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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Wasps rediscover that sting from last season

29 October 2017 0 comments

Northampton 22pts Tries: Tuala 18, Mallinder 77 Penalties: Francis 10, 37, 53, 57 Wasps 38pts Tries: Wade 34, Johnson 44, Bassett 59, De Jongh 75 […]

England medics to make Daly call

29 October 2017 0 comments

ELLIOT Daly’s right knee injury, which forced the England wing off at half-time, was described by Wasps rugby director Dai Young as “a collision injury”. […]

Goode on you, says McCall as Alex turns it round

29 October 2017 0 comments

Saracens44pts Tries: Vunipola 10, Farrell 46, Williams 59, Wyles 61, Earle 66, 80 Conversions: Farrell 10, 47, 60, 62 Penalties: Farrell 31, 40 London Irish13pts […]

Prolific Williams makes it 6 from 6

29 October 2017 0 comments

LIAM Williams flew over for his sixth try in as many games and Saracens boss Mark McCall said: “I think Liam has surprised everyone how […]

Care proves the key in Quins turn around

29 October 2017 1 comment

Harlequins 41pts Tries: Smith 3, Luamanu 39, Care 45, Roberts 56, Walker 64 Conversions: Smith 3, 39, 45, 56, 64 Penalties: Smith 21, Swiel 73 […]

Kingston: Not in our interest to pick Yarde

29 October 2017 0 comments

HARLEQUINS rugby director John Kingston clarified the position of absent England wing, Marland Yarde. “I have to make a decision for the collective benefit of […]

Chiefs remain patient to grab Turner prize

29 October 2017 0 comments

Sale Sharks 6pts Penalties: De Klerk 34, 57 Exeter 10pts Penalties: De Klerk 34, 57 Tries: Turner 44 Conversions: Steenson 45 Penalties: Steenson 31 By […]

Diamond blasts ref over late decision

29 October 2017 0 comments

STEVE Diamond was frustrated with the final penalty which potentially cost Sale the chance of winning the game. Craig Maxwell-Keys deemed that Sharks had gone […]

Booth looking forward to ‘West Country arm wrestle’

29 October 2017 0 comments

PREVIEW… Bath v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Recreation Ground By SAM JACKSON Anticipation: Toby Booth BATH’s first-team coach Toby Booth is fully aware of where […]

Focused Tait will ignore family ties

29 October 2017 0 comments

PREVIEW… Newcastle v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingston Park By GARY FITZGERALD On the charge: Mathew Tait takes the ball up for Leicester. PICTURE: Getty […]

Richards: Sell-out Kingston Park will be rocking

29 October 2017 0 comments

KINGSTON Park should be a 10,200 sell-out for the first time since May 2008, and Newcsastle supremo Dean Richards said: “It will be a fantastic […]

When Boris battled for Obolensky tour date

29 October 2017 0 comments

HALLOWEEN is upon us and there has surely never been anybody to match Boris Karloff in the horror stakes, but it might surprise some to […]

Strange direction taken by Canada

29 October 2017 2 comments

Top class: Jason Strange IN the dog-eat-dog world of international rugby it’s heartening to see the WRU offer Canada a little helping hand this November. […]

RUGBY MATTERS

29 October 2017 0 comments

Genius Van Vollenhoven, the master of both codes BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points WHEN two rugby legends from […]

Nathan Hughes banking on the real Wasps to front up

26 October 2017 0 comments

The England number 8 on wanting to improve club results and filling in for Billy Vunipola with England

Harry Mallinder signs new deal with Northampton Saints

25 October 2017 0 comments

Mallinder junior says Northampton is his ‘only club’ in penning a new a contract extension

Rob Baxter weighs in to debate around fixture scheduling and player welfare

25 October 2017 0 comments

The Exeter Chiefs director of rugby blames TV broadcasters for playing two games inside five days

Ambitious Olly Woodburn stating his case for Test call

19 October 2017 0 comments

(Photo: Getty Images) By Neale Harvey Exeter speedster Olly Woodburn is ready to back up Philippe Saint-Andre’s fervent assertion that it is time the England […]

Byron McGuigan’s out to steal march on Scotland

11 October 2017 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe BYRON McGuigan is hoping his terrific try-scoring form with Sale Sharks will catch the eye of the Scotland selectors. McGuigan qualifies for […]

Wasps feeling sting of fixture congestion

8 October 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY WASPS fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has urged Premiership and European rugby bosses to review their match scheduling after conceding his side have been […]

McCall demands greater consistency ahead of Europe

8 October 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON SARACENS boss Mark McCall has urged his side to produce a more complete 80-minute performance against Wasps today before embarking on their […]

Trinder’s box of tricks too much for Saints

8 October 2017 0 comments

By NICK CAIN HENRY Trinder put his horrendous run of injuries – including two knee reconstructions – behind him to light up this cut-andthrust encounter […]

’Henry can use this to keep on improving’

8 October 2017 0 comments

GLOUCESTER coach Johan Ackermann saluted Henry Trinder’s influence in Gloucester bouncing back from last week’s trouncing at Sale. He said of the two-try centre: “He […]

All White for Chiefs as slick Nic helps put them top

8 October 2017 2 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR EXETER’S former Australia scrum-half Nic White produced two inspired moments which left Newcastle, this season’s Premiership shock side, playing catch-up for the […]

