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Sorry to miss out on top 4 -Skiv

5 June 2022 2 comments

GEORGE Skivington welcomed back England wing Jonny May after five months out with injury and believes more of his players are set for international call-ups. […]

Simmonds in charge as Chiefs snatch it

5 June 2022 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Exeter …………….47pts Tries: Gray 19, Hogg 24, Simmonds 38, Whitten 47, Nowell 55, Street 69, Maunder 79 Conversions: Simmonds 19, 24, 47, […]

Chuffed we fought right to the end, says coach Hepher

5 June 2022 0 comments

EXETER head coach Ali Hepher offered an explanation as to why Chiefs have missed out on a play-off for the first time since 2015. “We’ve […]

De Klerk bows out with a final flourish

5 June 2022 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale ………………..42pts Tries: Roebuck 7, Van der Merwe 15, Wiese 22, 40, D Du Preez 63, Reed 69 Conversions: R Du Preez […]

Injury to Rodd ‘is not serious’

5 June 2022 0 comments

BEVAN Rodd was replaced as a “precaution” during half-time but boss Alex Sanderson dismissed fears of a serious injury. The highly-rated prop is hoping to […]

Horror show for Bath as they finish bottom

5 June 2022 1 comment

By TOM BRADSHAW Worcester ……..43pts Tries: Hatherell 4, Simpson 44, Shillcock 52, 55, 76; Batley 61 Conversions: Smith 5, 45, 53, 56, 78 Penalties: Smith […]

Diamond delight after fightback

5 June 2022 0 comments

STEVE Diamond hailed his Worcester side’s resolve having been on the ropes at the break. “We had a chat at halftime about the psychology of […]

Sam Lewis departs Worcester Warriors

1 June 2022 0 comments

Worcester Warriors flanker Sam Lewis will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The Welsh openside flanker, 31, was […]

Jack Nowell among Exeter trio tipped to be fit for England tour

1 June 2022 2 comments

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has provided Eddie Jones with a triple boost ahead of England‘s tour to Australia. Baxter confirmed that Jack Nowell, Luke Cowan-Dickie […]

Gloucester will ‘rip into it and see what happens’ in crucial Saracens clash

1 June 2022 2 comments

George Skivington has vowed that Gloucester will “rip into it and see what happens” in their quest for a Gallagher Premiership play-off place on Saturday. […]

Skipper Lewis Ludlam could make Northampton return against Newcastle

31 May 2022 0 comments

Northampton captain Lewis Ludlam could be available for the key Gallagher Premiership clash against Newcastle on Saturday after missing England’s recent training camp due to […]

Northampton sign trialist Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter

31 May 2022 1 comment

Northampton Saints have signed trialist Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter Chiefs. The former England age group internationals have signed ahead of the 2022/23 […]

Former England flanker Tom Wood announces retirement from rugby

30 May 2022 0 comments

Former England flanker Tom Wood has announced he will retire from professional rugby next month following 12 seasons at Northampton. Wood won 50 England caps, […]

Andre Esterhuizen honoured to win players’ player of the year award

26 May 2022 0 comments

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has won the Rugby Players’ Association players’ player of the year award. Esterhuizen polled the highest number of votes from his […]

Ex-Saracens chief executive Ed Griffiths

Ed Griffiths leaves role as Bath chairman as club confirm structural reset

25 May 2022 2 comments

Bath chairman Edward Griffiths has left his role after less than six months in post as the club confirms a new rugby structure for the […]

Nathan Hines: “Road to Twickenham” Cycle Challenge

25 May 2022 0 comments

Nathan Hines is enjoying his new role as business development director at Gallagher as he embarks alongside rugby legends on the mammoth ‘Road to Twickenham’ […]

Nine players to depart Northampton Saints

25 May 2022 0 comments

Northampton Saints have announced that nine players will depart the club on the expiry of their contracts at the end of the season. Hooker Reece […]

London Irish back row Tom Pearson signs first professional contract

25 May 2022 1 comment

Young London Irish back-row Tom Pearson has signed his first professional contract. The Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate has made 18 appearances in his first season […]

George Skivington signs long-term contract with Gloucester

24 May 2022 1 comment

Gloucester head coach George Skivington has signed a long-term contract extension at Kingsholm. The Cherry and Whites sit fifth in the Premiership table and need […]

Christian Wade considering return to rugby union following release from NFL

24 May 2022 0 comments

Christian Wade says he is considering a return to rugby union after being released by the NFL‘s Buffalo Bills. The former Wasps and England winger […]

London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke signs new contract

23 May 2022 1 comment

London Irish prop Will Goodrick-Clarke has signed a new contract with the Exiles. His impressive performances this season have been rewarded with a call up […]

Dombrandt driven to prove success last season was no fluke

22 May 2022 1 comment

By ADAM HATHAWAY ALEX Dombrandt believes Harlequins have already made a statement and shown last season’s title was no flash in the pan but warned […]

Marchant seals it for the comeback kings

22 May 2022 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins ……..28pts Tries: Dombrandt 17, Marchant 49, 60; Murley 70 Conversions: Smith 18, 50, 60, 70 Gloucester……..24pts Tries: Morgan 11, Clarke 19, […]

Matson glad to survive ambush

22 May 2022 1 comment

HARLEQUINS senior coach Tabai Matson was impressed by side’s second half display. “Gloucester were way too good for us in the first half,” he said. […]

Saracens and Saints set fair for semis

22 May 2022 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Saracens ……….42pts Tries: Tompkins 41, Lewington 45, McFarland 50, 60; Goode 68 Conversions: Farrell 41, 45, 60, 68 Penalties: Farrell 2, 13, […]

