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‘I got a call from Pat Lam saying they’re looking to put together the strongest squad’ – Max Malins explains Bristol loan move

21 May 2020 0 comments

The Saracens full-back explains how his loan move to Bristol came about after a call from Pat Lam

Saracens keen on adding Argentine points machine as cover for Owen Farrell

21 May 2020 0 comments

The latest on Saracens’ squad-building for life in the Championship

Paul Gustard ‘thrilled’ at Nathan Earle extending Harlequins contract

20 May 2020 0 comments

Nathan Earle scored 11 tries for Harlequins before a knee injury ended his first season at the Stoop

Thomas Young signs new Wasps contract, losing Wales eligibility

20 May 2020 0 comments

Wales flanker, capped three times, sticks with Wasps in the Premiership

Premiership club may offer Nick Abendanon route back to England

20 May 2020 0 comments

Abendanon had said he may be forced to retire when he still desires to play rugby, but there has been interest in the full-back

Skills coach Rory Teague to be put in charge of Gloucester

19 May 2020 0 comments

Johan Ackermann left Kingsholm after three years as head coach last Friday

Rugby League star Siva Naulago to switch codes and join Bristol Bears

19 May 2020 0 comments

A serving soldier in the British Army is coming to the Bears’ back-line

The Last Dance inspires Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit to be bullish in search of Wales debut

19 May 2020 0 comments

Rees-Zammit explains how Michael Jordan’s winning mentality has occupied his mind during lockdown

Bristol Bears owner Steve Lansdown wants Premiership to keep marquee player allowance

18 May 2020 0 comments

The Premiership club will welcome Kyle Sinckler and Semi Radradra to their squad this summer

Johan Ackermann departs Gloucester amid rumour of squad unrest

15 May 2020 0 comments

Three years as head coach over as Ackermann heads to Japan

Handre Pollard’s Springbok rival Curwin Bosch turns down offer to join Bath

14 May 2020 0 comments

BATH have been knocked back in their bid to land Sharks fly-half Curwin Bosch, who has rejected a move to the Premiership. Stuart Hooper is […]

Saracens could block Cobus Wiese from signing for Premiership rivals

14 May 2020 0 comments

The Stormers back-five forward signed a long-term deal with Saracens, but wants out

Myners Review: Premiership Rugby publishes salary cap report

14 May 2020 0 comments

Three-month review of salary cap management leaves no shortage of changes proposed by Lord Myners

Worcester Warriors continue recruitment from Bristol with Joe Batley signing

13 May 2020 0 comments

Joining coaches Jonathan Thomas and Mark Irish in the trip to Worcester

Revealed: Where Alex Goode will be playing next season after agreeing terms to leave Saracens

13 May 2020 0 comments

Saracens stalwart Alex Goode won’t be playing in the Championship, Neil Fissler reports

Exclusive: Gloucester face fight to ward off interest from Japan for Johan Ackermann

13 May 2020 0 comments

The Gloucester head coach signed an extension with the Cherry and Whites last May

Matt Kvesic signs up for second stint at Worcester Warriors

12 May 2020 0 comments

The Exeter Chiefs back row will be leaving Sandy Park after a three-year stay

Bath scrum-half Chris Cook leaves the Rec after 11 seasons to join Bristol

11 May 2020 0 comments

A cross-Premiership move we exclusively revealed on March 15

Exeter Chiefs forward Sean Lonsdale agrees new deal

11 May 2020 0 comments

Lonsdale becomes latest member of Chiefs pack to commit to new contract

Saracens signing wants to opt out of five-year agreement with Premiership champions

7 May 2020 0 comments

Stormers lock Cobus Wiese now wishes to renege on his agreement with the Championship-bound club

Prospect of 100 caps won’t deter Courtney Lawes from interest abroad

7 May 2020 0 comments

The Northampton Saints lock talks to Neale Harvey about his where his focus lies beyond his Lions tour hopes

Ex-Harlequins wing Charlie Walker opts for homecoming after stint with Zebre

6 May 2020 0 comments

Walker had been a target to replace Jonny May for Leicester Tigers

England prop Mako Vunipola let playing waiting game on Saracens future

6 May 2020 0 comments

The loosehead prop reflects on a ‘bizarre’ nine months in his life

Exclusive: Plan for rugby’s global calendar sees Six Nations run into May

5 May 2020 0 comments

Peter Jackson exclusively reports on how the club and international calendar could be about to shift its axis

Ten of Premiership Rugby’s 13 member clubs consider breakaway

5 May 2020 0 comments

BT Sport’s deal with PRL is up next year and has hastened talk of a breakaway to allow club’s outright control of negotiations

Leicester Tigers go full rebuild to back three department, as 21 set to exit

4 May 2020 0 comments

Will Tigers bring in more firepower to add to Nemani Nadolo’s arrival?

