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King plans Bristol visit to assess Sheedy

12 November 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Wales will be present at Bristol’s training ground this week to take a look at Callum Sheedy as they assess their outside-half […]

Premiership crowds down by 15.6 per cent

12 November 2023 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Gallagher Premiership attendances are down by 15.6 per cent compared to last season’s corresponding matches. The distraction of the Rugby World Cup, […]

Able Evans is enjoying the high life with Quins

12 November 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Jarrod Evans grew up in the Valleys of Wales, a “chalk and cheese” environment to the one he finds himself now in […]

Borthwick begins work building partnership with Premiership

12 November 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Steve Borthwick is determined to usher in an era of co-operation with the leading clubs and has scrapped a two-day England training […]

Five-star Harlequins land late knockout

12 November 2023 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester …………………….. 25pts Tries: Liebenberg 20, Steward 33, 47 Conversions: Pollard 33, 47 Penalties: Pollard 8, 66 Harlequins ………………….. 29pts Tries: Dombrandt […]

McKellar frustrated by Tigers mistakes

12 November 2023 0 comments

TIGERS boss Dan McKellar described himself as “incredibly frustrated” after watching a fourth defeat in a row for his new team. “We could and should […]

Sharks go on attack with Ford in control

12 November 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bristol ……………………………13pts Tries: Caulfield 9 Conversions: Sheedy 10 Penalties: Sheedy 42, 53 Sale ……………………………… 27pts Tries: Reed 24, James 46, R Du […]

‘Plenty of effort but too many mistakes’

12 November 2023 0 comments

BEARS director of rugby Pat Lam said his side were guilty of overcomplicating matters. “There was plenty of effort, but we turned over way too […]

Bath find their flow to hit Gloucester for six

12 November 2023 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ………………….. 27pts Tries: Harris 17, Carreras 27, Alemanno 68 Conversions: Barton 17, 27, 68 Penalties: Barton 6, 36 Bath ……………………………… 45pts […]

‘Fantastic advert for Prem Rugby’

12 November 2023 0 comments

BATH head coach Johann van Graan believed the game was a fantastic advertisement for Premiership rugby. He said: “The second half was pretty cool as […]

Angus glad to hold his own in back row battle

12 November 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Northampton v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens ANGUS Scott-Young relishes a battle and there are few fiercer than the contest […]

Huge challenge awaits for Baxter’s resurgent Chiefs

12 November 2023 0 comments

IT WAS expected to be a season of rebuilding for Exeter following the loss of a core group of players who were involved in their […]

Codling can sense change is in the air

12 November 2023 0 comments

Premiership By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Newcastle v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park THE last time Newcastle defeated Saracens in the Premiership, Labour were in […]

Premiership weekly previews: Round 5

8 November 2023 0 comments

With World Cup stars returning and almost a quarter of the season now completed, the Premiership is already entering a crucial phase. Exeter currently lead […]

Chiefs go top with Bears bonus point win

5 November 2023 0 comments

By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON Exeter Chiefs……………29 Tries: Tuima (4), Painter (26), Wyatt (42), Iosefa-Scott (68) Conversions: Slade (4, 27, 43) Penalties: Slade (76) Bristol Bears………………20 Tries: […]

Evans: It was good for Smith to play 15

5 November 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Harlequins attack coach Nick Evans believes Marcus Smith will be all the better for his full-back experience at the World Cup, despite […]

Exeter’s ‘Scrum Doctor’ coming up with right treatment

5 November 2023 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS It was an ongoing issue that has blighted the Exeter Chiefs for the past two seasons, but now it seems they have […]

Gloucester put faith in Young

5 November 2023 0 comments

Experienced Premiership scrum-half Micky Young has joined Gloucester on a short-term deal. The 34-year-old former Newcastle, Bath and Leicester back adds experience to the nine […]

Bradbury resolved to prove his worth

5 November 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Magnus Bradbury describes missing out on the Rugby World Cup as “a kick in the guts” but recognises how having the summer […]

England’s big names power up Saracens

5 November 2023 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Saracens …………………….. 32pts Tries: Itoje 15, Christie 26, B Vunipola 43, George 53 Conversions: Farrell 16, 27, 44 Penalties: Farrell 63, 73 […]

McCall happy gamble pays off

5 November 2023 0 comments

Saracens boss Mark McCall admitted he had taken a punt on picking his returning England internationals but it paid off. All seven of those involved […]

Delight for Saints as they keep Bath at bay

5 November 2023 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Northampton………………. 24pts Tries: Pearson 17, Coles 33, Hendy 43 Conversions: Smith 17, 33, 43 Penalties: Smith 1 Bath ………………………………. 18pts Tries: du […]

Van Graan: We had chances to win

5 November 2023 0 comments

Bath boss Johann van Graan made no excuses after his team had failed to press home their advantage in the final minutes of their defeat […]

Harlequins ease home as Dombrandt calls shots

5 November 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins ………………….. 40pts Tries: Riley 16, Lamb 26, David 37, Dombrandt 49, Lynagh 53, Green 75 Conversions: Evans 18, 26, 38, 50; […]

We’re throwing jabs but can’t land a punch, says Codling

5 November 2023 0 comments

Newcastle head coach Alex Codling saw the positives in their defeat to Harlequins, but recognised that encouraging performances aren’t enough as they chase their first […]

