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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Bath

Bristol

Exeter

Gloucester

Harlequins

Leicester

London Irish

Newcastle

Northampton

Sale

Saracens

Wasps

Worcester

Action man Browne completes epic trans-Atlantic solo mission

25 February 2018 0 comments

POWERFUL Irish lock Damian Browne travelled the world playing rugby with long spells at Connacht, Northampton, Brive, Leinster and Oyonnax and now he is roaming […]

We’re scared of losing the title admits Baxter

25 February 2018 2 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Held up: Luke Cowan Dickie is stopped by the Northampton defence short of the try line PICTURES: Getty Images Run in: Harry […]

Olly burst changed it all says Dickens

25 February 2018 0 comments

ALAN Dickens, Saints’ interim coach, lamented: “For 70 minutes we were in control. Then Olly Woodburn makes a fantastic break. “That gets their tails up, […]

Jonny’s back to help Warriors claim survival

18 February 2018 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Winning return: Jonny Arr scores No stopping him: Matt Scott scores Gloucester’s first try JONNY Arr made a dream return to Worcester’s […]

It’s a big lesson for us – Gloucs

18 February 2018 0 comments

GLOUCESTER’S head coach, Johan Ackermann, had no complaints about the result. He said: “We were not good enough and it’s another big lesson for us […]

We’re close to letting rip now warns Deano

18 February 2018 0 comments

By ALAN HEDLEY Fast start: Sinoti Sinoti goes over for Falcons’ first try after four minutes PICTURES: Getty Images Acrobatic finish: Cooper Vuna scores for […]

That was pathetic admits Bath boss

18 February 2018 2 comments

DIRECTOR of rugby Todd Blackadder’s succinct appraisal of his side’s performance was “pathetic” as he said sorry to Bath fans after his side’s error-strewn display […]

Liam takes honours – and a yellow card

18 February 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Looking good: Liam Williams scores for Saracens PICTURES: Getty Images No way through: Sale’s Danny Solomona is held SARACENS, with a big […]

McCall: Defence was just brilliant

18 February 2018 1 comment

SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall was impressed by his team’s fight in the second half. He said: “Areas of our game could have been […]

It’s all systems go for Mullen after injury-wrecked Autumn

18 February 2018 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to Wasps loosehead Matt Mullan, desperate to make up for lost time Buzzing again: Matt Mullan PICTURE: Getty Images Fit-again prop Matt […]

Robson expecting more fireworks in repeat of last year’s final

18 February 2018 0 comments

DAN Robson says revenge is in the air as two of England’s most entertaining sides reprise last season’s Premiership final with vital league points at […]

TMOs only work with the right equipment

18 February 2018 1 comment

NICK CAIN WHAT the furore surrounding the disallowed Gareth Anscombe touchdown in last weekend’s England- Wales clash proved is that the TMO system has not […]

ET called back when Underhill launched that tackle

18 February 2018 1 comment

SAM Underhill said this season that he is not the fastest flanker on the block. Having watched replays of his brilliant try-saving tackle on Scott […]

Toomua class keeps Tigers in the hunt

18 February 2018 0 comments

By NICK CAIN Reaching out: Matt Toomua scores Tigers’ first try PICTURES: Getty Images Round the legs! Quins’ James Chisholm is tackled by Sam Harrison […]

Kingston: Penalty count was against us

18 February 2018 1 comment

HARLEQUINS rugby director John Kingston said his team had been hard done by: “We were the better team for first hour if not for the […]

Piers pulls the plug on Irish as North gives Wales boost

18 February 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Flat out: Rob Horne scores Saints’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images Not enough: Alex Lewington scores his second try for London Irish […]

Francis: I’m after SA tour place

18 February 2018 1 comment

STAR man Piers Francis has set his sights on England’s summer tour. The Saints No.10 said: “I’ve had adjustments to make coming to a new […]

Sale Sharks twins will peak for England, says Dave Seymour

15 February 2018 0 comments

Dave Seymour announced his retirement from rugby last week and says the Sale back row is in good hands with the Curry twins

Time I pulled my weight admits 22-stone Will Skelton

15 February 2018 0 comments

Australian second row looking to play leadership role for Sarries with stars away on Six Nations duty

Leicester Tigers complete swoop for another Warrior

14 February 2018 0 comments

Tigers confirm signing of Scotland international David Denton, who joins Will Spencer in moving to Welford Road for next season

Judo horror injury will force Sam Jones to quit at 26

14 February 2018 0 comments

The Wasps flanker was injured at an England training camp in 2016 during a Judo session

VIDEO: Wasps centre Kyle Eastmond banned for six weeks for this hit on Marcus Smith

14 February 2018 0 comments

Citing commissioner deals out punishment to Eastmond after high hit on Marcus Smith and dangerous tackle on Ross Chisholm

Northampton sign North replacement from Waratahs

13 February 2018 0 comments

Saints add Fijian brawn to next season’s squad in the shape of Australian international Taqele Naiyaravoro

