Premiership

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

London Irish shopping spree continues with Adam Coleman’s arrival

9 May 2019 0 comments

Wallabies lock to join Waisake Naholo and Sekope Kepu at the Exiles in the Premiership next season

Fraser Balmain: From benchwarmer at Welford Road to Kingsholm titan

8 May 2019 0 comments

The former Leicester prop is thriving after stepping out of Dan Cole’s shadow at Welford Road to join the Cherry and Whites

Anthony Watson inspired to reach the World Cup after dialogue with England staff

8 May 2019 0 comments

The Bath full-back feels he is in the best shape he’s ever been in and was encouraged during his rehab by England keeping close tabs

Bath confirm Stuart Hooper will get assistance in first year as head coach

7 May 2019 0 comments

Hooper to oversee coaching team which will welcome back England scrum coach Neal Hatley for next season

I’m staying to take us back up says Deano

5 May 2019 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Missed chance: Toby Flood shows his frustration as a Newcastle opportunity goes begging PICTURES: Getty Images One that didn’t get away: Sinoti […]

Johan: Relegation system is so tough

5 May 2019 0 comments

JOHAN Ackermann called for a rethink over promotion and relegation from the Premiership after his side’s victory condemned Newcastle to demotion. The Gloucester head coach […]

Quins stop the rot as Tigers fiasco goes on

5 May 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Making it safe: Semi Kunatani crashes over for Harlequins’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images Resilient: Mike Fitzgerald scores last minute try SEMI […]

Gustard: Work to be done in attack

5 May 2019 0 comments

HARLEQUINS’ head of rugby Paul Gustard was dissatisfied after missing out on the bonus point. He said: “We needed four points as a minimum and […]

Honours are even after dramatic late shootout

5 May 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Matter of inches: Faf de Klerk was denied by the woodwork PICTURES: Getty Images Dejected: Ian Madigan after his late misses cost […]

Decisions didn’t go our way – Diamond

5 May 2019 2 comments

SALE director of rugby Steve Diamond thought two points each was the right outcome. He said: “We had a couple of chances to win it, […]

Joe’s back to boost Wasps’ bid for playoffs

5 May 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Winner: Jonathan Joseph Sibling rivalry: Marcus and Anthony Watson ENGLAND lock Joe Launchbury returns from an Achilles/calf injury as Wasps look to […]

I won’t be fazed by Todd’s exit says Williams

5 May 2019 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Taking up new challenge: Mike Williams NEW Bath signing Mike Williams insists Todd Blackadder’s decision to leave the club a year early […]

Rising star Ibuanokpe ditches Quins for Saracens

5 May 2019 0 comments

TRANSFER ROUND-UP SARACENS have signed prop Josh Ibuanokpe from Harlequins. The 23-year-old tighthead has spent five years with Quins and made his Premiership and European […]

Sarries’ supersubs hit leaders with five tries

5 May 2019 2 comments

By NICK CAIN He’s away again: Alex Lewington breaks past Alex Cuthbert for his second try PICTURES: Getty Images THIS was a trial of squad […]

McCall: Leinster game has us buzzing

5 May 2019 3 comments

SARACENS DoR Mark McCall said his side were going into Saturday’s European Cup final against Leinster with “a real buzz around the camp”. He added […]

Ace Biggar on target to line up top four showdown

5 May 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Double-teamed: Northampton try-scorer Luther Burrell makes his presence felt in midfield PICTURES: Getty Images Rare highlight for Worcester: Ben T’eo goes over […]

Solomons: Now sign off in style at Sixways

5 May 2019 0 comments

WARRIORS director of rugby Alan Solomons called on his players to give Sixways supporters an enjoyable last day performance and victory after his side crumbled […]

Worcester Warriors flanker Marco Mama suffers severe dead leg

2 May 2019 0 comments

Alan Solomons has confirmed flanker Marco Mama should be out for ‘a few months’ after requiring hospital treatment on a dead leg. The Worcester Warriors […]

