McCall issues Itoje update and tips Saracens trio for England recall
Saracens boss Mark McCall says he will be “amazed” if a trio of his star players are overlooked by England head coach Eddie Jo…
PA
17 Oct, 14:17
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'He does not come back on the pitch' - The latest bizarre waterboy incident
Once again an incident involving a water carrier is making rugby headlines - this time in the Gallagher Premiership.
Ian Cameron
17 Oct, 12:42
Winless London Irish still living off bonus points as Gloucester snatch draw
The home side’s first-half efforts should have ensured they were out of sight at the interval.
PA
17 Oct, 12:34
How Swinson went from Barbarians fiasco to real deal at Saracens
Tim Swinson encountered the depths of despair with the Barbarians cancellation but he went on to show impressive resilience with S…
Interview
Liam Heagney
17 Oct, 5:13
Exeter Chiefs put headdress row aside to beat injury-hit Wasps
Exeter continued their march up the table with a hard-earned 27-23 victory over injury-ravaged Wasps who were outgunned but not ou…
PA
16 Oct, 12:53
Leicester demolish Worcester to confirm best Prem start since 1997
Leaders Leicester reeled off a fifth successive Gallagher Premiership victory of the season as they demolished Worcester 48-3 at S…
PA
16 Oct, 12:20
Newcastle heap more misery on Pat Lam's Bristol Bears
A dogged display from Newcastle Falcons saw them battle their way to a 13-5 win over Bristol Bears in the Gallagher Premiership.
PA
16 Oct, 12:05
England prospect could be 'as good, if not better, than Faf'
Young star Raffi Quirke has been backed to be ‘every bit as good, if not better’ than outstanding Springbok scrum-half Faf de …
PA
16 Oct, 5:34
Bears' verdict on how Sinckler is coping with Bristol's adversity
Struggling for Premiership results isn't what Kyle Sinckler expects at Bristol, who have rated how the prop is coping with adversi…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct, 4:50
'Do I have to say I like the surface because I play on it?'
Ahead of his first home game for Newcastle, veteran Mike Brown has given his first interview about life at Falcons after exiting H…
Interview
Liam Heagney
16 Oct, 3:55
Raffi Quirke double helps end Harlequins' unbeaten start to season
Young star Raffi Quirke touched down twice as Sale ended defending champions Harlequins’ unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premier…
PA
15 Oct, 17:36
Why Bristol gave rookie back-rower Fitz Harding his four-year deal
It wasn't so long ago that Fitz Harding was playing fourths at Durham University but the 22-year-old is now impressing Pat Lam at …
Liam Heagney
15 Oct, 12:08
'Max definitely benefited': What Saracens are liking about Malins
Max Malins has been back playing for Saracens in the Premiership in recent weeks following his loan spell last season at Bristol.
Liam Heagney
15 Oct, 12:07
The time has come for Eddie Jones to make a pivotal call
Eddie Jones has to make a choice between the old heads and the young blood.
FEATURE
Nick Bishop
15 Oct, 7:32
Maro Itoje makes Saracens return in an all international XV
England second row Maro Itoje is making his much-anticipated return to Saracens as the north London club travel to Bath this weeke…
Kim Ekin
15 Oct, 7:18
Pat Lam has hit back over the alleged lack of fitness at Bristol
Bristol have endured a miserable start to the new Premiership season, prompting queries about their fitness that Pat Lam has now a…
Liam Heagney
15 Oct, 4:40
'He should be playing for one of the best clubs in the world'
Three years ago Harlequins youngsters Gabriel Ibitoye and Marcus Smith were “apprentice “ players added to the England squad.
Chris Jones
15 Oct, 4:12
What a potential Club World Cup for rugby should look like
If reports in recent days and weeks are to be believed, rugby could be on the brink of creating a revolutionary, and long-awaited,…
Opinion
Alex McLeod
15 Oct, 0:54
'He chats so much s*** on the pitch' - the England star that 'went' in for LRZ
While professional rugby is an altogether more sanitised workplace these days, there's still room for on field chat and 'niggle' b…
Ian Cameron
14 Oct, 13:12
Manu vs The Giant: 'It's two massive lads just going at it...'
Harlequins' Luke Northmore will be in the thick of it when Manu Tuilagi of Sale battles it out directly with Andre Esterhuizen on …
Liam Heagney
14 Oct, 12:45
Irish boss Kidney reacts to criticism over winless 10-game run
Some London Irish fans voiced criticism of the Declan Kidney era at the club following their latest Premiership loss last weekend.…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct, 12:33
'Total nightmare' - Saracens' lowest ebb during year in Championship
Saracens Chairman Neil Golding says he wants the club to be the 'poster children' for adhering to the salary cap as they look to r…
Ian Cameron
14 Oct, 8:45
Wasps sign URC pair as cover for injured Fekitoa and banned Oghre
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has moved to shore up his squad following the loss of Malakai Fekitoa to injury and Gabriel Oghre to suspe…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct, 8:19
Sale recall Tuilagi, Curry while Harlequins include Smith to start
It is set to be an entertaining Friday night with Sale picking Manu Tuilagi and Tom Curry and Harlequins selecting Marcus Smith to…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct, 7:24
2 Prem clubs' very different reactions to the leggings law change
It was Tuesday when World Rugby announced a leggings law change, promoting very different reactions from Saracens and London Irish…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 14:04
Koch's 'funny' time and what Itoje is 'very clear on' at Saracens
Saracens have spoken about the return of Vincent Koch from the Springboks and how Maro Itoje is feeling before his first game of t…
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 11:17
Exeter have reacted to Wasps' Native American headdress review
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has reacted to Wasps calling for a rugby-wide review on Chiefs supporters wearing Native American headdress…
PA
13 Oct, 9:49
'We need to get clarity': Sale fear for Springboks No9 de Klerk
Faf de Klerk is back in Manchester after his long spell with the Springboks, but Sale are worried about the injury he has returned…
Chris Jones
13 Oct, 4:46
Andre, the agent of chaos: 'I'd rather run over you than past you'
Andre Esterhuizen, the powerhouse Harlequins midfielder, has been talking style of play, contract extension and that miserable six…
Interview
Liam Heagney
13 Oct, 4:10
'Dombrandt looks a proper athlete now... he's stripped down again'
The week's latest episode of The Rugby Pod was immensely complimentary towards Harlequins and players such as Alex Dombrandt.
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 15:24
Quins' verdict on a first try in 134 league games for Will Collier
Marcus Smith grabbed the headlines last Friday but what tighthead Will Collier did for Harlequins was also entertainingly special.…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 13:46
Wasps issue statement on Native American headdress for Chiefs game
It was August when Wasps announced a review of Native American headdresses and its findings are now out before Saturday's game wit…
Kim Ekin
12 Oct, 11:42
'Deep knowledge': Massie-Taylor replaces Childs as Premiership boss
RFU employee Simon Massie-Taylor has replaced Darren Childs, who resigned earlier this year, as the new Premiership Rugby chief ex…
PA
12 Oct, 9:28
'F*** you, you're a liar, don't ever talk to me ever again'
A discussion on The Rugby Pod about agents resulted in Andy Goode recalling how he sacked him when joining Leicester in winter 200…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 8:09
Joe Simpson set for Cipriani reunion after inking fresh loan deal
Fresh from a month-long stay at Saracens, Gloucester's Joe Simpson is now temporarily off to Bath for a reunion with Danny Ciprian…
Liam Heagney
12 Oct, 4:47
Saracens sign former Wasp Ross Neal
Saracens have confirmed the signing of powerhouse utility back Ross Neal on a short-term contract.
Paul Smith
11 Oct, 12:40
Ref watch: 'How is that try awarded, that's ridiculous'
Refereeing is under the microscope as never before – and this weekend’s action has thrown yet more fuel on the fire.
Analysis
Paul Smith
11 Oct, 8:55
'We gave away so many dumb penalties... it was ridiculous.'
Northampton boss Chris Boyd bemoaned his side’s indiscipline as he admitted too many “dumb penalties” cost them in their 26-…
PA
11 Oct, 3:48
Oghre incident a talking point as Wasps end Northampton run
Wasps brought an end to Northampton’s unbeaten start to the Gallagher Premiership season with a 26-20 victory at the Coventry Bu…
PA
10 Oct, 12:58
'I struggled before I started music': Wasps' hip hop 128kg prop
Life used to be a struggle for Biyi Alo, but the gigantic Wasps prop tells RugbyPass he hasn't looked back since he turned to song…
Interview
Liam Heagney
10 Oct, 4:31
Sanderson: Sale comeback would've been 'daylight robbery'
Curtis’ miss meant Gloucester held on for a 33-32 success in the Gallagher Premiership after they led 33-15 with only five minut…
PA
10 Oct, 2:13
'We've spent millions to achieve nothing': Discontent over London Irish swelling
London Irish haven't won a game yet this season, losing three and drawing one, continuing a 10-game winless streak extending back …
Sam Smith
10 Oct, 1:32
'I haven't looked at the league table': Borthwick after Leicester's undefeated start
Leicester Tigers have enjoyed their best start to the season in more than 20 years after beating London Irish – but head coach S…
PA
09 Oct, 18:39
McCall hails discarded England trio as Richards claims Farrell 'in ref's ear'
Mark McCall praised his trio of discarded England forwards after they inspired Saracens to a bonus-point 37-23 victory over Newcas…
PA
09 Oct, 13:16
George Ford kicks Leicester Tigers back to the top of the Prem
An impressive second-half kicking performance from George Ford maintained Leicester Tigers’ 100 per cent Gallagher Premiership r…
PA
09 Oct, 12:53
A remarkable late Sale fightback comes up just short at Gloucester
An understrength Sale looked down and out as they trailed Gloucester 33-15 with just over five minutes left but they scored three …
PA
09 Oct, 12:46
Jamie George and Mako Vunipola send message as Saracens beat Newcastle
Jamie George and Mako Vunipola overcame their recent snubs by England to produce the decisive tries in a 37-23 Gallagher Premiersh…
PA
09 Oct, 12:36
Exeter back in the groove with 5-try win over disjointed Worcester
Exeter moved into the top half of the table with a 5-try victory over disjointed Worcester, who were spared a first Premiership wh…
PA
09 Oct, 12:26
'Very efficient refereeing' saves Sean Maitland from a red card
Scotland international Sean Maitland was just eight minutes into his first Saracens game of the season when he got into high-tackl…
Liam Heagney
09 Oct, 10:51
'I don't think there's a row': Baxter disputes fight with agents
A row has seemingly developed between agents and Premiership clubs over fees but Exeter boss Rob Baxter doesn't see what the fuss …
Liam Heagney
09 Oct, 7:37
'Clearly the scoreline is a massive surprise… I wasn't expecting it'
Harlequins matchwinners Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt were acclaimed by senior coach Tabai Matson after inspiring another thrill…
PA
09 Oct, 4:45
'It's that going to war mindset': Worcester hit out at complacency
Despite just one on-field win in the Premiership since last November, Worcester incredibly felt affected by some complacency last …
Liam Heagney
09 Oct, 4:02
Players will leave English rugby over clubs versus agents row - Andy Goode
Just when you think we can concentrate on the positive action on the pitch, scandal and acrimony off the pitch always seem to rear…
Opinion
Andy Goode
09 Oct, 3:22
Harlequins pull off another stunning comeback victory over Bristol
Marcus Smith stepped off the bench to inspire Harlequins to another remarkable comeback victory over Bristol as the Gallagher Prem…
PA
08 Oct, 17:48
'Not afraid to question things': Exeter bring back all their Lions
Having nailed a first win of the season with Stuart Hogg back last Sunday, Exeter have now included all their remaining Lions for …
Liam Heagney
08 Oct, 9:08
Mike Brown set for Newcastle debut, Saracens call in Mako Vunipola
Mike Brown has recovered from injury for a Newcastle Premiership debut where he will face a Saracens side that includes Mako Vunip…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct, 7:31
Gloucester and Worcester welcome back Lions contingent
Both Gloucester and Worcester Warriors have welcomed back their British & Irish Lions stars for their respective Gallagher Premier…
Kim Ekin
08 Oct, 7:21
Rory Sutherland: From depression and a wheelchair to going on Lions
The Rory Sutherland journey to the Lions was incredibly arduous with career-threatening injury, depression and a certain Richard C…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct, 4:19
Saracens issue 'foolish' warning to England over axed players
The Vunipola brothers and Jamie George were excluded from England's recent training squad and Saracens are now fighting their corn…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct, 14:33
'That's a compliment': Why rookie Irish lock impressed Eddie Jones
Chunya Munga return from his first England involvement uncapped and injured, but the London Irish rookie had the ear of Eddie Jone…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct, 14:15
'Yeah, you made two kicks mate. That one and your ****ing last one'
When secondrows dare kick, it's typically met with ironic cheers from the crowd as it's implicitly understood that it's an area of…
Ian Cameron
07 Oct, 12:21
Red-carded van Rensburg is off to tackle school after his ban
Sale midfielder Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been banned and is off to tackle school following his red-carded incident last Sunday…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct, 9:52
'Are you having a laugh?': Penny cops ban for Newcastle red card
Dean Richards vehemently backed Tom Penny after his red card last Saturday but that support hasn't saved the Newcastle player from…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct, 9:16
Lions pick Smith makes Harlequins bench for rematch with Bristol
Fresh from his mid-tour Lions call-up, Marcus Smith has been chosen on the Harlequins bench for Friday's Premiership clash with Br…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct, 7:34
Bristol's big hope for Radradra 'because of the way he is built'
Semi Radradra may be back on the long-term unavailable list at Bristol, but it won't distract Pat Lam from his long-term vision fo…
Chris Jones
07 Oct, 5:14
On this day: Wasps given go-ahead for 30m takeover of Coventry stadium
Coventry City Council voted unanimously to accept a proposal from the rugby union Premiership club to secure the future of the tro…
PA
07 Oct, 4:47
'A golden period...': Exeter's post-Lions view of new dad Simmonds
Rob Baxter has the latest on Sam Simmonds, who jumped from club rugby with Exeter into the Lions despite not playing for England s…
Liam Heagney
07 Oct, 4:29
'It will rile him for a long time': Exeter revisit Dave Ewers ban
Dave Ewers was back in the Exeter jersey last Sunday for the first time since a summer ban, something Rob Baxter still has plenty …
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 15:12
Sale issue Tuilagi warning: 'If he gets another serious injury...'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has warned that England midfielder Manu Tuilagi could be just one more big injury away from the end of hi…
PA
06 Oct, 14:30
'Astonishing a player gets 3-game ban for getting kicked in neck'
Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas has taken issue with the World Rugby tip tackle framework following a three-game ban for Ted Hill.