Ackermann: Now let’s beat our travel bug

11 February 2018 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW GLOUCESTER preserved their 100 per cent home Premiership record – but head coach Johan Ackermann immediately insisted that his side need to […]

Tigers find solace in case for defence

11 February 2018 0 comments

LEICESTER head coach Matt O’Connor was pleased by his side’s defensive labours, despite the loss. “The result was frustrating but the effort and commitment were […]

De Klerk keeps Sale in the hunt for a top six finish

11 February 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY SALE boosted their prospects of a top four finish with a hardfought victory in atrocious conditions that was far more convincing than […]

Kennedy: We have to beat Saints

11 February 2018 1 comment

IRISH trail Worcester by 12 points with just eight games remaining. Boss Nick Kennedy admitted: “It’s at the stage now where losing bonus points are […]

Depleted Sarries still too good for Falcons

11 February 2018 3 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Victory complete: Max Malins slides over to score Saracens’ final try PICTURES: Getty Images SARACENS are breathing down Exeter Chiefs’ necks after […]

Deano: They still had bit of stardust

11 February 2018 1 comment

MARK McCall heaped praise on his Sarries stand-ins after they put pressure on Exeter Chiefs at the top of the table. The director of rugby […]

‘Berbatov of rugby’ resigns to give Quins a boost before big Wasps re-match

11 February 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY HARLEQUINS captain Dave Ward has hailed Tim Visser’s re-signing as a “massive boost” before a match against Wasps they must win to […]

Warriors make history with victory at Exeter

11 February 2018 2 comments

By ROGER PANTING On target: Chris Pennell lands a penalty for Worcester PICTURES: Getty Images WORCESTER pulled off the shock of the season by becoming […]

Baxter: We didn’t deserve anything

11 February 2018 0 comments

EXETER’S director of rugby Rob Baxter admitted his side were second best. He said: “In the Premiership you get the result you deserve and today […]

Burns brilliance puts end to Saints revival

11 February 2018 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Final flourish: Hooker Ross Batty goes over for Bath’s third try FORGOTTEN England fly-half Freddie Burns produced a masterful display as Bath […]

We got kick up butt says Gaffney

11 February 2018 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON boss Alan Gaffney’s response in defeat was blunt. “That was a kick up the butt,” growled the Aussie. “We lost lineouts, didn’t handle restarts […]

Magnificent seven of Wigan make their mark

11 February 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Wigan won the Rugby League Challenge Cup final at Wembley for the eighth time in a row on Saturday April 29, 1995. Four […]

Newport ensure ‘Monkey’ sits at the top of the tree at last

11 February 2018 1 comment

EVEN now virtually 100 years after his death, Arthur ‘Monkey’ Gould retains a unique place in the Welsh rugby pantheon. He is the only player […]

Farewell to Gary, the No.8 with a golden big boot

11 February 2018 0 comments

THEY are all retired by now or close to it and the old yarns will be given another spin in Christchurch on Monday when they […]

Dallaglio: Move might help James Haskell find his best form

7 February 2018 0 comments

Lawrence Dallaglio talks of his former Wasps team-mate’s next move when his contract at the Ricoh expires at the end of the season

Sale Sharks flanker Dave Seymour retires from rugby

6 February 2018 0 comments

Former Sale captain calls time on career to focus on business interests

James Haskell to leave Wasps at the end of the season

31 January 2018 0 comments

England flanker has been linked with a move to a Premiership rival

Northampton Saints appoint Chris Boyd as new director of rugby

29 January 2018 0 comments

(Photo: Getty Images) By Adam Ellis 2016 Super Rugby mastermind Chris Boyd will leave the Hurricanes at the end of the season to become the […]

David Strettle to make the move back to Saracens after three years with Clermont

25 January 2018 0 comments

Saracens’ favourite re-signs after three successful seasons in France

Saracens legend Chris Wyles says this season will be his last in rugby

24 January 2018 0 comments

Mark McCall speaks highly of 34-year-old who will conclude his career in testimonial year for Saracens

Ben Youngs pens new Leicester Tigers deal

19 January 2018 0 comments

England international commits to Welford Road to the delight of coach Matt O’Connor

Gaffney challenges Northampton Saints to earn European cup spot

18 January 2018 0 comments

Northampton’s interim director of rugby praises the impression Phil Dowson has made on him since his arrival

‘Sort out season to end injury mayhem’ says Bath coach Toby Booth

18 January 2018 0 comments

Booth explains how the demanding physicality of Premiership rugby has changed his training programme

Bath stalwart Banahan completes switch to arch West Country rivals Gloucester

10 January 2018 0 comments

Banahan ends 12-year stay at the Rec and will move to Kingsholm at the end of the season

Brute force comes out on top for Tuilagi and his Tigers

7 January 2018 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY MANUTuilagi bagged an opportunistic try in his fourth match back from injury as Leicester quelled brave London Irish to end their six-match […]