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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 […]

Slater mystified by England freezing out Danny Cipriani

25 April 2019 0 comments

Gloucester lock joins the calls for Cipriani to get a seat on the plane to Japan

Northampton Saints add Henry Taylor to scrum-half options

25 April 2019 0 comments

“He has all the qualities to stake a claim for regular first-team rugby” – Chris Boyd

Anthony Watson to make first start for Bath after 13 months out

25 April 2019 0 comments

England international on the comeback trail after ruptured Achilles

Sale Sharks complete signing of Springbok Lood de Jager

24 April 2019 0 comments

Joining Rob du Preez and Akker van der Merwe in moving north

David Strettle to hang up his boots

23 April 2019 0 comments

Where does the Saracens wing sit among the Premiership’s top tryscorers?

Lawrence Dallaglio’s scathing condemnation of Billy Vunipola

23 April 2019 0 comments

Former England no.8 slams Vunipola’s post-match interview after being asked about his social media comments

Lowe: Joe Marchant has played as well as Jonathan Joseph ever has

19 April 2019 0 comments

George Lowe talks to TRP about the player who stepped into his shirt at Harlequins

Shut down grounds to beat the racists, says Maro Itoje

19 April 2019 0 comments

The Saracens and England lock airs his support for Raheem Sterling and Danny Rose who have been victims of abuse at home and abroad

Todd Blackadder to leave Bath ahead of schedule

17 April 2019 0 comments

A shock announcement coming out of the Rec

Jonny Arr to leave Worcester after more than two decades at Warriors

17 April 2019 0 comments

A homegrown product who has almost spent as much time in Worcester as Chris Pennell

Clubs in no mood to show mercy to Saracens over salary cap

16 April 2019 0 comments

If a salary cap breach is proven by the Premiership’s investigation, a worse-case scenario could see Saracens docked 35 points

Saracens Max Malins is cast in the same mould as Alex Goode

16 April 2019 0 comments

The Saracens fly-half has excelled at full-back with his speed

Gloucester surge opens door to international duty for Ruan Ackermann

16 April 2019 0 comments

But will the no.8 choose to represent South Africa or England?

Cipriani masterminds Gloucester fightback

14 April 2019 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY White line fever: Gloucester’s Tom Seabrook avoids touch and Tom Homer to score the winning try PICTURES: Getty Images THE Shed fell […]

Danny: Unselfish team has no egos

14 April 2019 0 comments

DANNY Cipriani believes the collective spirit of this Gloucester squad sets them apart from his previous tilts at the Premiership title. The Cherry and Whites […]

Grayson keeps nerve as Saints stay in hunt for top four

14 April 2019 0 comments

By NICK CAIN Double trouble: Saints’ Rory Hutchinson is tackled by Quins’ Ben Tapuai and Kyle Sinckler PICTURES: Getty Images A PRESSURE-cooker conversion squeezed over […]

That was hard to take says Gustard

14 April 2019 1 comment

QUINS head of rugby Paul Gustard said they had only themselves to blame for having the match snatched from their grasp. “We had the game […]

Adams hat-trick edges Warriors towards safety

14 April 2019 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Hat-trick hero: Worcester wing Josh Adams touches down for his third try PICTURES: Getty Images Gripping stuff: Francois Hougaard grasps Sale’s Rohan […]

Diamond anger at Heem ‘let-off’

14 April 2019 0 comments

STEVE Diamond claimed Worcester wing Bryce Heem should have been sent off for his tip tackle on replacement Paolo Odogwu. The Sharks boss was angry […]

Don’t sack Folau…he’s entitled to an opinion

14 April 2019 1 comment

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE intention by Rugby Australia to terminate Israel Folau’s contract because of his social media post that […]

Madigan magic fires Bears’ breakthrough

14 April 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Fightback: Steven Luatua scores for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images Happy start: Tom Whitley celebrates as he scores the first try for Saracens […]

McCall: Billy’s got stuff in head

14 April 2019 0 comments

SARACENS boss Mark McCall had no regrets over playing Billy Vunipola “There was no thought of pulling Billy out,” he stated. “He’s a human being […]

Murphy warns his Tigers: We’re not safe yet!

14 April 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Going over: Guy Thompson dives in to score for Leicester Tigers PICTURES: Getty Images Inside out: Falcons’ Sonatane Takulua twists round George […]

Richards: Fans can save us from drop DEAN Richards still hopes the Kingston Park factor can help save his Falcons from the drop.

14 April 2019 1 comment

Newcastle’s director of rugby is preparing himself for a tense final shoot-out with Bristol and insists his players are ready to scrap for their Premiership […]

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