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 14:02
London Irish sign prop Parker and give recent trial winger a deal
Well-travelled tighthead Ciaran Parker has left Jersey for London Irish, who have also given a deal to a recent trialist at the cl…
Sam Smith
06 Oct, 11:45
Leicester's Dan Kelly pays price for late hit on Saracens' Davies
Leicester midfielder Dan Kelly was cited in the aftermath of last Saturday's thrilling finale to their Premiership win over Sarace…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 10:58
England prospect Ted Hill has been banned following his red card
England prospect Ted Hill, the Worcester skipper, has learned his fate following the first red card of the 22-year-old's career.
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 10:16
Exeter rate Hogg's return: 'Life isn't always about looking back'
It was 16 weeks ago when Stuart Hogg paid a heavy selection price versus Sale but he was finally an Exeter starter against last we…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 7:56
Ex-Saracens lock Dominic Day comes out of retirement in Ireland
It was 2019 when Dominic Day quit playing instead of switching to the MLR, but it has now emerged he is playing AIL in Ireland wit…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct, 3:46
'One of the best': Why Paddy Jackson is in Irish leadership group
London Irish were recently criticised for having Paddy Jackson in a leadership role, but Nick Phipps explains the No10's value to …
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 13:51
Kevin Sinfield's impact at Leicester: 'What really stands out...'
League legend Kevin Sinfield crossed codes in the off-season and his impact at Leicester has been immediate judging by their openi…
Chris Jones
05 Oct, 12:16
How Saracens' players reacted to takeover when Wray addressed them
It was last Friday when owner Nigel Wray summoned Mark McCall and his Saracens players to a meeting about the Premiership club's f…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 11:06
'The most sellable club': The Rugby Pod on the Saracens takeover
With a consortium now in charge at Saracens, The Rugby Pod runs the rule over the £32million takeover and whether it is good for …
Liam Heagney
05 Oct, 5:47
The evolution of counter-attacking
Is the counterattack as we knew it dead, or does elite rugby still have a place for hot-stepping David Duckham-esque bursts?
FEATURE
Will Owen
05 Oct, 3:49
Ref watch: Deano is wide of the mark on both counts
Despite Newcastle grabbing a late win over Wasps in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash, their Director of Rugby Dean Richard…
Paul Smith
04 Oct, 11:37
Tiger kings back on their throne
The domestic season is in full swing and Leicester Tigers are leading the way, while the South African franchises continue struggl…
FEATURE
Garry Doyle
04 Oct, 7:56
Joe Marler slams Ian McGeechan column praising Saracens owner Nigel Wray
Harlequins and England prop Joe Marler has started another storm with a typically to-the-point response to a Daily Telegraph artic…
Paul Smith
04 Oct, 6:42
Rob Baxter's brutally objective review of Henry Slade's performance
Exeter Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter felt their first-half performance laid the platform for a much-needed first Premiers…
PA
04 Oct, 5:04
Baxter's new season message for Hogg after Prem final snub
Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter says he can't wait to see British & Irish Lions star Stuart Hogg back on the field at S…
Ian Cameron
03 Oct, 8:13
The vax red tape that has recently sidelined Sale's Raffi Quirke
Raffi Quirke was electric at the start of the new Premiership season, but the 20-year-old England call-up has missed the last two …
Liam Heagney
03 Oct, 7:00
'Tom is distraught' - Richards furious at RFU over ref appointment
Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards has criticised the Rugby Football Union’s refereeing department for appointing Anthony Wood…
Chris Jones
03 Oct, 5:16
'I don't feel the need to go into a war of words with the club'
Paul Gustard is soaking up life in Italy, telling RugbyPass his Harlequins stint wasn't a failure and outlining his high hopes for…
Interview
Liam Heagney
03 Oct, 4:00
Dan Biggar kicks Northampton to their third win in as many games
Dan Biggar kicked Northampton to their third win from as many Premiership games this season as they edged London Irish 23-21.
PA
02 Oct, 13:18
Chris Boyd apologises to Declan Kidney following Saints win
Chris Boyd apologised to London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney after Northampton escaped with a 23-21 win over the Exiles t…
PA
02 Oct, 13:10
Breathtaking last-gasp Chick try for 14-man Newcastle stings Wasps
A breathtaking last-gasp try from boyhood Newcastle fan Callum Chick gave 14-man Falcons a dramatic 18-14 win over Wasps at Kingst…
PA
02 Oct, 13:01
A clock-in-the-red Leicester penalty try leaves Saracens fuming
Leicester maintained their lead at the top of the Gallagher Premiership with a dramatic 13-12 stoppage-time victory over Saracens.
PA
02 Oct, 12:42
New signing Hastings steers Gloucester to victory as Ted Hill sent off
Adam Hastings scored 16 points as Gloucester secured their first league win of the season with a 31-23 victory at Sixways over Wor…
PA
02 Oct, 12:40
Saracens agree to a £32million takeover that sees Wray step back
The long-serving Saracens owner Nigel Wray has agreed to a takeover at the Premiership club by a consortium that includes Francois…
Liam Heagney
02 Oct, 5:18
'Daylight robbery' - England centre miffed after third Bath loss on trot
Bath centre Jonathan Joseph has voiced his discontent following his side's third loss on the trot, which came despite the West Cou…
Ian Cameron
02 Oct, 5:14
Sean Robinson: Newcastle's line-out physicist
Sean Robinson never thought he would use his physics degree, love for problem-solving and mathematical aptitude to decipher Gallag…
FEATURE
Jamie Lyall
02 Oct, 2:39
Semi Radradra news overshadows Bristol Bears' win
Bristol have been dealt a major injury setback with their star centre Semi Radradra being ruled out for an anticipated four months…
PA
01 Oct, 18:43
Bristol Bears hunt down first win of the season
Bristol condemned west country rivals Bath to a third successive Gallagher Premiership defeat of the season as they triumphed.
PA
01 Oct, 17:14
'A lot goes through your head' - England flanker admits fitness battle woes
Wasps forward continuing on the comeback trail.
PA
01 Oct, 9:37
Freddie Burns handed first start back at Leicester but not at No10
Freddie Burns rejoined Leicester to give George Ford competition at out-half but he will make his first start in a very different …
Liam Heagney
01 Oct, 8:54
6 more Lions players - including Farrell - make Premiership return
The Lions tour ended on August 7 and eight tourists, including England skipper Owen Farrell, will now play in the Premiership this…
Liam Heagney
01 Oct, 7:54
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Rugby is on a sticky wicket if the World 12s want to emulate cricket’s IPL
Owain Jones
01 Oct, 6:11
The new rules opinions that have 'baffled' Exeter boss Rob Baxter
Defeats in the opening rounds of the new Premiership season have prompted opinions about Exeter that Rob Baxter disagrees with.
Liam Heagney
30 Sep, 12:08
The Saracens verdict on how the Simpson loan deal is working out
A ban for new signing Ivan van Zyl forced Saracens to seek cover and they managed to secure Joe Simpson from Gloucester for a mont…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep, 12:07
Bristol Bears' Kyle Sinckler first Lion to return
Kyle Sinckler is back in the Bristol team for Friday’s West Country derby against Bath. The prop will be the first of the player…
PA
30 Sep, 8:27
'Disrespectful and archaic' - Marler slams guest's comments about women refs
England prop Joe Marler has hit out at his own radio guest over his response to a question over women's refereeing, branding the f…
Ian Cameron
30 Sep, 7:17
How Baxter and Hogg have moved on from the Scot's Prem final axing
Stuart Hogg, the starting full-back for two Lions Tests, suffered a shock end to last season at Exeter by dropping to Rob Baxter's…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep, 6:14
Sale reckon Solomona return is 'one of our proudest achievements'
Denny Solomona finally made it back into the Sale team last Sunday after a seven-month absence, a return that left Alex Sanderson …
Liam Heagney
29 Sep, 14:24
'Sensible conversation': When Saracens expect their Lions to play
Saracens boss Mark McCall has been talking about when exactly his five-strong Lions contingent might return to action in the Premi…
Liam Heagney
29 Sep, 10:47
'Wholly disproportionate sanction': Shields learns red card fate
Brad Shields was shown the first red card of his career last Saturday and the Wasps back-rower has now learned his disciplinary pa…
Liam Heagney
29 Sep, 8:46
'What is hurting us the most...': Why Bristol are bottom of Prem
Just over 3 months after Bristol reached the Premiership play-offs for a second season running, they find themselves propping up t…
PA
29 Sep, 6:02
'Robinson was very similar': Radwan can become the new Billy Whizz
Jason Robinson lit up England in the 2000s with his pace and there are now high hopes emerging Newcastle star Adam Radwan can do t…
Chris Jones
29 Sep, 5:40
Wasps confirm extent of Fekitoa injury and it's bad news for Tonga
Malakai Fekitoa was set to represent Tonga against Scotland and England but Wasps have now confirmed the ex-All Blacks centre is r…
Chris Jones
28 Sep, 10:25
'I'll just give you the facts...': The 20-minute Worcester headache
Worcester have targeted multiple parts of their set-up for improvement in the 2021/22 Premiership and how they finish out matches …
Liam Heagney
28 Sep, 4:18
'You probably have to look a bit harder now but I'm sure the dark arts are still there'
Winning your first England cap at 32 is unthinkable in the professional era – indeed most Premiership players are now thinking o…
Interview
Paul Smith
27 Sep, 12:19
Gloucester sign Kiwi hooker Moulds on short-term contract
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Matt Moulds to the Cherry and Whites on a short-term contract.
Sam Smith
27 Sep, 11:25
Four examples of the 50:22 in action from the Prem, URC and Top14
The new 50:22 Law variation which is now on global trial across all of rugby union's major leagues is starting to be deployed by p…
Ian Cameron
27 Sep, 9:20
English rugby reacts as Sara Cox makes history
Sara Cox is no stranger to making history during her remarkable rise through the rugby refereeing ranks.
Paul Smith
27 Sep, 7:59
'Tactically, maybe we should have got the ball into his hands a bit more'
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson was frustrated at the Sharks’ failure to capitalise on a vintage performance by Manu Tuila…
PA
26 Sep, 13:24
Sale Sharks scuff lead as London Irish fight back in Brentford
Sale surrendered a comfortable lead inspired by Manu Tuilagi as London Irish fought back to force a 31-31 draw in a pulsating Gall…
PA
26 Sep, 12:11
How at 19, Manny Iyogun made transition from 105kg loosie to 115kg loosehead
It's now a year since Emmanuel Iyogun, the back-row-cum-prop, jumped off the deep end to ensure Northampton didn't have to forfeit…
Interview
Liam Heagney
26 Sep, 5:23
'I have to feel for Rob' - Boyd expresses sympathy for Exeter counterpart
Northampton Director of Rugby Chris Boyd expressed sympathy for his Exeter counterpart Rob Baxter as Saints won 26-24 at Sandy Par…
PA
26 Sep, 3:46
'It will be interesting to see if Eddie thinks he's an international calibre winger'
Louis Lynagh faces a decisive autumn in his quest to win his first England cap, according to Harlequins boss Tabai Matson.
PA
25 Sep, 13:35
Exeter's rotten start to the season continues thanks to last gasp penalty
George Furbank kicked a last-minute penalty to send last season’s runners-up Exeter to a second defeat in the opening two weeks …
PA
25 Sep, 13:21
Former Saracen stars as Wasps destroy Bristol Bears
Wasps kicked off their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a thumping victory.
