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Worcester Warriors co-owners address reports of Michael Fatialofa facing £100,000 medical bill

6 July 2020 0 comments

“Warriors are, and always have been, committed to supporting Michael Fatialofa”

Michael Fatialofa facing six-figure medical bill for spinal rehab

6 July 2020 0 comments

The former Worcester Warriors lock had his contract with the club expire at the end of last month and now faces £100,000 in medical costs

Premiership clubs on track for restart as Stage 2 triggered

3 July 2020 0 comments

PGB clear Premiership sides to resume contract training in small groups from July 6

Exeter Chiefs switch things up with signing of three aces

2 July 2020 0 comments

Neale Harvey speaks to Aaron Hinkley, Josh Hodge and Corey Baldwin about their moves to Sandy Park

Leicester and England centre Manu Tuilagi

Borthwick’s first day at Leicester ends with Tuilagi and Eastmond exits

1 July 2020 0 comments

Tuilagi’s 11-year stay at Welford Road is over after contract dispute leads to shock exit

Will Hooley sets sights on Goode’s roving 10/15 role at Saracens

1 July 2020 0 comments

New Saracens signing willing to utilise versatility after leaving Bedford Blues

Regrets? Chris Robshaw bows out with some at Harlequins and England

1 July 2020 0 comments

The former England captain explains how the gut-wrenching loss to Wales at the 2015 Rugby World Cup still rankles

Dan Biggar and Lewis Ludlam among 19 to sign new Saints deals

30 June 2020 0 comments

Chris Boyd speaks after wrapping up new deals for senior first team figures and academy products

Wigan star Jackson Hastings is interesting Harlequins

Harlequins face bidding war with NRL for League man tipped by Sean Long

30 June 2020 0 comments

A cross-code switch no longer on the table?

Manu Tuilagi, George Ford and Ellis Genge in contract stand-off with Leicester

30 June 2020 0 comments

The clock is ticking on Leicester and other Premiership clubs to agree adjusted contracts with their players

Courtney Lawes to stay in English rugby with new Northampton deal

29 June 2020 0 comments

But there is one key figure of the Northampton Saints pack who is leaving

Saracens back row Ben Earl will play for Bristol Bears

Ben Earl in a hurry to make his mark at Bristol Bears

29 June 2020 0 comments

The Saracens back row says Bristol were quick to make their interest in a loan move known

Saracens captain Brad Barritt to leave club after 12 years

29 June 2020 0 comments

Saracens and Barritt have agreed to terms to allow the centre to see out the 2019-20 season

Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth

Saracens veteran Richard Wigglesworth agrees extension to finish Premiership campaign

26 June 2020 0 comments

The scrum-half will be able to see out the domestic and European season at Allianz Park

Leicester Tigers full-back Telusa Veainu

Leicester Tigers ace Telusa Veainu weighing up future

25 June 2020 0 comments

The Tonga international is interesting clubs in France and Japan

Mark Lambert retires after almost two decades with Harlequins

24 June 2020 0 comments

After 17 years in the Harlequins front row, RPA chairman Lambert is calling it a day

Exclusive: Marland Yarde re-signs with Sale and wants Premiership to show solidarity with black community

24 June 2020 0 comments

QPR fan Yarde has been watching on as the Premier League supports the Black Lives Matter movement

Bernard Laporte’s new World Club Cup would not see Wales represented currently

24 June 2020 0 comments

The World Rugby vice-chairman has spoken about his plans for a replacement competition for the Champions Cup

Move to summer under global season plans opposed by Premiership clubs

Global season talks hit stumbling block as Premiership and Top 14 oppose summer shift

23 June 2020 0 comments

LNR president Paul Goze believes summer rugby would be a sacrifice made to satisfy the southern hemisphere nations

England lock Maro Itoje pledges his future to Saracens

23 June 2020 0 comments

The Saracens lock has been widely tipped to captain the British & Irish Lions next summer in South Africa

Lance Bradley and the Gloucester board have appointed George Skivington as coach

Gloucester to name George Skivington as their new head coach

23 June 2020 0 comments

London Irish forwards coach set for top job at Premiership rivals

Ted Hill signs long-term extension with Worcester Warriors

22 June 2020 0 comments

The flanker has signed a further extension to the one he agreed last December

England and Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie

A different Call of Duty takes England’s Luke Cowan-Dickie to the Warzone

22 June 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain speaks to the Exeter Chief about his appetite for streaming the first-person shooter game on Twitch

‘Bath is the best place for me’ – Will Spencer returns to the Rec

22 June 2020 0 comments

Things have come full circle for lock Will Spencer, rejoining Bath after seeking a move away in 2016 after a string of injuries

