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Baxter: We need the joy of winning

28 November 2021 1 comment

WHEN back-rower Dave Ewers plays, Exeter win. The Chiefs have suffered four defeats in the Premiership this season but Ewers, absent for all the setbacks, […]

Louis Lynagh signs professional terms at Harlequins

4 March 2021 0 comments

The Quins academy product has signed a long-term deal after a breakthrough year

Saints duo Marshall and Hobbs-Awoyemi agree extensions

3 March 2021 1 comment

As revealed by The Rugby Paper, hooker Reece Marshall has signed new terms with Northampton Saints

New deal for flanker Jordy Reid at Gloucester

23 February 2021 1 comment

Ex-Ealing back row Reid formalises new terms after moving to Kingsholm last summer

Teams – Round 10: Joe Marchant to make 100th appearance for Quins

19 February 2021 2 comments

All line-ups for this weekend’s Premiership fixtures, with Bath and Gloucester kicking things off on Friday night

Leicester Tigers slump caused by ‘scatter gun’ recruitment

19 February 2021 1 comment

Statistical analysis of Premiership squads show London Irish and Leicester are most strategised towards non-EQP signings

Confirmed: Rhys Priestland to depart Bath for Cardiff Blues

17 February 2021 0 comments

As revealed by TRP last month, Cardiff Blues have snapped up Rhys Priestland who will leave Bath at the end of the season

Winger Josh Bassett extends his contract at Wasps

17 February 2021 0 comments

Josh Bassett commits to Wasps on the eve of his 100th Premiership appearance for the club this weekend

Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor to head back to Sale Sharks

17 February 2021 1 comment

Taylor will return to the north-west this summer to join up with Alex Sanderson at Sale Sharks

Newcastle have second-straight match cancelled due to positive tests

17 February 2021 0 comments

This weekend’s Worcester versus Newcastle clash becomes the seventh match of the Premiership season to be cancelled

Worcester Warrior centre Oli Morris agrees first senior deal

14 February 2021 1 comment

“We are really pleased that Oli has committed his future to the club” – Worcester Warriors head coach Jonthan Thomas

Dino Lamb signs on at Harlequins

7 February 2021 1 comment

HARLEQUINS back five forward Dino Lamb has recommitted to an undisclosed-length deal at The Stoop. Lamb, 22, follows teammates Ross and James Chisholm, Danny Care […]

Marco Fuser loves to get down and dirty at Newcastle Falcons

4 February 2021 0 comments

The Italian international feels at home with the comfort of Dean Richards style at Falcons

Bath lose talisman Zach Mercer to Top 14

2 February 2021 0 comments

As revealed by The Rugby Paper last November, the Bath No.8 will head to Montpellier at the end of the season

Bristol keen to keep hold of Earl and Malins

2 February 2021 1 comment

Bristol want to turn the loan deal agreed with Saracens for the England duo into a permanent one

Sharks try to lure the Du Preezes back home to Durban

2 February 2021 2 comments

Backed by new US investment, two of the Du Preez brothers are wanted back in South Africa

Santi Socino is back in the Premiership with Gloucester

31 January 2021 0 comments

The former Newcastle Falcons hooker has agreed a return to England

Leicester Tigers seal deal for player they hope will fill Taufua void

31 January 2021 0 comments

Leicester Tigers dispute Jordan Taufua’s move to Lyon, but that hasn’t stopped them drafting in a replacement

Crossdale jumps ship for Wasps

31 January 2021 1 comment

Wasps secure the signing of a player who has been on Eddie Jones’ radar

Gopperth: Give Paolo Odogwu a chance to run riot

31 January 2021 1 comment

Wasp veteran Jimmy Gopperth wants to see England unleash Odogwu in this year’s Six Nations

Lam: ‘Harry’s worked hard on his skills’

10 January 2021 1 comment

Read the thoughts of Pat Lam and Rob Baxter after Bristol Bears victory at Sandy Park in the Premiership

Skivington has been a breath of fresh air says Varney

9 December 2020 0 comments

From Italy U20s to the Azzurri, Varney credits his sharp development through 2020 with the arrival of ‘Skivs’ at Kingsholm

Steve Diamond leaves Sale Sharks in shock exit

8 December 2020 0 comments

A huge shock in the Premiership at the club that challenged for a play-off spot last season

A West Country battle looms over Beno Obano signature

8 December 2020 0 comments

And is Bath No.8 Zach Mercer set to leave the Rec?