PA
25 Sep, 12:44
England call-ups shine but giant Bok leads Quins to Worcester win
England prospects Louis Lynagh and Alex Dombrandt scored tries in front of Eddie Jones but it was Harlequins’ scrum and a South …
PA
25 Sep, 12:36
England star Willis admits losing temper with ref in off-field meeting
England back row Jack Willis admits that he lost his temper with a Premiership referee over his frustrations around the 'croc roll…
Ian Cameron
25 Sep, 6:44
George Ford responds to England omission by guiding Leicester to Kingsholm win
George Ford delivered a winning response to his England training squad omission as Leicester beat Gallagher Premiership opponents …
PA
25 Sep, 4:17
'Awesome character': The new recruits impressing most at Worcester
No Premiership club had an off-season turnover in players like Worcester and Jonathan Thomas has named his most impressive newcome…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep, 13:48
Prem statement: Sara Cox appointment is 'not about gender'
Premiership Rugby have said that the appointment of Sara Cox - who will become the first woman to referee a Premiership game this …
Kim Ekin
24 Sep, 11:34
'Did Martin Johnson really just say that? Was he serious?'- Max's Book Club
The latest instalment of Max's Book Club on RugbyPass Offload takes us to a player's bizarre encounter with Martin Johnson in his …
Josh Raisey
24 Sep, 11:33
'The cuts are brutal. It's crazy. You have boys getting skin grafts'
Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell has added his voice to the growing list of players that have voiced their concern around 4G pitch…
Ian Cameron
24 Sep, 8:08
'The likes of Ted Hill, Ollie Lawrence, these boys are specimens'
Scott Baldwin could have continued at title-winning Harlequins but there were three reasons why he couldn't turn down the Worceste…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep, 5:59
What the England captaincy has done for Ludlow back at Gloucester
Lewis Ludlow, who became only the fifth player to ever captain England on debut last July, is now back leading Gloucester in the P…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep, 5:01
Prem rival on Ford axe: 'Impressive bloke, knows rugby inside out'
George Ford, the long-serving England out-half, was kicked in the guts with Tuesday's axing but one Prem rival is still singing hi…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep, 4:15
The curious Irish verdict on All Black Naholo's injury-hit stint
On the surface, it seems like London Irish wasted a huge pile of money on ex-All Black Waisake Naholo but they don't feel that way…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep, 15:00
'I've never met David': Irish boss Kidney's startling IRFU claim
IRFU boss David Nucifora has never talked to ex-Ireland coach Declan Kidney, who has been in charge at London Irish since March 20…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep, 14:22
Giant Bok centre Esterhuizen recommits to Quins
Andre ‘The Giant’ Esterhuizen has re-signed with the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins, the club have confir…
Kim Ekin
23 Sep, 12:34
Malins set for 1st Saracens run since Bristol loan, England injury
Nearly 12 weeks after injury with England, Max Malins is set for his first run back at Saracens following his loan year with Brist…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep, 11:17
'You wouldn't see him in the middle of a dance circle like a Faf'
The 20-year-old Raffi Quirke became one of eight uncapped players picked in the latest England squad after accelerated progress at…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep, 8:00
'Bit insensitive': New Gloucester policy shuts down injury updates
Injuries are a talking point for fans but George Skivington has explained why Gloucester have made it a policy to no longer give u…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep, 6:25
'No fluff': Why England picked Atkinson, an uncapped 31-year-old
The July capping of Josh McNally showed England have an interest in unheralded 30-somethings and Mark Atkinson is the latest 'old'…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 15:04
'A long time coming': The Harlequins view on being part of history
Next Saturday's Harlequins match will be overseen by Sara Cox, who will become the first woman to referee a Premiership game.
PA
22 Sep, 14:27
Huge blow for Newcastle as England back-rower Wilson has surgery
Back-rower Mark Wilson was excluded from the England squad announced on Tuesday and Newcastle boss Dean Richards has explained why…
Chris Jones
22 Sep, 14:02
How a Sale pal's query sparked England recall Tuilagi to lose 6kgs
Recalled England midfielder Manu Tuilagi has been speaking about the weight loss drive he embarked on at Sale during the pre-seaso…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 12:39
Bath explain the Cokanasiga England absence, update Spencer injury
Joe Cokanasiga lit up Twickenham last July on his long-awaited England return but the winger is now named in a medical bulletin by…
Liam Heagney
22 Sep, 7:08
Wasps weigh up prospect of losing talisman Fekitoa for Tonga games
Ex-All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa is now eligible for Tonga and Wasps have explained what this allegiance switch means for …
Chris Jones
22 Sep, 5:16
'Just hugged him': Worcester respond to 'Ashton wants out' rumour
The name of Chris Ashton cropped up on this week's The Rugby Pod and Worcester boss Jonathan Thomas has quickly responded to the r…
Liam Heagney
21 Sep, 11:50
Joe Marler calls for 4G pitch ban
Joe Marler has reignited the debate surrounding artificial pitches following Harlequins’ season opener at Newcastle.
Paul Smith
20 Sep, 6:15
Gallagher Premiership highlights move from Channel 5
British-based fans of the Gallagher Premiership will no longer be able to watch highlights of the previous weekend’s action on t…
Paul Smith
20 Sep, 4:44
Italian star impresses Harlequins Tabai Matson on debut
Harlequins director of rugby Billy Millard was impressed by Tommy Allan’s debut performance as the fly-half filled Marcus Smith…
PA
20 Sep, 3:20
Son of former Wallaby continues try-scoring streak in Premiership opener
Australian flyer Louis Lynagh has carried on where he left off at the end of Harlequins' victorious season, scoring two tries for …
AAP
19 Sep, 20:14
Harlequins just about get title defence off to winning start
Harlequins made a winning start to their Gallagher Premiership title defence as an enthralling game at Kingston Park saw them edge…
PA
19 Sep, 13:06
'I watch him on the training field and he's sharp' - Borthwick lauds Ford
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick acclaimed George Ford after watching the England fly-half steer the Tigers to their first Gallagher…
PA
19 Sep, 8:47
'I was, 'Why me, why does this keep happening to me?' It was pretty tough'
Injuries blighted the time Nathan Earle spent at Harlequins but the one-time England prospect is feeling upbeat after switching to…
Interview
Liam Heagney
19 Sep, 6:00
'My heart rate was horrendous... I was thinking 'How has it come to this?!'
Alex Sanderson admitted his team had put him through the wringer after Sale rode their luck late on in a 20-19 victory over Bath i…
PA
19 Sep, 5:16
Jonny May on his Lions snub, England and racing Rees-Zammit in training
Not getting picked by the Lions was a blow but it shouldn't be seen as the beginning of the end for resolute England veteran Jonny…
Interview
Liam Heagney
19 Sep, 4:22
Sale survive stirring Bath comeback after last-gasp penalty miss
Orlando Bailey missed the chance to be the hero for Bath as their comeback attempt away to Sale Sharks fell just short.
PA
18 Sep, 18:01
Jonathan Thomas hails impact of England star on Worcester debut
Worcester head coach Jonathan Thomas saluted an “exceptional” performance by scrum-half recruit Willi Heinz after the Warriors…
PA
18 Sep, 13:19
Heinz leads charge as revamped Worcester blitz Irish for rare win
Not since last November had Worcester won a Premiership match on the pitch but they scuttled London Irish in round one of the 2021…
PA
18 Sep, 12:25
Leicester Tigers claim statement win over Exeter at raucous Welford Road
Leicester registered their first Gallagher Premiership victory over Exeter for four years as Ellis Genge’s reign as club captain…
PA
18 Sep, 12:23
Northampton Saints put injury ravaged Gloucester to sword
Northampton got their Premiership season off to a winning start over an injury-ravaged Gloucester in a lively game at Franklin’s…
PA
18 Sep, 12:15
Saracens stun Bristol with blistering victory on return to Premiership
Saracens recorded a stunning victory on their return to the Gallagher Premiership as they demolished Bristol 26-9 at Ashton Gate.
PA
17 Sep, 17:05
All eyes on Saracens but Quins will miss out on top four - Andy Goode
All eyes will be on the return of Saracens as the new Premiership season kicks off this weekend but I think it’s the reigning ch…
Andy Goode
17 Sep, 11:11
Nowell, Slade and Devoto start as Exeter look to 'put to bed' disappointment
Exeter Chiefs have named a side with more than a sprinkling of stardust as Rob Baxter's men look to 'put to bed' the disappointmen…
Ian Cameron
17 Sep, 9:42
Robbed: Mike Brown won't debut for Newcastle versus Harlequins
The hype about ex-England back Mike Brown making his debut for Newcastle versus his old club Harlequins in the Premiership has bee…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 8:44
Cipriani to start for Bath in season opener
Former England star Danny Cipriani is set to make his Bath bow in their season opener against Sale Sharks.
Ian Cameron
17 Sep, 7:26
'People ask about my time at Bath, I f**king hated it. It was s**t'
It was May 2020 when Freddie Burns originally unloaded on Bath and the new Leicester signing has now doubled down on his criticism…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 6:45
Ellis Genge: 'I'm not perfect by any measure, I promise you that'
Ellis Genge getting the captaincy at Leicester is a development to watch as even he admits he will be making mistakes in the role …
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 6:01
'Two good men': Bristol's verdict on loanees now back at Saracens
Ben Earl and Max Malins made 28 Premiership appearances between them on loan at Bristol, who host Saracens in Friday's new season …
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 5:20
'They can be very vulnerable with him': Saracens on new Clark role
Calum Clark has hung up the boots after four seasons at Saracens but he has stayed on at the club in a new role championed by Mark…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep, 4:17
'I feel uncomfortable with the amount of attention some of these younger guys get'
Wasps boss Lee Blackett is wary of the scrutiny on younger players as two of his England prospects start their rehabilitation foll…
PA
16 Sep, 14:24
Mark McCall on Saracens' first game 'at this level for 12 months'
Saracens approach their return to the Gallagher Premiership with cautious optimism despite a tough opening assignment against Bris…
PA
16 Sep, 10:51
Lozowski, Earl and Vunipola named in Saracens team for Prem opener
Saracens have named a team rich in players returning from loan spells as they take on the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate in their Ga…
Kim Ekin
16 Sep, 7:32
'An absolute nightmare...I wouldn't welcome it' - Richards pans RWC rethink
England great Dean Richards has branded plans to stage the Rugby World Cup every two years an “absolute nightmare” for the Gal…
Interview
Chris Jones
16 Sep, 4:16
'Soft underbelly': What new boss Matson used think of Harlequins
New Harlequins boss Tabai Matson has admitted he had a very unflattering of the London club when working as Bath head coach.
Liam Heagney
15 Sep, 14:03
'An opportunity I couldn't turn down': Wasps sign MLR's de Chaves
With Wasps only opening their new Premiership season in round two, new signing Sebastian de Chaves has some leeway to get up to sp…
Sam Smith
15 Sep, 11:48
The 'no issue' Exeter outlook as Prem title rivals Saracens return
Exeter and Saracens have become fierce title rivals and they will lock horns again in this year's Premiership after the London clu…
PA
15 Sep, 7:51
'At Wasps, I hated playing against Saracens for those reasons'
Alex Lozowski is back in Saracens after a year in France and has quickly noticed the Londoners are still as universally disliked a…
Liam Heagney
15 Sep, 7:20
'Whole organisation knows it': What Bristol won't accept in 21/22
Pat Lam has spelt out the bottom line at Bristol as they prepare to open the new 2021/22 Premiership season this Friday at Ashton …
Liam Heagney
14 Sep, 14:44
'I like having a bit of a changing room flare up before the game'
Recently appointed as new Leicester skipper, Ellis Genge has been talking about his captaincy style and what to expect from him as…
Liam Heagney
14 Sep, 14:18
How 'fit as I've seen him' Vunipola has put Lions snub to good use
It's 19 weeks since Billy Vunipola was overlooked for Lions tour selection and he has seemingly put his pre-season to good use at …
Liam Heagney
14 Sep, 7:21
Nick Mullins' Premiership preview - part three Sale to Worcester
Sale's progress under Alex Sanderson during the second half of last season probably didn’t catch any of us by surprise but was n…
Paul Smith
13 Sep, 12:30
English pro rugby union to relax COVID-19 constraints
Social distancing and mask wearing will become optional at English rugby’s professional clubs when 85 per cent of their players …
Paul Smith
13 Sep, 12:26
Mike Brown - future Premiership sporting director?
Mike Brown, who launches his new Premiership career with Newcastle Falcons on Sunday against former club Harlequins, is starting …
Exclusive
Chris Jones
13 Sep, 11:03
Nick Mullins' Premiership preview - part two Leicester to Northampton
Nick Mullins is ideally placed to assess the hopes of the 13 teams for whom the road to Twickenham next June gets underway this we…
Paul Smith
13 Sep, 10:24
Hugely experienced scrum half flies into Saracens
Experienced scrum half Joe Simpson is joining Saracens on a month-long loan deal.
Paul Smith
13 Sep, 9:58
Nick Mullins' Premiership preview - part one Bath to Harlequins
BT Sport’s Nick Mullins has over the last decade become the instantly recognisable voice of rugby union in the British Isles.
Paul Smith
13 Sep, 6:58
'To get a third crack at it, I didn't want to waste it'
The sight of 31-year-old Bath lock Josh McNally making his England debut in July was incredibly heart-warming given his remarkable…
Interview
Liam Heagney
12 Sep, 12:03
'There is nothing in my bones that wants to beat Saracens more'
Alex Sanderson learned the coaching ropes at Saracens under Mark McCall but he is relishing taking them on with Sale as a director…
Liam Heagney
12 Sep, 11:25
'Those guys have had a little taste and haven't really kicked on'
Northampton boss Chris Boyd wants his international fringe contingent to raise the bar and prove they can fit in long term at that…
Liam Heagney
12 Sep, 11:11
Jimmy Gopperth and George Kruis assess what the law changes will mean
The impact of the goal-line drop-out and 50:22 on the Gallagher Premiership are yet to be seen – but two of the competition’s …
Analysis
Paul Smith
12 Sep, 8:00
Danny Cipriani - is this the farewell Gallagher Premiership tour?