McCall happy to be at home

22 May 2022 1 comment

SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall said his side needed to bounce back after last Saturday’s European exit at the hands of Toulon to secure […]

Dolly blow as Tigers head for top spot

22 May 2022 1 comment

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Newcastle ……….5pts Tries: McGuigan 50 Leicester ……….27pts Tries: Nadolo 13, Porter 69, Steward 79 Conversions: Ford 14, 70, 80 Penalties: Ford 21, […]

Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick

Borthwick: We had to play for 80 minutes to get that win

22 May 2022 2 comments

STEVE Borthwick paid tribute to his players after they ultimately outclassed Newcastle at Kingston Park. The Falcons, playing in Dean Richards’ final home game as […]

Baxter: We’re well off where we need to be

22 May 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Bristol …………….40pts Tries: Sheedy 21, Piutau 32, 48; Leiua 52, Fricker 63, Morahan 77 Conversions: Sheedy 22, 33, 49, 53; Lloyd 64 […]

Six-try Bears showed no fear

22 May 2022 0 comments

BRISTOL D oR Pat Lam was proud that his sixtry Bears played without fear. He said: “Well done to the boys, they enjoyed their rugby […]

Bailey calls the shots as Bath subdue Irish

22 May 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Bath ………………..27pts Tries: Williams 34, Spencer 36, Muir 64 Conversions: Bailey 35, 37, 65 Penalties: Bailey 57, 74 London Irish ….24pts Tries: […]

Kidney: It’s been tough for the boys

22 May 2022 0 comments

DECLAN Kidney spoke of his disappointment at the end of a tough week losing the Premiership Cup Final and then seeing his Irish miss out […]

Scrappy Sharks keep play-off hopes alive

22 May 2022 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Wasps ………………7pts Tries: Oghre 24 Conversions: Gopperth 24 Sale ………………..16pts Tries: Van der Merwe 46 Conversions: R du Preez 46 Penalties: R […]

Blackett: We paid for scrum penalties

22 May 2022 0 comments

WASPS director of rugby Lee Blackett accepted that his side were out-muscled. “It was a frustrating evening as if you don’t win the gritty stuff […]

Harlequins v Gloucester: Quins make one change ahead of Twickenham game

20 May 2022 0 comments

Harlequins have made one change ahead of their fixture with Gloucester at Twickenham. Sat third in the table, Harlequins look to guarantee their place in […]

Bath v London Irish preview: Win can move Bath off the foot of Premiership table

20 May 2022 0 comments

Max Clark, Taulupe Faletau and Semesa Rokoduguni will all start their farewell match at the Rec when Bath Rugby take on London Irish in the […]

Semesa Rokoduguni to leave Bath after decade at Recreation Ground

20 May 2022 1 comment

England international winger Semesa Rokoduguni will leave Bath Rugby at the end of the current Premiership season, ending a 10-year stay at the Rec. The […]

Move to summer under global season plans opposed by Premiership clubs

Sebastian de Chaves joins Newcastle Falcons

19 May 2022 2 comments

Sebastian de Chaves will return for a second spell at Newcastle Falcons, with the experienced lock-forward signing a two-year deal starting next season. The […]

Newcastle Falcons sign Josh Thomas

19 May 2022 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have signed Ospreys fly-half Josh Thomas for next season on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old can also play at full-back and has made […]

Joe Gray announced as London Scottish head coach

19 May 2022 0 comments

After announcing his retirement earlier this week, Harlequins hooker Joe Gray has been named the new head coach of London Scottish from next season. The […]

Worcester Warriors beat London Irish to win Premiership Rugby Cup

18 May 2022 0 comments

London Irish: (16) 25Tries: White Con: Jackson Pens: Jackson 6Worcester: (18) 25Tries: Kvesic, Humphreys, Hatherell Cons: Smith 2 Pens: Smith 2 STEVE Diamond secured back-to-back […]

Quins hooker Joe Gray to retire at the end of the season

17 May 2022 0 comments

Harlequins hooker Joe Gray has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Gray was the first player to win every domestic […]

Falcons swoop in for two Championship stars

15 May 2022 31 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE NEWCASTLE Falcons have added a second Championship player to their ranks for next season by signing Coventry scrum-half, Josh Barton. With Louis […]

Matt Garvey: I preferred the game when it was slower!

15 May 2022 0 comments

PAUL REES speaks to Worcester Warriors lock Matt Garvey about why the time is right to step away from rugby Matt Garvey knew he had […]

All eyes are on Arundell after his wonder try

15 May 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… London Irish v Worcester Tuesday, May 17. Kick-off 7.45pm, Stadium EDDIE Jones has been to London Irish to check on […]

Cup success can be launchpad for Warriors revival

15 May 2022 1 comment

TED Hill believes winning the Premiership Cup would be the catalyst for Worcester to make a greater impact in the Premiership after years of wallowing […]

Leicester Tigers sign Anthony Watson

12 May 2022 1 comment

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Bath and England winger Anthony Watson ahead of the 2022/23 season. The move was first revealed back in […]

Losing close games a reason for disappointing Bristol Bears season, says Jake Woolmore

12 May 2022 0 comments

Bristol Bears prop Jake Woolmore has said that the Bristol squad has had an honest discussion about where their Premiership campaign has gone wrong. Speaking […]

Wasps boss Lee Blackett in dark about potential return for Christian Wade

10 May 2022 0 comments

Wasps boss Lee Blackett is unaware of Christian Wade‘s possible return to rugby union after revealing there has been no contact with the club’s acclaimed […]

Gloucester to seek compensation from Worcester over cancelled fixture

10 May 2022 1 comment

Gloucester will seek compensation from their Gallagher Premiership rivals Worcester following the cancellation of a league game between the clubs in March. In accordance with […]

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