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

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More key skills for Marcus Smith to master, says mentor Evans

22 November 2017 0 comments

After a breakout start to the season, Nick Evans cools expectations on the young Quins fly-half

Mugabe’s thugs sent Don Armand on the rugby trail

22 November 2017 0 comments

Nick Cain talks to the Exeter Chiefs back row about his upbringing in the African state and his career in rugby

Gloucester CEO keen not to lose best players after win over Saracens

20 November 2017 0 comments

Gloucester are already at work on recruitment for next season, says Stephen Vaughan

Aki opens his Test account in some style

19 November 2017 0 comments

BUNDEEAki’s shuddering launch of his international career in Dublin last weekend would have been felt 12,000 miles away back home in Auckland. It would certainly […]

At last! Warriors get reason to be cheerful

19 November 2017 2 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT AFTER all the pain, disappointment and frustration that has enveloped Worcester’s season, the fans – finally – have something to cheer. It […]

Spencer is simply sublime says Gold

19 November 2017 1 comment

WORCESTER director of rugby Gary Gold believes that lock Will Spencer should be in the England reckoning following his performance against Northampton. “The absolutely immense […]

High-speed Wade gets impressive Wasps off to a flyer

19 November 2017 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN WASPS blew away Newcastle last night to demonstrate that they are beginning to find their best form after a stuttering autumn. Run […]

Eastmond deserves success says Dai

19 November 2017 0 comments

WASPS boss Dai Young hopes Kyle Eastmond will make a quick recovery from a head injury sustained when making a try-saving tackle on Sinoti Sinoti. […]

Sharks in pursuit of big away day catch

19 November 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE SALE talisman Faf de Klerk Still harbours hopes of playing in the next World Cup for South Africa despite his move to […]

Fit-again flanker Northcote-Green gets first

19 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish flanker Max Northcote-Green will put a year-long injury nightmare behind him today when he lines up for his first Premiership […]

Festive run-in key to Quins’ season

19 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY HARLEQUINS stalwart Mark Lambert has urged his side to dig in ahead of a “massive” period of league games without their foremost […]

Premiership start against old club

19 November 2017 0 comments

Tom Dunn and Zach Mercer return to the Bath line-up. The duo who have been away on international duty with England, take their places at […]

Bench men make big impact at Kingsholm

19 November 2017 3 comments

By TOM BRADSHAW THIS was an evening of implausible stories. It was implausible that Gloucester should beat table-topping Saracens despite having just 16 per cent […]

Fearless Glaws target top four

19 November 2017 0 comments

ATTACKcoach Tim Taylor believes Gloucester are genuine top-four contenders after another top-half team succumbed at Kingsholm. “Yes, top four is our goal,” he said. “The […]

How Clem seized once in a lifetime opportunity

19 November 2017 2 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Even now, more than 20 years after his death, Clem Thomas remains as central a figure as […]

Sadly Ireland couldn’t match the big money

19 November 2017 0 comments

ONCE those behind the unsuccessful bid to land the 2023 World Cup stop feeling sorry for themselves, Irish rugby will have to ask itself a […]

Freddie Burns admits England days are numbered under Eddie

15 November 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Freddie Burns will put body and soul into winning silverware at Bath after accepting his chances of an England recall under Eddie […]

Gloucester’s Ruan Ackermann considers playing for England

2 November 2017 0 comments

The Gloucester back row could be eligible for England in 2020 and says it’s a possibility if the Springboks don’t come calling

Harlequins wing Marland Yarde completes switch to Sale Sharks

1 November 2017 0 comments

John Kingston says he is trying to create a ‘positive environment’ at Quins

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 […]

Aumua is surely destined to be an All Black star

29 October 2017 0 comments

I CAN scarcely remember more excitement over a young player than Kiwi hooker Asafo Aumua, and rightly so. He is a sensational talent and in […]

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 […]

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 […]