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Peter Jackson: Out for the count, Europe’s big three

31 December 2015 0 comments

There have been six multiple winners of what is now known as the Champions’ Cup and two have gone already, counted out with indecent haste. […]

Twickenham clash worth £2m for Welsh rugby

8 December 2015 0 comments

RFU will end up paying Wales £2m when they line up for the final act of their HQ trilogy in May.

Leicester confirm new deal for Manu Tuilagi

7 December 2015 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have today confirmed that Manu Tuilagi has agreed a new contract at the club. Tuilagi has been the subject of intense speculation in […]

A preview of the Champions Cup pools

13 November 2015 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Pool 1: Saracens, Ulster Toulouse and Oyonnax Overview: Saracens had 15 players involved in the World Cup but have regrouped quickly and […]

Jones believes strong start to the season is a sign of things to come for Quins

10 November 2015 0 comments

Adam Jones may be a softly spoken, modest character when sat down in an interview but the forward has much to show off and showcase […]

Louis Picamoles signs with Northampton Saints

3 November 2015 0 comments

Northampton Saints have announced that Louis Picamoles has signed a contract to join the club from the beginning of the 2016 season. The French No.8, […]

Shane Williams column: Our packs lack skillset of the giants down South

28 October 2015 0 comments

It’s no fluke that this weekend’s World Cup semi-finals are like a UKIP manifesto – with no mention of Europe. Over the course of the […]

Name salary cap-busters who are wrecking game, says Christian Day

27 October 2015 0 comments

Premiership clubs who break the salary cap must be named and shamed, according to players’ union boss Christian Day.

London Irish to play Saracens Premiership match in USA

27 October 2015 0 comments

London Irish and Premiership Rugby confirmed today that the Club will be the first to play an Aviva Premiership fixture overseas when the Exiles take […]

World Cup hooker joins Worcester

27 October 2015 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have bolstered their options in the front row by signing Georgian international hooker Jaba Bregvadze. The powerhouse forward joins up with his new […]

Wasps statment on salary cap

23 October 2015 0 comments

Following last night’s announcement by Premiership Rugby regarding the salary cap, Wasps‘ Chairman Derek Richardson has issued the following statement. “I am sure that many […]

Premiership Rugby highlights to be shown in Ireland

21 October 2015 0 comments

Aviva Premiership fans in Ireland have been guaranteed match highlights for the next two years after a deal with Setanta was confirmed today. The Irish […]

Billy Twelvetrees signs new Gloucester contract

16 October 2015 0 comments

Club Captain Billy Twelvetrees has given Gloucester a real boost by committing his future to the club. The 26-year-old is about to enter his fourth […]

Springbok centre Wynand Olivier joins Worcester

23 September 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on August 23, Worcester Warriors have captured the signing of South Africa international Wynand Olivier. The […]

Worcester Warriors sign Donncha O’Callaghan

3 September 2015 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have today confirmed the signing of Ireland international Donncha O’Callaghan. The giant lock, 36, moves to Sixways after 17 seasons and 268 appearances […]

Premiership Rugby 7s Series squads

19 August 2015 0 comments

Pool A (Thursday 7:15pm at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester) Bath: Alex Humfries, Apolosi Sokia, Scott Watkins, Zach Mercer, Josh Bayliss, Rob Coote, Jack Maplesden, Owen Walters, […]

Care confirmed as new Harlequins captain

19 August 2015 2 comments

Danny Care has been announced as Harlequins new captain for the upcoming Premiership season taking the reins from Joe Marler. The scrum-half has won 50 caps […]

Peter Jackson’s column: Mike Phillips axe gives Gareth Davies a glimpse of redemption

19 August 2015 0 comments

Gareth Davies changed the course of history in Rome on Super Saturday, albeit not in the way he would have wanted – a dropped pass […]

Tonga name Nili Latu as World Cup captain

18 August 2015 2 comments

Tonga have announced its 30-man World Cup squad today, including nine players from English Premiership clubs. The team will be captained by experienced 33-year-old Newcastle […]

Leigh Halfpenny told: Play for Toulon or face axe

4 August 2015 1 comment

European Champions threatening to sack full-bakc over the club-or-country clash looming at the end of the new season.

Savage and Sharples sign new Gloucester contracts

29 July 2015 0 comments

Gloucester have today announce that Tom Savage and Charlie Sharples have agreed new long term contracts to extend their stays at Kingsholm. 26-year-old Savage has […]

Premiership fixtures REVEALED

3 July 2015 1 comment

Saracens will open the defence of their Premiership title at home to Sale on Saturday October 17 as the 2015-16 fixtures were announced today. The […]

Stephen Myler will be my guru but I want his place, says JJ Hanrahan

25 June 2015 4 comments

JJ Hanrahan has fired the first warning that he will be snapping at the heels of Stephen Myler next season. Hanrahan will join Northampton this […]

Homer called by England U20s to replace Townsend

9 June 2015 0 comments

Will Homer will replace Stuart Townsend in the England U20s World Rugby Championship squad after the Exeter scrum-half sustained a knee injury playing against Wales […]

Wasps confirm signing of George Smith

26 May 2015 1 comment

Wasps confirmed the signing of Australian flanker George Smith ahead of next season. The 34-year-old, who has 111 Test caps to his name, will join […]

VIDEO: Dylan Hartley previews the Premiership Northampton’s semi-final

22 May 2015 1 comment

Dylan Hartley: Ten months of hard work are on the line Our latest Killik Rugby video is with Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley […]

