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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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoWho ate all the pies? Not new-look James Johnston!
James Johnston admits that adapting to life at Saracens has been anything but smooth.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoElectric Kyle Eastmond can put the frighteners on
Former England Sevens captain Rob Vickerman believes Kyle Eastmond can follow in the footsteps of Jason Robinson and “revolutionise” back play...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoAlex Waller was spurred on by England omissions
Snubbed by England through the age-groups, Alex Waller’s chance to pull on the Red Rose jersey was a long time coming.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSale Sharks still expect bite from lock of ages Nathan Hines
Nathan Hines will be 39 by the time his newly-signed Sale contract finishes, but retirement is still far from the mind...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoMarlan Yarde would be top signing says Tom Williams
Tom Williams says speculation linking Marland Yarde with a move to Harlequins is a positive sign of ambition and would welcome...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoWorcester snap-up Gloucester duo
As revealed in The Rugby Paper last Sunday, Worcester have signed Matt Cox and Ryan Mills from Gloucester.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSaracens bait Adam ‘Hair Bear’Jones with £300k
Saracens have entered the bidding war for Wales and Lions star Adam Jones offering him £300,000 a season
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoOwen Williams ready to fight for Toby Flood’s No.10 shirt
Freddie Burns’ expected arrival at Welford Road has Tigers fans purring but he should not expect to walk into the No.10...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNo excuses for failure at Warriors blasts Richard Hill
Worcester should be achieving far better results than they have managed under Dean Ryan, says former Sixways boss Richard Hill.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSorry, but I’m happy on the wing says George North
George North is not planning on making his switch to the centres permanent any time soon – even if life on...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSporting all-rounder Hayden Smith back ‘home’ at Saracens
He grew up playing basketball in Australia and discovered rugby in the USA. And now Hayden Smith has returned from a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoFreddie Burns will replace Toby Flood at Leicester Tigers next season
Freddie Burns will be playing for Leicester next season as the Tigers’ goal-kicking successor to Toby Flood.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoWelsh will be safe from Aviva Premiership relegation
The Welsh regions have struck a deal guaranteeing three of their four teams immunity from relegation as a condition of joining...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoGamble on Leicester Tigers exit has paid off says George Ford
It is hard to avoid drawing comparisons between George Ford and Owen Farrell – two of the brightest young things in...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years ago‘Class act’ James O’Connor can inspire Irish return to top
Mick Crossan, leader of the consortium who own London Irish, wants Australian star James O’Connor to be the talisman for a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoSteve Meehan fears for Bath after Gary Gold’s shock exit
Former Bath head coach Steve Meehan fears the club could be in danger of being “sent off the rails” unless its...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoFreddie Burns: Doubt over my future is getting to me
Freddie Burns has revealed the full extent of the emotional turmoil he is enduring as he grapples with deciding whether to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoI can change Saracens’ luck at 13 says Marcelo Bosch
Argentina’s Marcelo Bosch aims to be the perfect replacement for Joel Tomkins at Saracens after the England centre was sidelined with...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNow Welsh regions can join the Aviva Premiership says Nigel Wray
Saracens chairman Nigel Wray claims that the embattled Welsh regions want to join the English Premiership as a move towards long-term...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoDave Attwood has done it all himself, says Danny Grewcock
As a bruising second row with a CV that features one or two misdemeanours, Dave Attwood has often been compared to...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoFrancois Louw: I’m happy to split Bath with Springboks
Just seven days after playing for the Springboks in a pulsating Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand, Francois Louw was not...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoJacques Burger gives the credit to Billy Vunipola for flying start
He has been called the best ‘signing’ of the summer after putting two years of injury hell behind him – but...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoDave Ewers follows David Pocock in beating pain of exile
At first glance, Exeter’s powerhouse No.8 Dave Ewers does not appear to have much in common with Australia’s David Pocock. But...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNew coffee-shop owner Chris Robshaw determined not to become a has-bean
For Chris Robshaw, the coffee entrepreneur, it’s a case of better latte than never.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNick Wood to know his fate tomorrow
Nick Wood will appear in front of a RFU hearing panel tomorrow (Wednesday) following his sending off against Saracens on Sunday....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years ago“I had to quit Irish to stay in the picture with England” – Jonathan Joseph
