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Premiership round 1 teams

16 October 2015 0 comments

Bath v Exeter Bath: Tom Homer; Semesa Rokoduguni, Matt Banahan, Kyle Eastmond, Anthony Watson; George Ford, Chris Cook; Nick Auterac, Ross Batty, Henry Thomas; Stuart […]

Nick Cain previews the Premiership season

15 October 2015 0 comments

The English game is in urgent need of a lift after the Red Rose blight at the World Cup, and, thankfully, the Premiership is in […]

Scotland quintet fit to take on Samoa

8 October 2015 0 comments

Finn Russell, Stuart Hogg, John Hardie, Sean Maitland and Ross Ford have all recovered from injury to start for Scotland against Samoa on Saturday. Scotland […]

James Horwill: Wales play into Wallaby hands

8 October 2015 0 comments

Wales‘ preference for open, attacking rugby could play into Australian hands on Saturday when the sides meet in Cardiff, according to former Wallaby lock James […]

Nick Cain Inquest: Disastrous failure of nerve and judgement

7 October 2015 0 comments

As England limp out of the 2015 World Cup into the annals of great sporting failure as the first host nation in eight tournaments not […]

Relegation fight? I don’t care what you media think says Tom Coventry

3 October 2015 0 comments

Kiwi did not fly half-way around the globe to read predictions putting London Irish at the bottom of the Premiership.

Cowan replaces Gilchrist in Scotland squad

29 September 2015 0 comments

London Irish back rower Blair Cowan has been named as a replacement for Grant Gilchrist in Scotland‘s Rugby World Cup squad. The lock, 25, had […]

Dream Team: Tom Court – London Irish and former Ireland and Ulster prop

28 September 2015 0 comments

1. Rodrigo Roncero – The former Argentina prop is exactly how a loosehead should be – horrible, aggressive and mobile. In your team that is. […]

Young Gun: Theo Brophy-Clews – London Irish fly-half

25 September 2015 0 comments

Theo Brophy-Clews has become a school sensation over the past two seasons and he is now looking to make his mark at senior level with […]

Rob McCusker signs for London Irish

23 September 2015 0 comments

London Irish have bolstered their back row options for this season with the signing of Welsh international Rob McCusker from the Scarlets. The 29-year-old, who […]

20 Questions: Adam Kwasnicki – London Scottish hooker

9 September 2015 0 comments

Did you get a chance to switch-off this summer? Knowing when to switch off is an important part of being a professional rugby player, have […]

Andy Goode confirms retirement

8 September 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Neale Harvey on Sunday, Andy Goode has retired from professional rugby after failing to recover from injury. The former England international underwent […]

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Goode on the verge of retiring

5 September 2015 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Andy Goode’s long and distinguished career could be set to end amidst fitness doubts ahead of the new Premiership season. Goode, 35, […]

My Life in Rugby: Robin Cowling – former England prop

1 September 2015 0 comments

With my family background I suppose I was destined to play rugby. My dad came from County Durham and played Rugby League while my mother […]

Alex Lewington commits to London Irish

26 August 2015 0 comments

Alex Lewington has committed his future to London Irish by signing a contract extension ahead of the start of the 2015/16 season. The winger, who […]

Gloucester and Exeter through to Premiership 7s finals

21 August 2015 0 comments

Steph Reynolds’ blistering performance at Kingsholm last night propelled Gloucester back to the Premiership 7s finals. The Cherry and Whites will be joined at The […]

20 Questions: Charlie Sharples – Gloucester wing

19 August 2015 0 comments

Must be chuffed to have been offered a new deal by the club two months before the season even starts? The club approached me a […]

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, […]

Champions Cup fixtures announced

14 August 2015 1 comment

Leicester will kick-off the Champions Cup season by hosting Stade Francais at Welford Road on November 13. The clash between the Tigers and the Top14 […]

Marcus Watson eyes Newcastle Falcons’ No.13 shirt

13 August 2015 2 comments

While Anthony Watson contemplates helping England on the road to World Cup glory, older brother Marcus has his own challenges to face at Newcastle. Three-and-a-half […]

Young Gun: Callum Watson – London Irish scrum-half

24 July 2015 1 comment

Having seen his two big brothers make big waves in rugby, it was no surprise Callum Watson decided to follow in their footsteps and give […]

Nick Cain looks at the way Michael Cheika is trying to rebuild the Australian scrum

16 July 2015 2 comments

Australian have traditionally struggled to match South Africa for size and strength, but Michael Cheika is on a mission to change that. We will get […]

My life in Rugby: Ben Skirving – former Bristol, Saracens, Bath and England lock

7 July 2015 0 comments

If I was asked to pick a standout moment in my rugby career I’d be hard pushed to name just one, the 13 years I’ve […]

Exeter Preparations for 2015-16 Season Pleases Baxter

6 July 2015 1 comment

Exeter City players appear to be determined about improving on last season’s fifth place finish. They have been hitting the training ground even before pre-season […]

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 […]

20 Questions: Marcus Watson – England Sevens

17 June 2015 1 comment

What a year for England Sevens? It’s been awesome even if it’s been up and down. The Olympic situation made it a bit more complicated. […]

Jon Fisher: Alex Corbisiero can prove doubters wrong, like me

11 June 2015 0 comments

Saints loosehead Corbisiero will leave no stone unturned in his bid to make the World Cup team.

