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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Premiership
/ 2 years agoVersatile Tommy Freeman in control for Northampton Saints
By Adam Hathaway Northampton Saints ..... 47pts Tries: Freeman 3, Furbank 7, Sleightholme 20, 26; James 23, Hendy 36, Ramm 60...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years 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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Premiership
/ 2 years agoAt last! Newcastle Falcons end record losing streak
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle ........................ 24pts Tries: van der Walt 17, Blamire 29, 54 Conversions: Grayson 18, 30, 55 Drop goal:...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoRob Baxter: We are missing a little belief
Exeter boss Rob Baxter looked perplexed after seeing his side suffer the ignominy of falling to the basement boys of the...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoNo rest for Leicester Tigers as Michael Cheika puts foot down
By Adam Hathaway Match Preview Leicester v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road Leicester boss Michael Cheika has shelved thoughts of...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoCaolan Englefield: We need to be more aggressive in defence
By Gary Fitzgerald Caolan Englefield remains confident Gloucester can plug sufficient holes in their leaky defence to stun the Tigers again...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBrave Will Green does game huge service
Will Green is owed a significant debt by rugby union in England – and further afield – for his courage and...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years 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
/ 2 years 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
/ 2 years 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
/ 2 years 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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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoJoe Batley sets sights on reaching top
By Paul Rees Joe Batley has two remaining targets in a career that started at Gloucester 10 years ago – help...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoFive Key Things to Look Out for in the Premiership this weekend
By Charlie Elliott The Premiership goes into the fifth round with fixtures as varied as they come, with the top two teams facing...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRob Baxter’s praise for ‘fantastic’ Olly Woodburn
By Mark Stevens Olly Woodburn is excited to be ‘centre of attention’ at Exeter Chiefs this season. With Rob Baxter’s options...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSteven Luatua: I’d be happy to move up to lock
By Jon Newcombe Given the way that Bristol love to run the ball from deep and play at high tempo, their...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoI’m enjoying the buzz of Bath, says Ross Molony
By Gary Fitzgerald European glory days came thick and fast for Ross Molony during his love affair with his boyhood club...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBen Spencer’s class puts Bath on right path
By Paul Rees Gloucester ........................ 31pts Tries: Llewellyn 8, Williams 20, C Atkinson 23, Thorley 68 Conversions: Carreras 9, 21, 24;...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoHat-trick for Gabriel Ibitoye seals Bristol Bears revival
By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs .................. 35pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 19, 57; Feyi-Waboso 39, 62 Conversions: Hodge 40, 58, 63 Penalties: Hodge...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoRob Baxter: We’ll be scarred by this
Exeter DoR Rob Baxter was at a loss to explain the way his side imploded. “It felt like we were finally...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoOllie Chessum leads the Leicester Tigers’ power pack
By Rob Wildman Leicester Tigers ............ 24pts Tries: Steward 2, Cracknell 54, Chessum 61 Conversions: Pollard 2, 54, 62 Penalty: Pollard...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSam Graham injury a blow for Phil Dowson
Northampton boss Phil Dowson described Sam Graham’s first-half knee injury as “pretty nasty” on a tough night for the champions. The...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoRob Du Preez in charge as Sale Sharks dominate
By Luke Jarmyn Sale Sharks ..................... 43pts Tries: Reed 4, 21; Penalty 28, Addison 35, Roebuck 44, 71 Conversions: R du...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoNewcastle Falcons beaten ‘all over the shop’
Newcastle boss Steve Diamond seemed out of answers on how Newcastle can end their Premiership losing streak and shake-off being the...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoDanny Wilson: Harlequins determined to put on a show
By Ben Jaycock Harlequins v Saracens – Match Preview Kick-off 3pm, Twickenham Stoop Harlequins have not beaten Saracens in the Premiership...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoTobias Elliott has been on fire for Saracens, says Ivan van Zyl
By Adam Hathaway Saracens scrum-half Ivan van Zyl knew Tobias Elliott was the real deal when the young wing was ripping...