Danny Cipriani begins the season with his fourth Gallagher Premiership club when Bath travel to former employers Sale next Saturda…
Paul Smith
12 Sep, 7:16
Exiled Lions star hopes for Premiership and England return
England 2019 World Cup final starter George Kruis has told RugbyPass that ‘the most likely scenario’ will see him return to th…
Exclusive
Paul Smith
12 Sep, 4:03
'Tough, hard-working': Leicester sign Cowan-Dickie's older brother
An international call-up and an injury at hooker have resulted in Leicester signing Tom Cowan-Dickie for the new Premiership seaso…
Sam Smith
11 Sep, 9:33
'Our Lions players aren't going to be available for a good chunk'
Having served their time for salary cap breaches, Saracens are back in the Premiership after making light work of England's second…
PA
11 Sep, 8:43
'We're building a mind gym': Sanderson's mental Sale pre-season
The pre-season at Sale with Alex Sanderson in charge for his first summer has been full of intrigue, including construction of a m…
Liam Heagney
11 Sep, 8:01
'Maybe there was a sense of complacency': Candid Slade post-mortem
Henry Slade and Exeter arrived at Twickenham in June as strong favourites to lift their third league crown only for Harlequins to …
PA
11 Sep, 4:40
Paddy Jackson set to play in Ireland for first time since May 2017
Not since May 2017 has controversial ex-Ulster No10 Paddy Jackson played a match in Ireland but that changes this Friday with Lond…
Liam Heagney
10 Sep, 6:40
The 5 players tipped to light up new English Premiership season
With the new Premiership rugby season starting next weekend, here are 5 individuals who will surely be heavily talked about in 202…
PA
10 Sep, 5:56
Ex-Springboks No9 cops a ban following red card on Saracens debut
Ex-Springboks scrum-half Ivan van Zyl last month claimed he was living the dream at Saracens but his club debut didn't go to plan.…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep, 9:49
Twitter erupts after Irish keep Paddy Jackson in leadership role
This week's decision by London Irish to keep Paddy Jackson in a leadership role at the club has resulted in a fiery online debate.…
Liam Heagney
09 Sep, 8:19
Northampton give Biggar update nearly 5 weeks after Lions injury
It was August 7 when Northampton out-half Dan Biggar limped out of the Lions Test series decider in Cape Town with a shin injury. …
Liam Heagney
09 Sep, 5:17
The new season player ins and outs at all 13 Premiership clubs
Recent Lions pick Duhan van der Merwe is among the stars coming to the 2021/22 Premiership where there is an extensive list of ins…
Liam Heagney
08 Sep, 14:17
'The biggest thing that bothers me...': Exeter question World 12s
The World 12s concept was launched on Tuesday and Premiership boss Rob Baxter has now given the Exeter reaction to the cricket-lik…
PA
08 Sep, 8:06
What Bath now expect from Danny Cipriani after his full pre-season
It was March when Bath signed Danny Cipriani and boss Stuart Hooper has now outlined his new-season expectations for the out-half.…
PA
08 Sep, 7:43
Instead of leaving, Sale have now changed tack about the AJ Bell
A year ago, Sale had their hopes pinned on a future away from the AJ Bell but that thinking has now very much changed according to…
Sam Smith
08 Sep, 6:12
'Exceptional': Wigglesworth takes on an added role at Leicester
Veteran Leicester scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth will perform a tracksuit role at Welford Road for the first time under Steve Bor…
Sam Smith
08 Sep, 4:40
'Right thing for my health': Ma'asi quits after kidney transplant
Ex-England age-grade hooker Samson Ma’asi made 3 first-team Northampton appearances after signing his first pro deal for the 201…
Sam Smith
08 Sep, 4:18
'You'd like to think guys running your pension fund are not daft!'
Toby Flood had held his farewell media conference as a player, the Newcastle talisman talking World 12s, Championship and concussi…
Chris Jones
07 Sep, 9:21
England prop responds to French move rumours
Mako Vunipola has dismissed reports claiming he is lining up a bumper pay day by moving to the Top 14 after his current deal ends …
Exclusive
Chris Jones
06 Sep, 13:38
Former England fly half calls time on distinguished career
Three-time Premiership winner and 2007 Rugby World Cup finalist Toby Flood has announced his retirement from professional rugby.
Paul Smith
06 Sep, 10:25
England's Lions pair linked with French Top 14 moves
Midi Olympique today suggests that two England internationals who were also prominent members of the recent British & Irish Lions …
Paul Smith
06 Sep, 8:36
Wasps boss Lee Blackett: 'The goal-line drop out is a game-changer'
Wasps boss Lee Blackett: 'The goal-line drop out is a game-changer'
Paul Smith
06 Sep, 7:26
'My loyalty to Bath was between me and fans, not me and the club'
Retired England winger Matt Banahan has spoken about his brutal axing at Bath, the club where he played the bulk of his profession…
Ian Cameron
05 Sep, 10:38
Care, Marler emotional as Mike Brown makes winning Newcastle debut
An Instagram message by new Newcastle signing Mike Brown prompted a slew of Harlequins replies, including one from an emotional Da…
Liam Heagney
04 Sep, 6:31
Bath confirm the exit of Alex Gray, their American football gamble
It was last November when Stuart Hooper's Bath took a punt on NFL player Alex Gray but their relationship has ended after a single…
Liam Heagney
04 Sep, 4:13
Jonathan Joseph staying but Bath could lose another international
England international Jonathan Joseph is staying at Bath this season but Fijian international centre Josh Matavesi could still be …
Chris Jones
03 Sep, 10:52
All Blacks powerhouse Fifita to make Wasps bow this weekend
New All Blacks signing Vaea Fifita is set to make his bow for Wasps this weekend in a pre-season friendly against Coventry Rugby.
Sam Smith
03 Sep, 7:54
Wasps change their young guns policy despite Atkinson breakthrough
Charlie Atkinson blazed a trail at Wasps after getting clobbered by Owen Farrell, but Lee Blackett has now changed tack with the c…
Liam Heagney
03 Sep, 5:12
Mike Brown to make Newcastle Falcons debut
Mike Brown will make his Newcastle Falcons bow on Friday night when the side travel north to open their pre-season campaign away t…
Kim Ekin
02 Sep, 14:38
Harlequins expecting to lose Marcus Smith for much of season
Smith will not be available for his Gallagher Premiership champions until the round four clash with Bristol on October 8.
PA
02 Sep, 12:49
What Bristol owner Lansdown is saying 11 weeks after title failure
Owner Steve Lansdown has been speaking 11 weeks after the spectacular Bristol capitulation in their Premiership semi-final versus …
Liam Heagney
02 Sep, 12:15
Earl included as Saracens name extended 32-man squad for Ulster
Ben Earl is one of 3 season-long loan players ready to play for promoted Premiership club Saracens for the first time since their …
Liam Heagney
02 Sep, 8:19
How 'a clusterf***' London Irish AGM damaged 'clueless' Woodward
Ex-Ireland skipper Willie Anderson has written an autobiography and it contains a damning account of Clive Woodward in charge at L…
Liam Heagney
02 Sep, 5:52
Doncaster reveal 'absolute pittance' Championship clubs are given by RFU
Doncaster Knights have revealed the massive disparity between second tier professional rugby in England and France thanks to the …
Chris Jones
02 Sep, 5:03
Why Blackett DOESN'T feel threatened by Wasps' signing of Mitchell
It's a bold move by rookie Wasps boss Lee Blackett to bring in England's John Mitchell as his vastly more experienced assistant.
Liam Heagney
31 Aug, 12:43
Vaccines will not be mandatory for Gallagher Premiership players
Vaccines will not be mandatory for Gallagher Premiership players for next season, Premiership Rugby have confirmed to RugbyPass.
Exclusive
Ian Cameron
30 Aug, 8:15
Montpellier beware, All Blacks deals don't always bear fruit
Last week New Zealand Rugby (NZR) revealed a multi-million dollar kit sponsorship deal with Altrad, the company owned by billionai…
Ian Cameron
30 Aug, 6:25
South Africans abroad | Premiership vs Japan vs Top 14 XVs
The victorious Lions series and Rugby World Cup heroics in Japan have made the Springboks the poster boys for utilising overseas t…
Ian Cameron
29 Aug, 8:38
Burns' first game back at Leicester curtailed by injury in Jersey
It was March when Leicester confirmed the re-signing of Freddie Burns but his second debut for the club ended disappointingly on F…
Liam Heagney
28 Aug, 7:59
'I heard a pop' - AJ MacGinty's 'crazy aggressive treatment' to rehab knee
Sale Sharks AJ MacGinty is flying to Newfoundland at the start of a 12,000 mile trip designed to take the USA Eagles to the 2023 R…
Exclusive
Chris Jones
28 Aug, 5:48
'Immense leader on the p***': Ex-teammate's Genge captaincy quip
There has been plenty of online reaction since Leicester announced that Ellis Genge will captain them for the 2021/22 season.
Liam Heagney
28 Aug, 5:24
Ex-Sale Sharks centre given suspended sentence after police pursuit
Former Sale Sharks and England U20s centre Mark Jennings has been given a suspended sentence after fleeing police under suspicion …
Ian Cameron
28 Aug, 5:12
Leicester loan six to Nottingham and sign an ex-Gloucester forward
Leicester are currently in camp in Jersey but that seclusion hasn't prevented Steve Borthwick from doing some transfer business th…
Liam Heagney
27 Aug, 7:52
'Brutal process': Dallaglio's invaluable advice for Jack Willis
Lawrence Dallaglio has visited the Wasps set-up in Coventry to give Jack Willis some very sound advice on the comeback trail.
Liam Heagney
26 Aug, 7:44
Marco Mama has retired with immediate effect after 12-year career
Marco Mama turned just 30 in March but his end-of-season release by Worcester has been followed by his decision to retire from pla…
Liam Heagney
26 Aug, 6:26
Ellis Genge appointed skipper as Leicester revamp leadership group
Ellis Genge finished last season with a Leicester and England flourish that has now been rewarded by an impressed Steve Borthwick.…
Liam Heagney
26 Aug, 5:56
With 20 players gone, Worcester create new role to aid recruitment
Worcester have been doing some outside-the-box thinking after a season where they finished bottom of the Premiership in England.
Liam Heagney
26 Aug, 5:32
Prop-short London Irish sign front row pair on short-term deals
Declan Kidney has taken steps to ensure London Irish aren't found wanting in the from row when the new Premiership season starts n…
Sam Smith
25 Aug, 7:23
Paul Gustard breaks silence seven months after leaving Harlequins
It's seven months since Paul Gustard left Harlequins and the new Benetton coach has finally spoken about his exit from the Londone…
PA
25 Aug, 5:54
Cipriani: 'Rugby has changed a lot'
It was March when Bath unveiled the signing of Danny Cipriani, the veteran out-half who has high hopes for attack coach David Will…
Liam Heagney
24 Aug, 11:22
Northampton sign Skosan, the Springboks winger last capped in 2017
The 30-year-old Courtnall Skosan, who earned the last of his twelve caps for South Africa in 2017, has signed for Northampton.
Sam Smith
24 Aug, 4:33
Ex-Scotland lock Swinson to extend career further after 2020 retirement u-turn
Former Scotland international Tim Swinson is to stay on at Saracens for another season, the club have confirmed.
Sam Smith
23 Aug, 6:56
Opinion: Game-changing hat-trick means Wasps finally look forward with confidence
Six-and-a-half years after leaving Acton for Coventry, Wasps have a training base of their own.
Opinion
Paul Smith
23 Aug, 6:44
Poorly timed injury could cost Christian Wade his NFL dream
A poorly timed injury is costing former England winger Christian Wade valuable pre-season game time as the clock ticks on his chan…
Ian Cameron
23 Aug, 6:25
Wasps issue statement after open letter requests action over headdresses
Wasps have said they are to review their policies at the Ricoh Arena after a fan page of the rugby club posted an open letter requ…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug, 11:20
Sean Fitzpatrick calls for 'club window' to save dying rugby union
All Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick has called for the implementation of a club window to stop international rugby cannibalising the…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug, 7:23
'The Welsh, Scots and Irish need the English a lot more than the English need them'
Sam Warburton has made a bold proposal to create a two-tier British and Irish league in order to promote player welfare, but has s…
Josh Raisey
18 Aug, 12:30
'If the 20-minute red card comes in at all levels it might be a case of 'Watch out, boys''
The Rugby Championship’s opening weekend also marked the next stage of World Rugby’s 20-minute red card trial
Paul Smith
17 Aug, 12:05
Saracens sign Samoan second-row
Saracens have announced the signing of Samoa international Theo McFarland on a "long-term deal" of undisclosed length
Paul Smith
16 Aug, 12:39
Double Olympian Ollie Lindsay-Hague joins Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of double Olympian Ollie Lindsay-Hague
Paul Smith
16 Aug, 11:43
London Irish 'reluctantly' release former Scotland flanker Blair Cowan
London Irish have confirmed that Blair Cowan has left the Club to pursue a new challenge outside of the United Kingdom.
Kim Ekin
13 Aug, 12:03
Exeter Chiefs sign Sam Nixon from Bayonne
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of tighthead prop Sam Nixon from Bayonne in the Top 14.
Sam Smith
13 Aug, 7:05
Six foot eight Aussie joins Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Ryan McCauley, a 6'8 second row who is joining the Gallagher Premiership finalists on …
Kim Ekin
13 Aug, 6:46
George Worth becomes Leicester Tigers departure no.18
George Worth has become the latest player to leave Leicester in the last eight months prior to reaching contract end
Paul Smith
11 Aug, 10:28
Viliami Taulani joins Harlequins from Waikato Chiefs
Harlequins have announced the signing of Tongan international forward Viliami Taulani from Waikato Chiefs
Paul Smith
11 Aug, 7:29
Saracens head Exeter Chiefs in Premiership betting
Saracens have been installed as bookies’ favourites to immediately regain the Gallagher Premiership title.