Clown prince Joe Marler plays it seriously now

10 June 2015 0 comments

TRP sits down with the one and only Joe Marler.

Dream Team: Jon Fisher – Northampton and former London Irish No.8

25 May 2015 1 comment

1. Alex Corbisiero – Obviously! We’re the same age and I grew up with Corbs at London Irish before linking up again this season at […]

“I’m lucky to have had supportive clubs,” says Samoa star Kahn Fotuali’i

23 May 2015 0 comments

Kahn Fotuali’i admits Polynesian players are under pressure to quit international rugby in order to secure lucrative overseas contracts. But Northampton‘s Samoan scrum-half insists he […]

Sharks sign up All Black lock for next season

21 May 2015 1 comment

Sale Sharks have made their second signing in a week by landing All Black lock Bryn Evans on a two-year deal. The 6ft 5in former […]

Brendan Gallagher’s Premiership play-offs preview

21 May 2015 0 comments

Northampton (1) Story of the season The reigning champions may have wobbled badly in Europe with those big defeats against Racing and, of course, Clermont […]

Glenn Delaney: The salary cap cheats must be hammered

20 May 2015 0 comments

London Irish coach insists there can be no second chances for Premiership salary cap cheats beyond the end of this season.

Room 101: Richard Whiffin – London Irish backs coach

14 May 2015 0 comments

1. Pre-match pyrotechnics I didn’t see the need for the light show and all the razzmatazz before the first game of the Six Nations. Wales […]

20 Questions: Mathew Tait – Leicester full-back

13 May 2015 0 comments

London Welsh made you work hard for that win, didn’t they? The objective was achieved as we got the bonus points but we were pretty […]

Nick Cain: Contract blackmail harms World Cup

13 May 2015 0 comments

The parlous state of the Tier Two nations was emphasised this week by Dan Leo, the Samoa and London Irish lock. Leo said that leading […]

My life in Rugby: Andy Beattie – former Bath, Exeter and Richmond back-rower

12 May 2015 1 comment

During my 11 years with Bath I was fortunate to play alongside some great players and great leaders – Danny Grewcock, Steve Borthwick, Jon Humphreys […]

London Irish sign Fijian International

6 May 2015 1 comment

As revealed by Neale Harvey in The Rugby Paper on April 26, London Irish have secured the signing of Asaeli Tikoirotuma. The Fijian international, 28, […]

Newcastle defiant despite Premiership clubs’ deficit nearing £25m

6 May 2015 1 comment

Newcastle managing director confident Falcons can become Premiership force despite incurring huge losses for a second successive year.

Exodus of stars at Leicester Tigers is alarming says Neil Back

5 May 2015 0 comments

Leicester legend accuses old club of standing still and fears they will fall even further behind their rivals if top players continue to leave.

Young Gun: Ollie Curry – London Irish lock

1 May 2015 2 comments

Ollie Curry was signed straight from school by London Irish but with his contract being only one-year, he has had to prove his worth this […]

Young Gun: Josh Caulfield – England U18s and Exeter lock

24 April 2015 0 comments

Representing England was always Josh Caulfield’s dream but to do so next to his best friend Curtis Langdon made it even more special. The Exeter […]

London Welsh sign Drauniniu, Thomas and Armitage

24 April 2015 0 comments

London Welsh today announced the signings of Josh Drauniniu, Martyn Thomas and Guy Armitage for next season. Wing Drauniniu, who spent the 2011 season at […]

Premiership round 20 teams

24 April 2015 2 comments

Bath v London Irish London Irish: Andrew Fenby; Topsy Ojo, Eoin Griffin, Fergus Mulchrone, Alex Lewington; Chris Noakes, Darren Allinson; Tom Court, David Paice, Richard […]

Peter Jackson: Can’t blame Callum Sheedy for keeping his options open

23 April 2015 2 comments

Callum Sheedy is already eligible to play international rugby for Wales and Ireland. Soon the teenaged fly-half will be further spoilt for choice when he […]

London Irish sign Saracens lock

20 April 2015 1 comment

London Irish have today announced the signing of Eoin Sheriff from Saracens. The second row, who joined Sarries for the 2011/12 season from Leinster having […]

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 […]

Tom Cruse to join London Irish

9 April 2015 1 comment

Rotherham Titans have today confirmed that hooker Tom Cruse will London Irish next season. Cruse, 26, who will play his 50th game for the Titans […]

Challenge Cup quarter-finals teams

3 April 2015 1 comment

Exeter v Newcastle Exeter: Byron McGuigan; Tom James, Ian Whitten, Sam Hill, Matt Jess; Henry Slade, Will Chudley; Ben Moon, Jack Yeandle, Tomas Francis; Mitch […]