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Tuilagi set for payday in Japan

14 August 2022 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER Manu Tuilagi is edging towards a move to the Far East to play in the Japan Rugby League after the World Cup […]

Herbst out to give Quins some grunt

14 August 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Power house: Irne Herbst is looking forward to playing for Harlequins next season PICTURES: Getty Images Irne Herbst hopes to add some […]

Chiefs drop ‘Tomahawk Chop’

14 August 2022 0 comments

Exeter will stop playing their “Tomahawk Chop” chant over the speakers during games at Sandy Park as part of a rebrand to move away from […]

Bates looking to get Bears back to the sharp end

14 August 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Bristol born and bred outside back Jack Bates is hoping his ability to play centre and wing will help him nail down […]

Top four finish is the target for White

14 August 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES London Irish are in the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time in 10 years, but scrum-half Ben White said despite that […]

Charlie Matthews returns to increase Quins’ lock options

8 August 2022 0 comments

Harlequins have looked to a former player to fill in one of their gaps at second row, as Charlie Matthews returns to the club where […]

Falcons preparing to relive the glory days

7 August 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES The Premiership celebrates its 25th birthday later this month and the inaugural champions, Newcastle, are so determined to make more of an […]

Loader out to put his injury woe behind him

7 August 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Ben Loader is hoping to put last season’s injury-ridden season behind him and help London Irish make a mark in their first […]

Marines help O’Loughlin get in shape for Exeter

7 August 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES When Rory O’Loughlin met Exeter’s director of rugby Rob Baxter earlier this year to discuss moving from Leinster to Devon, he was […]

Moment in Time: Psycho front row set platform for Sale’s return to top flight

7 August 2022 0 comments

Sale – Courage League 2 Champions 1993/94 Sale had been out of the top flight for six seasons after being relegated at the end of […]

When Sale wanted to be Man U’s rugby team

7 August 2022 1 comment

Sale have always had one very big shadow on their doorstep. Just over four miles from their Heywood Road ground was one of the world’s […]

Matson tweaks masterplan to keep Quins competitive

7 August 2022 1 comment

By Gary Fitzgerald Tabai Matson insists Harlequins must “get the nuts and bolts right” to ensure they stay in the top four and continue to […]

Exeter Chiefs sign Tonga international Kata

3 August 2022 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs have signed Tonga international and rugby league convert Solomone Kata on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old joins from Super Rugby franchise, Moana Pasifika, […]

Offiah seeking clarity in Burrell race claims

31 July 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD The RFU is to investigate claims from former Newcastle Falcons centre Luther Burrell regarding racism within the sport. Burrell, 32, said racism […]

Simpson happy to join the monsters

31 July 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Joe Simpson is looking forward to playing behind a “monster” pack after prolonging his Premiership career at Sale Sharks. The vastly experienced […]

Coach Kiss calls on Irish to find that little bit more

31 July 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Les Kiss says London Irish will need to find that crucial “one percent” in order to challenge for a top four Premiership […]

DoRs taking up the accountancy game

31 July 2022 0 comments

Paul Rees reveals that the £5m salary cap has seen Premiership clubs being forced to balance the books It has not been a summer of […]

I want to finish on a high with Bristol, says Joyce

31 July 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK As he heads into his farewell season before joining Connacht, Bristol Bears legend Joe Joyce is hoping to end his time in […]

Hassell-Collins keen to strut his stuff like Henry

24 July 2022 27 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD The sight of Henry Arundell strutting his stuff on England’s tour down under and Will Joseph also savouring his first Test experience […]

Lam ready to get the Bears roaring back in the big time

24 July 2022 23 comments

Q&A PAT LAM – ON THE RECORD Paul Rees speaks to Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam about changes at Ashton Gate as the Bears […]

Baxter setting his sights south again

24 July 2022 0 comments

Rob Baxter looks set to continue his shopping to revamp his squad by returning to the Southern Hemisphere for another centre. Exeter Chiefs again had […]

Western Force in line to sign Rona

24 July 2022 1 comment

Centre: Curtis Rona Western Force have stepped up their efforts to re-sign London Irish outside centre Curtis Rona after snatching Leicester Tigers utility back Bryce […]

Fans put Bath top of the list when it comes to best ground

24 July 2022 33 comments

Paul Rees looks at the best and worst rugby grounds around the world as voted for by the fans Worth a visit: Leicester Tigers play […]

Les Kiss praises Arundell after storming summer

21 July 2022 0 comments

London Irish Head Coach Les Kiss was full of admiration for winger Henry Arundell after he announced himself in world rugby in England‘s victorious tour […]

Full Premiership 2022/23 fixtures: Westcountry rivals go toe-to-toe in opening round

19 July 2022 0 comments

Bristol Bears and Bath will raise the curtain of the Premiership for the second time in four seasons as they kick off the new campaign […]

A veil of secrecy which keeps us all in the dark

17 July 2022 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is a complete contradiction at the heart of the English Premiership having a salary cap at […]

