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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Exiles fail to contain deadly Shark attack

16 October 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Sale ………………..37pts Tries: D du Preez 12, Carpenter 37, Roebuck 43, 55; Ashman 78 Conversions: R du Preez 13, 44, 56 Penalties: […]

We lost gain-line battle – Kidney

16 October 2022 0 comments

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson was pleased with the performance and says things are coming together for his team, just as he expected them […]

Matson expecting a tough test from wounded Tigers

16 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Harlequins v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Twickenham Stoop Harlequins are expecting a fierce response from Premiership champions Leicester who arrive at The […]

We’re working hard on our game, insists Heyes

16 October 2022 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE JOE HEYES says complacency and the burden of expectation are not behind Leicester’s stuttering start to the season. Five games into their […]

James stars as seven-try Saints surge to top of pool

16 October 2022 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Northampton ..49pts Tries: Sylvester 10, Scott-Young 14, Collins 18, 40; Hendy 25, Lockett 32, James 53 Conversions: Grayson 10, 15, 19, 26; […]

Carreras can wing in again for Pumas

16 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Dave Walder expects Mateo Carreras’s fast start to the season to earn the 22-year-old wing a recall by Argentina. Carreras, who beat […]

Lovejoy working hard to repay Exiles loyalty

16 October 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Pumped up: Lovejoy Chawatama PICTURES: Getty Images Lovejoy Chawatama is simply loving being back on the field producing aggressive and dominant front […]

Polledri tipped to be back in blue for Six Nations

16 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW There are “no short cuts” to Jake Polledri regaining Premiership and international sharpness, says Gloucester George Skivington, after the loose forward was […]

Fit-again Riccioni keen to keep Saracens buzzing

16 October 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Inspired: Saracens prop Marco Riccioni Marco Riccioni is hoping to put 11 months of injury hell behind him by laying the platform […]

Worcester Warriors backing Michael Fatialofa

Worcester will appeal against suspension and relegation due to pandemic

13 October 2022 0 comments

Worcester Warriors will appeal against their suspension and relegation on a “no fault insolvency” basis, citing the pandemic as causing their financial woes. The RFU‘s […]

Wasps heading for administration and suspended from the Premiership

13 October 2022 1 comment

Wasps are set to enter administration “in the coming days” after there has proved to be “insufficient time to find a solvent solution for the […]

Super Saints show off cup credentials

11 October 2022 0 comments

Premiership Cup By NICK POWELL Northampton…49pts Tries: Sylvester 10, Scott-Young 14, Collins 18, 40; Hendy 25, Lockett 32, James 53 Conversions: Grayson 10, 15, 19, 26; Matavesi 33, […]

Ashley weighing-up move to buy Wasps

11 October 2022 0 comments

By Nick Powell, Digital Editor Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is considering buying Wasps as the club continue to look at options to keep […]

Skosan winner leaves 14-man Wasps heartbroken

9 October 2022 0 comments

Wasps…………………..36 Tries: Willis 11, Odogwu 19, Oghre 54, Atkinson 57 Conversions: Umaga 12, 55 Penalties: Umaga 22, 25, 65 Northampton Saints….40 Tries: Coles 40, 79; […]

We must learn lessons from Worcester – Lam

9 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Pat Lam has called on the game’s authorities to learn quickly from Worcester’s demise and act to ensure that no Premiership club […]

Stop bleating about a rising salary cap, says Baxter

9 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Premiership clubs should stop “bleating” about the unfairness of a rising salary cap and instead focus on running their businesses more effectively, […]

Tigers duo are happy to agree new deals

9 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet both said signing a new contract with Leicester was an easy decision as other clubs hoped […]

No change as Bath fail to seize the day

9 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bath ………………..17pts Tries: Reid 24, Dunn 50, Annett 62 Conversions: Francis 25 Gloucester ……..21pts Tries: Alemanno 10, 36; Socino 19 Conversions: Hastings […]

Injuries mount in bruising contest

9 October 2022 0 comments

A fiercely contested West Country derby left both clubs waiting for medical reports next week. Bath lost outside-half Piers Francis before the break with a […]

Leicester lack snap as Quirke runs show

9 October 2022 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ……….16pts Tries: Wiese 28 Conversions: Burns 28, Penalties: Burns 6, 16, 22 Sale ………………..26pts Tries: Roebuck 10, R du Preez 32, […]

Tigers told to keep on working

9 October 2022 1 comment

Leicester boss Steve Borthwick urged his team to “keep working and improving” after a third defeat of the season for his champions. Borthwick felt there […]

Chiefs on parade as Bears implode

9 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Bristol …………….14pts Tries: Fricker 5, Capon 62 Conversions: Sheedy 6, MacGinty 63 Exeter …………….50pts Tries: Nowell 19, 56; Woodburn 27, 51; Cowan-Dickie […]

I’m not happy – we let the crowd down, admits coach Lam

9 October 2022 0 comments

Pat Lam said the Ashton Gate crowd had been let down. “That’s the hardest thing, at the end of the day we play for our […]

Jones should focus on effective rugby

9 October 2022 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE conundrum facing England, and especially head coach Eddie Jones, is whether the triesgalore basketball rugby being […]

