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Ben Spencer follows England final call-up with new Saracens deal

31 October 2019 0 comments

He landed in Japan on Sunday as an injury replacement for England scrum-half Willi Heinz

How much? Northampton dig deep to keep hold of Taqele Naiyaravoro

30 October 2019 0 comments

Neil Fissler brings news of another Northampton Saints player who is set to leave the club after their return from the World Cup

Simpson thumps his old mates at Wasps

27 October 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Easy run-in: Tom Marshall scores the opening try for Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images Bitter sweet: Joe Simpson JOE Simpson marked his home […]

We’re not too far away insists beaten boss Young

27 October 2019 0 comments

GLOUCESTER defence coach, Jonny Bell, described his side’s hero Joe Simpson as a ‘model pro’. Bell said: “We knew how good a player Joe is […]

Landajo unlocks Bear cave for Quins

27 October 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Touchdown: Jake Heenan goes over for Bristol Bears Decisive: Joe Marchant celebrates scoring for Quins PICTURE: Gety Images PAUL Gustard was thrilled […]

We’re gutted, says Sheedy, we’re looking to top four

27 October 2019 0 comments

Important: Chris Robshaw CALLUM Sheedy summed up the ambition of newly-promoted Bristol after his Bears failed by the tips of their claws to pick up […]

Second chance for Stan to prove he’s the man

27 October 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY DISCAREDED Harlequins enforcer Stan South has revealed why his refusal to give up on his Premiership ambitions paved the way […]

Botha on board to tighten up Ampthill’s defence

27 October 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA AMBITIOUS Championship outfit Ampthill have pulled off another coup by appointing former England and Saracens lock Mouritz Botha as assistant coach. Botha, who […]

Du Preez in control as Sharks show style

27 October 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Strength in numbers: Akker van der Merwe piles over for Sale’s first try PICTURE: Getty Images Battling: Terrence Hepetema makes a break […]

It’s how we react now that counts says Kidney

27 October 2019 1 comment

On the chin: Declan Kidney LONDON Irish supremo Declan Kidney reacted philosophically to the hammering. He said: “It’s one of those disappointing days you just […]

Furbank shows his class as Saints go five-star

27 October 2019 0 comments

By TOM VICKERS Dangerman: Try scorer Taqele Naiyaravoro looks to break for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images Penalties: Duncan Weir NORTHAMPTON needed to back up their […]

It’s so great to see hooker Hayward back says Boyd

27 October 2019 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd was delighted to see hooker Mike Haywood back in action. Haywood made his return after almost a year out […]

Year on sidelines inspires change in Mallinder

27 October 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA NORTHAMPTONfull-back Harry Mallinder has vowed to return a better player and person as he zeroes-in on a long-awaited comeback from […]

Bath need a trophy for Ewels to feel like a success

27 October 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA RECENTLY appointed Bath captain Charlie Ewels says he will only look back on his time in charge as a success […]

I can play in the rain as well says Mercer

27 October 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Super sub: Chris Cook drives forward for Bath PICTURES: Getty Images Effective: Zach Mercer ZACH Mercer led the way as Bath battled […]

Tragic Max motivated us says Bath captain Ewels

27 October 2019 0 comments

NEW Bath supremo Stuart Hooper was delighted to bag his first league points. He said: “Exeter had won their last five games against us but […]

Tigers fans deserve a response says Jonah

27 October 2019 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Versatile: Leicester winger Jonah Holmes PICTURES: Getty Images AS his Wales teammates battle for a piece of history and a place in […]

Explosive Saracens wing Segun expects fireworks

27 October 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Driven: Saracens wing Rotimi Segun FLYINGwing Rotimi Segun has warned Leicester to expect a backlash as champions Saracens aim to kick-start their […]

Cornell du Preez aiming high at Worcester after horror throat injury

24 October 2019 0 comments

The Worcester Warriors back row tells TRP he is back fully fit after having urgent surgery on a fractured larynx

600 kids turn out for 2019 Oakman Cup at Allianz Park

23 October 2019 0 comments

Last Sunday over 600 children from 13 Rugby Clubs across seven counties played in one of the UK’s largest independent Minis & Juniors Rugby Festivals, […]

Northampton flanker Heinrich Brussow forced to call time on rugby career

23 October 2019 0 comments

“I have been battling injuries for some time now” – Brussow

Saracens up their offer to in-demand Max Malins amid interest from rivals

22 October 2019 0 comments

The fly-half/full-back is out of contract at Allianz Park at the end of the season and TRP reported earlier this month that a number of clubs were showing interest

Grayson shows nerves of steel to sink Sarries

20 October 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD CHRIS Boyd saluted young James Grayson after the fly-half kept ice cool to ensure Saints left Allianz Park with their first victory […]

‘It’s your job to land kicks…you just get on with it’

20 October 2019 0 comments

JAMES Grayson believes Northampton made a big statement by defeating champions Saracens in their opening game of the season to end a long wait for […]

Spencer: Sarries are best club to push my case

20 October 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA BEN Spencer is on a mission to prove Eddie Jones wrong for leaving him at home watching the World Cup on TV. The […]