Earle: I’d like to think my mental strength got me through injury rehab

7 December 2020 0 comments

Harlequins winger Nathan Earle had been in Eddie Jones’ plans prior to suffering a knee injury in 2019

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen sets sights on Lions tour

4 December 2020 0 comments

8-cap Springbok Esterhuizen talks Quins, Paul Gustard, and being on the receiving end of an Owen Farrell tackle

Ben Loader aims to emulate Jonny May’s dazzling ability to reach England call-up

4 December 2020 0 comments

The London Irish wing/full-back tells Neale Harvey about his England ambitions and the solid base being built at the Exiles

TEAMS – Round 3: Duncan Weir back for Worcester

4 December 2020 0 comments

Team news for all matches taking place in Round 3 of the Premiership this weekend

South Africans provide great bang for your buck, says Schalk Brits

2 December 2020 0 comments

There are only two Premiership clubs who have no South Africans amongst their squad

Bristol lead race for out-of-favour Leicester No.10 Tom Hardwick

2 December 2020 0 comments

Hardwick is one of five fly-halves at Welford Road after Tigers recruited heavily at the position this year

Leicester prop Ryan Bower hits 50 after ten years at the crease

1 December 2020 0 comments

On the opening day of the season Bower was able to savour a victory on his 50th Premiership appearance

TEAMS – Round 2: James Grayson and Alex Mitchell to make 50th appearances for Saints

27 November 2020 0 comments

The starting line-ups for all six matches taking place this weekend, with a focus on Northampton versus Harlequins

I’ve got a say in first-team matters at Wasps so I’m happy to stay – Martin Gleeson

26 November 2020 0 comments

Wasps attack coach Gleeson explains how each senior coach is closely-integrated to Lee Blackett’s plans

Sale Sharks to sign a fourth Du Preez as South African contingent grows

25 November 2020 0 comments

6ft10ins lock JP du Preez is on his way to Manchester from the Cheetahs

New book explains how Rob Baxter’s ascension at Exeter Chiefs wasn’t without detractors

24 November 2020 0 comments

How Tony Rowe offset those doubtful of Baxter to absorb the former lock in his plan for Chiefs glory

Leicester Tigers take interest in Harlequins protégé Louis Lynagh

24 November 2020 0 comments

Lynagh is the son of Wallabies great Michael and spent time at Richmond earlier this year

Highlights: Six-minute recaps for Round 1 of the Premiership and coach reactions

24 November 2020 0 comments

Video highlights of the opening weekend of the 2020-21 Premiership season

Geordan Murphy is ‘devastated’ over his Tigers axe says Tom Youngs

24 November 2020 0 comments

Leicester Tigers captain Tom Youngs speaks to Jon Newcombe about the departure of Murphy and the arrival of Richard Wigglesworth

Rob Baxter sets out his stall as Exeter embark on defence of their double

20 November 2020 0 comments

Rob Baxter opens up on how he is driven by those who doubted his appointment at Exeter Chiefs more than a decade ago

Northampton Saints secure one-year extension with Chris Boyd

20 November 2020 0 comments

The Kiwi director of rugby’s previous deal was set to expire at Franklin’s Gardens next summer

Squad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season

19 November 2020 0 comments

An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night

Argentina hero Santiago Cordero becomes target for Exeter’s rival

18 November 2020 0 comments

Former Exeter Chiefs fans’ favourite Cordero has become the subject of interest from multiple clubs

Season ticket holders to be allowed to watch home Premiership matches free on BT Sport

18 November 2020 0 comments

BT Sport and Premiership Rugby agree to make all matches played behind-closed-doors available for viewing

Harlequins sign Mitre 10 scrum-half Lewis Gjaltema

18 November 2020 0 comments

North Harbour No.9 Gjaltema trained with Joe Marchant at the Blues

Sale Sharks expected to be cleared of wrongdoing for COVID-19 outbreak which cost them semi-final place

17 November 2020 0 comments

The results of a six-week RFU investigation into the outbreak which saw 27 people test positive at Sale Sharks will be released on Tuesday

Gloucester appoint ‘homegrown’ Lewis Ludlow as captain for new Premiership season

17 November 2020 0 comments

George Skivington opts to name flanker as new captain, replacing veteran scrum-half Willi Heinz

Wasps announce new deals for senior coaching staff

17 November 2020 0 comments

Head coach Lee Blackett and senior assistants all pen new contracts ahead of new Premiership season

Tigers legend Geordan Murphy leaves Leicester one week out from new Premiership season

13 November 2020 0 comments

A big announcement out of Welford Road eight days before their Premiership season opener against Gloucester

Argentina ace Agustin Creevy puts London Irish first

13 November 2020 0 comments

The former Argentina captain explains why he is geared fully towards the Premiership rather than the Tri-Nations with Los Pumas

Leicester Tigers welcome Richard Wigglesworth to Welford Road

6 November 2020 0 comments

A surprise signing by Leicester Tigers as the new Premiership campaign draws closer

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