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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Steve Borthwick rubbishes talk of records

6 January 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick is not distracted by talk of records as his Tigers side look to make it 12 successive Premiership wins this […]

Rob Baxter feels Six Nations should be played in one country

5 January 2022 3 comments

Playing the Guinness Six Nations Championship in one country has “got to be better than cancelling it”, says Rob Baxter. In the midst of surging […]

Exeter awarded Premiership Rugby Cup victory over covid stricken Bath

4 January 2022 0 comments

Exeter have been awarded a 28-0 Premiership Rugby Cup third-round win after opponents Bath were unable to field a team due to coronavirus and injuries. […]

Northampton Saints 6 – 30 Saracens: Lozowski scores emphatic 20 points

2 January 2022 1 comment

Alex Lozowski scored 20 points as Saracens earned a hard-fought win over Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens. At the interval, the sides were locked 6-6 as […]

Leicester Tigers 31 – 0 Newcastle Falcons: Tigers remain unbeaten

2 January 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers maintained their unstoppable start to the season with a bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons. Ford kicked Tigers into an early lead before the […]

Gloucester 17 – 20 Harlequins: Quins survive early scare to stay third

2 January 2022 1 comment

Harlequins had to battle for victory at Gloucester as tries from Luke Northmore and Danny Care got them over the line. The Premiership champions had […]

Marquee players are licence to bend cap

2 January 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT LEAVING aside Chris Whitty’s festive slideshows – ho ho ho – is there anything less amusing on the planet than the Premiership’s freestyle […]

Harris scores two as Gloucester take derby spoils

2 January 2022 0 comments

Bath ………………..20pts Tries: Spencer 50, Fox 80+1 Conversions: Bailey 51, 83 Penalties: Bailey 3, 25 Gloucester ……..40pts Tries: Penalty 20, Harris 27, 37; Singleton 32, […]

Saracens run riot in hot pursuit of leaders

2 January 2022 3 comments

Saracens ……….61pts Tries: Lewington 5, 38; B Vunipola 11, 52; Goode 14, Tompkins 21, Isiekwe 29, Earl 47, Malins 61 Conversions: Lozowski 12, 15, 22, […]

Tigers back row Wiese banned for two games

2 January 2022 1 comment

LEICESTER Tigers back row Jasper Wiese has been banned for two matches after getting three yellow cards this season. The South Africa international appeared before […]

Hero Hogg has final say as Chiefs get back on song

2 January 2022 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Exeter …………….19pts Tries: O’Flaherty 13, Hill 31, Hogg 75 Conversions: J Simmonds 14, 76 Bristol …………….13pts Tries: Purdy 70 Conversions: Sheedy 71 […]

Discipline will be key for Falcons to keep danger man Ford at bay

2 January 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Leicester v Newcastle Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road In swing: Brett Connon JUST as Newcastle United had iconic No.9s in Malcolm […]

It’s great start to New Year – Hogg

2 January 2022 1 comment

STUART HOGG was delighted to celebrate his decision to stay at Exeter with a man-ofthe match performance. “The smile on my face today tells the […]

Hastings eyes big finish after patient start

2 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Gloucester v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm Settled: Adam Hastings ADAM Hastings has noticed a difference since joining Gloucester from Glasgow […]

More may follow Watson out in big Bath shake-up

2 January 2022 1 comment

By NEIL FISSLER ANTHONY Watson might not be the only big name leaving Premiership basement dwellers Bath when their contract runs out this summer. Flyer […]

Sale’s mean machine cranks into top gear

2 January 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Sale ………………..26pts Tries: J-L du Preez 12, Yarde 17, Van Rensburg 29, Curry 42 Conversions: McGinty 13, 30, 43 Wasps …………….18pts Tries: […]

Isiekwe aims to upset his Saints fans

2 January 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD PREVIEW… Northampton Saints v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens NICK Isiekwe relishes his return to Franklin’s Gardens but hopes to upset […]

Vesty: We can’t afford to give away more cheap tries

2 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Exciting: Alex Mitchell IT is eight years since Northampton defeated Saracens in a Premiership match at Franklin’s Gardens and Sam Vesty believes […]

Improving Irish aim to stay the course

2 January 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Looking up: London Irish scrum-half Nick Phipps is hungry for trophies PICTURES: Getty Images Boxing Day blip: Ali Crossdale scores as Wasps […]

Hatley yet to discuss what new role will be

2 January 2022 2 comments

NEAL Hatley is focused on ending Bath’s poor start to the season rather than his own future after the appointment of Johann van Graan as […]

‘Bath players have to be accountable’

2 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Eager for a long run: Ruaridh McConnochie has missed most of the season with injury PICTURE: Getty Images RUARIDH McConnochie says Bath’s […]

Worcester young guns prove they can step up

2 January 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Worcester ……..27pts Tries: Clegg 28, Owen 40, Johnson 49, Holsey 68 Conversions: Searle 50, 69 Penalties: Searle 80 Gloucester ……..21pts Tries: Seabrook […]

Anthony Watson set to leave Bath

31 December 2021 0 comments

England star Anthony Watson will leave struggling Bath when his contract finishes at the end of the 2021/22 season, according to the Telegraph. Watson has been […]

Exeter Chiefs v Bristol Bears preview: Record crowd for South West derby

31 December 2021 0 comments

A sold-out record-breaking crowd at Sandy Park will play host to Exeter Chiefs‘ encounter with Bristol Bears on New Year’s Day at 4:30 PM. […]

