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Gloucester CEO keen not to lose best players after win over Saracens

20 November 2017 0 comments

Gloucester are already at work on recruitment for next season, says Stephen Vaughan

Freddie Burns admits England days are numbered under Eddie

15 November 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Freddie Burns will put body and soul into winning silverware at Bath after accepting his chances of an England recall under Eddie […]

Gloucester’s Ruan Ackermann considers playing for England

2 November 2017 0 comments

The Gloucester back row could be eligible for England in 2020 and says it’s a possibility if the Springboks don’t come calling

Harlequins wing Marland Yarde completes switch to Sale Sharks

1 November 2017 0 comments

John Kingston says he is trying to create a ‘positive environment’ at Quins

Nathan Hughes banking on the real Wasps to front up

26 October 2017 0 comments

The England number 8 on wanting to improve club results and filling in for Billy Vunipola with England

Harry Mallinder signs new deal with Northampton Saints

25 October 2017 0 comments

Mallinder junior says Northampton is his ‘only club’ in penning a new a contract extension

Rob Baxter weighs in to debate around fixture scheduling and player welfare

25 October 2017 0 comments

The Exeter Chiefs director of rugby blames TV broadcasters for playing two games inside five days

Ambitious Olly Woodburn stating his case for Test call

19 October 2017 0 comments

(Photo: Getty Images) By Neale Harvey Exeter speedster Olly Woodburn is ready to back up Philippe Saint-Andre’s fervent assertion that it is time the England […]

Byron McGuigan’s out to steal march on Scotland

11 October 2017 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe BYRON McGuigan is hoping his terrific try-scoring form with Sale Sharks will catch the eye of the Scotland selectors. McGuigan qualifies for […]

Serious injury almost forgotten history for Slade as Eddie Jones watches on

4 October 2017 0 comments

By Mike Sinclair Henry Slade astounded everyone by racing back in less than five months after breaking his leg and suffering serious ankle ligament damage. […]

‘I felt I needed to trim down’ – Fitness regime behind Cook’s fine form

3 October 2017 0 comments

Slimline Bath scrum-half Chris Cook credits a gruelling summer training regime for helping him see off Kahn Fotuali’i to spearhead the club’s title charge.

Gary Gold to leave Worcester at the end of the season for USA post

2 October 2017 0 comments

By Adam Ellis Worcester Warriors director of rugby is to leave the Aviva Premiership club at the end of the season to become the new […]

‘Me and Danny are two thorns either side of two roses in Quins backline,’ says Jamie Roberts

28 September 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Old stager Jamie Roberts reckons playing alongside “bossy” young pretenders Marcus Smith and Joe Marchant has helped revitalise his career. Experienced centre […]

The former Quin helping Rio Ferdinand get in shape for his boxing bout

27 September 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Mel Deane used to pack one hell of a punch in the Harlequins midfield and now he is relishing the chance to […]

Noise at Franklin Gardens hits the right notes for Rob Horne

26 September 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Rob Horne says it took something special to turn his back on Australia for a new life in Northampton. Powerful centre Horne […]

FEATURE: The twin terrors of Sale pack a punch

21 September 2017 0 comments

Identical twins Ben and Tom Curry are like-for-like replacements in every sense of the word. But Ben, the older of the two by an hour-and-a-half, […]

Who will fight for a play-off spot in the Premiership?

20 September 2017 0 comments

The new Aviva Premiership season is well underway, with many fans asking just who will be lifting the trophy at the end of the season?

Are the RFU players asked to play too many games?

19 September 2017 0 comments

The hottest debate happening right now is a number of games professional RFU players have to play each season. The Rugby Football Union are in […]

Slater glad to be back among the heavy mob

15 September 2017 0 comments

Ed Slater insists he left Leicester on his own terms after agreeing to be part of the controversial swap deal that saw Gloucester wing Jonny […]

Harlequins ladies warn rivals: We’re only going to get better

14 September 2017 0 comments

Harlequins surpassed all expectations last season, but head coach Karen Findlay has warned the rest of their Premier 15s rivals that 2017 was just year […]

Sale coach tells his young England wannabes to up their game

13 September 2017 0 comments

Sale coach Jon Callard has warned the club’s rising stars to up their performances away from home or risk jeopardising their England futures. Tom Curry […]

Farrell’s signature is worth weight in gold

12 September 2017 0 comments

Owen Farrell‘s statement of intent by signing a five-year contract at Saracens will ensure the rest of the club’s highly prized stars stay put, according […]

Irish have the culture to survive says Narraway

7 September 2017 0 comments

Former London Irish back rower Luke Narraway reckons the behind-the-scenes culture being created by coaching supremos Brendan Venter and Nick Kennedy will ensure the Exiles […]

Raising the salary cap would harm the game says Premiership club director

5 September 2017 0 comments

Newcastle managing director Mick Hogan has slammed demands by Saracens to increase the salary cap, describing a suggestion by Sarries boss Mark McCall that greater […]

Neck injury forces Will Fraser to retire

24 August 2017 0 comments

Will Fraser has announced his retirement from professional rugby after failing to recover from a neck injury. The Saracens openside has not played since a […]

England tour was just what I needed after Lions setback

19 August 2017 0 comments

England lock and Wasps captain Joe Launchbury tells NEALE HARVEY how he has overcome his Lions disappointment and is targeting silverware with club and country. How […]