Sam gets tipped for England call-up

8 October 2017 1 comment

EXETER forwards coach Rob Hunter would be delighted to see No.8 discovery Sam Simmonds force his way into England contention as Eddie Jones aims to […]

Burns deserved his red says Blackadder

8 October 2017 0 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW TODDBlackadder says Bath have “no complaints” after Freddie Burns was red-carded for a tip-tackle on his full debut for his hometown club. […]

No panic yet insist ‘buoyant’ Warriors

8 October 2017 0 comments

CARL Hogg remains stoic despite the Warriors recording six losses from six matches. “We’d love to be sitting there with more points on the board, […]

Sinckler’s a lucky boy to get off so lightly

8 October 2017 0 comments

KYLE Sinckler can consider himself fortunate to get off with a seven-week ban after making contact with Northampton lock Michael Paterson’s eyes last weekend. The […]

Come off it, Vern…Montpellier can cash in this year

8 October 2017 0 comments

VERN Cotter started jockeying for position this week as his Montpellier side, who have blasted their way to the head of the French Top 14 […]

Evans gives Eddie an openside reminder

8 October 2017 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND openside prospect Will Evans offered a timely reminder of his lavish potential with a starring role for Leicester as they overcame […]

May’s the best says delighted O’Connor

8 October 2017 2 comments

AFTER seeing Jonny May grab his sixth Leicester try in six games, Tigers boss Matt O’Connor said: “He’s easily the best finisher in England. He’s […]

Try-happy Quins head for Europe with Care on top form

8 October 2017 2 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER HARLEQUINS finished the first phase of the Premiership season with their best display to date with five tries in a vivid performance […]

Clifford to miss Autumn series

8 October 2017 0 comments

HARLEQUINS flanker Jack Clifford seems certain to miss England’s Autumn internationals after injuring his right shoulder again. Clifford underwent surgery on the same shoulder in […]

Serious injury almost forgotten history for Slade as Eddie Jones watches on

4 October 2017 0 comments

By Mike Sinclair Henry Slade astounded everyone by racing back in less than five months after breaking his leg and suffering serious ankle ligament damage. […]

‘I felt I needed to trim down’ – Fitness regime behind Cook’s fine form

3 October 2017 0 comments

Slimline Bath scrum-half Chris Cook credits a gruelling summer training regime for helping him see off Kahn Fotuali’i to spearhead the club’s title charge.

Gary Gold to leave Worcester at the end of the season for USA post

2 October 2017 0 comments

By Adam Ellis Worcester Warriors director of rugby is to leave the Aviva Premiership club at the end of the season to become the new […]

‘Me and Danny are two thorns either side of two roses in Quins backline,’ says Jamie Roberts

28 September 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Old stager Jamie Roberts reckons playing alongside “bossy” young pretenders Marcus Smith and Joe Marchant has helped revitalise his career. Experienced centre […]

The former Quin helping Rio Ferdinand get in shape for his boxing bout

27 September 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Mel Deane used to pack one hell of a punch in the Harlequins midfield and now he is relishing the chance to […]

Noise at Franklin Gardens hits the right notes for Rob Horne

26 September 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Rob Horne says it took something special to turn his back on Australia for a new life in Northampton. Powerful centre Horne […]

Winless Warriors require fast fix

24 September 2017 0 comments

HEAD coach Carl Hogg was frustrated by Warriors’ inaccuracy but praised the spirit of their fightback. “We showed a huge amount of character, especially in […]

Cipriani injury will not affect Wasps’ focus

24 September 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY PREVIEW… WASPS hooker Tom Cruse insists neither last week’s disappointing home defeat to Harlequins nor the loss of playmaker Danny Cipriani will […]

Rob’s plan will exploit any flaws – Slade

24 September 2017 1 comment

HENRY Slade knows Wasps will be smarting after defeat to Quins last week but has backed his boss to come up with a new plan […]

Irish defence needs a marshall

24 September 2017 0 comments

Attack-minded: Exiles No.10 James Marshall PLAYMAKER James Marshall demands Irish muscle-up or face further humiliation when they meet Northampton today. With memories of their opening […]

Quins’ fans cry foul as Yarde takes a late hit

24 September 2017 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Cooking on gas: Leicester’s Greg Bateman gets away from a tackle by Mike Brown to score PICTURES: Getty Images LEICESTER’S endeavour and […]

Kingston: Was that no-arms tackle?

24 September 2017 0 comments

QUINS director of rugby John Kingston was riled by the Telusa Veainu tackle that left Marland Yarde sprawling: “There were a couple of turning points […]

Billy is off again and doubtful for autumn Test series

24 September 2017 1 comment

By NICK CAIN BILLY Vunipola’s participation in the autumn series appears to be in serious jeopardy with the England No.8 hobbling off after wrenching his […]

McCall left short of back row men

24 September 2017 0 comments

BILLY Vunipola’s knee injury will leave Saracens short in the No.8 department according to director of rugby Mark McCall with other key men already sidelined. […]

Snubbed Wilson shows Eddie what he’s missing

24 September 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY MARK Wilson climbed off his sick bed to bag the winning try for Newcastle at the end of a pulsating contest that […]

Not good enough, blasts boss Todd

24 September 2017 0 comments

BATH supremo Todd Blackadder blasted his weak-minded side. “We weren’t there mentally,” he said. “We knew what was at stake, knew they were good, so […]