Premiership

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/ 1 year ago

Being captain is an honour but won’t change me – Alex Dombrandt

By Jon Newcombe Alex Dombrandt has vowed captaincy won’t change him as a player or a person after being tasked with...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

We should be following F1 example, says Maro Itoje

By Adam Hathaway Maro Itoje has urged rugby’s administrators to follow Formula One out of the grid and give rugby a...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Jeremy Guscott
/ 1 year ago

Jeremy Guscott: I can’t call a winner, but it’ll be exciting

By Jeremy Guscott OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK The beauty of the last Premiership season was it was incredibly competitive, and...

By Jeremy Guscott
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Tommy Reffell leads Leicester Tigers’ smash-and-grab raid

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ...................14pts Tries: Fisilau 48, Cairns 58 Conversions: Hodge 49, 59 Leicester Tigers ............. 17pts Tries: Liebenberg...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

That was a slap in the face – Rob Baxter

Rob Baxter said his Chiefs had been given a ‘slap in the face’. “It’s hugely disappointing to lose in the way...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

‘Old-man’ Maro Itoje has Saracens buzzing

By Roger Panting Gloucester ....................... 26pts Tries: Thomas 40, Clarke 56, Clement 71, Blake 76 Saracens .......................... 35pts Conversions: Barton 40,...

By The Rugby Paper Team
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Defeat difficult to take – George Skivington

Gloucester's head coach George Skivington accepted that defeat in their opening league fixture was difficult to take. “I’m disappointed to lose...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Northampton Saints cut down by dazzling Ben Spencer

By Brendan Gallagher Bath .................................... 38pts Tries: Cokanasiga 5, Hill 26, Spencer 34, Lawrence 62, Coetzee 77 Conversions: Russell 6, 26,...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Johann Van Graan: Our impact players made a real difference

Johann van Graan praised the impact of his bench to close out the win. “It was an important start for us...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Newcastle Falcons can’t hold on to livewire Harry Randall

By Ben Jaycock Newcastle Falcons..........3pts Penalties: Connon 41 Bristol Bears ................... 24pts Tries: Williams 6, Naulago 49, Malins 64, 77 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

There’s no panic here, says Steve Diamond

Steve Diamond insists there will be no panicking at Newcastle despite their 22-game run without a Premiership victory. He said: “I’m...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

We must find another gear – Alex Sanderson

By Paul Rees Preview... Sale v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 3pm, Salford Community Stadium No side accumulated more points than Sale after...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Lennox Anyanwu gets his chance to replace Esterhuizen

Lennox Anyanwu starts at inside-centre for Harlequins as they begin life without South African talisman Andre Esterhuizen. The 23-year-old has filled...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

This time, Mike Brown’s trip ends in smiles

By Adam Hathaway Mike Brown’s 21st pre-season came with an added sense of déjà vu as he relived his worst nightmare...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Zach Mercer focused on job at Kingsholm

By Bryn Palmer Zach Mercer has brushed aside speculation over his future and insists Gloucester can hit the ground running when...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Christian Day confident new PGP deal will attract big guns

By Adam Hathaway Players' chief Christian Day predicts the new Professional Game Partnership agreement will help attract more foreign big guns...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Tom Roebuck targets England success

By Ross Heppenstall Winning a maiden England Test cap to top the best season of his career will not be enough...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Bath will not bring in replacement for kicking ace Callard

By Jon Newcombe Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has confirmed that the club won’t be hiring a new kicking...

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Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Halfpenny will be great for young guys – Nick Evans

By James Orpin Harlequins attack coach Nick Evans is confident his squad of young prospects can rise to the challenge of...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

George Skivington keen to build identity

By Paul Rees Gloucester won their first trophy for nine years last season and reached the Challenge Cup final, but when...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

New man at No.10 Fergus Burke gets Saracens running free

By Sam Jackson Saracens ..........40pts Tries: Dan 10, Willis 24, Onyeama-Christie 38, 70; Burke 43, Adejimi 65 Conversions: Burke 11, 25,...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

George Furbank at the double as England lads return

By Ben Jaycock Northampton................. 36pts Tries: Furbank 4, 14; Smith 26, Dingwall 34, Savala 44, Haffar 52 Conversions: Smith 4, 34,...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Bath Season Preview – Looking to go one step beyond this time around

Bath Season Preview Coach: Johann van Graan Captain: Ben Spencer One small step is what it will take for Bath to...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Bristol Bears Preview: We have a new sense of energy – Fitz Harding

Team-by-team guide by Paul Rees Bristol Bears Coach: Pat Lam Captain: Fitz Harding After Bristol lost at Connacht in January to...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Exeter Chiefs Season Preview: Youngsters need to find place in Rob Baxter’s puzzle

