English Gallagher Premiership
This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s English Gallagher Premiership news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLeicester Tigers 29-19 Harlequins: Ollie Chessum leads way for Leicester revival
Ollie Chessum led by example in driving Leicester to victory in a dramatic second-half comeback.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSaracens 50-17 Bristol Bears: Owen Farrell in charge as Saracens hit the top
Owen Farrell’s first home game for Saracens for 504 days ended in an ominous warning for the rest of the Prem...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBath 28-16 Sale Sharks: Ben Spencer steers Bath through the storm
On a wet and stormy night at the Rec, skipper Ben Spencer plotted safe passage for the champions with yet another...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs 38-15 Newcastle Red Bulls: Red Bulls given the runaround by Chiefs
Exeter have more points after two rounds than they managed in the first eight last season, but for all of another...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls 17-39 Saracens: Visitors spoil Red Bulls’ big night
Newcastle Red Bulls sold out for the first time since 2018, but Saracens rained on their parade, with teenage sensation Noah...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSale Sharks 27-10 Gloucester: George Ford on song to get Sharks off to a flyer
Coaches are fond of saying the season is a marathon and not a sprint but, whatever the length of the race,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBristol Bears v Leicester Tigers: Centurion Fitz Harding aiming for a big start
Fitz Harding will make his 100th Bristol appearance today and captain the side for the 50th time as the Bears look...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBristol Bears v Leicester Tigers: We’ll all be out to impress the new boss, says Jack van Poortvliet
Jack van Poortvliet is convinced Geoff Parling will make the Tigers roar even louder in their fierce desire to win more...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Phil Dowson hopes Anthony Belleau will be pushing Fin Smith
Anthony Belleau has not crossed the Channel just to take a back seat to England star Fin Smith at Franklin’s Gardens....
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Greg Fisilau – There’s no hiding place for us this season
Exeter’s all-action forward Greg Fisilau insists there is “no hiding place” for players at Sandy Park this season as the Chiefs...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem preview: Johann van Graan knows that Bath need to reset
The champions start the defence of their title at Harlequins but they will be without their Scotland outside-half Finn Russell who,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoLewis Ludlow is still a key player for Gloucester – George Skivington
Lewis Ludlow will remain a central figure for Gloucester despite being replaced as captain after five years in charge.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoWe need to build a fortress – Harlequins’ Tyrone Green
Harlequins are hell bent on giving the reigning English champions a bloody nose and “laying down a marker” for the gruelling...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoDafydd Jenkins calls for Exeter Chiefs to be ruthless in all areas
Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins has delivered a blunt assessment of last season’s failings – and a rallying cry that the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoLeicester Tigers: I want players to make decisions, says Geoff Parling
Geoff Parling admits he has “a lot of work to do” as Leicester Tigers’ new boss having seen experienced campaigners Ben...
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Club Rugby
/ 11 months agoPhilippe Saint-Andre challenges Sale Sharks to win something
Philippe Saint-Andre has assessed Sale’s title prospects and declared: "It’s about time they won something again."
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Club Rugby
/ 11 months agoNewcastle Falcons to open player contract talks despite relegation worry
Steve Diamond is set to start contract talks this week with players he wants to retain, although the threat of relegation...
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Club Rugby
/ 11 months agoJack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again
Much time has passed since Jack Singleton's leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to...
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Club Rugby
/ 11 months agoJames Ramm: Player rivalry is pushing Northampton to success
James Ramm believes the rivalry among Northampton’s backs off the field can help inspire the club to more silverware on it.
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Champions Cup
/ 11 months agoPhil Dowson: Henry Pollock is ready for England
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson insists Henry Pollock is ready for an England call-up if it comes on Tuesday when their...
