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Harrison grabs his chance

31 December 2023 0 comments

Sale have switched to a new energy provider this season – prop Ross Harrison, the longest serving player at the club having joined in 2011. […]

Skivington keen to keep hold of Hastings

31 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Gloucester last week added Charlie Atkinson to their outside-half roster but want to keep Adam Hastings and are in talks with the […]

Langdon in right place at Saints

31 December 2023 1 comment

By PAUL REES Curtis Langdon’s world was thrown upside down when Worcester folded last season three matches into his contract with the Warriors, but the […]

Wiese on course for Japan

31 December 2023 0 comments

Urasayu D-Rocks have emerged as favourites to sign Leicester No.8 Jasper Wiese when he leaves Welford Road at the end of the season. Tigers thought […]

Mitchell planning to stay a Saint

31 December 2023 0 comments

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell has opted to remain loyal to Northampton after being offered the chance of jumping ship and moving to France. Mitchell is […]

Bristol and Bath chasing Welsh prop

31 December 2023 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER West Country rivals Bath and Bristol are battling over Wales loosehead Nicky Smith, who could activate a get-out clause written into his […]

Quins looking out to the wings

31 December 2023 0 comments

Harlequins are looking to see which wingers are available for a move this summer if they are unsuccessful in persuading Louis Lynagh to stay. Lynagh, […]

Saints go top after thrilling fightback

31 December 2023 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Northampton……………….. 21pts Tries: Furbank 54, Mitchell 66, Penalty 70 Conversions: Smith 54, 66 Sale ………………………………. 17pts Tries: Carpenter 39, Cowan-Dickie 48 Conversions: […]

Furbank enjoys move to captain

31 December 2023 0 comments

Northampton’s George Furbank believes captaincy has made him a better player and he hopes his good form will bring an England recall. His second-half try […]

Quins take honours in Big Game showdown

31 December 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins ………………….. 32pts Tries: David 7, 19, Dombrandt 23, Lamb 45, Care 54 Conversions: Smith 46, 55 Drop goals: Smith 70 Gloucester […]

Wilson: Good to get the job done

31 December 2023 1 comment

Harlequins coach Danny Wilson was delighted with the team performance as his side got over the line at Big Game 15. “It was brilliant to […]

Saracens pushed all the way by Falcons

31 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Saracens …………………….. 37pts Tries: Dan 10, van Zyl 30, Gonzalez 40, Penalty 63, Mako Vunipola 70 Conversions: Manu Vunipola 31, 40 Penalties: […]

Beaten again but Codling ‘incredibly proud’ of his team

31 December 2023 0 comments

Newcastle go into the new year still seeking their first victory of the season, but ahead of Friday’s home encounter with Harlequins Alex Codling was […]

Baxter: We gave away soft penalties

31 December 2023 0 comments

Rob Baxter believed his Chiefs should have won more comfortably after their 24-14 win at Bristol. “We started well and gained momentum to subdue the […]

Chiefs enjoying life on the road for once

31 December 2023 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Bristol ……………………………14pts Tries: Oghre 11, Heward 36 Conversions: Sheedy 11, 36 Exeter ………………………….. 24pts Tries: Iosefa-Scott 6, Feyi-Wasobo 21, Townsend 41, Vermuelen […]

We’ve got a long way to go-Van Graan

31 December 2023 0 comments

■ By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Leicester vBath Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road BATH head of rugby Johann van Graan insists his table-topping team “have achieved […]

McKellar looking forward to the Welford Road buzz

31 December 2023 0 comments

ACADEMY graduate Ollie Chessum will make his 50th appearance in Tigers colours against the current leaders, with fellow pathways product Dan Kelly featuring in his […]

Too little in reserve for Manu

31 December 2023 0 comments

Problem area: Another injury to Manu Tuilagi highlights England’s lack of strength in depth at inside-centre PICTURE: Getty Images THE groan of disappointment from England […]

Reasons to be cheerful for rugby’s year ahead

31 December 2023 0 comments

Paul Rees canvasses the views of Premiership directors of rugby and finds there is a fair amount of optimism IT IS another year the professional […]

At last we are going in right direction

31 December 2023 0 comments

It is always easier to bury English rugby’s alleged leaders than to praise them, but it would run counter to the seasonal spirit not to […]

Ewels in talks with Sharks

31 December 2023 0 comments

Charlie Ewels could be on the move at the end of the season after having a meeting with Sale Sharks about a switch to the […]

Premiership previews: Round ten

29 December 2023 0 comments

Round 10 of the Premiership promises to deliver riveting clashes amidst an electric festive atmosphere. Bristol look set for their biggest crowd of the season […]

Agree new PGP deal quickly, urge DoRs

24 December 2023 1 comment

By PAUL REES Premiership clubs expect the details of the new Professional Game Partnership (PGP) with the RFU to be agreed early in the new […]

Gloucester close in on deal for Atkinson

24 December 2023 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER Gloucester are in talks to do a deal that will see them sign former Wasps fly-half Charlie Atkinson from Premiership rivals Leicester […]

