02
The Fijian Drua won't last long if their top players keep getting picked off
The Fijian Drua can't just be a feeder club, they have to be able to stand on their own two feet - and that's going to be difficul…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
08 Feb 2023, 7:25
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