Newcastle looking for another day at the races

9 October 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Newcastle v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park FRESH from winning his scrum battle – if not the verbal exchanges – […]

Riccioni raring to go as Saracens make three changes

9 October 2022 1 comment

Starting: Marco Riccioni SARACENS prop Marco Riccioni is eager for action as he makes his first start since returning from injury. Riccioni, who has 18 […]

Willis urges fans to turn up in force to tempt investors

9 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Wasps v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm. Coventry Building Society Arena WASPS are urging supporters to turn up in their thousands for […]

We need to stop making basic errors, says James

9 October 2022 0 comments

TOM James says Northampton are determined to take their frustrations out on Wasps after starting the season with three defeats in four matches despite playing […]

Baxter still keen for Nowell to carry on

9 October 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits they have opened talks with England and Lions winger […]

Biggar can consider his options

9 October 2022 1 comment

Northampton Saints confirmed on Friday what Blindside reported in August, that Wales star Dan Biggar will leave the club at the end of the […]

Blow for Jones as Manly chase Seibold

9 October 2022 1 comment

EDDIE Jones is set to suffer another blow to his coaching staff after Manly Sea Eagles launched a bid to take his defence coach Anthony […]

Tigers have Shillcock in their sights

9 October 2022 0 comments

Wanted man: Jamie Shillcock Leicester Tigers have opened talks with Jamie Shillcock as the bun fight to sign up former Worcester Warriors stars steps up […]

Whitford poised to join Lancaster

9 October 2022 0 comments

Stuart Lancaster is set to turn to an experienced hand when he moves to Racing 92 next season, with Tom Whitford tipped to join his […]

Northampton too strong for Saracens in points feast

9 October 2022 0 comments

Premiership Cup By NICK POWELL Northampton ..58pts Tries: Matavesi 3, Sleightholme 6, 40+1; Skosan 16, 42, 48; Pollock 24, 71; Hinkley 75 Conversions: Grayson 7, […]

Baxter promises to keep mixing up his backline

9 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Opposition defences are going to have to keep guessing as Exeter boss Rob Baxter vows to keep mixing up his backline combinations […]

Positivity the key to Sale success – Carpenter

8 October 2022 1 comment

Joe Carpenter revealed he was euphoric to score the winner against Exeter last weekend, speaking on The Rugby Paper Podcast. It was not the only […]

Bristol and Exeter change seven each for Friday night Westcountry clash

6 October 2022 1 comment

Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs have each made seven changes to their starting teams as they both look to bounce back from disappointing defeats last […]

Saints thump Sarries to re-ignite Prem Cup hopes

6 October 2022 0 comments

Northampton……….58 Tries: Matavesi 3, Sleightholme 6, 40+1; Skosan 16, 42, 48; Pollock 24, 71; Hinkley 75 Conversions: Grayson 7, 40+2, 43, 49, 72, 76 Penalties: Grayson 69 Saracens […]

Wasps may be forced out of CBS Arena

6 October 2022 0 comments

Wasps‘ stay in the CBS Arena may be nearing its end as a result of the club entering administration. Although Wasps have a 250-year lease […]

Worcester players and staff set for contract termination

5 October 2022 0 comments

All Worcester Warriors players and staff are set to have their contracts terminated after part of the club was wound up in the High Court. […]

Worcester Warriors latest: Loans, cancellations, website inactive and training ‘risks’

4 October 2022 0 comments

In less than a day and half, this week has already produced more drama and chaos at Sixways as their administration continues after commencing at […]

Clinical Quins hold on to edge battling Saints

2 October 2022 0 comments

Harlequins……………35 Tries: Musk 4, 49; Anwanyu 7, Northmore 25, Murley 64 Conversions: Smith 5, 8, 26, 50, 65 Northampton……….29 Tries: Ludlam 33, Freeman 56, Furbank […]

Players and fans also to blame, say Warriors duo

2 October 2022 0 comments

By JON COUCH The owners of Worcester Warriors have risked the further wrath from disillusioned players and fans by suggesting that they both played a […]

Coach Callard feels happy back at home

2 October 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Jon Callard says he is enjoying “the best of both worlds” after making a return to the Premiership as Bath’s kicking coach. […]

Skivington: Players will have to take big pay cuts

2 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW The “brutal reality” of Worcester entering administration will be big-name players having to take massive pay cuts at rival clubs, says the […]

Lam: Attacks are taking us by storm

2 October 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Leaders of the pack: Saracens, in action against Gloucester, are showing us how to attack, says Pat Lam PICTURES: Getty Images DEFENCE […]

Manu the barista has Beaumont bouncing

2 October 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Sale Sharks’ Josh Beaumont is full of beans again thanks to the coffee-making skills of rehab partner Manu Tuilagi. The combination of […]

Maddock urges Bath to find the space to play

2 October 2022 1 comment

Joe Maddock was instrumental in helping Bath to their last piece of silverware – and the club’s new attack coach wants nothing less than to […]

Dazzling Daly the star for Saracens

2 October 2022 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Saracens ……….51pts Tries: Lozowski 14, Earl 22, Malins 30, Van Zyl 38, Daly 60, McFarland 68, Maitland 79 Conversions: Farrell 15, 31, […]