England scrum-half Ben Spencer will leave Saracens for Bath

Heavy-hearted Ben Spencer on why Bath move meant cutting Sarries ties

18 June 2020 0 comments

Why the England scrum-half averted going on loan to pursue a permanent move away from Allianz Park

Saracens and England centre Alex Lozowski

Saracens’ Alex Lozowski aims to conquer England after Montpellier stint

17 June 2020 0 comments

The Premiership and Champions Cup winner talks to TRP after securing his future at Saracens but agreeing a loan to Montpellier

Where Chris Robshaw will be playing rugby in 2021

17 June 2020 0 comments

Robshaw announced in February he would be leaving Harlequins, sparking speculation of a move to the US

PRL have strung us along says RPA chief executive Damian Hopley

17 June 2020 0 comments

Players union CEO Hopley explains the different variables at play between the RPA and Premiership clubs

Sale Sharks become first Premiership club to make pay cuts permanent

17 June 2020 0 comments

Sale Sharks agree reductions in big step towards financial sustainability

Sale’s Marland Yarde set to stay after Leicester move doesn’t materialise

16 June 2020 0 comments

The Sale Sharks winger had been approached by Leicester after Jonny May’s departure in March

Michael Fatialofa receives warm reception at Worcester’s training ground

16 June 2020 0 comments

Worcester Warriors lock makes first return to club training ground to continue recovery from spinal injury

Former Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika

Michael Cheika among the candidates for Gloucester head coach role

16 June 2020 0 comments

Gloucester are believed to have concluded interviews for their head coach role, with Michael Cheika in the frame

Northampton Saints craftsman Tom Wood nails down new career

15 June 2020 0 comments

The former England flanker is embracing a leadership role within the Saints squad

RPA issues statement accusing Premiership of ‘lack of governance’

12 June 2020 0 comments

Premiership clubs and RPA in complete breakdown as pay dispute escalates

Wasps flanker Nizaam Carr makes return to South Africa with Bulls

12 June 2020 0 comments

Joining Duane Vermeulen and Josh Strauss at the Bulls in South Africa

Oghre, Willis and Barbeary can all get Wasps firing, says Richard Blaze

12 June 2020 0 comments

Blaze has moved back into coaching in the Premiership after success with England’s Red Roses

Sale Sharks plot return to hometown with new stadium plans

11 June 2020 0 comments

The Premiership club plans to move back to their origins with a new stadium in Crossford Bridge

Bristol explain why they relaxed their opposition to salary cap changes

11 June 2020 0 comments

Owner Steve Lansdown had previously openly stated his opposition to changes to the salary cap

Ashley Johnson pays thanks to supporters as he leaves Wasps

10 June 2020 0 comments

The hooker/back row was brought to Wasps by Dai Young in 2012

Gopperth: Shift to summer season would set rugby apart from football

10 June 2020 0 comments

The Wasps veteran talks global calendar, coaching, and his desire to play until he is 40

Harlequins prop and RPA chairman Mark Lambert

RPA chairman warns of ‘significant legal dispute’ if union’s input to salary cap plans continues to be shunned

10 June 2020 0 comments

Player union’s fury at ‘absolute disregard’ for Premiership players as clubs vote to cut salary cap threshold

Harlequins bid to give Chris Robshaw proper send-off, after captain signs new deal

9 June 2020 0 comments

Robshaw has signed an extension to see the remainder of the 2019-20 Premiership season through

Gloucester are interested in George Skivington

New name emerges in overhaul of Gloucester coaching set-up

9 June 2020 0 comments

London Irish forwards coach George Skivington has seen his reputation grow after the Exiles strong Premiership season

Ex-Munster coach Jerry Flannery joins Harlequins

9 June 2020 0 comments

“I believe Jerry has a skill set and determination to help foster a ruthless pack mentality” – Paul Gustard

Exeter Chiefs maestro Rob Baxter backed to take over England and Lions job

9 June 2020 0 comments

But Baxter still has silverware to claim at Sandy Park before he moves into the Test arena

Premiership clubs agree to cut salary cap down from £7m

8 June 2020 0 comments

Clubs vote by majority to reduced threshold of salaries to £5m, but with scope to be equal to £6m

Delayed Premiership salary cap vote goes ahead today

8 June 2020 0 comments

Clubs to take vote on reducing the salary cap and marquee players rule

Saracens centre Alex Lozowski heads on loan to Top 14 giants

8 June 2020 0 comments

England international heads to Montpellier on loan and will return to Saracens for 2021-22 season

Dave Dennis plans return to Australia to help union in crisis

6 June 2020 0 comments

The Exeter Chiefs flanker outlines his concerns for Rugby Australia and his determination to do something about it

England prop Joe Marler commits to Harlequins

5 June 2020 0 comments

“I’m immensely proud to have played for Quins over 200 times so far” – Marler

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