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Club Rugby
/ 11 months agoOllie Lawrence’s play-acting was shameful to watch
Ollie Lawrence’s sham injury in the closing minutes of a knife-edge finish between Northampton and Bath at Franklin’s Gardens last weekend...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoSale and England forward Jonny Hill given 10-week ban for fan altercation
Sale Sharks and England forward Jonny Hill has received a 10-week ban, four of which are suspended, after accepting a charge...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoRob Baxter: Time for the talking to stop
By Paul Rees Rob Baxter has told his Exeter players that the time for talking has stopped as they go into...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoTom Pearson enjoys ‘Dragons’ Den’
By Paul Rees Tom Pearson will not let missing out on the England squad for the autumn internationals drag him down...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoBath thump Sale Sharks to send them top of the Premiership
By Paul Rees Bath .................................... 40pts Tries: Muir 1, Reid 18, du Toit 26, Hill 45, Carr-Smith 64, van Wyk 78...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoMichael Cheika’s delight as Leicester Tigers hold on
By Gary Fitzgerald Saracens .......................... 29pts Tries: Tompkins 18, Swiel 27, Gonzalez 65, Hadfield 70 Conversions: Swiel 18, 28, 71 Penalty:...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoIzaia Perese: We got across the line
Aussie star Izaia Perese hailed Tigers “massive” win at the home of rivals Sarries after he grabbed one of the four...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoGloucester don’t let Newcastle Falcons fly again
By Brendan Gallagher Gloucester ....................... 36pts Tries: Clement 2, T Williams 12, Blake 20, Singleton 40+1, Wade 72, Hathaway 75 Conversions:...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoWe had to win this one – George Skivington
Director of rugby George Skivington said this was a game Gloucester had to win. “We’ve been in a position in a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoSteven Luatua gives Bristol Bears reason to believe
By Roger Panting Bristol Bears .................... 31pts Tries: Ibitoye 29, Ravouvou 32, 55; Batley 70 Conversions: MacGinty 29, 32, 55, 70...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoWinning ugly is important – Pat Lam
Bristol's director of rugby Pat Lam was impressed that his side could dig out victory in hard conditions. He said: “Winning...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoHarlequins determined to break their Sandy Park jinx
By Jon Newcombe Harlequins have faced up to facts this week and admitted that they need to put their dismal record...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoBath vs Sale Sharks – Gallagher Premiership Match Preview
By Peter Ryan Bath will take on Sale this ale as they will look to cement themselves at the top of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoNewcastle Falcons vs Gloucester – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan The Newcastle Falcons will head to Kingsholm to take on an electrifying Gloucester side in the final game...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoFive Key Things to look out for in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend
By Charlie Elliott The Gallagher Premiership will be a different place this weekend, with England call-ups being unavailable for their clubs,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoBristol Bears vs Northampton Saints – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Teams in the Gallagher Premiership will leave it all on the pitch before the break for...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoGallagher Premiership Team of the Week: Alex Lozowski, Fitz Harding and Elliot Daly shine
By Charlie Elliott Fantastic finishing from Fitz Harding, Alex Lozowski’s impeccable kicking and a vintage Elliot Daly performance were the standouts in the Gallagher Premiership. ...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoNewcastle Falcons end losing run
By Paul Rees Newcastle Falcons finally brought their 25-match losing run to an end with a victory in their battle of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoNick Isiekwe finds sense of direction
By Adam Hathaway Nick Isiekwe insists the new spirit of co-operation between club and country can help him take the next...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoGabriel Ibitoye can go to the next level, says Pat Lam
By Mark Stevens Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes in-form winger Gabriel Ibitoye is capable of playing at the next...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoAlex Sanderson: George Ford wants to be a player, not a coach
By Jon Newcombe George Ford returns to training next week but it has come too late for him to be included...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoOllie Lawrence happy to move in at No.12
By Paul Rees A play called The Fear of 13 opened in London to five-star reviews last week, but it is...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoNorthampton Saints won’t rush Alex Mitchell
By Paul Rees Northampton will not rush Alex Mitchell back into action despite missing the injured England No.9 in the opening...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoMark McCall: I can’t recall win like that
Mark McCall has been in charge of Saracens for 13 years but admitted he had never experienced a victory like yesterday’s....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoFrancois van Wyk late show steals it for Bath
By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 6, Isgro 16, 37 Conversions: Smith 7, 17, 38 Penalty: Smith 61 Bath...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoAlex Sanderson: You can’t play loose against an angry team
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson feared his side would face a Northampton backlash after their defeat to Leicester and he...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoI’m calmer than I’ve ever been – Beno Obano
By Jon Newcombe Beno Obano has credited the calming influence of Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan for one of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoRobbie Smith determined to be in contention for Scotland
By Paul Rees Robbie Smith’s patience paid off in the summer when he made his debut for Scotland and the Northampton...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoTiti Lamositele’s happy to do his talking on the pitch
By Jon Newcombe Titi Lamositele is happy at being the quiet achiever at Harlequins having moved to a club full of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year agoJacques Vermeulen keen to join the fight
By Mark Stevens When push comes to shove, Exeter Chiefs forward Jacques Vermeulen is not one to shy away from the...
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