Paul Smith
11 Aug, 5:49
Rob Baxter to boost Exeter Chiefs squad with forward signings
Exeter Chiefs are reported to be on the verge of making additions to their squad for the new Gallagher Premiership season.
Paul Smith
11 Aug, 4:50
Saracens hold on to GB Olympics winger Harris
Fresh from his fourth-place finish at Tokyo Olympics as part of the GB Sevens team, winger Ben Harris has agreed new terms with Sa…
Sam Smith
05 Aug, 9:00
Gloucester favourite Henry Trinder joins the Mob
Former Gloucester favourite Henry Trinder has been unveiled as Greene King IPA Championship club Ampthill’s new player-coach.
Paul Smith
02 Aug, 11:17
Leicester Tigers sign Hosea Saumaki
Leicester Tigers have signed Tongan international Hosea Saumaki from the Canon Eagles in Japan.
Sam Smith
30 Jul, 7:39
'A top player': Prop McIntyre rejoins Sale 10 years after leaving
It was at Sale where Simon McIntyre made his academy breakthrough and he has now rejoined them after a decade away at Wasps.
Liam Heagney
28 Jul, 10:13
Northampton bring in Cook after latest retirement
Northampton Saints have signed scrum-half Chris Cook on a short-term deal following the retirement of Henry Taylor.
Josh Raisey
26 Jul, 11:47
Saracens have their pre-Premiership return warm-ups sorted
Saracens will prepare for their return to the Gallagher Premiership this coming season with a double header against Ulster in Sept…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul, 10:52
Harry Mallinder leaves Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints have confirmed that Harry Mallinder will be leaving the club ahead of the new season 'to pursue a playing oppor…
Sam Smith
22 Jul, 11:12
Wasps add son of former England coach in major coaching overhaul
Wasps have confirmed the signing of Ed Robinson as their new skills coaching, who has been serving as England’s Interim Skills C…
Kim Ekin
16 Jul, 11:18
Stuart Lancaster's son signs for Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Stuart Lancaster's son, Dan Lancaster from Leeds Tykes.
Sam Smith
15 Jul, 12:01
Coventry sign three players on loan as Gloucester sign second row
Greene King Championship side Coventry Rugby have signed a trio of players from the Gallagher Premiership and the PRO14, while Glo…
Kim Ekin
14 Jul, 11:23
How Harlequins think history will treat their Paul Gustard era
It's an intriguing question: how do Harlequins now reflect on the Paul Gustard era given they won the Premiership with essentially…
Liam Heagney
13 Jul, 7:19
2021/22 Premiership fixture list hands Mike Brown intriguing debut
Fixtures for the new 2021/22 Premiership season are out and there are intriguing starts for Mike Brown at Newcastle and promoted S…
Liam Heagney
13 Jul, 6:22
The secret ingredient in Harlequins' title-winning transformation
Last month's stunning Premiership title win by Harlequins was greatly assisted by scientific data transforming their approach to c…
Liam Heagney
11 Jul, 4:33
Harlequins sign giant NFL hopeful Scotland-Williamson
Harlequins have confirmed that former NFL try-out Christian Scotland-Williamson will return to rugby union with the club.
Kim Ekin
08 Jul, 8:31
Harlequins sign former England U20s captain Jack Walker
Harlequins have signed former England U20s captain Jack Walker, who joins the West London club ahead of 2021/22 season.
Kim Ekin
07 Jul, 6:22
London Irish bring in ex-Coventry star Rory Jennings from France
Having last week signed a prop from La Rochelle, London Irish have gone shopping again in France with the signing of Rory Jennings…
Kim Ekin
06 Jul, 7:17
'Can't wait to get stuck in': Jones confirms switch to Harlequins
Huw Jones was originally set to join Bayonne in France but their relegation has resulted in the midfielder joining Harlequins inst…
Liam Heagney
06 Jul, 6:52
Calum Clark retires from playing to take up unique new Saracens role
After a career bookmarked by occasional violent outbursts, former England flanker Calum Clark is set to come full circle with a ne…
Kim Ekin
02 Jul, 16:33
'Evolution, not revolution' - Harlequins confirm Matson as new senior coach
Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins have confirmed that Tabai Matson is taking over as their new senior coach.
Kim Ekin
02 Jul, 5:08
Newcastle sign Nathan Earle from Premiership champions Harlequins
Newcastle Falcons have signed Nathan Earle on a two-year deal from Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins, the club have confi…
Sam Smith
02 Jul, 4:39
London Irish sign ex-Springboks prop Marcel van der Merwe
Having called it quits with ex-All Black Waisake Naholo, London Irish have brought in another ex-Test player in Marcel van der Mer…
Liam Heagney
30 Jun, 7:23
Coup for Wasps as they bring in ex-All Blacks forward Fifita
Vaea Fifita, the 6ft 5in, 111kg Tongan-born player who moved to New Zealand for school, is leaving the Hurricanes for Wasps in Eng…
Liam Heagney
30 Jun, 4:27
Worcester issue statement after Premiership relegation scrapped until 2024
Worcester finished bottom in this season's Premiership but they now have a chance to build long-term following Tuesday's RFU vote.…
Liam Heagney
29 Jun, 10:56
RFU confirms 14-team Premiership expansion plan with no relegation until 2024
The promotion of Saracens had led to a 13-team Premiership next term but the RFU have voted through plans for a 2022/23 14-team to…
Liam Heagney
29 Jun, 6:45
Harlequins set to sign Scotland centre Huw Jones
Scotland centre Huw Jones is considering a contract offer from newly-crowned Premiership champions Harlequins.
Jamie Lyall
28 Jun, 11:48
Harlequins' new head coach revealed on New Zealand television
Harlequins, fresh from their triumph in the Gallagher Premiership Final, have a new head coach in former Bath head coach Tabai Mat…
Kim Ekin
28 Jun, 7:02
Wasps secure return of five-cap Springbok after one year absence
Wasps have announced the resigning of back-row Nizaam Carr from the Vodacom Bulls ahead of next season after a year away from the …
Sam Smith
28 Jun, 5:20
Six players at London Irish agree new deals
Six players have committed their immediate futures to London Irish as the club confirmed their first round of contract renewals.
…
Sam Smith
28 Jun, 4:45
Sensational Harlequins turn season around with underdog victory in Premiership final
Quins wing Lynagh, whose father Michael helped Australia win the World Cup at the same venue 30 years ago, struck twice in the clo…
PA
26 Jun, 15:38
Exeter player ratings vs Harlequins | 2021 Gallagher Premiership final
Here are the Exeter player ratings following the Devon club's appearance in a sixth successive English Premiership final.
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 15:03
What Hogg classily texted Nowell after the England player took his Exeter No15 shirt
It can't be easy for Stuart Hogg at Exeter right now but Jack Nowell, who has taken the No15 shirt, has been singing the Scot's pr…
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 5:31
'This is the year to win the league... I'd have Saracens as favourites to win next year'
With Saracens due back in the Premiership next season, Danny Care reckons it's now or never this Saturday for Harlequins to win th…
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 3:58
'You only remember the winners': Exeter aiming for 'one more' after past lessons from Premiership finals says Sam Simmonds
His immediate priority, though, is Exeter’s Premiership final appointment with Harlequins at Twickenham, where victory for the C…
PA
25 Jun, 17:48
Wallaby great worried family name had put target on son's back
Wallaby great Michael Lynagh can clearly remember the first time his son Louis played at Twickenham where he returns on Saturday t…
Chris Jones
25 Jun, 10:47
Harlequins recall Esterhuizen for Premiership final but Exeter keep Hogg on bench
Exeter boss Rob Baxter and Harlequins general manager Billy Millard have named their teams for Saturday's Premiership final at Twi…
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 7:24
'He gets all the glory, doesn't he, from scoring a couple of tries from two metres out'
Exeter skipper Joe Simmonds is 25 months younger than Lions pick Sam and he has no trouble having a cheeky or a stern word with hi…
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 4:03
'Jason called him up and fake scared him... my dad got quite intimidated'
Harlequins winger Louis Lynagh has told a hilarious story about how a 'scuffle' at his first training session aged 4 caused his da…
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 15:26
London Irish sign Ben White, the youngster player in Leicester's Premiership history
London Irish have signed Ben White who made history when he became the youngest player in Leicester's Premiership history in 2016.
Kim Ekin
24 Jun, 7:29
'That was the speech': What Harlequins inspiringly said at half-time versus Bristol
Harlequins skipper Stephan Lewies has explained what happened in the dressing room last Saturday to spark their incredible comebac…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 14:33
'Unrelenting effort and commitment': Bath farewell nine players who are leaving
Having wrapped up their Premiership campaign with Champions Cup qualification, Bath have now farewelled nine players including Zac…
Kim Ekin
23 Jun, 11:12
'It's been a shame it hasn't been an amazing time for him': Exeter's bittersweet Cuthbert exit
Alex Cuthbert is on the verge of a Premiership final appearance but it will be his last for Exeter after they didn't offer him a n…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 7:58
'Another very good discussion on Monday': How Baxter is handling axed Hogg
Stuart Hogg, next month's potential Lions No15, had his world turned upside down when he took a call from Exeter boss Rob Baxter l…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 6:10
'He's a big unit': Worcester sign Garvey, Newcastle bring in Dalton
The signings for the 2021/22 Premiership season are continuing with Matt Garvey arriving at Worcester and Matthew Dalton at Newcas…
Kim Ekin
23 Jun, 5:24
'We'd 500 Harlequins ultras, stockbrokers and lawyers turned into these crazy fans'
Harlequins No9 Danny Care had been around the Premiership for a long time but he never experienced an atmosphere like he did last …
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 4:26
'He knows when to suck in the big ones': How Marler repaid Harlequins' VIP treatment
The birth of his fourth child on Thursday ignited a special Premiership weekend for Harlequins and star loosehead Joe Marler.
Liam Heagney
22 Jun, 14:08
Sale Sharks tie down flanker on two-year deal
Sale Sharks flanker Cameron Neild has signed a new two-year deal which will extend his time with the club to ten years.
Sam Smith
21 Jun, 12:12
Leicester Tigers sign a Puma and a Queensland Reds star
Leicester Tigers' recruitment drive continues with confirmation from the club that they have signed Argentina international Juan P…
Sam Smith
21 Jun, 10:10
'On f***in' all of them' - exactly what banned Leicester hooker Youngs said to ref
Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs will be obliged to referee at least two community rugby matches for his role in the ugly scenes…
Ian Cameron
21 Jun, 6:30
'We were in crisis mode around November 2019' - McCall on Saracens' Premiership return
Mark McCall celebrated Saracens’ return to the Gallagher Premiership after Ealing were condemned to another heavy defeat.
PA
20 Jun, 14:55
Saracens secure Premiership return with second heavy victory over Ealing
Saracens rubber-stamped their return to the Gallagher Premiership with a 57-15 victory over Ealing after successfully hitting the …
PA
20 Jun, 13:53
How worried should we be about Wasps?
But comments made by BT Sport pundit and Wasps Non-Executive Director Lawrence Dallaglio on Times podcast ‘The Ruck’ have rece…
Paul Smith
20 Jun, 4:40
'We've a guy wiped out in the first 2 minutes... and it's a yellow card': Tuilagi incident queried
Cards were a controversial feature of last weekend Exeter versus Sale game and the issue arose again this weekend to leave Rob Bax…
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 15:12
'It's not as if Stuart is a bad guy...' Exeter explain axing Hogg, confirm Cuthbert is leaving
Exeter won their way through to the Premiership final after dropping Lions pick Stuart Hogg to the bench and starting Jack Nowell …
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 14:31
Exeter book final spot against Harlequins with thrilling play-off win over Sale
Champions Exeter reached their sixth successive Gallagher Premiership final and will play Harlequins at Twickenham after beating S…
PA
19 Jun, 13:55
'It's a huge disappointment' - Pat Lam reacts to Bristol Bears collapse
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam admitted his “huge disappointment” after his side missed the opportunity to reach their firs…
PA
19 Jun, 13:30
Son of Wallaby legend shines in English rugby thriller
Louis Lynagh, son of former Wallaby great Michael Lynagh, has scored a try in a fantastic Harlequins comeback that saw the London …
AAP
19 Jun, 13:10
'It's just quite the most unbelievable club game of rugby I've seen for some time, if ever'
Harlequins were facing Premiership semi-final humiliation when trailing 28-0 at Bristol but they produced an extraordinary comebac…
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 12:03
Faf De Klerk: Why two year hiatus won't hurt Springboks
The Springboks have not played since the 2019 World Cup final against England.
PA
19 Jun, 7:27
Why 'credible witness' Dickson in Skinner case was treated differently at Ewers hearing
It was curious how Karl Dickson was called a credible witness at one Exeter hearing but blamed at a second hearing for yellow card…
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 4:10
The Dai Young lesson feeding into this weekend's Millard plan for Harlequins
Harlequins boss Billy Millard has strong Bristol connections but something learned from Dai Young is foremost in his mind this wee…
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 3:57
'We need it': Blues chief executive reveals plans for global club competition are underway
Blues chief executive Andrew Hore has revealed plans to create a Champions League-style global club competition are underway.
