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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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoLeicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter’s plotting to bring down one of his old pals
Exeter Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter will be plotting today against one of his former players in the Prem Cup...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoLeicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs: Billy Searle is shining as Geoff Parling’s side eye cup glory
Geoff Parling has told his Leicester Tigers players to take advantage of the rare chance to win a trophy when they...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoNathan Earle: Harlequins didn’t plan ahead
Former Harlequins wing Nathan Earle believes his old club are paying the price for failing to put foundations in place after...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoChris Boyd insists Gloucester will have to alter their style
New Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd says the team must “modify” their expansive style of play until reinforcements arrive this summer.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoOrlando Bailey: I’m happy to be at Leicester Tigers
Orlando Bailey squares up against his former club Bath in the Prem Cup semi-final at Welford Road today, having no regrets...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: RFU taking the corporate route with English rugby was inevitable
Paul Rees looks at the thinking behind the RFU’s changes and says that doing nothing was not a real option.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoArchie McParland embracing bigger Northampton Saints role ahead of Prem Rugby Cup semi-final
Northampton Saints scrum half, Archie McParland, highlights the excitement within the group ahead of this weekend’s Prem Rugby Cup semi-final against...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoEngland’s George Ford will ignore outside noise, says brother & Sale Sharks coach Joe
Joe Ford says the noise over whether his brother George should keep his place in the England side after the defeats...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoTom West: I want to win silverware with Northampton Saints
Tom West is relishing the final months of the season with Northampton Saints after nine months of injury misery.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoRFU defends move to franchise model at the top of English club rugby
Promotion and relegation is set to be scrapped in a major restructure at the top of English club rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoAlan Dickens: Tom Christie setting the standard at Newcastle Red Bulls
Alan Dickens has hailed the impact made by Tom Christie at Newcastle and expects the New Zealander to spearhead a resurgence...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoJosh Hodge keen to end on a high with Exeter Chiefs before joining Newcastle Red Bulls
Josh Hodge hopes to leave Exeter Chiefs on a high this summer when he re-joins Newcastle Red Bulls.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoAlan Dickens leaving Newcastle Red Bulls; Gregor Townsend denies he will take over
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens will leave the club at the end of the season.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBill Mata happy to commit future to Bristol Bears
Big Bill Mata had no hesitation in reaching for a pen when Bristol Bears offered him a new contract.
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Features
/ 1 month agoPaul Rees: Mark McCall leaves a lasting legacy at Saracens
Paul Rees looks back at the Irishman's time in charge at Saracens and says he is one of the game's key...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoJulian Heaven prioritises Exeter Chiefs over Spain ahead of World Cup
Julian Heaven qualifies for five countries but has turned down the chance to play for Spain ahead of next year’s World...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoWill Muir eager to make up for lost time at Bath after injury setback
As the Premiership goes into hibernation for a couple of months, many players will get a long break, but it has...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoHartpury hooker Will Crane glad to learn the Gloucester way in the Champions Cup
There are few players in the country who have put in more hours to make their rugby dream a reality and...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNewcastle boss Alan Dickens admits uncertainty over his future amid Red Bull rebuild
Newcastle Red Bulls’ blizzard of signings for next season means a number of players will be looking for a new club.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBryn Bradley: I’m aiming to make a big impact for Harlequins and eventually Wales
Bryn Bradley is the big physical centre Wales need, but the 6ft 4ins, 17st midfielder will not get closer to their...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAfter 15 years, Mark McCall decides to call it a day at Saracens
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall will step down at the end of the season after 15 years at the helm.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNoah Caluori is hoping to follow in Henry Pollock’s footsteps for England
Noah Caluori relished his first experience with the England senior team and wants more of where that came from despite being...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs 3-8 Bristol Bears: Visitors ride out the storm in a battle of survival
A turbulent West Country weekend delivered two storms in quick succession: the first named Ingrid, the second wearing Bristol Bears shirts.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks 29-43 Northampton Saints: Phil Dowson’s men in a rush to reclaim top spot
On this evidence, it will take a special team to stop Northampton Saints going all the way this season.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGloucester 26-30 Bath: Atkinson double act gives champions a real test
