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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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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. […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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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