Jonathan Joseph believes any hopes he had of cementing his England spot were on a hiding to nothing as long as...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoReferees in quit threat over RFU’s ‘Big Brother’ plan
Premiership Rugby’s desire to exert increasing influence over referees was behind Ed Morrison’s shock decision to quit his post as head...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoHenry Thomas got his shot in the dark now he’s ready to shine for Sale
Henry Thomas, as one of the few beacons of light in a dark season for Sale, has been forced to learn...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years ago“… and I’m after your club shirt,” warns Luke Wallace
Luke Wallace has promised to repay Stuart Lancaster‘s faith in him – by ousting England captain Chris Robshaw from the Harlequins...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoAmbitious Nick Kennedy has Stooped to conquer
Turning your back on the superstar lifestyle at galactico-laden Toulon might appear to be mad. But Nick Kennedy insists he is...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoCraig Mitchell: Shame of my ‘Lions’ punch-up
Craig Mitchell has spoken candidly about the horrific long-haul flight home from Australia in June when he feared his rugby career...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNigel Melville in talks over US-based Premiership games
England‘s Premiership clubs are to hold imminent talks with American power-brokers aimed at ‘opening up’ the trans-Atlantic market. USA Rugby‘s top...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoShane Geraghty: London Irish can confound runaways and bid for Top6
Shane Geraghty admits to understanding why a string of top players opted to quit London Irish. But the bullish Exiles playmaker...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoAlex King hopes to turn his new Northampton Saints into kings
George North‘s unveiling at Northampton was close to rock star status – but the man who could prove to be Saints’...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoMike Blair keen to make his mark in Premiership
Mike Blair is counting down the days until he samples Premiership rugby at first hand for the first time with Newcastle....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNo frills as Dave Attwood batters his way back
Stuart Lancaster is regarded as a coach of considerable subtlety, but his advice to the recalled Dave Attwood has no frills:...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNine or ten? Northampton Saints can count on me, says Kahn Fotuali’i
Northampton new boy Kahn Fotuali’i admits he will not be the fly-half that Saints fans have craved ever since Carlos Spencer’s...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoMike Forshaw talks tough to Danny Cipriani and Co
As a Rugby League international as well as former Iron Man competitor, Sale’s new defence coach Mike Forshaw is clearly not...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoAlex Corbisiero: I had to leave London Irish to achieve my goals
George North will light up the Premiership with Northampton Saints this season, according to Lions colleague Alex Corbisiero. The pair clock...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoTim Stimpson rates the new Matthew Tait No.1 at 15
He’s back in the England fold after a three-year absence and it should be just a matter of time before Mathew...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoPremiership clubs link up with USA giants of grid-iron
England‘s Premiership clubs have opened talks with four American football franchises over a ground-breaking trans- Atlantic venture. In an ambitious attempt...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNo frills on Jon Mills as he swims with the Sale Sharks
In his heart he’ll always be a Dragon, but Jon Mills is now prepared to do whatever it takes to stoke...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years ago‘Nerd’ Dom Barrow has passion to learn with Newcastle Falcons
He might have been one of the most sought-after players in the Championship but Newcastle Falcons new boy Dom Barrow is...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoMike Catt input can steer me to top says Luther Burrell
Luther Burrell racked up a Premiership final appearance and an England debut in his first season with Northampton – but the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoTiger Niall Morris aiming to be an Irish Wolfhound
Niall Morris, having impressed with Emerging Ireland in Georgia this summer, hopes to get another crack at international rugby. Leicester winger...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoMike Ford puts his focus on reviving up Bath attack
He’s masterminded the defence for the Lions, England and Ireland, not to mention Premiership clubs. But now newly-promoted Bath coach Mike...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoAndy Goode: I’m here to help make Wasps great again
Fly-half Andy Goode is out to prove there is life in the old dog yet by marshalling Wasps young guns into...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years ago“I feel a bit sorry for Gavin,” says Bath legend Duncan Bell
Bath legend Duncan Bell says he “feels sorry” for Gavin Henson following the storm surrounding his public bust up with team-mate...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoMatt Banahan sets his sights on main prize
Matt Banahan refuses to give up on his England dream but knows a successful season with Bath is non-negotiable if he...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoChris Robshaw may have to switch to six says Nick Evans
Luke Wallace’s all-action displays in the Quins No.7 shirt last season will force England captain Chris Robshaw to move to blindside...












