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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‘Another tough lesson for us’

18 September 2022 1 comment

Bath head coach Johann van Graan didn’t hide from the inadequacy of his side’s defeat to 14-man Sharks. The South African who took over at […]

Townsend will show no mercy to Warriors

18 September 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Worcester v Exeter Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sixways Exeter will put their sympathy for Worcester’s players and staff on hold at Sixways […]

Diamond relieved to get green light but staff ‘angry’

18 September 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Boss: Steve Diamond Having met Friday’s RFU deadline to prove their safety credentials, Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond is relieved […]

Warriors’ games will go ahead after deadline met

16 September 2022 1 comment

Both Worcester Warriors’ men and University of Worcester Warriors Women will play their respective games this weekend against Exeter and Harlequins, after the RFU ruled […]

Gloucester fightback to win thriller

11 September 2022 2 comments

By Nick Powell Gloucester……..27pts Tries: Rees-Zammit 44, Chapman 47, Penalty 69, Clarke 73 Conversions: Hastings 48 Penalties: Hastings 60 Wasps…………21pts Tries: Atkinson 25, Shields 28, Ogendaal 31 […]

Dallaglio: Genge is man to lift Bristol

11 September 2022 0 comments

Dallaglio: Bristol were right to rush Genge back By GARY FITZGERALD Ellis Genge, the England prop who moved to Bristol from Leicester over the summer, […]

Pollard will light up Tigers – Liebenberg

11 September 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Hanro Liebenberg is backing his South African compatriot Handre Pollard to take to life in the Premiership quickly when the outside-half recovers […]

Video nasties help shake demons for Skivington

11 September 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES George Skivington spent his summer watching video nasties as he plotted how to get Gloucester into the tour four of the Premiership. […]

Fit-again Hogg is eager to get back in action

11 September 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Stuart Hogg is raring to go again after a rare summer break that saw the Scotland captain have an operation on his […]

Four musketeers who can light up the game

11 September 2022 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Henry Arundell, Louis Rees-Zammit, Anthony Watson and Joe Cokanasiga are four wingers who can light up the field […]

Champions beaten as Chiefs snatch it

11 September 2022 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Exeter …………….24pts Tries: Penalty 19, Kata 38, Schickerling 80 Conversions: Simmonds 38, 80 Penalties: Simmonds 3 Leicester ……….20pts Tries: Liebenberg 49, Clare […]

‘Losing Freddie didn’t help us’

11 September 2022 0 comments

Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick was disappointed to lose but says there are plenty of positives to take away. He said: “The boys are gutted […]

Arundell’s off to flier as Exiles run riot

11 September 2022 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY London Irish ….45pts Tries: Donnell 12, White 23, Hassell-Collins 29, Arundell 48, 80+2; Joseph 59, Creevy 70 Conversions: Jackson 13, 24, 49; […]

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond

Diamond hopeful buy-out imminent

11 September 2022 1 comment

Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond revealed a deal to buy-out the crisis club could be done next week. The Warriors could go into administration […]

Quins too smart for battling Falcons

11 September 2022 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Newcastle ……..31pts Tries: McGuigan 12, 58; Radwan 30, Earle 39, Mulipola 65 Conversions: Connon 40, 60, 66 Harlequins ……..40pts Tries: Green 18, […]

That feels like an important win, says a relieved Matson

11 September 2022 0 comments

Quins coach Tabai Matson was relieved to get an opening win under his belt. He said: “It might be the first weekend but it feels […]

Genge the hero with homecoming double

11 September 2022 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Bristol …………….31pts Tries: Genge 1, 72; Bradbury 27, Morahan 35, Capon 78 Conversions: Sheedy 3, MacGinty 73, 78 Bath ………………..29pts Tries: B […]

Obano injury is ‘pretty serious’

11 September 2022 0 comments

Johaan van Graan confirmed that Beno Obano had sustained a “pretty serious” knee injury. “We will see how things go over the weekend. I assume […]

‘Old man’ Dan calls on Wasps kids to step up

11 September 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Gloucester v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm Dan Robson is embracing his “old man” status at the club as a more […]

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has pulled out of the England squad

Tuilagi returns with Beaumont on bench

11 September 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Sale Sharks v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, AJ Bell Stadium Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been named in a strong […]

Peters hoping to make mark at Newcastle

11 September 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Having had his World Cup dreams dashed, Spain international Josh Peters is hoping that another of his rugby goals can be fulfilled […]

White keen to prove he’s good enough for Scotland

11 September 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Ben White has set his heart on a dream trip to France next year and he hopes turning on the style for […]

“Wait and see” on Salary Cap reduction – Lynagh

9 September 2022 1 comment

Former Australian legend Michael Lynagh believes fans should not rush into judgement about the impact of the reduction of the Premiership’s salary cap, speaking on […]

England stars pair up as props as Bristol launch their new season against Bath

8 September 2022 0 comments

The returning Ellis Genge joins Kyle Sinckler in all-England prop pair as Bristol Bears get their Premiership campaign underway against Bath on Saturday evening. Bristol […]

Tuilagi and Beaumont return as Sale host Saints in Prem opener

8 September 2022 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been named in a strong Sale Sharks side to host Northampton Saints in their first game of the new […]

Sarries name strong side for Thursday night Prem Cup match at Saints

8 September 2022 0 comments

Saracens have named a very strong squad as they kick-off their campaign with a Thursday night Premiership Rugby Cup match at Franklin’s Gardens. The match […]