Sam Smith
18 Jun, 21:09
Exeter bench Lions pick Stuart Hogg for semi-final rematch versus Sale
Stuart Hogg is tipped to be the starting Lions No15 against the Springboks on July 24 but he won't start for Exeter vs Sale this S…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun, 8:30
Fit-again Sinckler back to face old side Harlequins as semi-final teams named
Kyle Sinckler is one of four changes to the Bristol side that started their last outing at Leicester; Harlequins make just one swi…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun, 7:54
Saracens select all five Lions to start the second leg despite a 60-0 lead over Ealing
Despite being 60 points ahead in their two-match Championship final, Saracens have named all five of their Lions to start versus E…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun, 7:21
Lions pick Sam Simmonds voted the 2020/21 Premiership player of the year
Chosen by the Lions last month for South Africa, record-breaking Exeter No8 Sam Simmonds has now been voted Premiership player of …
Kim Ekin
18 Jun, 6:29
Ex-All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo is one of nine players leaving London Irish
London Irish spent a fortune bringing in ex-All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo but he made just four appearances for the club in two…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun, 5:26
Lukewarm reaction to title-chasing Bristol winning a host of individual awards
Individual awards and nominations have flooded into Bristol this week but Premiership title-chasing boss Pat Lam has downplayed th…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun, 4:52
'The players mentioned exactly that': Why card trick left Sale flummoxed at Exeter
Sale in the Alex Sanderson era have shown they can play when a man down but they came unstuck when cards left them a man up at Exe…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun, 4:09
'I'm glad I've found my smile again, I went away from that a couple of years ago'
Player of the year nominee Marcus Smith has given a rare media interview ahead of his Premiership semi-final appearance for Harleq…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun, 17:10
The logic behind Bristol switching 21-year-old rookie Kloska from hooker to prop
Bristol are busy trying to win this year's Premiership title but Pat Lam already has 2021/22 plans, including a switch for George …
Liam Heagney
17 Jun, 14:37
Flanker Michael Rhodes to leave Saracens
Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes will leave the StoneX Stadium after Sunday’s Greene King IPA Championship final against Ealing.
PA
17 Jun, 13:23
'He obviously looked at the fine print and went for the weirdest outfits'
South African Stephan Lewies is revelling in the diversity that exists in the Harlequins squad, with special praise reserved for J…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun, 7:41
Kevin Sinfield joins Leicester Tigers coaching staff
Former England and Leeds rugby league captain Kevin Sinfield will join Leicester’s coaching staff for the 2021-22 season, the Ga…
PA
17 Jun, 7:38
'He was playing second and third team rugby at Blaydon' - Newcastle reward late bloomer
Newcastle Falcons have rewarded Trevor Davison - a prop who was playing 'second and third team' rugby in England's fourth tier - w…
Ian Cameron
17 Jun, 4:50
'Players aren't stupid... they're the most educated group we have ever had in the history of rugby'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter believe current policing trends in the Premiership are causing frustrations and players are feeling very ag…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun, 4:21
Director of rugby Kevin Sinfield to leave Leeds Rhinos and confirms code switch
The 40-year-old is expected to be named as defence coach at rugby union side Leicester Tigers.
PA
17 Jun, 3:04
'We've got 94 per cent availability': Bristol's rude health 52 weeks into non-stop year
Pat Lam exuded pride in midweek that Bristol have arrived into the Premiership playoffs just two players down following 52 weeks o…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 15:11
Gloucester confirm six players leaving, including ex-Bath duo Banahan and Garvey
With their season having petered out with cancellations, Gloucester have confirmed Matt Banahan and Matt Garvey are among their si…
Kim Ekin
16 Jun, 11:37
Leicester confirm 10 senior player departures but no word on Mike Ford's rumoured exit
Mike Ford joined Leicester in March 2019 but the ex-Bath boss has reportedly been cast aside 27 months later amid another revamp a…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 9:00
'There's a huge amount of inconsistency': Baxter hits out after Ewers, Skinner bans
Rob Baxter wasn't happy about the decision-making process that landed Exeter forwards Dave Ewers and Sam Skinner in trouble.
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 7:11
Huge blow to Exeter's title hopes as Skinner and Ewers contest charges and lose
Two Exeter forwards that started last Saturday's win over Sale - Sam Skinner and Dave Ewers - will miss the rest of the Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 4:47
'Everyone should get behind them... they have done their time': Rival boss salutes Saracens
With Saracens all but officially back in the Premiership after a 60-0 first leg Championship final win, a rival boss has hailed th…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 4:24
The reason why ex-England prop Dan Cole insists rugby should remain a winter sport
The average points per Premiership game increased recently but Leicester prop Dan Cole doesn't believe it's enough to abandon wint…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun, 13:53
'A little Irish jockey, he rode the golden unicorn': The Sale update on injured MacGinty
Out-half AJ MacGinty was one of three key Sale players injured at Exeter last Saturday and Alex Sanderson has now provided an upda…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun, 12:44
'You're so angry and so fed up': Latest Willis mini-doc tells of harrowing Wasps retirements
Jack Willis has published his latest Wasps rehab video and it includes harrowing testimony from Alex Rieder, Marcus Garratt and To…
Josh Raisey
15 Jun, 7:59
Tom Homer has retired with immediate effect rather than take up French move
Tom Homer was set to swap London Irish for a stint in France next season but the 31-year-old has instead opted to retire.
Liam Heagney
15 Jun, 7:21
'No poor brother in this scenario': Sanderson on the Curry twins and how he tells them apart
The return of Ben Curry to the Sale mix alongside twin brother Tom has challenged Alex Sanderson to make sure he identifies them c…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun, 5:40
Former Gloucester star Adams dies after battle with cancer
Former Gloucester centre Jack Adams passed away on Saturday at the age of 34 after a battle with cancer.
Sam Smith
14 Jun, 7:07
Newcastle make second prop signing in five days
Newcastle Falcons have signed their second tighthead prop in the space of a week by recruiting Connacht's Conor Kenny on a two-yea…
Sam Smith
14 Jun, 5:42
Saracens take huge step towards Premiership with emphatic win over Ealing
Saracens are on the brink of an immediate return to the Gallagher Premiership after their star-studded line-up overwhelmed Ealing …
PA
13 Jun, 13:47
Harlequins legend Brown receives send-off at the Stoop after final home game
Mike Brown may not have been able to play against Newcastle Falcons in Harlequins' final game of the season at the Stoop on Saturd…
Josh Raisey
13 Jun, 9:06
'The Leicester match summed up our season': Wasps boss on disappointing campaign
“The Leicester match summed up our season: We lost three players to head injuries, ended with three hookers on the field, saw Al…
PA
13 Jun, 5:49
Saracens braced for the Exeter-like threat Ealing possess in one aspect of their game
Saracens have reached the business end of their Championship campaign with Mark McCall pinpointing one Exeter-like threat posed by…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun, 5:24
Josh Bayliss gallops 70 metres to score and become Bath's clock-at-zero hero
Bath secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition next season thanks to a nerve-wracking Premiership victory over Northamp…
PA
12 Jun, 13:25
Harlequins run in eight tries to end Newcastle's slim Champions Cup hopes
Danny Care scored two tries as Harlequins warmed up for the Premiership play-offs with a comfortable home victory over Newcastle.
PA
12 Jun, 13:13
Rare try for Dan Cole as Leicester beat Wasps to secure top-half Premiership finish
Both teams qualified for next season’s Heineken Champions Cup, with Leicester ending the campaign in sixth spot and Wasps in eig…
PA
12 Jun, 12:50
Extraordinary 14-man Exeter fightback turns 16-point deficit into one-point win
Exeter somehow turned the game on its head after Sam Skinner's red card, storming to victory over Sale to seal a home semi-final.
PA
12 Jun, 12:37
High shot on de Klerk results in red card and likely semi-final ban for Exeter's Skinner
Exeter and Sale provided a rip-roaring Premiership spectacle on Saturday and the red card for Sam Skinner was a major talking poin…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun, 12:07
Bristol the big winners after points allocated following cancelled Premiership matches
Bristol were the big winners after Premiership Rugby reached a verdict on the points split following two round 22 cancellations.
Liam Heagney
12 Jun, 9:56
'They're a massive benchmark, always were for Saracens and now hopefully Sale'
Sale versus Exeter isn't yet a rivalry anywhere near Saracens versus Exeter, but Alex Sanderson is salivating that it is now set t…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun, 7:49
Eight players to leave Bristol and a promising hooker will transition into a prop
Premiership title-chasers Bristol have confirmed a half-dozen full-time players and two triallists will leave at the end of the se…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun, 6:26
'I'd pent-up frustration, a lot I probably didn't realise': Marcus Watson's emotional Wasps return
Set to turn 30 later this month, Marcus Watson had an early birthday present last weekend when he finally made it back into the Wa…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun, 5:00
Final round of the Gallagher Premiership hit by a second match cancellation
The final round of the Premiership lost the Worcester-Gloucester match on Tuesday and now Bristol versus London Irish is off.
Liam Heagney
12 Jun, 4:12
Saracens name a dozen internationals in star-studded XV for promotion final first leg
Saracens are 160 minutes from promotion and they have chosen a team full of stars for the Championship final first leg versus Eali…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun, 8:46
Exeter and Sale make four changes each, with good news for Simmonds and Tuilagi
Teams have been named for Saturday's Exeter versus Sale showdown and there is good news regarding Sam Simmonds and Manu Tuilagi.
Liam Heagney
11 Jun, 7:34
'I'm not allowed to talk about him getting naked because his grandma had a go at him'
Young front-rower Bevan Rodd got some stick at home after Alex Sanderson revealed how he celebrates Sale wins in the dressing room…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun, 6:04
Worcester confirm 20 players with over 1,000 appearances between them are leaving
Coach Jonathan Thomas had already flagged 20 players would be leaving Worcester and the Premiership club have now confirmed all na…
Kim Ekin
11 Jun, 4:52
Leicester skipper Tom Youngs cited for post-game incident versus Bristol
It was reported on Tuesday that players were in the clear over the Leicester vs Bristol bust-up but Tigers' Tom Youngs was cited o…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun, 4:31
Newcastle sign a pair of Worcester forwards on two-year deals
Fresh from getting five players into the England squad, Newcastle have now announced the signings of Richard Palframan and George …
Kim Ekin
10 Jun, 12:23
Chris Pennell's 14-year Worcester stint is over
It was 2007 when Chris Pennell made his debut for Worcester but the long-serving Warriors back will move on from Sixways next mont…
Kim Ekin
10 Jun, 10:55
Lions bolter Sam Simmonds succeeds Jack Willis as RPA player of the year
The scoring form of Sam Simmonds has lit up the Premiership and the Exeter No8 has now added an RPA award to Lions selection.
PA
10 Jun, 4:51
'Emotional to leave': Wasps confirm three exits, including ex-England prop Brookes
With just one match remaining in their Premiership season, Wasps have confirmed Kieran Brookes is one of three more players who ar…
Kim Ekin
10 Jun, 4:30
The Sale news from South Africa that should concern title rivals Exeter, Bristol and Quins
Lood de Jager was expected to miss the remainder of the Premiership season following his latest Sale setback at the end of March. …
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 12:42
'We'd signed him to come here': Brophy-Clews had new club lined up before quitting
It has now emerged that Theo Brophy-Clews, the London Irish back who retired last month, was set to join another Premiership club.…
Chris Jones
09 Jun, 10:40
'An impressive scrummager': Wasps sign tighthead Pieter Scholtz
With Kieran Brookes expected to leave Wasps at the end of the season, the Premiership club have signed tighthead Pieter Scholtz.
Kim Ekin
09 Jun, 8:21
Sale's JP du Preez pays heavy price for striking with the elbow versus Harlequins
Last Friday's win for Sale over Harlequins has had a downside as JP du Preez has been banned following his citing for striking wit…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 7:52
'I'm absolutely over the moon I received an email that there is an enquiry going on'
The touchline row that erupted last Saturday at Leicester is now subject to an RFU investigation and Bristol boss Pat Lam can't wa…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 7:01
Harlequins confirm Nathan Earle is among 11 players who are set to leave
Nathan Earle had hopes of making an England breakthrough but he is now one of the eleven players set to leave title-chasing Harleq…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 5:16
'Would you do 10 or 12 hours? We've no budget for it but it could lead somewhere'
Carving out a professional level coaching career wasn't easy for Ian Costello but the Wasps assistant will leave the Premiership a…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 4:16
'We know they are going to come after us... last time we got beaten up'
It's a little over 15 weeks since 14-man Wasps suffered painfully against 13-man Leicester, a Premiership less that hasn't been fo…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun, 14:04
'I'm sure whoever is investigating it will see it as well': Leicester latest on subgate
Saturday's Premiership match culminated in heated exchanges and Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has given his latest take on what h…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun, 13:56
Gloucester's European hopes dashed as second successive match is cancelled
George Skivington's Gloucester hoped to finish the Premiership strongly but that ambition has been dashed by successive match canc…
Sam Smith
08 Jun, 10:52
Citing officer has come to a conclusion about last Saturday's Leicester-Bristol brawl
Ellis Genge and other players involved in the fractious finish to Leicester vs Bristol have learned the citing officer's bust-up v…
PA
08 Jun, 7:09
Worcester centurion Cox set to retire at the end of the season
Worcester Warriors back-row forward Matt Cox has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.
Sam Smith
07 Jun, 11:47
The latest on Lions back row Sam Simmonds, who was forced off against Saints
Exeter forward Sam Simmonds has dealt the British and Irish Lions an injury scare ahead of their South Africa tour.