Steward contract talks stall at Tigers

17 July 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Off? Freddie Steward Freddie Steward could become the next big name to quit Premiership champions Leicester Tigers by taking […]

Saints lead hunt for Worcester’s wonderkid Fin

17 July 2022 403 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Northampton Saints are the early front runners to sign Worcester‘s highly-rated fly half Fin Smith if he doesn’t agree […]

Miller keen to carry on abroad after Wasps exit

10 July 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE When Wasps report back for pre-season this week, versatile back Rob Miller will be a notable absentee. Miller’s eight years at the […]

Kennedy on alert as Orange may sell

10 July 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Boss: Orange Sale Sharks could soon come onto the market with whispers coming out of the North-West that owner Simon […]

Bath fail to tempt Matera

10 July 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Forward: Pablo Matera Bath have failed with a bid to land former Argentina captain Pablo Matera, who is set to […]

Newcastle to investigate after Burrell racist claims

3 July 2022 30 comments

Newcastle Falcons have launched an internal investigation to determine if any of the racism that Luther Burrell experienced happened while at the club. Burrell, 32, […]

I’m enjoying this crazy journey, says Ashton

3 July 2022 26 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Chris Ashton has described his latest title-winning journey as “crazy” and insists it has merely fuelled his desire to keep playing and […]

Borthwick shows he has the edge

26 June 2022 0 comments

COLIN BOAG What did you make of the Premiership final? I thought it was enthralling, and epitomised everything that’s great about English club rugby, but […]

Quins take top spot for live TV coverage

26 June 2022 0 comments

Jon Newcombe crunches the numbers and finds out who was the biggest ‘turn on’ in the Premiership It will come as no surprise to those […]

Top 14 clubs in pursuit of Du Preez brothers

26 June 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Sale forwards Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez are on the shopping list for a […]

Pride of the Premiership

26 June 2022 1 comment

Paul Rees selects his team of the season – with a nod to those who came close FULL-BACK: Freddie Steward (Leicester) The older met the […]

Moroni joins Falcons from Tigers

23 June 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers’ Premiership winning centre Matias Moroni has signed for Newcastle Falcons, agreeing a two-year deal to move to Kingston Park. Moroni, 31, started in […]

Aled Davies cited as podcast guests weigh in on controversial yellow

22 June 2022 4 comments

Saracens‘ scrum-half Aled Davies has been cited for the controversial yellow card he received against Leicester in Saturday’s Premiership Final. Davies, 29, made a high […]

Burns keeps his cool to put Tigers back on top

19 June 2022 1 comment

By NICK CAIN Leicester ……….15pts Tries: Liebenberg 15, Wiese 35 Conversions: Burns 28 Drop-goals: Burns 80 Saracens ……….12pts Penalties: Farrell 5, 64, 76; Daly 31 […]

Burns has final word in tale of two celebrations

19 June 2022 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE was almost too much to absorb in one gulp at Twickenham on Sunday but ultimately it was about Freddie Burns and a […]

Saracens left clinging to the wreckage as the game drifted away

19 June 2022 26 comments

PAUL REES VERDICT Pressure: Richard Wigglesworth charges down Owen Farrell’s clearance to set up the second try Owen Farrell reflected last week on a season […]

Gallagher Premiership Final preview – Tigers and Sarries gear up for showdown of redemption

17 June 2022 0 comments

One of the extraordinary comeback tales of either Leicester Tigers or Saracens will reach a fairytale conclusion this Saturday, as they announced their teams for […]

Maro Itoje departure ‘never in the question’ despite Saracens’ relegation

16 June 2022 0 comments

Maro Itoje has said that leaving Saracens was “never in the question” despite the club’s enforced relegation from the Premiership over salary cap breaches. Itoje, […]

Premiership Champions set for ‘forensic assessment’ into finances

16 June 2022 0 comments

Premiership Rugby has said the winner of Saturday’s final will be subject to a forensic investigation of their books, as they released a report into […]

Freddie Burns ready to complete ‘unfinished business’ in Premiership final

15 June 2022 0 comments

Freddie Burns says that a Gallagher Premiership title triumph would “mean the world” to him as his 13th season of professional rugby heads towards a […]

Harlequins confirm seven departures

15 June 2022 1 comment

Harlequins have confirmed the seven players that will be leaving the club or calling time on their careers over the summer. Joe Gray is the […]

England lock Maro Itoje never had any doubt Saracens would return to top table

15 June 2022 0 comments

Maro Itoje never had any doubt Saracens would be back competing for the biggest prizes but has admitted it would be an “amazing achievement” to […]

Freddie Steward hails Leicester colleague George Ford’s role in his development

13 June 2022 0 comments

England full-back Freddie Steward believes his Leicester colleague George Ford has played a key role in developing him as a player. Steward will hope to […]

Hard work and a clear way of playing – George Ford explains Leicester’s rise

13 June 2022 0 comments

George Ford has highlighted “hard work and a clear way of playing” as the foundation for Leicester‘s two-year rise from Gallagher Premiership relegation candidates to […]

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