‘Worcester as a rugby club will be as competitive as ever’ – Kidney

7 September 2022 1 comment

London Irish boss Declan Kidney has said he sympathises with Worcester’s situation, but will be approaching their opening fixture like any other when the two […]

World Cup carrot will inspire us – George

4 September 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Jamie George admits it will be “difficult” pushing thoughts of France to the back of his mind but hopes the World Cup […]

Sanderson: Ford’s best days to come

4 September 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Star man: George Ford, pictured playing for Leicester, has joined Sale PICTURES: Getty Images George Ford has “the best years ahead of […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bath

4 September 2022 1 comment

Head coach: Johann van Graan Captain: Ben Spencer Ground: The Recreation Ground Capacity: 14,509 PREDICTED FINISH: 11TH Johann van Graan, Bath’s new head coach, is […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bristol

4 September 2022 2 comments

Director of Rugby: Pat Lam Captain: Steven Luatua Ground: Ashton Gate Capacity: 27,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 8TH Pat Lam’s glass is always half full. Even after […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Exeter

4 September 2022 1 comment

Director of Rugby: Rob Baxter Captains: Jack Yeandle/Joe Simmonds Ground: Sandy Park Capacity: 14,100 PREDICTED FINISH: 6TH The Chiefs missed out on the Premiership final […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Gloucester

4 September 2022 1 comment

Head Coach: George Skivington Captain: Lewis Ludlow Ground: Kingsholm Capacity: 16,115 PREDICTED FINISH: 3RD When George Skivington arrived at Gloucester during the Covid summer, the […]

Dombrandt urges Quins to aim high

4 September 2022 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY No.8 Alex Dombrandt admits Harlequins did not set the bar high enough last season and got trapped into thinking they could repeat […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Harlequins

4 September 2022 2 comments

Team-by-team guide by Paul Rees Head Coach: Tabai Matson Captain: Stephan Lewies Ground: Twickenham Stoop Capacity: 14,816 PREDICTED FINISH: 2ND Quins felt they were not […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Leicester

4 September 2022 0 comments

Head Coach: Steve Borthwick Captain: Hanro Liebenberg Ground: Welford Road Capacity: 25,849 PREDICTED FINISH: 4TH The Tigers clawed their way from the bottom to the […]

‘We must build on what we achieved’

4 September 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Dan Cole dismisses suggestions Tigers enter the new season as favourites in the same manner he deals with each scrum or ruck…head […]

Big brother Creevy happy to claim Irish can be champions

4 September 2022 1 comment

Agustin Creevy is as bullish with his predictions for London Irish’s title chances as he is when taking the field, claiming: “We can be champions.” […]

Team-by-team Premiership previews: London Irish

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Declan Kidney Captain: Matt Rogerson Ground: Gtech Community Stadium Capacity: 17,250 PREDICTED FINISH: 7TH The Exiles were involved in precious few dull […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Newcastle

4 September 2022 3 comments

Head Coach: Dave Walder Captain: Will Welch Ground: Kingston Park Capacity: 10,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 12TH The Falcons are getting used to life without Dean Richards […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Northampton

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Phil Dowson Captain: Lewis Ludlam Ground: Franklin’s Gardens Capacity: 15,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 5TH Northampton have tended to yo-yo in recent seasons, not […]

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Sale Sharks

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Alex Sanderson Captain: Jono Ross Ground: AJ Bell Stadium Capacity: 12,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 9th Salfrord is no longer little South Africa. Faf […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Saracens

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Mark McCall Captain: Owen Farrell Ground: StoneX Stadium Capacity: 10,500 PREDICTED FINISH: 1ST Saracens returned to the Premiership after their vacation in […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Wasps

4 September 2022 1 comment

Head coach: Lee Blackett Captain: Joe Launchbury Ground: Coventry Building Society Arena Capacity: 32,753 PREDICTED FINISH: 10TH Recruitment was put on hold for a few […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Worcester Warriors

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Steve Diamond Captain: Ted Hill Ground: Sixways Stadium Capacity: 11,499 PREDICTED FINISH: 13TH Steve Diamond’s bid to become the first Worcester coach […]

Salary cap is forcing clubs to invest in youth policy

4 September 2022 0 comments

PAUL REES Worcester’s plight at a time when the salary cap has been reduced by some 20 per cent to £5m a year has reinforced […]

Northampton Saints full-back Tommy Freeman

Saints agree new deal with Freeman

4 September 2022 0 comments

England wing Tommy Freeman, 21, has signed a new “long-term” contract at Northampton Saints. Freeman, who can also operate at full-back, scored 14 tries in […]

Ravens thumped as Gage turns on the magic

4 September 2022 0 comments

Premiership By LLOYD PHILLIPS Aberavon……… 45 Bridgend……….. 14 ABERAVON ran in six tries as they thrashed Bridgend at the Talbot Athletic Ground to lay down […]

Jones leads by example to fire Llandovery

4 September 2022 0 comments

Premiership By JAMES BEYNON Carmarthen………….. 3 Llandovery…………… 9 LLANDOVERY edged out Carmarthen Quins to claim a hard-fought win in a ferocious West Wales derby. The […]

Price is right for runaway Llanelli

4 September 2022 0 comments

Premiership By STEFFAN THOMAS Llanelli…………………46 Swansea……………..26 LLANELLI got their Premiership campaign off to a flying start with a bonus-point victory over arch-rivals Swansea in a […]

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