PA
06 Jun, 14:03
Double Lions injury scare as Exeter beat Northampton
Gallagher Premiership champions Exeter wiped out an 18-point deficit to beat Northampton 29-26 at Franklin’s Gardens.
PA
06 Jun, 12:49
'Brussow kept grabbing it': Jordy Reid on dreadlocks, missed tackles and Gloucester
Growing his hair long was a post-school dare but dreadlocks now mean Jordy Reid is instantly recognisable as a bundle of energy at…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun, 6:20
Was late Welford Road drama really a bad advert for rugby? - Andy Goode
People will say the chaotic scenes at the end of Bristol’s win over Leicester are bad for rugby but I can only see one rule chan…
Andy Goode
06 Jun, 5:42
'I remember a pretty blunt conversation with him': The making of Exeter's Tom O'Flaherty
Soon-to-be 27-year-old winger Tom O'Flaherty is having his best season yet at Exeter and it could lead to a first England call-up …
Liam Heagney
06 Jun, 5:35
'When I first started off at Saracens it was awful, I almost kicked it like a football'
Relegation was a crushing blow for Saracens but it has worked in favour of Elliott Obatoyinbo, their artistic, scratch golfer full…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun, 4:30
Tom Willis scores last-gasp try to complete Wasps comeback against London Irish
Tom Willis scored a last-second try to complete a hat-trick and an amazing comeback by Wasps against London Irish.
PA
05 Jun, 15:16
Video: Explosive Leicester versus Bristol touchline bust-up leaves sour post-match taste
Saturday's intense Gallagher Premiership clash at Welford Road between Leicester and Bristol had an incredible finish with tempers…
Liam Heagney
05 Jun, 13:07
Premiership awards points in cancelled West Country derby
Bath have been awarded four match points after their Gallagher Premiership clash with Gloucester was cancelled due to coronavirus.
PA
05 Jun, 10:42
'Twickenham's not enough, I want the cup... I'm not celebrating yet'
Alex Sanderson is not content with simply a top-four place as the Sale Sharks director of rugby aims for Gallagher Premiership glo…
PA
05 Jun, 4:45
'A lot of players went through a slump': Why Wasps are 28 points worse off than last term
Eight months on from Wasps contesting the Premiership final, they are now in a messy squabble to finish a miserable eighth on the …
Liam Heagney
05 Jun, 4:31
'He wants feedback... that's hugely infectious': The Borthwick effect at Leicester
Ben Youngs has played just six Premiership games this term but he has seen more than enough to appreciate the Borthwick effect at …
Liam Heagney
05 Jun, 4:15
Sale Sharks deliver reality check to Harlequins
Sale Sharks will go into the final weekend of the Gallagher Premiership season with a chance of claiming a home semi-final.
PA
04 Jun, 17:32
50-cap England back row Tom Wood signs on for more year with Saints
Former England back row Tom Wood has extended his stay at Franklins Gardens, with Northampton revealing the 34-year-old is signing…
Sam Smith
04 Jun, 12:45
Sale Sharks statement: Manu Tuilagi withdrawn from Harlequins game
Manu Tuilagi has been withdrawn from Sale Sharks' game with Harlequins this weekend, the club have confirmed in a statement.
Ian Cameron
04 Jun, 11:09
Bath confirm Henry Thomas is leaving club
Former England prop Henry Thomas’ seven-year stay at Bath will come to an end when the 2020/21 campaign draws to a close, the cl…
Sam Smith
04 Jun, 8:10
'He's the best part of 21-stone but ridiculously fit, low body fat, just an anomaly'
There were fears about the Harlequins scrum without Kyle Sinckler but South African Wilco Louw has admirably filled the tighthead …
Liam Heagney
04 Jun, 3:58
Update on ex-Saracens hooker McElroy who is 12 weeks into Bristol trial after limbo
Four years on from Ireland's Tadgh McElroy being axed from an age-grade World Cup after signing for Saracens, he is on trial at La…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun, 14:29
'Chucking a few grenades': Harlequins hit back after Sanderson labels them 'ungracious'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson was uncomplimentary about Harlequins on Wednesday and the London club's assistant Adam Jones has now issu…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun, 7:58
'I'd like to liken him to the next Ian Whitten': Exeter confirm signing of Sean O'Brien
Exeter have a habit of signing non-frontline players and unheralded Connacht centre Sean O'Brien has become the latest Rob Baxter …
Liam Heagney
03 Jun, 6:04
Scene set for explosive clash as Sale's Sanderson has a pop at 'ungracious' Harlequins
Alex Sanderson still has a sour taste in his mouth after Sale were beaten 14 and a half weeks ago by fellow title-chasers Harlequi…
Chris Jones
02 Jun, 14:34
'I've never been so nervous in my life': What really spooked Tuilagi before his Sale return
The ever-popular Manu Tuilagi was an entertaining guest on the latest Rugby Pod show where he reflected on his return at Sale from…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun, 14:06
'Heartbreaking': Wasps confirm uncapped England prospect Odogwu has torn his ACL
Hopes that uncapped England prospect Paolo Odogwu would be capped next month have been dashed after a medical update from Wasps.
Liam Heagney
02 Jun, 10:52
'It's poor recruitment if you bring over someone hoping they are going to be good'
Ex-All Blacks back-rower Steven Luatua has missed five of the six Bristol defeats this season, an absence that highlights his impo…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun, 8:29
'He's a kid out of school and it can be daunting Naiyaravoro sprinting flat out at you'
Charlie Atkinson doesn't turn 20 until October but he has thrived in his dozen Premiership appearances for Lee Blackett's Wasps th…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun, 4:28
'I wasn't talking about the Biggar incident...': Wasps boss Blackett clarifies criticism
It was felt Wasps boss Lee Blackett was talking about an incident involving Dan Biggar when he criticised refereeing standards las…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun, 10:58
Next weekend's Gloucester vs Bath Premiership match has been cancelled
Gloucester were looking forward to take another step towards European qualification but their Premiership match versus Bath is no…
Sam Smith
01 Jun, 8:27
'I'm totally at peace': Bath hooker Ross Batty retires with immediate effect
The 34-year-old Ross Batty has enjoyed a 16-year career in the professional ranks but the Bath hooker is now retiring on medical g…
Sam Smith
01 Jun, 7:28
Saracens consider appealing ruling that stops them finishing top of Championship
Saracens are considering appealing against the Championship disputes committee’s decision to rule their postponed game with Hart…
Chris Jones
31 May, 7:17
Tampin agrees deal with Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons have agreed a new contract with prop Mark Tampin, who will remain at Kingston Park Stadium for at least another …
Sam Smith
31 May, 6:32
'They've always been my tip to win the title... there's no reason to change it now'
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards tipped Exeter to take the Gallagher Premiership title after seeing his weakened side thr…
PA
30 May, 13:14
Furious Wasps boss singles out TMO over 'incident with Dan Biggar'
.Wasps coach Lee Blackett criticised television match official Graham Hughes for not offering more help to inexperienced referee A…
PA
30 May, 5:34
Tigers prop Ellis Genge's admission over British & Irish Lions snub
Two-try Leicester prop Ellis Genge starred as Tigers beat Worcester 18-17 at Sixways before revealing he had given himself a pep t…
PA
29 May, 13:37
Harlequins see off Bath in high-scoring thriller to book play-off place
Harlequins guaranteed their presence in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after edging Bath 44-33 in a roller-coaster afternoon …
PA
29 May, 11:58
'I probably haven't got the clearance from the board to talk in that level of detail'
Having some fans back at Premiership matches suggests normality is returning but Rob Baxter is concerned over the missing millions…
Liam Heagney
29 May, 7:24
England flanker posts major recovery milestone behind the scenes at Wasps
Jack Willis’ recovery from his knee injury has taken another positive step, as the Wasps star has started his rehab without a kn…
Josh Raisey
29 May, 6:06
'I'm actually about 108kgs - when I first joined out of school I was 92kgs'
Arriving into the Harlequins academy as a skinny lad, there was one particular must-do for Jack Kenningham - that was piling on so…
Liam Heagney
29 May, 4:51
Injury to Lions centre a worry as former England star shines for Gloucester
Gloucester head coach George Skivington was full of praise for fly-half Billy Twelvetrees after he kicked a last-minute penalty.
PA
29 May, 4:30
Sale defeat leaders Bristol to secure Premiership play-off spot
Sale secured their Gallagher Premiership play-off place and kept their hopes of a home semi-final alive after impressively overcom…
PA
28 May, 17:45
Billy Twelvetreees edges Gloucester to victory over London Irish
A last-minute penalty from Gloucester fly-half Billy Twelvetreees edged the Cherry and Whites to a 30-28 Gallagher Premiership win…
PA
28 May, 17:16
After exiting Leicester, Wallace drops heavy hint about notorious Tigers training
Luke Wallace has described the different approach to training at Harlequins after resigning this week from Leicester Tigers.
Josh Raisey
28 May, 12:41
Bath confirm the two signings who will replace departing tightheads Thomas and Judge
With tightheads Henry Thomas and Christian Judge both leaving at the end of the season, Bath have gone shopping to find two replac…
Sam Smith
28 May, 12:14
Northampton Saints sign Samoan international Nansen
Northampton Saints have signed Samoan international second row Brandon Nansen from the Dragons.
Sam Smith
28 May, 10:12
Pirates prop drafted straight into Worcester starting team after just one week's training
Brand new recruit Jay Tyack will go straight into Worcester Warriors’ starting XV in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match ag…
Sam Smith
28 May, 8:18
'It's not me that has ever forgotten about Luke Morahan': The still-thriving Australian who scored the first Bristol try of the Lam era
Just three names from Pat Lam's first Bristol teamsheet in 2017 are still starring at the club, including the unsung winger Luke M…
Liam Heagney
28 May, 5:17
'When we signed Manu I thought it was great news... we will never have to tackle him again'
AJ MacGinty cannot wait to unleash Manu Tuilagi on Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol, but also knows he will have to try to st…
Chris Jones
28 May, 3:54
'He's boisterous, he's loud': The forgotten England fringe player looking to remind everyone that class is permanent
Having already missed 16 months between games, the last thing England fringe Nathan Earle needed was another lengthy absence at Ha…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 15:06
'Learning his trade at a cutting edge': Why the 19-year-old brother of an England winger has suddenly had his progress accelerated at London Irish
London Irish boss Declan Kidney has placed his trust in recent weeks in Phil Cokanasiga, the 19-year-old younger brother of Englan…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 14:37
Old favourite Luke Wallace has rejoined title-chasing Harlequins with immediate effect
It was thought Harlequins fans had seen the last of favourite Luke Wallace when the back-rower left in 2019 but he is now back at …
Sam Smith
27 May, 10:32
Manu Tuilagi set to play his first Sale match in eight months while Bristol call on Thacker who has been missing since October
It has been a very long time in between drinks (games) for fit-again pair, Manu Tuilagi of Sale and Bristol's Harry Thacker.
Liam Heagney
27 May, 7:27
'Getting a tighthead that can scrum and run is as rare as teddy bear s*** - and you can quote me on that!'
Alex Sanderson has colourfully savoured the emergence of youthful front-rowers at Sale, insisting the future is very bright at the…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 5:01
Mike Brown's Harlequins career is over as appeal fails
Mike Brown of Harlequins had his appeal hearing into his six-game ban on Wednesday night and the RFU have now published its verdic…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 4:05
'Admiration from a lot of the world-class guys': Why university recruit Harding fits the Bristol bill
It's rare for a universities player to quickly make the Premiership grade but Fitz Harding has slotted in nicely this year at Bris…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 13:27
The London Irish verdict on how their ex-assistant Skivington is doing nearly a year after acrimonious exit to become Gloucester boss
Last June's exit of assistant coach George Skivington from London Irish to take over at Gloucester wasn't without its share of acr…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 13:13
Bristol sign English-qualified Pro D2 midfielder who spent the last few years developing under Richard Hill
Bristol are hoping to clinch the Premiership title next month but plans are already afoot for next season with the signing of Anto…
Sam Smith
26 May, 7:32
'Pretty dark moments': Ex-All Black Nick Evans explains why the time wasn't right to succeed Paul Gustard and become a Premiership head of rugby
There was speculation that Nick Evans could be a worthy head of rugby at Harlequins but the Kiwi has explained why the timing wasn…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 7:10
Ex-England 7s flyer Olowofela among quartet of players released by Northampton
Chris Boyd has been speaking after Northampton confirmed a quartet of players, including Ryan Olowofela, will leave soon leave the…
Sam Smith
26 May, 5:52
'A dangerous precedent': Wasps issue warning over how some high tackled players are overreacting
Having lost a player to a red card in their last Premiership outing, Wasps boss Lee Blackett has warned rugby about football-style…
Chris Jones
26 May, 4:53
Major setback for Scotland's Cameron Redpath as Bath confirm he faces surgery on Wednesday
After missing nine weeks with a neck injury earlier this year, Bath centre Cameron Redpath is now facing a longer, more serious st…
Liam Heagney
25 May, 13:55
'Scarily powerful': What Alex Sanderson had to stop Manu Tuilagi from doing at Tuesday training ahead of his first Sale match in eight months
Manu Tuilagi appears set to make his long-awaited Sale return this week following the achilles injury sustained in late September.…
PA
25 May, 13:24
The 'bit of responsibility' Mike Brown has taken on at Harlequins training as he awaits his appeal hearing on Wednesday night
Nick Evans of Harlequins has been talking about Mike Brown, who will have his appeal against a six-match ban heard on Wednesday ni…
Liam Heagney
25 May, 13:02
'If you're in a number of car crashes it's prudent probably not to be in the car': The London Irish verdict on Brophy-Clews' concussion-enforced retirement
London Irish have been reflecting on the series of concussions that have brought an end to the career of 24-year-old Theo Brophy-C…
Liam Heagney
25 May, 10:16
'At different times I have tried to get him back': The player Pat Lam offered to Sale in 2016 that he has unsuccessfully tried to sign since then
It was Pat Lam who arranged a move to Sale for AJ MacGinty, the out-half he has tried to bring to Bristol on a few occasions since…
Liam Heagney
25 May, 7:48
19-year-old poleaxed by the red-carded Owen Farrell earns Wasps contract promotion
It was last September when Wasps teenage Charlie Atkinson was hit with a red-carded high shot from Owen Farrell at Saracens.
