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Slade goes straight into action for Exeter

10 November 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY HENRY Slade insists England can take pride from their overall World Cup campaign in Japan despite the crushing nature of last week’s […]

Bristol have some points to prove warns Heenan

10 November 2019 1 comment

We can beat them: Jake Heenan FIRED-UP flanker Jake Heenan says Bristol are ready to dish out some payback as Exeter welcome back their trio […]

Irish call up Naholo power game to cage the Tigers

10 November 2019 0 comments

Power play: Former All Black Waisake Naholo starts on the wing for Irish PICTURE: Getty Images TEAMS LONDON IRISH: Jackson, Naholo, Rona, Hepetema, Loader, Myler, […]

Reid wants to keep Ford waiting for the No10 shirt

10 November 2019 0 comments

Change: Noel Reid By JON NEWCOMBE FLY-HALF Noel Reid is focused on building on a promising start to his Tigers career after his neatly taken […]

We used the boos as motivation say Sarries

10 November 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Stern stuff: Nick Tompkins dives over for the first Saracens try as fans protest, inset PICTURES: Getty Images Touchdown: Tom Marshall scores […]

’We have to plan to avoid the drop’

10 November 2019 2 comments

AFTER failing to turn up to the launch of the European Champions Cup, Saracens fulfilled their media duties with director of rugby Mark McCall n […]

Brew red card can’t stop Bath upsetting the Saints

10 November 2019 0 comments

By TOM VICKERS Stale Brew: Bath’s Aled Brew is sent off Touching: Zach Mercer gets a hand in the face for his troubles as he […]

Hatley back to boost Hooper

10 November 2019 0 comments

BATH boss Stuart Hooper says it is ‘amazing’ to have Neal Hatley back at Bath. Having helped to guide England to the World Cup final, […]

Proud Solomons hails his muddy marvels

10 November 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Made amends: Jamie Shillcock on his way to the line for Worcester Warriors PICTURES: Getty Images Bright start: Harlequins no.8 Alex Dombrandt […]

TEAMS: No rest for Exeter Chiefs’ World Cup trio

8 November 2019 0 comments

Team news for Round 4 of the Premiership, with Exeter Chiefs hosting Sale Sharks at Sandy Park

Saracens seek to slash budget by moving on from Liam Williams

5 November 2019 0 comments

Saracens were interested in bringing in a star of the NRL

Nigel Wray confirms Saracens will appeal salary cap sanctions

5 November 2019 0 comments

“Together we have created something incredibly special” – Nigel Wray to fight to defend Saracens

Salary cap investigation: Saracens struck down by 35-point deduction and £5.4m fine

5 November 2019 0 comments

Saracens have been handed the maximum penalty possible of a whopping 35-point deduction and £5.4m fine following an inquiry into their salary cap management. The […]

Hardwick shows Tigers have turned the corner

3 November 2019 0 comments

■By ROB WILDMAN Winning feeling: Tom Hardwick celebrates his winning kick for Leicester PICTURES: Getty Images IT WASN’T pretty but Leicester will not care how […]

No blame on referee Tempest says Ackermann

3 November 2019 1 comment

GLOUCESTER’S head coach Johan Ackermann refused to blame two close calls in the final minutes by referee Ian Tempest for his team’s first defeat in […]

All-action Robson adds Wasps’ finishing touch

3 November 2019 0 comments

■By PAUL SMITH Over: Brad Shields scores for Wasps and celebrates with Sione vailanu and Dan Robson PICTURES: Getty Images DAN ROBSON’S late try saw […]

We were a bit panicky at time admits happy Young

3 November 2019 1 comment

WASPS boss Dai Young said: “The most important part was getting that win and overall I thought we were the better team and were not […]

Manu wins the day to give lift to Vunipolas

3 November 2019 0 comments

■By GARY FITZGERALD MAKO and Billy Vunipola may have endured Tokyo heartbreak but back in north west London young cousin Manu walked off Allianz Park […]

I told the boys to have a beer and keep their heads up

3 November 2019 1 comment

Blow: Declan Kidney MANU Vunipola hopes his dramatic last gasp winning kick will help put a small smile back on cousins Billy and Mako following […]

Teen-star Lloyd rises above the mediocre

3 November 2019 1 comment

■By ROGER PANTING Super sub: Ioan Lloyd beats Byron McGuigan to score the winning try for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images IOAN LLOYD came off the […]

Diamond: We only deserved one point

3 November 2019 2 comments

BRISTOL director of rugby, Pat Lam, said his side had to play in a different way to secure the win. He said: “It’s the third […]

Eagles ace Taufete’e prepared for ferocious backlash from chastened Chiefs

3 November 2019 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY WORLD player-of-the-year nominee Joe Taufete’e says Worcester must prepare to make 300 tackles if they are to prevail over fired-up Exeter at […]

Naiyaravoro creates havoc for Harlequins

3 November 2019 0 comments

■By GARY FITZGERALD Power surge: Taqele Naiyaravoro bursts through to score for Saints PICTURES: Getty Images Bench star: Cadan Murley scores for Quins JAMIE Gibson […]

Dowson: Mr T is a big, fast freak!

3 November 2019 0 comments

PHIL Dowson heaped praise on ‘freak’ wing Taqele Naiyaravoro after his two tries helped Saints build on an impressive start to the season. The forwards […]

TEAMS: Round 3 of the Premiership

1 November 2019 0 comments

Matchday squads and officials for Round 3 of the Premiership

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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