Premiership

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Biggar will be fit for Wales says Boyd

17 February 2019 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON’S Chris Boyd believes Dan Biggar should be fit for Wales’ clash against England next Saturday despite hobbling off in the 20th minute. The Saints […]

Saints roar into final with nine-try salvo

10 February 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Big contribution: back row star Lewis Ludlam scores the third try for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images RORY Hutchinson provided the inspiration as […]

Deano: We just aren’t fit enough

10 February 2019 0 comments

SAINTS coach Sam Vesty was delighted with nine tries. He said: “Once we came back off our holiday at the start, we got our heads […]

Saracens keep it simple to power past Warriors

10 February 2019 3 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Line in sight: Rotimi Segun beats the tackle to touch down for Saracens’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images Stretch: Tom Howe scores […]

Powell: Future’s looking bright

10 February 2019 1 comment

SARACENS academy coach Adam Powell praised the quality of their development set-up and remains certain they can win the cup away at Northampton next month. […]

Davies on the radar if Cipriani opts to go

10 February 2019 1 comment

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Wanted: Sam Davies GLOUCESTER are paying close attention to Wales fly-half Sam Davies, who is heading towards […]

Veainu quitting Tigers for Wasps?

10 February 2019 2 comments

TELUSA VEAINU added fuel to the fires of speculation about a potential switch from Leicester Tigers to Premiership rivals Wasps this week. I was asked […]

Campagnaro on way to the Stoop… with cavalry

10 February 2019 1 comment

Heading to the Stoop: Michele Campagnaro PAUL GUSTARD is set to continue his rebuilding of his Quins squad next season by moving for Wasps Italian […]

Naholo next in line to join Irish

10 February 2019 0 comments

LONDON IRISH are looking to finalise the post World Cup signing of All Black winger Waisake Naholo as they continue to plan for life in […]

Fatialofa: More All Blacks are eyeing a move to England

4 February 2019 0 comments

The former Hurricanes lock made the move to Worcester Warriors last summer

Falcons fancy chances but it’s a tall order

3 February 2019 0 comments

■By JON NEWCOMBE WHILE Newcastle’s focus is firmly on Premiership survival, head coach Dave Walder insists the chance to win some rare silverware has not […]

Warriors battle for home comforts

3 February 2019 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY High hopes: Worcester centre Francois Venter FRANCOIS Venter returns to spearhead Worcester’s attack knowing a bonuspoint win will secure top spot in […]

Newcastle sign Alex Dunbar on loan from Glasgow Warriors

29 January 2019 0 comments

Does this signal the end of the Scotland centre’s time at Scotstoun?

Danny Care inks new Harlequins deal

28 January 2019 0 comments

The England scrum-half was set to be out of contract in the summer

Saints give thanks for the dashing Reinach

27 January 2019 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Off to a flyer: James Grayson scores Saints’ opening try Jubilant: Dom Barrow and Api Ratuniyarawa NORTHAMPTON needed another classy try from […]

Holmes helps Chiefs slay the noisy neighbours on road to semis

27 January 2019 1 comment

By WILL CARPENTER EXETER Chiefs kept their hopes of a Cup semi-final alive after a penalty try ten minutes from time saw them snatch a […]

I’m ready for Eddie if he wants me says Robshaw

27 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Man-of-the-match: Joel Kpoku fends off Ross Chisholm to score Saracens’ second try Joy: James Horwill and Dino Lamb celebrate Elia Elia’s try […]

Henry Slade on the battle for England’s 13 shirt

26 January 2019 0 comments

Slade faces competition from Manu Tuilagi and Elliot Daly for the starting slot at outside centre

Chris Robshaw returns to Harlequins line-up for Premiership Cup derby

25 January 2019 0 comments

The ex-England captain will make his first appearance since October in Harlequins’ Premiership Cup clash

England international Jonathan Joseph agrees new deal with Bath

24 January 2019 0 comments

Jonathan Joseph will not be leaving the Rec at the end of this season

Maro Itoje commits long-term future to Saracens

23 January 2019 0 comments

The England international has extended his stay at Allianz Park to 2022

Perry Humphreys signs new Worcester Warriors contract

23 January 2019 0 comments

Winger Humphreys puts pen-to-paper on two-year Warriors deal

Bath swoop to sign four players from various Premiership rivals

18 January 2019 0 comments

“We are going into next season even stronger” – Blackadder

England lock set for new Saracens contract

17 January 2019 0 comments

Maro Itoje is likely to remain at Saracens

Wasps continue recruitment in New Zealand with addition of prop

17 January 2019 0 comments

Hurricanes tighthead joins Malakai Fekitoa in joining Wasps next season

Wasps secure World Cup winner Fekitoa

16 January 2019 0 comments

Wasps have announced the signing of New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa, who is set to join the club next season. The news comes just a […]

Gloucester prop Paddy McAllister set for return back to Ireland

15 January 2019 0 comments

The Lisburn-born prop agrees to join Connacht

Sinoti Sinoti commits future to Newcastle Falcons

15 January 2019 0 comments

‘The supporters have been awesome right from day one’ – Sinoti Sinoti

Willie le Roux to leave Wasps amid interest from Japan and South Africa

15 January 2019 0 comments

Does this leave Wasps short at full-back?

