Premiership

Premiership
/ 9 years ago

McCall: Vunipola ready for Italy call

SARACENS boss Mark McCall believes prop Mako Vunipola will play some part in the Italy game for England on Sunday after...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

O’Driscoll is on the case to find any Kiwi flaws

When it comes to the lengths New Zealand will go to turn over the Lions there are none with better first-hand...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Mermoz joins party as Tigers regain mojo

By NEALE HARVEY FRENCHMAN Maxime Mermoz notched his first Premiership try as rampant Leicester reignited their title hopes with a convincing...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Slater: We must scrap for everything

TIGERS lock Ed Slater urged his side to build on this performance On the day of his 100th Premiership appearance, Slater...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Wasps aim to learn from thrashing to land their first win in Exeter fortress

By NICK VERDIER WASPS were thumped by Exeter in the Cup only two weeks ago but Ashley Johnson reckons they now...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Saracens given kicking by metronomic Mills

Saracens’ Matt Gallagher is tackled by Perry Humphreys Bootiful: Worcester’s Ryan Mills lands one of his penalties while PICTURE: Getty Images...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

‘It was vital we showed we care’

VICTORY was a bonus for Worcester’s interim boss Gary Gold. He said: “Today was all about showing the fans that we...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Priestland holds his nerve to end Saints jinx

By TOM BRADSHAW THE signing of former Wallaby centre Ben Tapuai is starting to look like a seriously canny piece of...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Goneva’s hat-trick can’t prevent sloppy Sale from closing out tight game

By COLIN NEWBOULT Sale 26pts Tries: Solomona 32, McGuigan 40, Evans 51 Conversion: Addison 33 Penalties: Addison 7, 11, 75 Newcastle...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Varndell’s record run in vain as Quins cruise it

By ROGER PANTING TOM Varndell broke the Premiership tryscoring record but it was the only positive Bristol could take on a...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

High hopes for Henry Trinder after years of injury hell

Henry Trinder says he is physically and mentally ready to end 30 months of injury hell by delivering silverware for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Mapletoft defends Quins model as Test call-ups bite

Mark Mapletoft insists Harlequins remain committed to developing England-qualified players despite claiming his side’s trophy chances have been hammered by Test...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Bath can beat odds like I did says Robbie Fruean

Having twice defied the medics by battling back from heart surgery, inspirational centre Robbie Fruean is determined to reinforce his fighting...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Leicester are ‘suffering from loss of home stars’

Leicester stalwart Matt Smith fears the imperatives of winning are preventing Tigers from blooding academy stars and sticking with them. Smith,...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Star names signing up to Joe Marchant’s fan club

Jamie Roberts is backing Harlequins starlet Joe Marchant to become the latest international centre sensation produced by England, who head into...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Hard sanctions on high tackles will suit Louis Picamoles

Teimana Harrison believes the new hard line on high tackles will make Northampton powerhouse Louis Picamoles an even more dangerous ball...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Former Tiger Odogwu glad he jumped ship to Sharks

When Paolo Odogwu scored for Sale against Leicester in October it was a moment of personal satisfaction for the 19-year-old speedster...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Leicester urged to consider benefactor route

Leicester legend Louis Deacon claims his old club were wrong to sack Richard Cockerill and insists the Welford Road outfit must...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Ellis Genge – ‘I’m staying at Leicester’

Dynamic Ellis Genge has revealed why Leicester‘s sacking of the man who helped salvage his career is unlikely to deter him...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

How ‘Turnover King’ Will Hurrell turned it around

Bristol talisman Will Hurrell has credited Welsh internationals Gavin Henson and Dwayne Peel for turning him into this season’s Premiership surprise...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

RFU face revolt over Council numbers

Rugby Football Union bosses are facing a rebellion from furious Council members over proposals to slash their representation on the management...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Thomas Young not quitting Wasps for Wales bid

In-form openside Thomas Young says he is at Wasps for the long haul and will not be swayed by Gatland’s Law...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Best is yet to come after worst year in my life – Jonny May

Crackerjack England wing Jonny May has vowed to become “better than ever” as he looks to enhance his claims for a...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Mike Brown vows to step up in ‘Murderball’ funding battle

Combative England full-back Mike Brown has vowed to fight for wheelchair rugby the same way as he plays by helping to...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Superstars will push Wasps up to the next level