Lawday: Quins is a better fit for me

20 October 2019 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA By NEALE HARVEY AMBITIOUS No.8 Tom Lawday has revealed how silver-tongued Harlequins boss Paul Gustard persuaded him to complete a shock summer move […]

Quins flair crushed by the boot of Simmonds

20 October 2019 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR NOT many teams outscore Exeter for tries at Sandy Park – but Harlequins still took home only a losing bonus point from […]

Ibitoye makes the magic we like says Gustard

20 October 2019 0 comments

TWO-TRY winger Gabriel Ibitoye was described as “a special talent” by Harlequins director of rugby Paul Gustard. “He’s been working hard on his defensive positioning, […]

We showed fight roars triumphant Ackermann

20 October 2019 1 comment

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL JOHAN Ackermann and his players celebrated like wild men after a dramatic finale saw Gloucester open their Premiership campaign in thrilling fashion. […]

No targets for us say Gloucester, just be best

20 October 2019 0 comments

Boss: Johan Ackermann VICTORIOUS Gloucester boss Johan Ackermann refused to set any targets for the season after his men saw off Sale with a hard-earned […]

Diamond: We won’t let playoff place slip by again

20 October 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Diamond is convinced Sale have the player power to mount a serious push for the top four. Four successive […]

Weir lands the points in a tragedy of errors

20 October 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING THIS was a dreadful advert for Premiership rugby but Worcester won’t care a jot as they made it five consecutive wins over […]

We were nervous admits Solomons

20 October 2019 1 comment

WORCESTER’S director of rugby Alan Solomons was relieved to claim a tense game. He said: “If you start the Premiership with home advantage, it’s important […]

Fully-fit hooker Taylor aims to show what Wasps and England have been missing

20 October 2019 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FORMER All Blacks hitman Malakai Fekitoa is handed his Premiership debut as Wasps take on newly-promoted London Irish at the Ricoh Arena. […]

Slimline Hughes has the Bears roaring in

20 October 2019 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Causing havoc: Nathan Hughes celebrates scoring Bristol’s second try with Mat Protheroe PICTURES: Getty Images In front: Zach Mercer puts Bath ahead […]

Hooper: I expected more from my team

20 October 2019 1 comment

BATHdirector of rugby Stuart Hooper slammed his side’s second-half performance. He said: “We were ragged and gave away soft tries after being sloppy at the […]

Squad lists all for 12 Premiership teams 2019-20

18 October 2019 0 comments

Take a look at the forwards, backs, coaches and captains which will make for another exciting season of Premiership rugby

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Premiership kick off! Sale Sharks must show more bite

18 October 2019 0 comments

It’s time for Steve Diamond to aim for a top four finish, writes Brendan Gallagher

Tommy Reffell will be a star for club and country says Leicester’s Thompson

17 October 2019 0 comments

The future of Wales’ back row? Guy Thompson think so after being impressed with the young flanker’s displays at Leicester

Ashton double proves Sharks are big threat on the wings

13 October 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY CHRIS Ashton lit up a compelling contest with a sniper’s try-double as Sale secured a fourth successive Premiership Cup win to set […]

Worcester stung by Watson hat-trick

13 October 2019 0 comments

By GEOFF BERKELEY MARCUS Watson scored a second-half hat-trick as Wasps eventually swept aside Worcester Warriors at the Ricoh Arena. After edging a turgid opening […]

Sharks must show more bite in attack

13 October 2019 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher assesses the runners and riders in the new Premiership title race More firepower: Mark Wilson is on a one-season loan at Sale I […]

Saints march to victory led by general Grayson

13 October 2019 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN NORTHAMPTON claimed a third successive East Midlands derby in an attack-minded encounter they edged in the last 20 minutes. Saints pulled clear […]

Forward power gets Chiefs home semi-final

13 October 2019 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR EXETER had effectively ensured their home clash with Harlequins in February’s semi-finals inside 31 minutes when prop Harry Williams drove over for […]

Eddie gets a reminder from super Spencer

13 October 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD BEN Spencer shrugged off his World Cup snub to showcase his prodigious all-round skills and help secure Sarries a Premiership Cup semi-final […]

Freddie’s try turns it into a horror for Glos

13 October 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING GLOUCESTER crashed to an embarrassing defeat to see them leave the competition without a win. It was the hosts’ fourth consecutive loss […]

Nic White to leave Exeter Chiefs and make Brumbies return

9 October 2019 0 comments

White is currently on duty with Australia at the Rugby World Cup

Pack power swings it Chiefs way at the death

6 October 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING TOM Howe’s hat-trick was not enough to stop Exeter Chiefs going top of Pool 3 and assume pole position for a semi-final […]

Battling Tigers manage to ride out Polota-Nau red card storm

6 October 2019 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD TIGERS defied a red card for veteran Australia hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau to produce a battling performance to grab the spoils at the […]

Brown adds his stardust to an 11-try super show

6 October 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Setting the bar: Mike Brown scores the opening try for Quins PICTURES: Getty Images Scorer: Twelvetrees MIKE Brown produced an inspirational display […]

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