It wasn’t the win that Gloucester badly need but it was, perhaps, the performance to galvanise their season as George Skivington’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoHarlequins 7-34 Leicester Tigers: Jack van Poortvliet shines as Quins crash again
Geoff Parling hopes the latest injury to Jack van Poortvliet is nothing for Leicester Tigers or England to worry about after...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSaracens 73-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Noah Caluori on a rampage to fire up Sarries
Saracens wonder-kid Noah Caluori regained his place at the top of the try scoring charts as the north Londoners put Mark...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoCraig Wright: I want to grab every opportunity at Northampton Saints and with England
Craig Wright is a hooker in a hurry. Not yet 22, the Northampton Saints forward has played in a Champions Cup...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoManu Vunipola: Return to Prem from Japan is a possibility
Manu Vunipola admits he endured a frustrating and, at times, eye-opening introduction to life in Japan as he adjusted to a...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoCharlie Bracken: I want to help Saracens back to the top
Scrum-half Charlie Bracken believes his ‘X-factor’ can help Saracens surge back up the Prem rugby table.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGeorge McGuigan extends his Newcastle Red Bulls deal
Hooker George McGuigan has signed a contract extension at Newcastle Red Bulls.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoEdoardo Todaro is quick to find his feet at Northampton Saints
Edoardo Todaro was not on many one-to-watch lists at the start of the season, but five months in, the 19-year-old has...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks chief Alex Sanderson insists new coaching team will fire his side up
Alex Sanderson believes Sale Sharks’ realigned coaching set-up will lead to improved results after a disappointing first half of the campaign.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says Newcastle Red Bulls rebuild will take time
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter expects it will take Red Bull three years to turn Newcastle into a Premiership...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoTommy Freeman: I just want Northampton Saints to keep on winning
Tommy Freeman has yet to taste defeat this season for Northampton Saints and is looking to keep it that way today...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLeicester Tigers getting ready to strike, says Adam Radwan
Adam Radwan insists the claws are sharpened and the intent is clear as Leicester Tigers stalk the second half of the...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoHarlequins flanker Jack Kenningham – ‘Prepare to face a storm at The Stoop’
Jack Kenningham has told the Stormers to be prepared for a storm at The Stoop this afternoon, with Harlequins set on...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 months agoHarlequins vs Stormers: Jason Gilmore – We still have a lot to play for this season
Jason Gilmore is looking for the resumption of the Champions Cup to provide a reset for Harlequins, accepting they will need...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: It’s time for action, not words
Paul Rees presents his half-term report on the Premiership and finds a clear divide between top and bottom
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAaron Wainwright confirms his Leicester Tigers move
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Wales No.8 Aaron Wainwright from Dragons at the end of the season.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoBath 33-26 Exeter Chiefs: Ecstasy for the Prem champions as Arthur Green snatches it
Hell hath no fury than Bath outscored. A week after losing their home record to Northampton Saints, they tore the tightest...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoNorthampton Saints 66-21 Harlequins: Splendid Saints go back to the top of pile
Northampton Saints swept back to the top of the Prem table last night thanks to some outstanding spells of attacking rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoAaron Wainwright heading to Leicester Tigers as Welsh exodus continues
Wales back row Aaron Wainwright will become the latest star to leave Welsh rugby, with the Dragons player set to join...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 months agoAlex Sanderson: Champions Cup is no distraction for Sale Sharks
Alex Sanderson admits it would “take something special” for Sale Sharks to rule Europe, but that’s not stopping him from having...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoGloucester chief George Skivington keen to bring in new blood
Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington has made it clear he fully supports plans to strengthen the club’s coaching and management...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoBath flanker Guy Pepper – I’m on an incredible journey
Guy Pepper is relishing a huge start to 2026 with eyes on potential European club success and also keeping a firm...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoJosh Kemeny to stay at Northampton Saints after signing contract extension
Josh Kemeny has signed a contract extension at Northampton Saints.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoJosh Hodge agrees three-year Newcastle Red Bulls deal
Newcastle Red Bulls have re-signed England A full-back Josh Hodge from Exeter Chiefs on a three-year contract.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoHarry Randall ready to fight for England Six Nations spot
Harry Randall returned earlier than expected from a hamstring injury that required surgery and is looking to put himself in contention...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoBristol Bears 19-17 Sale Sharks: Kalatevi Ravouvou leaves it late to sink Alex Sanderson’s side
Sale Sharks narrowly failed in their bid to win at Ashton Gate against Bristol Bears for the fourth consecutive season and...
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