Premiership

This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s Premiership news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.

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 […]

Gustard: We got nothing from ref

10 November 2019 0 comments

PAUL Gustard was upset with his players and the officials after Quins slid to a surprise home loss to Worcester. Gustard’s men allowed a 14-3 […]

Will Eddie boomerang back Down Under now?

10 November 2019 2 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WHAT does Fast Eddie do next, that is the question? While it is not quite a case […]

Saracens pay heavy price to England

10 November 2019 1 comment

THE concept that the Premiership titles Saracens won over the last two seasons will be forever tainted by the salary cap verdict handed down by […]

Big-spending Sharks enjoy Du Preez show

10 November 2019 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Stepping inside:Daniel Du Preez breaks through to score for Sale PICTURES: Getty Images Chip chase: Zach Kibirige goes over for Wasps MUCH […]

Wasps get Joe back for Euro tie

10 November 2019 1 comment

JOE LAUNCHBURY is poised to return for Wasps in next Saturday’s European Challenge Cup tie at Bordeaux Begles. The England lock endured a frustrating World […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

‘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 […]