London Irish rachet up Premiership plans with several targets in mind

1 May 2019 0 comments

A sizeable shopping list for the Championship winners

Danny Cipriani - RPA player of the year nominee

Cipriani, de Klerk and Cordero all nominated in 2019 RPA Awards

1 May 2019 0 comments

England’s Men and Women’s teams are shortlisted across six award categories

Steve Lansdown owns Premiership club Bristol Bears

EXCLUSIVE: Bristol Bears explore investment from USA

1 May 2019 0 comments

Bristol Bears owner Steve Lansdown in Manchester City’s model

Ken Pisi to leave Franklin’s Gardens after seven years

1 May 2019 0 comments

“When I first came over, I didn’t know what to expect” – Pisi

Gustard: We can still make top four

28 April 2019 1 comment

HARLEQUINS suffered their fifth successive Pemiership defeat but head coach Paul Gustard still believes they can clinch a play-off place. Justifiably claiming that for much […]

Wasps’ revival crushed by Sarries power pack

28 April 2019 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN SARACENS produced a trademark powerpacked first half to demolish Wasps who disappointed in front of their home supporters. A week on from […]

McCall: Time to rest key players

28 April 2019 0 comments

SARACENS boss Mark McCall says he will be resting key players for next Saturday’s visit of Exeter. With the Champions Cup final a week later, […]

Pick Watson at full-back and switch Daly to 13

28 April 2019 1 comment

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ANTHONY Watson’s 74 minutes at full-back for Bath in their 6-3 loss to Sale at the AJ […]

Premiership owners must be kept in check by RFU Council

28 April 2019 1 comment

THERE is a virtual ring fence in place already when it comes to promotion and relegation, with the side relegated from the Premiership to the […]

Collins hat-trick pushes Falcons to the brink

28 April 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD CHRIS Boyd’s sympathy for Dean Richards and his Falcons was short but sincere before focusing on trying to snatch a top four […]

Dire first half killed us says Richards

28 April 2019 0 comments

TOM Collins claimed a “brutal chat” with boss Chris Boyd inspired his heroic hat-trick display at Kingston Park. Collins was at his predatory best, scorching […]

Warriors focus on Cipriani shut-out to claw their way to Premiership safety

28 April 2019 0 comments

STOP Danny Cipriani and Worcester’s pathway to Premiership safety will open up before them, says Warriors hooker Niall Annett. Cipriani’s sensational form means Gloucester are […]

Diamond dogs Curry put the bite on Bath

28 April 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Smashed: Jaques van Rooyen feels the forec of Tom Curry TEAMS SALE: L James 7, Solomona 6, S James 6 (Redpath 57-62, […]

Return of Watson is only real plus point

28 April 2019 0 comments

ANTHONY Watson’s return was a rare positive for Bath. After 13 months out following Achilles surgery, the England wing showed no ill-effects, carrying 11 times […]

Thacker keeps Tigers dangling on the edge

28 April 2019 0 comments

By NICK CAIN Go with the flow: Dan Thomas touches down for Bristol after the best move of the game PICTURES: Getty Images LEICESTER had […]

Murphy: We knew Harry was a threat

28 April 2019 3 comments

TIGERS head coach Geordan Murphy remained phlegmatic despite watching former player Harry Thacker help inflict their fifth home defeat of the season. “It’s sod’s law. […]

Baxter raps his pack as the Quins comeback falls short

28 April 2019 2 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR EXETER boss Rob Baxter tore a strip off his floundering forwards after the Premiership leaders were left hanging on desperately to deny […]

Guy Thompson: Exeter’s example will always be the argument against ring-fencing

26 April 2019 0 comments

Leicester Tigers back row Guy Thompson wants promotion and relegation to remain in the Premiership

Matt Moulds follows Blues teammate Melani Nanai in Worcester move

25 April 2019 0 comments

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons’ raid of Super Rugby outfit Blues has continued with the signing of hooker Matt Moulds. The 27-year-old has […]