Warr: It’s special to learn from the best

24 December 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Sale Sharks Gus Warr believes that time spent rubbing shoulders and working with the likes of double World Cup winner Faf de […]

Unlucky Quirke ruled out with foot injury

24 December 2023 0 comments

Raffi Quirke’s dismal luck with injuries continued when a foot injury he picked up at Leinster last weekend that was initially thought to be minor […]

Big Game is next in line for upbeat Dombrandt

24 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Alex Dombrandt will enjoy a rare break over Christmas before returning to drive Harlequins’ twin assaults on the Premiership and the Champions […]

Codling: This is the toughest run I have had as a coach

24 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Newcastle may have had a challenging start to the season, but Alex Codling believes there are several reasons why England’s coaches should […]

Dowson praise for Radford turnaround

24 December 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson has paid tribute to new defence coach Lee Radford and his players for the remarkable turnaround […]

Chiefs ace Tom set for Hanazono

24 December 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Tom Hendrickson has signed a deal with Osaka-based Japanese League One side Hanazono Kintetsu Liners after leaving Exeter Chiefs […]

Saracens in hunt for big name wing

24 December 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Saracens have held informal talks with England wingers Jonny May and Joe Cokanasiga about a move to London at […]

Quins offer Care new contract

24 December 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Danny Care has been offered the chance to extend his contract with Harlequins until after his 38th birthday with […]

Cokanasiga shows his England quality

24 December 2023 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Bath ……………………………… 25pts Tries: Cokanasiga 1, 47; Stooke 42, Reid 74 Conversion: Russell 49 Penalties: Russell 33 Harlequins …………………… 17pts Tries: Smith […]

‘There’s more to come from Joe’

24 December 2023 0 comments

Johann van Graan, the Bath head coach, revealed Steve Borthwick has been keeping an eye on Joe Cokanasiga and insists there is more to come […]

Leicester suffer as Chiefs put on a show

24 December 2023 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Exeter Chiefs ……………… 29pts Tries: Vermeulen 7, Penalty 10, Slade 39, Tuima 80 Conversions: Slade 7, 40 Penalty: Slade 51 Leicester Tigers […]

McKellar unhappy with poor first half

24 December 2023 0 comments

LEICESTER head coach Dan McKellar bemoaned a dismal first half that saw the visitors trail 21-0. “It was a poor start from us,” he said. […]

Agony for Hastings as Saints hold on

24 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Gloucester ………………….. 29pts Tries: Clarke 27, Harris 40, Alemanno 47, Carreras 52 Conversions: Hastings, 28, 40, 53 Penalties: Hastings 59 Northampton Saints……31pts […]

A good win but not a great performance, says Dowson

24 December 2023 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON moved to third in the table with a sixth Premiership victory in seven, but director of rugby Phil Dowson was far from satisfied. “It […]

Sharks keep it tight to hold off Saracens

24 December 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Sale Sharks ………………… 22pts Tries: Creevy 17, Roebuck 43, Cowan-Dickie 48 Conversions: Ford 18, 48 Penalty: Ford 64 Saracens ………………………20pts Tries: Van […]

Tuilagi injury worry for Sale

24 December 2023 0 comments

ALEX Sanderson, with concerns about Manu Tuilagi’s first-half exit, hailed his pack’s performance for giving his side the edge. “Our set-piece was phenomenal and that’s […]

Energetic Vakatawa puts Bears in charge

24 December 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle Falcons…….. 13pts Tries: McCallum 80+2 Conversions: Jennings 80+3 Penalties: Johnson 40+2, Jennings 48 Bristol Bears ……………….. 21pts Tries: Ibitoye 17, Vakatawa […]

Codling delighted by crowd support

24 December 2023 0 comments

DESPITE suffering an 11th straight defeat in all competitions, Newcastle boss Alex Codling praised his side’s effort and the Falcons’ hard going faithful. Codling said: […]

It’s been incredible to be here for so long

24 December 2023 0 comments

Jon Newcombe catches up with Saracens DoR Mark McCall, who has been the boss since 2011 With his 13th calendar year as director of rugby […]

Quins are in strong position, says Joe

24 December 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury feels it’s crucial his team display strong form over the festive period as they strive to adapt their […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

22 December 2023 0 comments

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]

Series 3, Episode 19: Champions Cup recap and Big Game preview with Joe Launchbury

20 December 2023 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast’s final episode of 2023 looks back at two thrilling weekends of Champions Cup action as well as looking ahead to the […]

Sanderson: Ford and Tuilagi will stay at Sale

17 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Alex Sanderson is confident England outside-half George Ford will be at Sale next season, along with Manu Tuilagi. Ford is in his […]

Chief Yeandle still has a lot more to offer

17 December 2023 0 comments

Mark Stevens talks to one of Exeter’s elder statesmen When it comes to Exeter’s biggest triumphs, he’s the Chief often front and centre in all […]

Hastings close to Gloucester return

17 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Adam Hastings is close to a return for Gloucester after an injury-plagued 2023 that has seen the Scotland outside-half make just three […]

Caulfield loving life back with the Bears

17 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Josh Caulfield grew up supporting Bristol and the second row’s despair in the summer when London Irish collapsed turned to elation when […]

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