Premiership

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Sale push ever on as Sinckler and Quins implode

7 April 2019 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Bitten: Byron McGuigan runs in an interception try for Sharks Corner man: Jack Clifford touches down Harlequins’ second try STEVE DIAMOND watched […]

Diamond: Come and watch us – please!

7 April 2019 1 comment

STEVE DIAMOND has urged the north-west sporting public: Come and support us! Sale moved to the AJ Bell Stadium on the outskirts of Salford ahead […]

Mostert? He’s bloody good warns fiesty Moon

7 April 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Must-win game: Alex Moon PICTURES: Getty Images YOUTHFUL Saints lock Alex Moon is relishing taking on Gloucester’s second row big dogs as […]

Sharples: Ensure top four and we can go all the way

7 April 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Confident: Gloucester flyer Charlie Sharples CHARLIE Sharples is adamant improving Gloucester can turn a solid campaign into a special one by beating […]

Seven-try thrashing humbles Tigers again

7 April 2019 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Oh yes! Olly Woodburn celebrates Santiago Cordero’s try for Exeter, one of seven against the Tigers PICTURE: Getty Images Fifty up: Jack […]

Murphy: At least our heads stayed up

7 April 2019 0 comments

GEORDAN Murphy indulged in a bit of gallows humour after this thrashing. Asked how he felt about seeing some spectators leave Welford Road early he […]

Joseph is quick to make most of Bristol’s generosity

7 April 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Four-midable: Rhys Priestland celebrates with team mates as he scores try No.4 for Bath PICTURES: Getty Consolation: Dan Thomas touches down for […]

Bath are unfazed by injury to Joe

7 April 2019 0 comments

BATH supremo Todd Blackadder played down Joe Cokanasiga’s injury. He said: “He got an AC joint whack and it’s sore. We’ll hit it with ice […]

Tom Savage to leave Gloucester for Japan’s Top League

5 April 2019 0 comments

The former Cherry and Whites skipper will join Kieran Read and Ryan Crotty in playing in Japan’s ten-team league

Argentine veteran Marcelo Bosch to leave Saracens

5 April 2019 0 comments

Mark McCall hails ‘enormous integrity’ of centre

Lima Sopoaga admits it’s been slow progress for him at Wasps

4 April 2019 0 comments

An honest assessment from the Wasps fly-half, but he’s stout in his ability and the chance to shine next season

Saracens captain Brad Barritt suffers ankle ligament damage

3 April 2019 0 comments

Forced off against Glasgow Warriors at the weekend

Danny Cipriani signs bumper deal to commit to Gloucester

2 April 2019 0 comments

Gloucester are set for a first Premiership semi-final appearance in eight years since his arrival last summer

Northampton’s ‘ultimate warrior’ Teimana Harrison building case for England recall

29 March 2019 0 comments

Saints director of rugby says the six-time capped back row is deserving of a shot with England

Billy Twelvetrees talks playing with Cipriani and Atkinson at play-off chasing Gloucester

28 March 2019 0 comments

“He’s one of the most under-rated players in our whole squad” Twelvetrees says of midfield partner

On-form Marcus Watson gets Wasps contract extension

28 March 2019 0 comments

The former England 7s star has scored 11 tries in 24 appearances for Wasps

I want to emulate Will Greenwood, says Harlequins Joe Marchant

27 March 2019 0 comments

The Harlequins centre is hoping his try-scoring feats have caught the eye of Eddie Jones

Gloucester sign Jamal Ford-Robinson from Northampton Saints

27 March 2019 0 comments

The second signing made by the Cherry and Whites for next season

We have to be smarter says Dai

24 March 2019 0 comments

WASPS boss Dai Young admits his side could yet face a relegation battle. He said: “That’s certainly the top four gone. If we go on […]

Falcons fight for lifeline as Sharks bite the dust

24 March 2019 0 comments

■By ROSS HEPPENSTALL TOBY FLOOD’S second-half try fired Newcastle to a potentially priceless victory in a stormy encounter which saw Sale hooker Rob Webber make […]

‘No clear evidence? He’s got a bite mark’

24 March 2019 1 comment

STEVE DIAMOND suggested that hooker Rob Webber had been bitten during the first half of Sale’s defeat. An incident midway through the first half saw […]

Weir the route master as Warriors find a way

24 March 2019 1 comment

■By ROGER PANTING Flying machine: Worcester wing Josh Adams dives in DUNCAN Weir returned to form to spearhead Worcester to a nailbiting victory at Ashton […]

Sheedy: We didn’t keep foot on throats

24 March 2019 0 comments

BRISTOL head coach Pat Lam rued a poor first half and questioned the strength of the officials. He said: “We started well but we allowed […]

Now it’s getting really serious admits Youngs

24 March 2019 0 comments

■By ROB WILDMAN Determination: Tom Collins dives over for his second try for Saints despite being held by Manu Tuilagi PICTURES: Getty Images TOM YOUNGS […]

