Premiership

This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s Premiership news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.

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Mark McCall: That was horrible and ugly

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway at The Rec Thunderstruck Mark McCall urged his Saracens side to get off the canvas after they were handed their worst Premiership […]

Cool Handre Pollard levels it up for Leicester Tigers

29 December 2024 0 comments

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s last-minute conversion rescued a draw for Leicester Tigers against Harlequins at Twickenham in front of 78,000 fans. Quins looked like they […]

Steve Diamond is happy to stick with Newcastle Falcons

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Steve Diamond has committed himself to Newcastle long-term, as long he is wanted by the new owners when Semore Kurdi sells his […]

Dafydd Jenkins excited to be back

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens By his own admission, it’s been a ‘painful’ watch for Dafydd Jenkins so far this season. Sidelined after shoulder and knee surgery […]

AJ MacGinty out for four months with knee injury

29 December 2024 0 comments

Bristol fly-half AJ MacGinty is to miss the next four months due to a knee injury that requires surgery. The United States international, who is […]

Bath give Saracens lesson in finishing

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Bath ……………………………… 68pts Tries: Penalty 3, Du Toit 14, Redpath 23, Muir 36, 55, 78; Cokanasiga 45, 75; Underhill 61, Lawrence 71 […]

It’s never done until it is done, warns coach Johann van Graan

29 December 2024 0 comments

Bath boss Johann van Graan was desperate to keep a lid on fans’ expectations after his side’s 10-try romp at The Rec. There was a […]

Harlequins are denied as Leicester Tigers snatch draw

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ………………….. 34pts Tries: Walker 4, Murley 28, 70; Northmore 38 Conversions: Smith 5, 29, 39, 71 Penalties: Smith 50, 62 Leicester […]

Michael Cheika: We must be more ruthless

29 December 2024 0 comments

Leicester head coach Michael Cheika was proud of the fight shown by his Tigers. “It was a great crowd and a great occasion,” he said. […]

Alex Mitchell & Fin Smith get Northampton Saints back on track

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Rob Wildman Northampton ……………….. 61pts Tries: Coles 5, Davison 8, 10; Mitchell 15, Kemeny 30, Freeman 37, Pearson 53, 56; Hutchinson 80 Conversions: Smith […]

Phil Dowson: No more of Jekyll and Hyde

29 December 2024 0 comments

Northampton boss Phil Dowson wants his team to stop being a “Jekyll and Hyde” outfit after some mixed form so far this season. And he […]

Rampant Sale Sharks leave Bristol Bears with nothing

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol …………………………….. 0pts Sale ……………………………… 38pts Tries: Quirke 2, Roebuck 24, T Curry 49, O’Flaherty 66 Conversions: R du Preez 2, 24, […]

Pat Lam: It wasn’t a great day for us

29 December 2024 0 comments

Despite Bristol finishing scoreless for the first time in over seven years, their director of rugby Pat Lam indicated a line would soon be drawn […]

George Skivington: Balance is better but much to do – Exeter Chiefs vs Gloucester Preview

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Match Preview… Exeter v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington is confident his team are close […]

I tried to move too fast and that backfired, says Rob Baxter

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Rob Baxter remains confident Exeter will move up the Premiership table in the coming months after opening with eight defeats and stuck […]

Leicester Tigers are still a work in progress, says Michael Cheika

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Michael Cheika has never been one to shy away from a challenge – and his latest venture as head coach of Leicester […]

Ethan Roots looking to find his old form

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Ethan Roots started 2024 with a bang, man of the match in Italy on his England debut, but his year ended with […]

Jack Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now ripening nicely into a potential top four side and putting real “fear” into […]

Speedster Ollie Sleightholme ends the year on a high

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Ollie Sleightholme will not be among those glad to see the back of 2024 – a year in which he made his […]

Johann Van Graan is the key to our rise to the top, says Charlie Ewels

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Cast your mind back only a couple of years and it was clear to see Bath were a team searching for direction. […]

Freddie Steward leads calls for Michael Cheika to stay at Leicester Tigers

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Michael Cheika will hold talks with Leicester after Christmas over his future having signed a one-year contract with the East Midlands club. […]

Rampaging Bristol Bears tear Leicester Tigers apart

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Rob Wildman Leicester Tigers…………. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears……………….. 54pts Tries: Oghre 9, 15; […]

Rampaging Bears tear Tigers apart

22 December 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers…………. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears……………….. 54pts Tries: Oghre 9, 15; […]

Rampaging Bears tear Tigers apart

22 December 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers…………. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears……………….. 54pts Tries: Oghre 9, 15; […]