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Latest News
/ 2 years ago10k run to training pays off for Temo Mayanavanua
By Jon Newcombe Every time Temo Mayanavanua sits down to watch the children’s TV show Cocomelon with his young son Elnathan,...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPremiership Rugby plays down talk of a British and Irish or Anglo-Welsh league
Premiership Rugby appears to have killed off proposals for a British and Irish or Anglo-Welsh league in favour of retaining a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoMichael Cheika says ban for disrespecting doctor ‘hurts my reputation’
Leicester boss Michael Cheika insists the disciplinary process that resulted in a two-match ban for disrespecting an independent match-day doctor (IMDD)...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBristol Bears rule in Bath’s back yard
Bristol inflicted a first defeat of the season on Bath yesterday at a sold-out Rec. The Bears raced to a 19-point...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoJack van Poortvliet ‘better than ever’ after his year of hell
By Adam Hathaway England head coach Steve Borthwick will see a new, improved Jack van Poortvliet when he pitches up at...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoTom Willis: Ben Earl is an inspiration to all
By Adam Hathaway Saracens No.8 Tom Willis will be taking inspiration from clubmate Ben Earl when he heads into England training...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoCenturion Harvey Skinner out to join elite club
By Paul Rees Ever since Harvey Skinner made his debut for Exeter eight years ago, players from the club have been...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoFit-again Curtis Langdon chasing international honours
By Ben Jaycock Curtis Langdon is desperate for another crack with England having missed the summer tour after injuring his shoulder...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoEngland is still my target – Ben Spencer
By Jon Newcombe Ben Spencer will continue to put his best foot forward – either his left or his right, it...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoDanny Wilson credits Jason Gilmore with improving Quins’ defence
By Adam Hathaway Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson has zeroed in on the influence of Jason Gilmore as the Londoners bid...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoOmar Mouneimne beefs up Exeter Chiefs defence
By Mark Stevens In a rugby world where there is plenty of chatter around different aspects of attack, Omar Mouneimne is...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSecond-best Bath trumped by Bristol Bears
By Roger Panting Bath .................................... 26pts Tries: Harris 11, Butt 55, Molony 58, Lawrence 76 Conversions: Russell 11, 55, 58 Bristol...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoPat Lam: We were heroic in defence
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam says doing their best against Bath is “not negotiable as it’s all about the community...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoLeicester Tigers too strong for floundering Newcastle Falcons
By Brendan Gallagher Newcastle Falcons ........ 10pts Try: Chick 51 Conversion: Grayson 52 Penalty: Grayson 7 Leicester Tigers ............ 42pts Tries:...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoOllie Chessum: We were ruthless out there
Leicester skipper Ollie Chessum was proud of his team after last week’s home defeat to Bath. “We said we wanted to...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoAce Fin Smith has Northampton Saints back on right road
By Ben Jaycock Northampton Saints ..... 33pts Tries: Iyogun 4, Sleightholme 22, 62; Penalty 42, Graham 55 Conversions: Smith 5, 23,...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoWe were just blown away in second half, admits Danny Wilson
Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson was disappointed that his side let their eight-point half-time lead slip. He said: “First half we...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoLively Arron Reed lights the spark to ignite Sale Sharks
By Luke Jarmyn Sale Sharks ...................... 31pts Tries: Roebuck 18, 47, Warr 36, Cowan-Dickie 63, 71 Conversions: R du Preez 19,...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoThis was acid test, admits George Skivington
Gloucester boss George Skivington defended his side’s attack minded game-plan, labelling this an “acid-test”. He said: “It was always going to...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoThere’s no team we’d rather beat, says Rob Baxter
By Jon Newcombe PREVIEW... Saracens v Exeter Chiefs Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Players may have come and gone but the...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoAndy Onyeama-Christie’s explosive start has Saracens motoring
By Sam Jackson Andy Onyeama-Christie’s explosive start to the season has seen him nominated for Premiership player of the month. The...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 2 years agoLeicester Tigers criticise RFU following Michael Cheika’s ban for being ‘disrespectful’
Leicester have hit out at the Rugby Football Union after their head coach Michael Cheika was found guilty of disrespecting an...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership Rugby extends free-to-air TV deal with ITV
Premiership Rugby and ITV have agreed a two-year extension to the rights deal which sees seven Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches, including...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoFinance Report reveals dark side to the Premiership
By James Orpin With the exciting start to the Gallagher Premiership, the new Leonard Curtis finance report showed the dark side...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTwo matches, two defeats but Steve Diamond keeping the faith
By Ben Jaycock Harlequins ran in four tries yesterday to condemn Newcastle Falcons to a 28-14 defeat at The Stoop –...
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