Kurtley Beale’s instant impact and the impending arrival of Springbok superstar Willie le Roux can equip Wasps with the impetus they...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Jack Clifford’s back to press his claim for a starring role

Jack Clifford believes he has returned stronger and fitter than ever following an eight-week injury lay off that forced him to...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Quit now George, says top brain doctor

George North must consider retiring rather than run further risk of brain damage, according to an expert on concussion. “George does...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Hartley red piles more pressure on Mallinder

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is fighting to save his job. Mallinder, who was once tipped as a potential England...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Brown bids to save wheelchair rugby as funding cut to zero

England full-back Mike Brown has pledged his support to help save Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby after the organisation had their funding...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Alex Lozowski out to cap stellar rise from the Wasps bench

England fly-half hopeful Alex Lozowski is ready to turn up the heat on rivals George Ford and Owen Farrell as he...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Billy will be back in even better shape says Brits

Schalk Brits is confident Billy Vunipola will come back an even stronger force thanks to the Saracens rehabilitation programme that has...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

‘Tough guy’ Roko will only get stronger – Blackadder

Semesa Rokoduguni called on his Army discipline after the huge disappointment of being dropped by England head coach Eddie Jones last...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Ed Slater on mission to show more for England

Ed Slater reckons he is in peak physical condition as he targets an elusive first England cap. An uncapped tourist to...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Luther Burrell – I’m staying put to earn Test recall

Luther Burrell is aiming to rekindle his Test career with England after dismissing speculation linking him with a move to French...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Carl Fearns – I’m looking to tear it up at Gloucester with Ross

Carl Fearns has revealed his ambition to form an aggressive new back row partnership with Ross Moriarty to help reawaken the...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Blackadder: We want Ford to stay and build a dynasty

Todd Blackadder would love George Ford to be the cornerstone of Bath‘s bid to dominate English and European rugby for many...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Jackson Wray: Burger recipe can earn me Test call

Underrated Saracens back row Jackson Wray insists the disappointment of being overlooked by England has not diminished his desire to wear...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Mesmeric Jonny May ready to step up for Red Rose

Jonny May’s long-awaited return from injury will pay dividends for England, according to Gloucester backs coach Tim Taylor. May is stepping...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Wayward Mike Delany has Dave Walder’s confidence

Newcastle coach Dave Walder has backed Mike Delany to come good after the Kiwi’s disappointing start to the season in front...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Kyle Sinckler ‘destined’ to topple old king Dan Cole

Rough and tumble tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has the potential to knock Dan Cole from his lofty perch and dominate England’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

This Wasps team can top lot – Danny Cipriani

Danny Cipriani has sounded a battle cry ahead of his side’s trip to Toulouse by declaring the current Wasps squad can...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Space man Henry Slade backed to provide England lift-off

Henry Slade is primed and ready to resolve England‘s deepening midfield crisis, according to Exeter backs coach Ali Hepher. With summer...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Dan Robson: My battle with Joe Simpson can help Test bid

Rapidly-maturing Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson reckons his decision to quit Gloucester re-ignited his faltering career as he targets England‘s coveted No.9...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Stuart Lancaster: I’d like to end up coaching in the Premiership

Stuart Lancaster admits his ultimate aim is to coach in England again one day but for now his focus is on...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Henry Thomas gunning to knock Dan Cole of his perch

Bath prop Henry Thomas believes he offers more than incumbent England tighthead Dan Cole, below – and will prove why he...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Self-belief gave Mako Vunipola strength to beat critics

Mako Vunipola is playing with the power and confidence of a man who has silenced his critics and believes there is...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

EPCR boss Simon Halliday demands changes to game laws

European rugby boss Simon Halliday has called for high tackles and the clearing out of stationary players to be “immediately” banned...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Richard Cockerill adamant that Manu Tuilagi will be back

Richard Cockerill has no doubt Manu Tuilagi will recover from his latest injury setback and will stick by him until he...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Nathan Earle’s busy adding sting to his tail in Canterbury

Fresh from helping Canterbury capture New Zealand‘s historic Ranfurly Shield for the first time in six years, on-loan Saracens wing Nathan...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years ago

Philanthropy at heart of Nigel Wray’s vision for Saracens

Nigel Wray’s business empire covers everything from the country’s favourite pizza company to high profile real estate, and he has been...

By The Rugby Paper Team