Wasps’ Nathan Hughes makes Premiership switch to Bristol Bears

15 January 2019 0 comments

Hughes signs three-year deal to make Premiership switch

Bath have turned a corner since the Leinster game, says Freddie Burns

11 January 2019 0 comments

Bath fly-half credits attack coach Girvan Dempsey with influence on team’s confidence

Dai Young on Elliot Daly’s future and Lima Sopoaga’s form at Wasps

10 January 2019 0 comments

“This time next year we’ll probably all be in the same boat,” says Wasps director of rugby

Faf de Klerk interview: Winning the World Cup would give our country a much-needed lift

9 January 2019 0 comments

The Sale Sharks scrum-half reveals how the club made it easy for him to sign a new long-term contract

Priestland: I’ve not a clue what’s going to happen to me next year

8 January 2019 0 comments

Wales fly-half to leave Bath at the end of the season

Northampton Saints held talks with Bath centre Jonathan Joseph

8 January 2019 0 comments

Luther Burrell is attracting interest from a number of French clubs

Bristol power back Alapati Leiua signs extension

8 January 2019 0 comments

“There is a clear vision in place at the club and everybody knows what is expected of them”

Chris Pennell extends contract at Worcester Warriors

7 January 2019 0 comments

“He is a Warriors man to his bootstraps” – Solomons

Madigan: That was a battle all the way

6 January 2019 0 comments

BRISTOL’S former Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan insists that the Bears can “take great confidence” from their narrow defeat by the Premiership leaders. “It was a […]

Ford and his pack put Tigers back in the hunt

6 January 2019 1 comment

By NICK CAIN Dive bomber: Jonny May scores for Tigers PICTURES: Getty Images Threat: Gerbrandt Grobler breaks for Gloucester BY THE time George Ford dummied […]

Cipriani should return for Munster

6 January 2019 0 comments

DANNY Cipriani could be back for Gloucester’s crucial European Cup pool clash with Munster on Friday night according to Johan Ackermann. Although the Gloucester coach […]

Inspired Harlequins leave Falcons for Brown bread

6 January 2019 0 comments

Excelling at No.6: Alex Dombrandt crashes over for Quins’ fifth try PICTURES: Getty Images Getting away: Falcons’ Simon Hammersley evades Ben Glynn CLOSE-UP WILL WELCH […]

Gustard: Great to get win for Mike

6 January 2019 1 comment

PAUL GUSTARD dedicated Harlequins’ thumping win to record man Mike Brown after his 308th appearance for the Londoners. Head of rugby Gustard said: “Mike had […]

Mayhem as Worcester edge 11-man Bath

6 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Finishing touch: Bryce Heem completes a scintillating Worcester try PICTURES: Getty Images Ahead: Zach Mercer goes over for Bath BATH ended a […]

I’ve seen nothing like that says Todd

6 January 2019 0 comments

REFEREEIan Tempest handled the mayhem brilliantly but Bath boss Todd Blackadder was bemused. He said: “To be penalised off the park and be down to […]

Even Billy can’t stop the Sharks as they show teeth

6 January 2019 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Done it! Tom Curry celebrates Sale’s win with twin brother Ben PICTURES: Getty Images He’s back: Billy Vunipola on his way to […]

We’re on the way roars Diamond

6 January 2019 0 comments

STEVE Diamond could not hide his delight after Sale beat Sarries for only the second time in eight years. A third straight Premiership win suggested […]

Ludlam’s determined to keep Saints marching on

6 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Repaying the faith: Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam PICTURES: Getty Images Starts at 13: Fraser Dingwall NORTHAMPTON go into battle minus topranked hooker […]

Graduate Fish out to show he can replace Hartley one day

6 January 2019 2 comments

Goal: James Fish ARMED with a new twoyear contract, Northampton hooker James Fish aims to prove that when the time comes, there will be life […]

Every win is precious to us says Baxter

6 January 2019 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Joy out wide: Santiago Cordero touches down for Exeter’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images PREMIERSHIP leaders Exeter were made to battle all […]