Contest for No.10 will help keep Chiefs at the top

17 August 2017 0 comments

Exeter hero Gareth Steenson has revealed he is fighting for a new contract just months after leading the Devon outfit to their greatest-ever achievement. Steenson, […]

Williams plots route to Cardiff via Gloucester

16 August 2017 0 comments

Owen Williams believes his summer switch from Leicester to Gloucester will enhance his prospects of leapfrogging Dan Biggar and Sam Davies in Wales‘ fly-half pecking […]

Dan Robson on track to go distance with Wasps

10 August 2017 0 comments

Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson says he will push the boundaries of endurance in an effort to overcome last season’s double dose of disappointment and force […]

Saracens fear explosion in wages could wreck team

8 August 2017 0 comments

Saracens coach Alex Sanderson fears the club may struggle to retain their galaxy of England and Lions stars, with the likes of Maro Itoje, Owen […]

Ford’s no loss with Freddie at the helm says Banahan

4 August 2017 0 comments

Matt Banahan is convinced Bath have emerged far stronger from the controversial deal that saw George Ford and Freddie Burns swap clubs. Former Leicester man […]

Denton: I had to quit Bath for Test dream

3 August 2017 0 comments

David Denton wants to wear the Scotland jersey again but as hard as it was to admit, he reckons it would have been almost impossible […]

Williams is lean, keen and ready to fight for England dream

2 August 2017 0 comments

London Irish midfielder Johnny Williams has vowed to come back fitter, stronger and faster as he aims to get his England ambitions back on track […]

Signing winners shows Falcons mean business

28 July 2017 0 comments

says that Newcastle‘s ambition to be a real force in English rugby was one of the main factors in persuading him to move his family […]

Why Peter Stringer is rugby’s answer to Roger Federer

27 July 2017 0 comments

Gary Gold says Irish scrum-half Peter Stringer is rugby‘s equivalent to Wimbledon champ Roger Federer – inspirational proof that age is no barrier to playing […]

Longbottom returns to Saracens with unfinished business

27 July 2017 0 comments

Returning Saracens prop Kieran Longbottom insists his England ambitions remain alive after fully recovering from a foot injury that was so severe he doubted he […]

Saili eyes silverware after turning his back on All Blacks

26 July 2017 0 comments

Gifted centre Francis Saili believes his unique brand of passing skills, embellished by gainline-busting, off-loading qualities reminiscent of Sonny Bill Williams can help fire Harlequins […]

I was left out in 2015 and I’ll risk missing 2019 to prove my class in Europe, says Exeter signing White

20 July 2017 0 comments

Revved-up Aussie maestro Nic White has revealed why he rejected the chance to fight for a place at the 2019 World Cup in favour of […]

Premiership season ticket prices: Leicester freeze to launch O’Connor revolution

19 July 2017 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have backed Matt O’Connor’s on-field revolution by freezing season ticket prices at Welford Road in a bid to pack their stadium throughout the […]

Myler: I’m relishing challenge from Piers Francis at Saints

19 July 2017 0 comments

Evergreen Stephen Myler insists he has no interest in personal accolades as he prepares to face down the latest challenger to his coveted No.10 Northampton […]

Maro Itoje to become the Premiership’s first £1m player after 2019

19 July 2017 0 comments

MARO ITOJE will become the Premiership‘s first million pound a season player after returning from the Lions tour with an enhanced reputation. Itoje, who is […]

Leicester Tigers move for Damian McKenzie and a flanker show signs of gathering pace

18 July 2017 0 comments

LEICESTER TIGERS are believed to in advanced talks with All Blacks full- back Damian McKenzie about a move to Welford Road. Blindside sources say that […]

Lionhearted Saracens won’t buckle after going for so long without a break, says Wyles

13 July 2017 0 comments

LONG-SERVING Saracens wing Chris Wyles is confident that the club’s large Lions contingent will not suffer from a post-tour hangover and will play another big […]

Sale axe drove me to suicide bid but help has helped me, admits Dan Mugford

12 July 2017 0 comments

Plymouth fly-half Dan Mugford has spoken out over how his failure to gain acceptance and win a regular first team place at Sale sent him […]

Saili adds potency to Quins’ midfield blend

7 July 2017 0 comments

Harlequins head coach Mark Mapletoft insists Jamie Roberts still has a big future at the club and expects the 96-cap Wales star to rise to […]

Dennis: Proof is there, tries win you trophies!

6 July 2017 0 comments

Exeter star Dave Dennis reckons a change in attacking mindset throughout Premiership rugby has boosted England‘s chances of lifting the 2019 World Cup. Premiership sides […]

Salary cap cheats cost Northampton trophies

4 July 2017 0 comments

Outgoing Northampton chief executive Allan Robson admits he will always remain bitter over instances of salary cap abuse that he claims denied Saints the chance […]

I’ll make up for England blow says Dunn

28 June 2017 0 comments

Highly rated Bath hooker Tom Dunn admits being “gutted” about the injury that denied him the chance of facing his Argentinian hero Agustin Creevy on […]

Quins announce new deal for Elia

15 June 2017 0 comments

Harlequins today announced that Samoan International hooker Ellia Ellia has committed his future to the club. Elia joined Harlequins on a short-term deal in December […]

EXCLUSIVE: London Irish need greater finance to compete warns Crossan

30 May 2017 0 comments

London Irish owner Mick Crossan has launched a plea for new backers to step forward after admitting he can no longer afford to sustain heavy […]

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