Lam: I’m delighted we did not let go

22 December 2024 0 comments

BRISTOL boss Pat Lam could not hide his delight after such a convincing win. Lam said the win was “pretty high” among the best his […]

Pat Lam: I’m delighted we did not let go

22 December 2024 0 comments

Bristol boss Pat Lam could not hide his delight after such a convincing win. Lam said the win was “pretty high” among the best his […]

Lam: I’m delighted we did not let go

22 December 2024 0 comments

BRISTOL boss Pat Lam could not hide his delight after such a convincing win. Lam said the win was “pretty high” among the best his […]

Russell on target to keep Bath at the top

22 December 2024 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle Falcons……… 15pts Tries: Blamire 1, Lockwood 7 Conversion: Connon 8 Penalty: Connon 26 Bath………………………………. 40pts Tries: Barbeary 3, de Glanville 21, […]

Finn Russell on target to keep Bath at the top

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons……… 15pts Tries: Blamire 1, Lockwood 7 Conversion: Connon 8 Penalty: Connon 26 Bath………………………………. 40pts Tries: Barbeary 3, de Glanville 21, […]

Russell on target to keep Bath at the top

22 December 2024 0 comments

We need a bigger squad – Diamond

22 December 2024 0 comments

STEVE Diamond asserted that Newcastle need a bigger squad if they’re to truly compete with Bath and other Premiership heavyweights. Falcons’ went toe for toe […]

We need a bigger squad – Steve Diamond

22 December 2024 0 comments

Steve Diamond asserted that Newcastle need a bigger squad if they’re to truly compete with Bath and other Premiership heavyweights. Falcons’ went toe for toe […]

We need a bigger squad – Diamond

22 December 2024 0 comments

STEVE Diamond asserted that Newcastle need a bigger squad if they’re to truly compete with Bath and other Premiership heavyweights. Falcons’ went toe for toe […]

Anguish for Chiefs as Sale march on

22 December 2024 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks…………………. 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37, 72 Exeter Chiefs……………….. 10pts […]

Anguish for Exeter Chiefs as Sale Sharks march on

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Ross Heppenstall Sale Sharks…………………. 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37, 72 Exeter Chiefs……………….. 10pts […]

Anguish for Chiefs as Sale march on

22 December 2024 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks…………………. 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37, 72 Exeter Chiefs……………….. 10pts […]

Feyi-Waboso shoulder injury a concern for Baxter

22 December 2024 0 comments

ROB BAXTER will assess the shoulder injury which forced Immanuel Feyi-Waboso off during the first half. The England winger was hurt in a tackle and […]

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso shoulder injury a concern for Rob Baxter

22 December 2024 0 comments

Rob Baxter will assess the shoulder injury which forced Immanuel Feyi-Waboso off during the first half. The England winger was hurt in a tackle and […]

Feyi-Waboso shoulder injury a concern for Baxter

22 December 2024 0 comments

ROB BAXTER will assess the shoulder injury which forced Immanuel Feyi-Waboso off during the first half. The England winger was hurt in a tackle and […]

Welsh quartet spark Gloucester’s assault

22 December 2024 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Gloucester ……………………14pts Tries: Hathaway 11, Clement 28 Conversions: Carreras 12, 29 Harlequins …………………….. 0pts GLOUCESTER will be pleased with the win but […]

Welsh quartet spark Gloucester’s assault

22 December 2024 0 comments

‘To stop Quins scoring was huge’

22 December 2024 0 comments

GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skivington hailed his side’s ability to keep Marcus Smith quiet for 80 minutes. “Our defence was outstanding, to nil any […]

‘To stop Quins scoring was huge’

22 December 2024 0 comments

GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skivington hailed his side’s ability to keep Marcus Smith quiet for 80 minutes. “Our defence was outstanding, to nil any […]

Tompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens

22 December 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium MARK McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his 200th appearance today for […]

Tompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens

22 December 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium MARK McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his 200th appearance today for […]

Nick Tompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Match Preview – Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Mark McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his 200th appearance […]

Centurion Mitchell goes back to where it all began

22 December 2024 0 comments

Ton up: Alex Mitchell ALEX Mitchell will mark a century of appearances in the Premiership today – against the same side he faced in his […]

Centurion Mitchell goes back to where it all began

22 December 2024 0 comments

Ton up: Alex Mitchell ALEX Mitchell will mark a century of appearances in the Premiership today – against the same side he faced in his […]

England have to wait on Afo Fasogbon

22 December 2024 0 comments

Here’s hoping that the knee injury that Gloucester’s Afo Fasogbon sustained against Harlequins on Friday does not rule him out for long – because England […]