Saracens No.8 Billy Vunipola relishing Northampton challenge

22 May 2015 1 comment

Billy Vunipola is fully aware of the challenge awaiting Saracens at Northampton tomorrow in the Premiership semi-finals but the No.8 is relishing the occasion. The […]

Elliot Daly and Joe Simpson among seven extensions at Wasps

19 May 2015 0 comments

Wasps have today announced that seven players have put pen to paper to remain at the club – including Elliot Daly and Joe Simpson. The […]

Harlequins’ Tom Williams to retire

13 May 2015 1 comment

Harlequins confirmed that winger Tom Williams will retire from full-time rugby at the end of the current season. The 31-year-old, who has made over 200 […]

Wasps bring in kicking coach Mark Tainton

13 April 2015 1 comment

Wasps have confirmed their coaching line-up for the 2015-16 season with Mark Tainton joining as kicking coach. Tainton will work alongside Dai Young (director of […]

Extra Test with Ireland on agenda for England

7 April 2015 0 comments

Old rivals to meat at HQ four times next season.

Harlequins’ Kyle Sinckler out for the season

2 April 2015 1 comment

Harlequins have been dealt a huge blow with the news that Kyle Sinckler is out for the remainder of the season. The tighthead suffered a […]

Quins continue revamping of squad with addition of Visser

30 March 2015 1 comment

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Scotland international Tim Visser bringing to an end his six-year connection with Edinburgh. The deal continues Quins’ recent trait […]

Aviva Premiership round 17 teams

6 March 2015 2 comments

Bath v Sale Bath: Tom Homer; Semesa Rokoduguni, Sam Burgess, Kyle Eastmond, Olly Woodburn; Ollie Devoto, Chris Cook; Nick Auterac, Rob Webber, Henry Thomas; Stuart […]

VIDEO: “Wasps on same trajectory as Heineken Cup winning sides” – Joe Simpson

6 March 2015 1 comment

Joe Simpson believes Wasps are ‘on the same trajectory’ as the side that went on to win European titles a decade ago. The England scrum […]

Saints braced to take on Wasps at Franklin’s Gardens

4 March 2015 1 comment

With the Six Nations in full swing, there’s no rest for the wicked as the top talents in the Rugby Union brace themselves for the […]

England squad update

17 February 2015 0 comments

England will retain 17 players for the remainder of the training week at Pennyhill Park. The starting XV from the game against Italy will train […]

Wasps bring in James Downey

10 February 2015 0 comments

James Downey has joined Wasps on loan from Glasgow Warriors for the remainder of the season as cover for injured centres Chris Bell and Alapati […]

Peter Jackson: Warren Gatland’s Law only applies to James Hook

22 January 2015 3 comments

The writing has been on the wall for so long now that James Hook could be forgiven for ignoring it and concentrating on the day […]

Stephen Jones to return to Scarlets at end of season

12 January 2015 0 comments

Wasps today announced that backs coach Stephen Jones will return to the Scarlets at the end of the season to take up the same role. […]

Nick Cain: OK, relax the cap but make it fair for ALL

8 January 2015 0 comments

There is a cartel-like stench attached to the double standards employed in the English Premiership, and it intensified just before Christmas when it emerged that […]

Wasps confirm signing of Dan Robson

8 January 2015 1 comment

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on October 26, Wasps today confirmed the signing of England Saxons’ scrum-half Dan Robson from Gloucester […]

Aviva Premiership round 10 teams

19 December 2014 0 comments

Harlequins v Newcastle Harlequins: Mike Brown; Marland Yarde, Matt Hopper, George Lowe, Aseli Tikoirotuma; Tim Swiel, Karl Dickson; Mark Lambert, Joe Gray, Kyle Sinckler; Charlie […]

Aviva Premiership round 9 teams

28 November 2014 1 comment

Bath v Harlequins Bath: Gavin Henson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; Ollie Devoto, Chris Cook; Nick Auterac, Ross Batty, Henry Thomas; Stuart […]

Baxter and his staff sign new Exeter deals

27 November 2014 1 comment

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter and his coaching team have all signed new contracts tying them to the club until 2018. Baxter, 43, […]

Northampton Saints beat Saracens to go top of the Premiership

23 November 2014 1 comment

James Wilson scored two tries as Northampton Saints stunned Saracens with a 31-24 at Allianz Park to go top of the Premiership. The champions scored […]

Domestic leagues teams

21 November 2014 0 comments

A full list of November internationals will be played this weekend but it does not mean clubs in the home unions can rest with matches in the Aviva […]

Aviva Premiership round 8 teams

19 November 2014 1 comment

Exeter v Wasps Exeter: Phil Dollman; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Sam Hill, Matt Jess; Gareth Steenson, Will Chudley; Carl Rimmer, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Tomas Francis; Dean […]

Domestic leagues teams

14 November 2014 1 comment

Despite the Autumn internationals being in full swing, the domestic leagues resumes in England this weekend with the seventh round of the Aviva Premiership and […]

Aviva Premiership round 7 teams

13 November 2014 0 comments

Bath v Newcastle Bath: Luke Arscott; Olly Woodburn, Jonathan Joseph, Ollie Devoto, Matt Banahan; Gavin Henson, Micky Young; Nathan Catt, Ross Batty, Henry Thomas; Stuart […]

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