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Worcester confirm signing of Ethan Waller

17 January 2017 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler last week, Worcester have secured the signing of Northampton loosehead Ethan Waller ahead of next season. Waller, 24 has played […]

Saints sign South African lock

6 January 2017 0 comments

Northampton have signed promising English-qualified second-row David Ribbans from the South African side Western Province. The 21-year-old is 6ft 8in tall and weighs in at […]

Peter Jackson: I see a man on a tractor roaring in to lead Lions

6 January 2017 0 comments

Now 2017 has dawned, no New Year would be complete without a few gongs inspired by the events of the old one. How many of […]

Northampton bring in Canada prop

20 December 2016 0 comments

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Canada international prop Jake Ilnicki until the end of the current season. The 24-year-old tighthead has played 18 […]

Nick Cain: Clear this fog over North for the sake of others

14 December 2016 0 comments

Northampton‘s attempt to shroud the crucial issue of George North being knocked out against Leicester last weekend in a fog of claims over TV footage […]

Quit now George, says top brain doctor

14 December 2016 0 comments

George North must consider retiring rather than run further risk of brain damage, according to an expert on concussion. “George does have to make that […]

My Life in Rugby: Nick Wood – former Gloucester prop

13 December 2016 0 comments

I arrived at Gloucester as a boy and left 15 years later as a man. The club and the characters and people within it shaped […]

VIDEO: Northampton statement on George North

3 December 2016 0 comments

Northampton Saints has issued the following statement about the medical assessment and treatment of George North at Welford Road tonight. George was attended to by […]

20 Questions: Mike Delany – Newcastle fly-half

30 November 2016 0 comments

What did you make of the Anglo-Welsh Cup over the past two weeks? It was good to get a break and give some of the […]

Brookes hit with two-week ban

30 November 2016 0 comments

Northampton Saints and England prop Kieran Brookes has been banned for two weeks for making contact with the head of Newcastle‘s Scott Lawson at Franklin’s […]

Blackadder: We want Ford to stay and build a dynasty

23 November 2016 0 comments

Todd Blackadder would love George Ford to be the cornerstone of Bath‘s bid to dominate English and European rugby for many years to come. However, […]

Nick Cain: Stay put George, it’s your best move of all

17 November 2016 0 comments

George Ford had a weird training week as part of the England team preparing to take on South Africa. First, a rumour emerged that the […]

New Year verdict for London Irish’s London return

17 November 2016 0 comments

London Irish chief executive Bob Casey has revealed the club will discover in January if they will be allowed to ground share with Brentford at […]

Young Gun: Alex Mitchell – Northampton scrum-half

4 November 2016 0 comments

A knee injury prevented him from playing in a home World Cup, but Alex Mitchell is back and desperate to put on the England U20s […]

Mesmeric Jonny May ready to step up for Red Rose

28 October 2016 0 comments

Jonny May‘s long-awaited return from injury will pay dividends for England, according to Gloucester backs coach Tim Taylor. May is stepping up his workload after […]

Ashton move to Toulon confirmed

25 October 2016 0 comments

Saracens have announced that Chris Ashton will join Toulon at the end of the season, a move that has been questioned by Director of Rugby […]

Tim Visser switches focus to his old Edinburgh pals

20 October 2016 0 comments

There might not be a Champions Cup place at stake but Tim Visser is adamant Harlequins will be chasing the Challenge Cup title just as […]

Kyle Sinckler ‘destined’ to topple old king Dan Cole

19 October 2016 0 comments

Rough and tumble tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has the potential to knock Dan Cole from his lofty perch and dominate England’s No.3 jersey for years […]

Dream Team: Ross Chisholm – Harlequins full-back

10 October 2016 0 comments

1. Joe Marler – I grew up playing with Joe at Haywards Heath where I was a year below him. He’s very good all-around whether […]

Louis Picamoles can make Northampton great says Stephen Myler

28 September 2016 0 comments

Long-serving fly-half Stephen Myler reckons the instant impact of French No.8 Louis Picamoles has put Northampton in shape for double-trophy success. Myler, who is fast-approaching […]

Chris Ashton speaks out after biting ban

27 September 2016 0 comments

After the decision from an independent RFU disciplinary panel to suspend Chris Ashton for 13 weeks for biting Northampton prop Alex Waller, the Saracens wing […]

Tuitavake heading to Northampton

22 September 2016 0 comments

Northampton Saints has announced the signing of Nafi Tuitavake. The Tongan international joins the Saints from Narbonne, where he has played for the past year […]

Newcastle agree permanent deal to sign Fred Burdon

22 September 2016 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have agreed a permanent deal to sign centre Fred Burdon following a successful trial spell with the club. The 26-year-old came through the […]

13 weeks for Chris Ashton

21 September 2016 0 comments

Chris Ashton has been banned for 13 weeks after being found guilty of biting Northampton prop Alex Waller. The Saracens winger bit Waller on the […]

Worcester Cavaliers fixture dates confirmed

22 August 2016 0 comments

Monday night rugby returns to Sixways in September as Worcester Cavaliers look forward to the 2016/17 Aviva A League campaign. The Warriors second-string side have […]

Greig Tonks to spearhead Irish bid for promotion

17 August 2016 0 comments

London Irish might be down but they are definitely not out and Scotland international Greig Tonks hopes last season’s frustration will fuel a promotion-winning season […]

Dream Team: Tom Savage – Gloucester lock

1 August 2016 0 comments

1. Richard Barrington – I played with Baz at Hartpury. He’s now at Saracens and has gone on to win the Premiership and Champions Cup […]

James Haskell: I’d risk my career again to beat the Aussies 3-0!