Creevy fires Sharks back to winning ways

5 November 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Sale ……………………………… 24pts Tries: Reed 15, 33; B Curry 51, Creevy 69 Conversions: Ford 34, 70 Gloucester …………………… 10pts Tries: F Thomas […]

Harris: We will need to build for Bath

5 November 2023 0 comments

After back-to-back Friday night defeats the Cherry and Whites will be looking to get their season back on track in next week’s derby against Bath, […]

We’re out to build on good start – Jenkins

5 November 2023 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS PREVIEW… Exeter v Bristol Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Welsh giant Dafydd Jenkins is ready to add his sizeable bulk to Exeter […]

Grahamslaw ready for Chiefs challenge

5 November 2023 0 comments

Sam Grahamslaw will make his Premiership debut for Bristol this afternoon as they take on Exeter. The former Jersey Reds loosehead lines up in a […]

Hooper in line for Lions role

5 November 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER The Lions could appoint former Bath director of rugby and England Saxons second row Stuart Hooper as their team […]

Falcons losing Carreras to France

5 November 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Newcastle Falcons have suffered a blow for next season after Argentina winger Mateo Carreras completed a move to Bayonne […]

Back to school challenge for former Sharks

5 November 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Former Sale Sharks Steve Hanley and Joe Clark are leading the Trafford Schools Rugby initiative that launched last year to encourage children […]

Premiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Four

3 November 2023 0 comments

There is no better World Cup hangover cure than an enticing weekend of Gallagher Premiership Rugby, packed with returning stars from the tournament. The weekend’s […]

Saints earn first victory at soaked Newcastle

29 October 2023 0 comments

By Tom Jeffreys Newcastle………………………………….14 Tries: Stephens 75 Penalties: Connon 10, 26, 59 Northampton Saints……………………16 Tries: Langdon 53 Conversions: Smith 54 Penalties: Smith 15, 38, 64 […]

George urges RFU to listen to old boys

29 October 2023 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Jamie George has urged the RFU to listen to England’s seasoned internationals before rubber-stamping proposals over new playing contracts. Twickenham chiefs have […]

Randall’s out to get the world at his feet

29 October 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES When Harry Randall was released from the England squad in the summer, the scrum-half was told he needed to work on his […]

Spencer’s aiming to follow in Dupont’s footsteps

29 October 2023 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Bath captain Ben Spencer is taking a leaf out of the book of French maestro Antoine Dupont as he chases more England […]

Isiekwe agrees to stay at Saracens

29 October 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER England lock Nick Isiekwe is the latest player to agree to a new deal to remain with Premiership champions […]

Toulon have prop Sinckler in their sights

29 October 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Toulon have launched a double raid on Steve Borthwick’s World Cup squad to lure Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam […]

Sale let league boys in

29 October 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks answered an emergency cry for help from England’s rugby league team preparing for their second Test match […]

Shillcock keeps his cool to snatch win

29 October 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Bath ……………………………… 24pts Tries: Muir 14, Du Toit 54 Conversions: Russell 55 Penalties: Russell 37, 48, 71, 78 Leicester …………………….. 25pts Tries: […]

McKellar: We were excellent from start

29 October 2023 0 comments

Leicester head coach Dan McKellar was delighted with his team’s performance as they beat Bath late on. He said: “We were excellent from minute one. […]

Evans on target to cut down Bristol

29 October 2023 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Bristol ……………………………21pts Tries: Vakatawa 36, Thacker 48 Conversions: Sheedy 49 Penalties: Sheedy 25, 29, 62 Harlequins ………………….. 23pts Tries: Hammond 21, 44 […]

Lam: We made far too many mistakes

29 October 2023 0 comments

Bristol’s Director of Rugby Pat Lam believed this his side were their own worst enemies as they went down to Harlequins. “We were quite quickly […]

Baxter’s Exeter 2.0 beginning to flourish

29 October 2023 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Exeter ………………………….. 43pts Tries: Fisilau 2, Frost 18, Iosefa-Scott 37, Feyi-Waboso 39, Armstrong 71, Penalty 80 Conversions: Slade 4, 19, 40, 72 […]

We just weren’t at the races, admits Sanderson

29 October 2023 0 comments

Sale DoR Alex Sanderson admitted his side were ‘not at the races’ as they tasted defeat for the first time in the Gallagher Premiership this […]

Saracens get their act together at last

29 October 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Gloucester …………………….. 3pts Penalties: Barton 5 Saracens …………………….. 24pts Tries: Willis 24, 49, Lewington 28 Conversions: Lozowski 25, 29, 50 Penalties: Lozowski […]

Skivington: Defeat was an anomaly

29 October 2023 0 comments

Gloucester boss George Skivington labelled the West Country side’s heavy defeat to Saracens “an anomaly” after it brought their seven game winning run to an […]

Pearson: I’m lucky to end up at Saints

29 October 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Newcastle v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park Tom Pearson did not have to think for long when Northampton made their […]

Two defeats but Codling seeing a lot of positives

29 October 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN “Entertaining our fans, working unbelievably hard, and getting a better mutual understanding” is the mantra that Alex Codling is building, as he […]

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