Sale Sharks v Wasps Preview: Sharks captain Ross returns

31 December 2021 0 comments

Captain Jono Ross returns to the side as Sale Sharks host Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium in Saturday’s New Year’s Day 2:00 PM kick […]

Leicester Tigers investigated over historical image rights allegations

28 December 2021 1 comment

Premiership Rugby are investigating allegations against Leicester Tigers regarding historical image rights payments. On Sunday,The Rugby Paper’s Neil Fissler broke news that a top Premiership […]

Wasps 38-30 London Irish: Wasps beat Exiles in Boxing Day high scoring thriller

27 December 2021 0 comments

A clinical Wasps attack helped them beat London Irish 38-30 in an entertaining Premiership match. Two early tries helped Wasps build a 14-3 lead before […]

Gloucester win with ease at Bath

27 December 2021 0 comments

Gloucester moved into the top three with a six-try victory over West Country rivals Bath. A penalty try gave Gloucester the lead, with one from […]

Unstoppable Leicester score last gasp try at Bristol

26 December 2021 0 comments

Leicester scored an 84th-minute try with 14 men to win at Bristol and make it 10 wins from 10 Premiership matches. The Tigers were staring […]

Spencer: One win can change everything for us

26 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES Committed: Ben Spencer BRENT Janse van Rensburg has started getting to grips with Bath’s defensive problems as the West Country club looks […]

Curry’s back where his troubles began

26 December 2021 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park WITH injuries and the impact of Covid counter-balanced by a first […]

Deano: I made Pig’s Nose of big match!

26 December 2021 0 comments

BIG Boxing Day games bring back special memories for Dean Richards who used to embrace the spirit of Christmas in every sense of the word. […]

Angry young man Alfie just wants to play

26 December 2021 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Wasps v London Irish Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, Coventry Building Society Arena LEE Blackett expects a much less angry response from a […]

‘Deccy’ is a visionary, no wonder other clubs like him – Rogerson

26 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES Target: Declan Kidney DECLAN Kidney has been linked with a return to Munster but says he has unfinished business at inform London […]

Twickenham will be different for us this time vows Dowson

26 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES Harlequins v Northampton Saints Monday, December 27. Kick-off 5pm, Twickenham THE last time Northampton faced Harlequins at Twickenham in the Premiership they […]

Earle: Warriors can wind you up

26 December 2021 0 comments

Saracens v Worcester Warriors Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Flank offensive: Ben Earl on the break against Exeter PICTURE: Getty Images BEN Earl admits […]

New lockdown would be catastrophe warns Thomas

26 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES JONATHAN Thomas has warned of the dire financial consequences if England follow Wales and ban fans from attending matches, outdoors and indoors, […]

Freddie’s happy to make grandad proud

26 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES Bristol Bears v Leicester Tigers Boxing Day. Kick-off 2pm, Ashton Gate FREDDIE Steward admits he gave himself a pat on the back […]

Jeffries: Title still the target for Bears

26 December 2021 0 comments

BRISTOL may be languishing one place off the foot of the Premiership, but Sam Jeffries says they have not abandoned their pre-season ambition of going […]

Derby win so vital for fans says Meehan

26 December 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Bath v Gloucester Boxing Day. Kick-off 4.30, The Rec BATH may be winless and floundering on the bottom of the Premiership but […]

Bath Rugby appoint Edward Griffiths as new Chairman

21 December 2021 0 comments

Bath Rugby has announced Edward Griffiths will take the role as Chairman from 1st January 2022. Owner, Bruce Craig has decided to relinquish his role […]

Bear hugs were PR disaster for Genge

19 December 2021 0 comments

NICK CAIN TIMING is everything in sport, and the Bristol Bears video released this week trumpeting their signing of Ellis Genge for next season saw […]

Johann van Graan appointed as Bath head coach

15 December 2021 0 comments

Bath Rugby have appointed Johann van Graan as Head Coach for the 2022/23 season on a long-term contract. Yesterday, it was announced that van Graan […]

Winless Bath appoint Brent Janse van Rensburg as defence coach

14 December 2021 0 comments

Bath Rugby have confirmed the appointment of Brent Janse van Rensburg as defence coach for the remainder of the 2021/22 season. The South African has […]

Chris Ashton leaves Worcester Warriors

13 December 2021 1 comment

After weeks of media speculation, Worcester Warriors have parted company with ex-England winger Chris Ashton. Ashton was “unavailable for selection” all season. Warriors now say […]

Harvey Skinner hungry for success at Exeter Chiefs

10 December 2021 28 comments

The Exeter Chiefs fly half sits down with The Rugby Paper’s Benjamin Redwood. Harvey Skinner is the next on a long line of West Country […]

Leicester Tigers sign Handré Pollard

7 December 2021 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of World Cup-winning fly-half Handré Pollard to the club ahead of the 2022/23 season. Pollard joins Leicester following George […]

Leicester Tigers narrowly beat Harlequins

5 December 2021 0 comments

Leicester Tigers……16 Try: Potter Con: Ford Pens: Ford 3 Harlequins…………..14 Try: Lynagh Pens: Smith 3 Leicester won their ninth game in a row as they edged to a two point victory over champions […]

Deano: Credit to London Irish but we gave them soft tries

5 December 2021 1 comment

LONDON Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney didn’t want hat-trick hero Ollie Hassell- Collins to grab too much attention in the aftermath of their impressive […]