28 July 2016 0 comments

James Haskell has revealed he needed complicated surgery on his big toe to save his rugby career and now faces up to six months of […]

London Irish confirm Championship squad

5 July 2016 0 comments

London Irish have confirmed their first team squad ahead of their first ever season in the Championship. Director of Rugby Nick Kennedy said: “It’s great […]

Niall Morris joins Leinster

5 July 2016 0 comments

Former Leicester wing Niall Morris has joined Leinster on a short-term deal. The 27-year-old utility back has already met with the rest of the Leinster […]

Jon Fisher on his way to Bristol

28 June 2016 0 comments

Bristol have secured the signing of versatile forward Jon Fisher from Northampton Saints. The 27 year-old, who can play across the back row, made 25 […]

Tom Wood named Northampton captain

16 June 2016 0 comments

Northampton Saints have today confirmed Tom Wood as club captain for next season. The back row has led the Saints on multiple occasions since arriving […]

Burrell called up as Tuilagi’s replacement

31 May 2016 0 comments

Luther Burrell has been called up to the England squad to tour Australia. The 28-year-old Northampton Saints centre replaces Manu Tuilagi who withdrew last week […]

Luke Narraway upbeat despite London Irish relegation

14 May 2016 0 comments

Luke Narraway is convinced relegated London Irish can follow the examples of Harlequins and Northampton by bouncing back to the top-flight stronger – if they […]

Bath move for Kahn Fotuali’i

9 May 2016 0 comments

Bath have bolstered their scrum-half options for next seasons with the captute of Kahn Fotuali’i. The Samoan star, 33, will join from Northampton after two […]

Northampton sign Stormer Nic Groom

3 May 2016 0 comments

As suggested by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper last Sunday, Northampton Saints have secured the signing of South African scrum-half Nic Groom. The 26-year-old, […]

Exeter Braves win the A League

2 May 2016 0 comments

Kai Horstmann’s try double capped a memorable 24 hours at Sandy Park as Exeter Braves clinched the Aviva A League with a stunning 55-25 win […]

Young Gun: James Grayson- England U18s and Saints fly-half

29 April 2016 0 comments

James Grayson is only at the start of what he hopes will be a successful career but whatever happens the past week will be one […]

Peter Jackson column: Underdogs Connacht my team of the season

29 April 2016 0 comments

Pat Lam achieved some notable firsts as a player at the end of the 20th century and the start of the 21st. A permanent fixture […]

Three new recruits for Yorkshire Carnegie

29 April 2016 0 comments

Yorkshire Carnegie have signed Joe Ford, Alex Davies and Alex Gray for next season. Fly-half Ford re-joins the club on a two-year contract from Sale. […]

20 Questions: Mark Wilson- Newcastle flanker

27 April 2016 0 comments

Ready for the London Irish match? We’ve had a real edge in training over the past week. It’s a huge game and we need to […]

Darryl Veenendaal signs new Nottingham deal

19 April 2016 0 comments

Nottingham announced the re-signing of scrum-half Darryl Veenendaal for next season, after arriving at The Bay from Bedford Blues last season. The South African was […]

20 Questions: Christian Day – Northampton lock

13 April 2016 0 comments

Ready for Wasps today? They’re in very good form so it’ll be a big challenge for us to travel to the Ricoh and get a […]

Francois Hougaard gets Player of the Month gong

5 April 2016 0 comments

Francois Hougaard has been named the Premiership player of the month for March. The Worcester scrum-half was instrumental in the Warriors becoming the only to […]

I can keep London Irish up says Greig Tonks

1 April 2016 0 comments

London Irish fly-half Greig Tonks insists he has no regrets over swapping his Edinburgh comfort zone for a mud and bullets relegation battle with the […]

London Irish announce five signings

31 March 2016 0 comments

London Irish have bolstered their second row options for next season with the signing of Sebastian de Chaves from Leicester Tigers on a two-year deal. […]

Corbisiero and Perry join RFU coaching staff

8 March 2016 0 comments

Former England prop Alex Corbisiero and international scrum-half Shaun Perry have joined the RFU as part-time positional coaches. The pair will support the England age-grade […]

Worcester sign Northampton hooker

18 February 2016 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have added depth to the front row by securing the signing of Northampton Saints hooker Matt Williams ahead of next season. The 24-year-old […]

Peter Jackson column: Graham Henry was right, Wales: Start using your brains!

12 February 2016 0 comments

In the relentless search for a psychological edge, Wales could have done worse than given their backs a jolting reminder of what one Kiwi thinks […]

Jeff Probyn column: Sorry Eddie Jones, but just how honest a player is Dylan Hartley?

3 February 2016 0 comments

I suppose it was always on the cards and, the more people objected, the more likely it became: England‘s first foreign coach has just appointed […]

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