Exeter will be boost for Premier 15s, says Worcester boss Jo Yapp

2 May 2020 0 comments

Jo Yapp shares her view on how Premier 15s can continue to develop after taking the game to new territories

‘It’s a match made in heaven’ – Hogg on Exeter Chiefs

1 May 2020 0 comments

The full-back talks Chiefs and Finn Russell’s likely return to the Scotland fold after missing the Six Nations

Bath fly-half Freddie Burns confirms where he will be playing next season

1 May 2020 0 comments

Leaving the Premiership behind for Japan after a decade in English rugby

Dragons take advantage of rival stalling over move for Saracens’ Nick Tompkins

30 April 2020 0 comments

Dean Ryan wants to add Nick Tompkins to the Dragons backline, scuppering Cardiff Blues’ attempt to sign the centre

Make your mind up time for Bath fly-half Freddie Burns

30 April 2020 0 comments

Burns is set for a stint abroad when his contract at the Rec expires

Leicester Tigers release Jonah Holmes to allow Wales return

29 April 2020 0 comments

Holmes will depart Tigers just like Jonny May, but the Premiership club have signed a centre

Half of Premiership clubs plan breakaway from PRL

29 April 2020 0 comments

Dispute over payment of £28m to clubs leads to consideration of Premier League-style breakaway

All Blacks great Dan Carter plots last hurrah

29 April 2020 0 comments

The fly-half isn’t ready to call it quits at 38, writes Neil Fissler

Exclusive: Guy Thompson finds new club after being let go by Leicester Tigers

29 April 2020 0 comments

Thompson was reluctantly let go by Leicester days before the outbreak

Matt Toomua could dodge Rugby Australia cuts by making return to Premiership

28 April 2020 0 comments

Matt Toomua and two other Wallabies stars eye Premiership moves

Taqele Naiyaravoro keen to switch allegiance to Fiji

28 April 2020 0 comments

Wallabies wing Naiyaravoro has expressed his desire to play for Fiji depending on the outcome of the World Rugby election

Luke Northmore might have as interesting a story as Harlequins teammate Dombrandt

27 April 2020 0 comments

After finishing school, the Quins centre worked in a pasty shop while playing for Tavistock RFC

Northampton in advanced talks to sign South African flanker based in France

27 April 2020 0 comments

Former Bulls back row closing in on move to Franklin’s Gardens after two years in France

Talent of Bristol half-backs is off the charts, says Morgan

27 April 2020 0 comments

Bristol strength and conditioning coach Kevin Morgan has seen first-hand the rise of Sheedy, Randall, Lloyd, and Protheroe

Sale Sharks and Rohan Janse van Rensburg sanctioned after Gloucester raise dispute

24 April 2020 0 comments

Premiership club given suspended points deduction for illegal approach for centre in 2018

Kpoku brothers pose twin threat in Saracens engine room

24 April 2020 0 comments

Neale Harvey talks to Joel and Jon Kpoku on their rise through Saracens’ player pathway to the first team

Will Hurrell harbours dreams of being defence commander after stroke ends playing career

23 April 2020 0 comments

The Bristol Bears centre talks to TRP’s Neale Harvey after his retirement announcement last week

Premiership season may resume as late as end of August

23 April 2020 0 comments

TRP understands Premiership clubs will be given a minimum of five weeks to get squads match-ready

Revealed: Saracens make first signings for life in the Championship

22 April 2020 0 comments

Bedford Blues and USA fly-half Will Hooley is set to join Saracens, Neil Fissler reports

Wales international Thomas Young close to new Wasps deal

22 April 2020 0 comments

Young set to put his Wales dream on hold by committing to Wasps

Leicester Tigers fend off interest for another international in their backline

22 April 2020 0 comments

After losing Jonny May to Gloucester, Tigers face another fight to keep hold of winger

Ex-Gloucester prop Gareth Denman one of two signings set to hit trail to Ealing

22 April 2020 0 comments

Neil Fissler reports on the two players set to switch Championship clubs, plus Exeter Chiefs extend deal for veteran

The three Premiership clubs who vetoed reducing the salary cap from £7m to £5.5m

21 April 2020 0 comments

Salary cap operating window and player turnover come July had led to vote on lowering limit

We can become regulars in the top two, says Northampton Saints No.8 Teimana Harrison

20 April 2020 0 comments

The Northampton Saints No.8 tells Neale Harvey how he is revelling his role as co-captain

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