Premiership

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

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‘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

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 […]

Ribbans out to press his England claims

6 October 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY WITH a new three-year contractpouched, lock forward David Ribbans starts for Saints in a game his side must win to keep their […]

Eden feeling Tiff-top again as he bids to make mark

6 October 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Impact: Tiff Eden Upbeat: Barney Maddison BRISTOL fly-half Tiff Eden is determined to make an impact after a year of injury hell. […]

Denny’s double has Diamond drooling

6 October 2019 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN SALE wing Denny Solomona scored two second half tries as Sharks fought back from a tenpoint half-time deficit to top Pool 1 […]

Northampton Saints lock David Ribbans extends stay

1 October 2019 0 comments

Ribbans joined the Saints in 2017 from the Western Province

Stinger for Saints after Naiyaravoro sees red

29 September 2019 0 comments

■ By ROB WILDMAN Northampton…32pts Tries: Fish 13, Naiyaravoro 17, Eadie 45, Penalty 66, Dingwall 72 Conversions: Grayson 45 Penalties: Grayson 23 Wasps …36pts Tries: […]

Warriors are caught cold as barren run at Rec continues

29 September 2019 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING Bath…36pts Tries: Chudley 8, Davis 17, Stooke 29, Penalty 68, Brew 77 Conversions: Priestland 8, 17, 29 Penalties: Priestland 5 Worcester […]

Herron hits to complete late winner rescue job

29 September 2019 1 comment

LIrish…18pts Tries: Hepetema 15, Fainga’a 28 Conversions: Jackson 16 Penalties: Jackson 35, 60 Harlequins…21pts Tries: Lang 1, Ibitoye 54, Dombrandt 67 Penalties: Heron 21, 78 […]

Sale celebrate first ever win at Sarries

29 September 2019 1 comment

Saracens…17pts Tries: Whiteley 10, Lewington 59 Conversions: Whiteley 11, 60 Penalties: Whiteley 24 Sale …36pts Tries: D du Preez 18, 78, Cooper-Woolley 27, Roebuck 29, […]

Luatua leads the fight as Bristol survive double yellow

29 September 2019 0 comments

Bristol…20pts Tries: Thacker 5, Powell 44 Conversions: Sheedy 5, 44 Penalties: Sheedy 13, 21 Gloucester…17pts Tries: Simpson 33, Banahan 60, Grobler 77 Conversions: Evans 77 […]

Tigers bite back to give Chiefs a slapping

29 September 2019 1 comment

Leicester …27pts Tries: Thompson 2, Olowofela 15, Holmes 25, Eastmond 73 Conversions: Reid 25, Hardwick 73 Penalties: Reid 47 Exeter …7pts Tries: Vermeulen 9 Conversions: […]

World Cup winner Woodman can’t wait to see Mako Vunipola back

27 September 2019 0 comments

Woodman also says England can take inspiration from their core of Saracens players

Wasps appoint first female matchday announcer for upcoming clash

26 September 2019 0 comments

Verity Brown will take up microphone duties in lieu of long-term announcer Pete Nuttall’s temporary absence

Te’o exit will make Worcester more cohesive says Ryan Mills

26 September 2019 0 comments

Mills was in great form for Worcester last season and says the Warriors backline can function even better with Te’o not being ‘in and out’

Line-out king Stephan Lewies set to give Harlequins tactical edge

25 September 2019 0 comments

The South African talks to TRP after his arrival at The Stoop this summer

Saracens can be history makers, says Alex Goode

25 September 2019 0 comments

Alex Goode signed a three-year extension at the Premiership and European champions

Exeter Chiefs won’t be the last club to establish women’s team

24 September 2019 0 comments

Premiership side Sale Sharks and Championship favourites Newcastle Falcons are also looking to form a team for the Premier 15s

Pooler’s day but the pack are still chasing

22 September 2019 1 comment

Welsh Championship round-up By CARL FIELD PONTYPOOL made it two bonus point wins out of two as they ran out 38-15 victors over newly-promoted Ystalyfera. […]

Baxter’s new breed prove their qualities

22 September 2019 2 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR THE next generation of Exeter forwards showed they have been wellschooled in the Chiefs’ brand of pack attrition. They forced Bath to […]

Sharks show their bite with six tries against the Cup holders

22 September 2019 1 comment

By TOM VICKERS A STRONG Sale side got their season off to a winning start with a comfortable win against holders Northampton. A penalty try […]

Ace Segun for Sarries

22 September 2019 2 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Two-try speedster: Rotimi Segun RAMPANT Rotimi Segun showed just why Sarries believe he is a wing wizard in the making as the […]

Potent Quins give Lam’s

22 September 2019 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING TWO first half tries from Aaron Morris were enough for Quins to win an errorridden match on Friday. The hosts were always […]

8-try Warriors hand Tigers youngsters tough lesson

22 September 2019 0 comments

By GEOFF BERKELEY WORCESTER fans enjoyed a great day in the sun as their side put a youthful Leicester team to the sword at Sixways. […]

Hat-trick for Steele welcomes Irish back

22 September 2019 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING SCRUM-HALF Scott Steele scored a hat-trick of tries to give the Premiership newcomers a deserved first win of the season. It took […]

Thomas leads way as Wizards gain momentum

22 September 2019 1 comment

By PAUL HOPKINS Aberavon……24 Swansea ……14 ABERAVON made it two from two with victory over their regional rivals. The Wizards took the lead after a […]