That was for Horne no-show says Boyd

24 March 2019 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd said his team had been determined to avenge the defeat by Leicester at Twickenham last October. That match at HQ was […]

The good, bad and ugly of the Six Nations

24 March 2019 0 comments

CHARLIE HODGSON READ HIS EXPERT OPINION Defence on top: England’s Henry Slade is dumped by Wales PICTURES: Getty Images THE GOOD There is no better […]

Mental strength gets Beno back on trail to Japan

24 March 2019 1 comment

■By NEALE HARVEY RAMPAGING Bath prop Beno Obano is ready to stake a claim for a World Cup spot with England after completing a remarkable […]

Devoto braced for physical onslaught from Roberts

24 March 2019 0 comments

Ready for battle: Ollie Devoto FIRED-UP Exeter centre Ollie Devoto is relishing his head-to-head with Wales veteran Jamie Roberts as Chiefs aim for the win […]

Super-charged Skelton gets Sarries over line

24 March 2019 0 comments

■By GARY FITZGERALD One-man wrecking ball: Will Skelton scores Saracens’ third try and his second PICTURES: Getty Images WILL Skelton used his massive frame to […]

Now we can get ready for Europe’

24 March 2019 0 comments

WILL Skelton fixed his sights on Sarries continuing their trophy hunt on two fronts after his brace of tries denied Harlequins. The imposing lock is […]

Gloucester wise heads take sting from Wasps fast start

24 March 2019 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY GLOUCESTER boss Johan Ackermann saluted his side’s character after they overcame an early deficit against gallant Wasps to enhance their play-off chances. […]

LIVE: Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints

22 March 2019 0 comments

Bath, Bristol and Harlequins ready to pounce for Danny Cipriani

22 March 2019 0 comments

Premiership clubs still making moves in the fly-half market

Vereniki Goneva back fit for Newcastle Falcons

22 March 2019 0 comments

The Fijian is back for The Big One at St James’ Park

Harlequins week of recruitment continues with signing of Tom Lawday

21 March 2019 0 comments

The Exeter Chiefs no.8 will leave Sandy Park at the end of the season

Dean Richards changes stance on ring-fencing the Premiership

20 March 2019 0 comments

Dean Richards has argued the ring-fencing of the Premiership would be the ‘best thing’ for English rugby, after putting England’s shortcoming in winning the Six […]

Wasps hooker Tom Cruse commits to Black and Gold

20 March 2019 0 comments

Wasps front row continues to take shape for the 2019-20 season

Wasps centre Michele Campagnaro makes Premiership switch

19 March 2019 0 comments

Making the move to Twickenham Stoop next season

Clark back to put on a show at the Gardens

17 March 2019 0 comments

■ By GARY FITZGERALD CALUM Clark clearly still has a soft spot for Franklin’s Gardens but he hopes to upset the locals today by inspiring […]

Saints flyer Naiyaravoro targets first half blitz

17 March 2019 1 comment

Force of nature: Taqele Naiyaravoro TAQELE Naiyaravoro aims to use his formidable pace and power to help Saints break free from the stranglehold Saracens have […]

‘Top-class’ prop Kieran Brookes commits to Wasps

13 March 2019 0 comments

Sticking with Wasps after joining from Northampton

Manu Tuilagi turns down big-money France move to commit to Leicester Tigers

13 March 2019 0 comments

Mega news for Leicester Tigers as Tuilagi cites desire to ‘repay the loyalty’ shown in him

Ski-loving Sharks put the skids on Tigers

10 March 2019 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Assist: Arron Reed sets up a try for Valery Morozov Early hope: Facundo Gigena forces the ball over the line to score […]

Now get into top four says Diamond

10 March 2019 1 comment

SALE boss Steve Diamond has challenged his players to clinch a playoff berth with just six games remaining. Diamond said: “We’ve got to be consistent […]

Connon last gasp kick gives Falcons wings

10 March 2019 1 comment

By PAUL SMITH Soaring: Sonatane Takulua scores Falcons’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images On the move: Josh Bassett of Wasps makes a break NEWCASTLE replacement […]

Young: We should have seen game out

10 March 2019 0 comments

NEWCASTLE’S Dean Richards hailed his team’s second-half performance. He said: “We allowed them too much momentum in the first half and allowed them to play. […]

Saints fans boo off ref after flood of yellows turn game

10 March 2019 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN Jumping for joy: Harry Randall celebrates scoring for Bristol PICTURES: Getty Images On the run: Alex Moon makes a break for Saints […]

Boyd: We took our foot off throat

10 March 2019 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd blamed his team’s second half dip in performance rather than having four players sin binned. Boyd skirted criticism of referee Chris […]

Pennell grabs bonus on day to remember

10 March 2019 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW Passion: Chris Pennell shows his emotions after scoring his try Getting away: Tom O’Flaherty breaks through to score Exeter Chiefs’ fourth try […]