Liam Heagney
25 May, 6:57
'I don't think they should go ahead': Sir John Kirwan reveals concerns over upcoming All Blacks tests
All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has revealed he has deep concerns about New Zealand's upcoming test matches against Tonga and Fij…
Alex McLeod
25 May, 0:59
'The boys love him, trust him': The 21-year-old rookie back-rower who is suddenly tackling up a storm in Harlequins' Premiership title chase
Alarm bells should have rung at Harlequins after Will Evans' season-ending injury but rookie Jack Kenningham hasn't looked too sha…
Liam Heagney
23 May, 4:00
'I saw that Theo Brophy-Clews had retired... I got a second opinion from a very respected neurosurgeon in Manchester'
Sale Sharks captain Jono Ross flies into Manchester today at the end of a pandemic disrupted trip to South Africa confident he can…
Chris Jones
22 May, 5:47
'I'm incredibly sad': Theo Brophy-Clews has retired from playing with immediate effect at the age of only 24
London Irish back Theo Brophy-Clews last just minutes of April's Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at Bath, the last game of his …
Liam Heagney
21 May, 12:25
Andy Goode: 'Those at the very top at Welford Road got it wrong for a while with the route they went down'
It is 20 years ago this week since Leicester lifted their first European Cup and this weekend’s Challenge Cup final might just b…
Andy Goode
21 May, 9:57
Hooper unveils Bath coaching reshuffle with an old academy coach returning to replace Dempsey
Stuart Hooper suggested last week the reduction in tries scored hurt Bath this season and they have now confirmed the exit of Girv…
Sam Smith
21 May, 5:19
Mike Brown might not be finished yet at Harlequins as he launches appeal against six-game ban
The long-serving Mike Brown isn't giving up on his Harlequins career without a fight as he has launched appeal against his lengthy…
Liam Heagney
20 May, 11:57
Morris and Alemanno get similar length suspensions following red-carded Premiership tackles
Wasps prop Ben Morris and Gloucester lock Matias Alemanno have learned their fate after becoming the latest Premiership red-carded…
Sam Smith
20 May, 10:00
The RugbyPass back-to-rugby-in-the-UK survey finds that 89 per cent of fans plan to attend more live games than they did pre-pandemic
The results of a recent RugbyPass survey of UK fans have been collated with some interesting findings for the months and years ahe…
RugbyPass
20 May, 5:47
'It wouldn't surprise me if Conor O'Shea goes back there...' The Rugby Pod speculates on the identity of the new Harlequins boss
The Rugby Pod's Andy Goode was all chat about Harlequins this week and he has quipped that Conor O'Shea could return to the hot-se…
Liam Heagney
20 May, 5:20
'On certain moves and shapes, you can look at him like that eighth back'
With the dust settling on Tuesday night's try-scoring heroics, Exeter have shed light on some tactics used to make Sam Simmonds so…
PA
19 May, 13:20
'The main difference between here and the Premiership is that the physicality of the ball-carrying in France is way, way higher'
Nearing the end of his year loan at Montpellier, Alex Lozowski compares what he has found in Top 14 with what he knows from the Pr…
PA
19 May, 13:07
'Really impressed': Trial period branded a success as Wasps sign ex-Exeter winger Mehson
Luke Mehson was among the Exeter picks post-lockdown last season but the 21-year-old have now been snapped by Lee Blackett's Wasps…
Sam Smith
19 May, 6:46
'They have allowed me to be me': What an ecstatic Sam Simmonds had to say in the wake of his Premiership try-scoring record
Sam Simmonds made breaking records look easy on Tuesday night and he reflected on his Premiership career with Exeter in the afterm…
Liam Heagney
19 May, 4:17
Exeter leave the capital with the bonus-point win that restores them to second in the Premiership
Sam Simmonds' record-breaking try hat-trick was pivotal in defending champions Exeter sweeping London Irish aside in Brentford.
PA
19 May, 3:58
'What a player, what a record, what an achievement!': Lions pick Sam Simmonds needs just 24 minutes at Irish to shatter 23-year-old Premiership try-scoring mark
Exeter were in Premiership action at London Irish on Tuesday and the record-breaking scoring exploits of Sam Simmonds lit up the n…
Liam Heagney
18 May, 15:56
'He's the ideal fit': Bottom club Worcester bring in Jonny Bell to coach their defence
Ex-Ireland midfielder Jonny Bell will have his work cut out at Worcester as the Premiership's bottom club have conceded 525 points…
Sam Smith
18 May, 12:03
'We scored five tries... but we have got to be a lot more clinical': Bristol far from satisfied
Leaders Bristol tightened their grip at the top of the Premiership but all was not perfect in their home win over Gloucester.
PA
18 May, 5:57
'If you play like we have for the last couple of weeks then you don't deserve to be the top of any race'
Northampton came into May as a decent bet to make the Premiership semi-finals but their results have fallen away in recent weeks.
PA
18 May, 5:32
'We don't want be a feeding ground for other clubs': Irish out to ensure history doesn't repeat itself with latest crop of rising academy stars
London Irish have a history as a feeder club for their Premiership rivals, something Declan Kidney wants to put a stop to under hi…
Liam Heagney
18 May, 4:15
Bristol finally break down stubborn Gloucester to extend lead at the top
Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol overcame a bout of stage fright before beating west country rivals Gloucester.
PA
17 May, 18:07
Newcastle reward fans with victory over Northampton
Second-half tries from Adam Radwan and Chidera Obonna earned Newcastle an 18-10 win over Northampton.
PA
17 May, 18:01
Exeter Chiefs sign 135kg Kiwi prop to fill void left by Tomas Francis' departure
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of prop Iosefa-Scott from Waikato, a move first reported by RugbyPass last month.
Ian Cameron
17 May, 11:59
Former England centre Eastmond announces shock retirement from rugby at 31
Former England centre Kyle Eastmond has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby today.
The 31-year-old was part of a ma…
Josh Raisey
17 May, 7:59
'Fire with fire' - Exeter Chiefs make one change as they name star-heavy line-up for London Irish
Exeter Chiefs have named a team littered with international talent as they take on London Irish at the Brentford Community Stadium…
Sam Smith
17 May, 7:44
Wasps sign England qualified Frost from Cornish Pirates
Wasps have confirmed the signing of former England U18s hooker Dan Frost, who will join the club at the end of the season from Cor…
Sam Smith
17 May, 7:08
All four Premiership sides have named their line-ups for Monday night rugby
Newcastle bring props Adam Brocklebank and Mark Tampin and winger George Wacokecoke into their line-up as they look to build on la…
PA
16 May, 9:25
'I have seen yellow and red cards given for virtually nothing' - Dan Robson calls for consistency after latest sending off
Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson called for consistency after his team-mate Ben Morris received the 19th red card in the Gallagher Prem…
PA
16 May, 6:57
'His performances this last month or two have been outstanding. Off the field he has been immense'
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick paid England prop Ellis Genge a glowing tribute following his dominant display in Tigers’ 35-29 G…
PA
16 May, 5:38
'The morning of the World Cup quarter-final I was on my phone gambling literally up until ten minutes before we left on the bus'
It was 15 months ago when ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin went public with a gambling addiction he now updates RugbyPass about.
Liam Heagney
16 May, 4:27
Fighting Leicester spirit dents Harlequins' playoff hopes
Ellie Genge scored two tries as Leicester warmed up for their Challenge Cup final with a Premiership win over playoff-chasing Harl…
PA
15 May, 13:18
Worcester suffer 16th successive Premiership defeat despite red card for Wasps' Ben Morris
Wasps losing a prop to a red card ultimately wasn't enough of a leg-up for Worcester to go and end their rotten Premiership losing…
PA
15 May, 13:02
'That is bizarre': Ellis Genge's blunt reaction to his first-half yellow card which he followed by scoring a try with bruising carries on his return
Ellis Genge has an eventful half for Leicester, disputing his yellow card with referee Luke Pearce and then coming back on to quic…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 11:58
'It's one of my major regrets': There is something Rhys Priestland would do very differently if he had his time over again
With his six-year stint at Bath nearly over Bath, Rhys Priestland is heading back to Wales as a better player than the one who lef…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 8:35
'Any abusive comments are plainly unacceptable': The worrying social media warning contained in the Mike Brown red card written judgment
A footnote was included in the Mike Brown judgment, warning social media about its abusive comments on the Harlequins player.
Liam Heagney
15 May, 5:46
'I felt like a criminal': Jack Yeandle on the disciplinary process following first red card in his lengthy Premiership career
Jack Yeandle had played more than 200 Premiership games without a hitch for Exeter before he was red-carded at Sale in late Februa…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 4:43
Sale edge out Bath with late try to remain on course for Premiership play-offs
Sale Sharks stayed on course for a Premiership play-off place after beating Bath 24-20 at the Recreation Ground.
PA
14 May, 17:30
'A bit of a crippling blow...': Update issued by Exeter on latest Jack Nowell injury setback
Jack Nowell was making just his third appearance of the season last Saturday for Exeter when he went off early in the second half.…
Liam Heagney
14 May, 12:02
'A free trial': How Jake Kerr curiously went from unwanted Leicester hooker into the thrust of Bristol's Premiership title battle
Jake Kerr became rather anonymous after Steve Borthwick took over Leicester but his unusual trial switch to Bristol has revived hi…
Liam Heagney
14 May, 8:50
World's tallest professional rugby player aiming to be big problem for Bath
JP du Preez is at 7ft the world’s tallest professional rugby player and is aiming to use his incredible height to cement Sale’…
Chris Jones
14 May, 3:25
Harlequins at 'pointy end' of 16-week search for a Paul Gustard replacement
It was January when Paul Gustard finished at Harlequins and the London club has taken its time to fill the head of rugby vacancy. …
Liam Heagney
13 May, 14:18
'Gutted': Harlequins finally react to Mike Brown's season-ending ban and whether they might appeal
Harlequins have reacted to the ban handed down in midweek to the red-carded Mike Brown which has ended the veteran's long stint at…
Liam Heagney
13 May, 11:44
London Irish contact police following racial abuse of Tuisue
London Irish have contacted police after their Fijian No8 Albert Tuisue was the target of racial abuse following the Gallagher Pre…
Chris Jones
13 May, 10:29
Ben Curry returns for Sale after a 25-week absence while Jacques du Toit handed first Bath start
It was last November in the opening round of the Premiership season that Ben Curry suffered the injury that sidelined him long ter…
Sam Smith
13 May, 8:15
The thinking behind Bristol handing England full-back Max Malins the No11 jersey for the first time in his Premiership career
Full-back/out-half Max Malins made his first Premiership start in November 2017, but last Saturday Bristol picked him to wear the …
Liam Heagney
13 May, 6:47
Sale decision to allow skipper Jono Ross go on holiday hit by the UK's revised quarantine red list
Sale boss Alex Sanderson believes he was doing the right thing for Jono Ross when he allowed the club's skipper to jet out of the …
Chris Jones
12 May, 13:22
'Chuffed to bits': Aussie half-back Nick Phipps agrees new London Irish deal
It was after he didn't make the Wallabies squad for 2019's World Cup that Nick Phipps arrived in London to start Premiership stint…
Sam Smith
12 May, 8:19
'One of the standout props in the Championship for quite a while': Wasps sign Bomber Hislop
Robin Hislop has long had dreams of joining a Premiership club on a permanent basis and Wasps have now chased down the prop's sign…
Liam Heagney
12 May, 7:15
New arrival Danny Cipriani gets to work at the Bath training ground seven weeks after they confirmed his signing
It was late March when Bath revealed they had secured the services of Danny Cipriani and he has now started work at the Premiershi…
Josh Raisey
12 May, 6:52
Tom Dunn learns his fate after second Bath red card in six weeks
Bath hooker Tom Dunn was sent off for the second time in six weeks during last Saturday's Premiership defeat at home to Bristol.
Liam Heagney
12 May, 6:31
Mike Brown's career at Harlequins is over after hefty ban for red card
Mike Brown was red-carded for the first time last Sunday and he has now found out if he can play again for Harlequins before he le…
Liam Heagney
12 May, 5:46
Five inexperienced players to put England back on course with their stars away with the Lions
Without their Lions, will England and Eddie Jones turn to the likes of Marcus Smith this summer to put a freshness back into their…
Alex Shaw
12 May, 4:47
Bath explain why they didn't appeal Obano ban as they brace themselves for another Dunn red card suspension
Stuart Hooper was agitated when he learned Beno Obano has been banned for five games but he has reflected on that and other Bath r…
Liam Heagney
12 May, 4:12
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