Exeter Chiefs Season Preview Coach: Rob Baxter Captain: Jack Yeandle Exeter did not quite confound the belief that you win nothing...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Gloucester Season Preview – George Skivington: We’re going to roll dice and go for it

Gloucester Season Preview Coach: George Skivington Captain: Lewis Ludlow The Cherry and Whites are the enigmas of the Premiership. The club...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Harlequins Season Preview: Joe Launchbury sets stall on being hard to beat

Harlequins Season Preview Coach: Danny Wilson Captain: Alex Dombrandt Supporters at The Stoop probably spend less time in their...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Newcastle Falcons Season Preview: Steve Diamond puts his faith in team bonding sessions

Newcastle Falcons Season Preview Coach: Steve Diamond Captain: Callum Chick Steve Diamond opted for team bonding rather than a raft of...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Northampton Saints Season Preview: George Furbank in charge as Saints bid for repeat

Northampton Saints Season Preview Coach: Phil Dowson Captain: George Furbank Last season’s title winning success at Northampton was no fluke. It...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Sale Sharks Season Preview: Alex Sanderson is planning a broader approach

Sale Sharks Season Preview Coach: Alex Sanderson Captain: Ben Curry Sale Sharks failed in their bid last season to go...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

Saracens Season Preview: We want to create our own dynasty, says Ben Earl

Saracens Season Preview Coach: Mark McCall Captain: Maro Itoje Saracens will start life without Owen Farrell and the Vunipola brothers at...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 1 year ago

The Premiership is going to be tighter than ever

By Kyran Bracken English rugby is going through what can only be described as a transition period, but overall I’m positive...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Jimmy Roots joins brother Ethan Roots at Exeter Chiefs

You need strong roots to grow, and Rob Baxter has bolstered his Exeter squad with not one but two ahead of...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Bristol Bears can win the Premiership says Steven Luatua

Steven Luatua believes Bristol can became the first West Country team to win the Premiership – if they start where they...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Harlequins sign former 7s Player of the Year Rodrigo Isgro

Harlequins have announced the signing of 25-year-old Argentinian winger Rodrigo Isgro ahead of the 2024-25 season.

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Kieran Wilkinson, Newcastle Falcons to channel Jonny Wilkinson

Newcastle fans haven’t had much to smile about in recent years, but the sight of a Wilkinson at 10 will remind...

By Jon Newcombe
Friendlies
/ 1 year ago

Nayacalevu shows he’s going to be real deal

By Peter Murdock Sale Sharks ………………… 40pts Tries: Curry 2, Nayacalevu 8, 36; R du Preez 28, Quirke 60, Van Rhyn...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Features
/ 1 year ago

PGP analysis – Borthwick given strong hand

Analysis Paul Rees looks at the new men's Professional Game Partnership Gand says it's a deal which suits the RFU more...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year ago

Henry Slade ‘working doubly hard’ to return for England before autumn opener

Slade sustained a labral tear to his right shoulder during a Six Nations defeat by Scotland. Henry Slade hopes to recover...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Tomos Williams: Gloucester the perfect fresh start

Wales star Tomos Williams says it was the perfect time to head for England and take up the challenge of a...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL dream still alive

A legendary American sports agent believes Louis Rees-Zammit has a good chance in the NFL this season despite being cut by...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Orlando Bailey aiming to win the Premiership with Bath

Orlando Bailey is happy to do whatever it takes to fulfil his dream of becoming a Premiership winner with Bath.

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Leicester Tigers sign Fiji playmaker Ben Volavola

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of exciting Fiji playmaker Ben Volavola on a one-year contract.

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Maro Itoje the new Saracens captain

England lock Maro Itoje has been named as the new captain of Saracens for the upcoming English Premiership season.

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Gareth Anscombe returns from injury to star for Gloucester

Gareth Anscombe has been charged with pushing Gloucester up the Premiership table, a task he is relishing after nearly a year...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Will Goodrick-Clarke brings physicality to Exeter Chiefs

Dubbed ‘Mr Incredible’ on his unveiling, Exeter Chiefs have not been shy in promoting the physicality of signing Will Goodrick-Clarke.

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Phil Dowson says Northampton Saints must forget Courtney Lawes

Northampton boss Phil Dowson has told his squad to get used to life without Courtney Lawes in a hurry ahead of...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

Gloucester hooker Seb Blake picks his career dream team

Gloucester hooker Seb Blake chooses the best XV he has played with or against over the course of his career.

By The Rugby Paper Team
Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year ago

England squad shocked after resignations of key coaching duo

Defence coach Felix Jones and head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters are moving on for pastures new. England players have...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 1 year ago

PGP deal is looking good for all – Baxter

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter remains hopeful that plans being drawn up as part of the new Professional Game...

By The Rugby Paper Team