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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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoFans put Bath top of the list when it comes to best ground
Paul Rees looks at the best and worst rugby grounds around the world as voted for by the fans Worth a...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoLes Kiss praises Arundell after storming summer
London Irish Head Coach Les Kiss was full of admiration for winger Henry Arundell after he announced himself in world rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoFull Premiership 2022/23 fixtures: Westcountry rivals go toe-to-toe in opening round
Bristol Bears and Bath will raise the curtain of the Premiership for the second time in four seasons as they kick...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoA veil of secrecy which keeps us all in the dark
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK There is a complete contradiction at the heart of the English Premiership having...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSteward contract talks stall at Tigers
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Off? Freddie Steward Freddie Steward could become the next big name to quit Premiership champions...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSaints lead hunt for Worcester’s wonderkid Fin
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Northampton Saints are the early front runners to sign Worcester’s highly-rated fly half Fin Smith...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoMiller keen to carry on abroad after Wasps exit
By JON NEWCOMBE When Wasps report back for pre-season this week, versatile back Rob Miller will be a notable absentee. Miller’s...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoKennedy on alert as Orange may sell
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Boss: Orange Sale Sharks could soon come onto the market with whispers coming out of the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBath fail to tempt Matera
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Forward: Pablo Matera Bath have failed with a bid to land former Argentina captain Pablo Matera,...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoNewcastle to investigate after Burrell racist claims
Newcastle Falcons have launched an internal investigation to determine if any of the racism that Luther Burrell experienced happened while at...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoI’m enjoying this crazy journey, says Ashton
By GARY FITZGERALD Chris Ashton has described his latest title-winning journey as “crazy” and insists it has merely fuelled his desire...
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Features
/ 3 years agoBorthwick shows he has the edge
COLIN BOAG What did you make of the Premiership final? I thought it was enthralling, and epitomised everything that’s great about...
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Features
/ 3 years agoQuins take top spot for live TV coverage
Jon Newcombe crunches the numbers and finds out who was the biggest ‘turn on’ in the Premiership It will come as...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoTop 14 clubs in pursuit of Du Preez brothers
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Sale forwards Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez are on the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPride of the Premiership
Paul Rees selects his team of the season – with a nod to those who came close FULL-BACK: Freddie Steward (Leicester)...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoMoroni joins Falcons from Tigers
Leicester Tigers’ Premiership winning centre Matias Moroni has signed for Newcastle Falcons, agreeing a two-year deal to move to Kingston Park....
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoAled Davies cited as podcast guests weigh in on controversial yellow
Saracens‘ scrum-half Aled Davies has been cited for the controversial yellow card he received against Leicester in Saturday’s Premiership Final. Davies,...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBurns keeps his cool to put Tigers back on top
By NICK CAIN Leicester ..........15pts Tries: Liebenberg 15, Wiese 35 Conversions: Burns 28 Drop-goals: Burns 80 Saracens ..........12pts Penalties: Farrell 5,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoBurns has final word in tale of two celebrations
BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE was almost too much to absorb in one gulp at Twickenham on Sunday but ultimately it was about...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSaracens left clinging to the wreckage as the game drifted away
PAUL REES VERDICT Pressure: Richard Wigglesworth charges down Owen Farrell’s clearance to set up the second try Owen Farrell reflected last...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoGallagher Premiership Final preview – Tigers and Sarries gear up for showdown of redemption
One of the extraordinary comeback tales of either Leicester Tigers or Saracens will reach a fairytale conclusion this Saturday, as they...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMaro Itoje departure ‘never in the question’ despite Saracens’ relegation
Maro Itoje has said that leaving Saracens was "never in the question" despite the club's enforced relegation from the Premiership over...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoPremiership Champions set for ‘forensic assessment’ into finances
Premiership Rugby has said the winner of Saturday’s final will be subject to a forensic investigation of their books, as they...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoFreddie Burns ready to complete ‘unfinished business’ in Premiership final
Freddie Burns says that a Gallagher Premiership title triumph would “mean the world” to him as his 13th season of professional...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoHarlequins confirm seven departures
Harlequins have confirmed the seven players that will be leaving the club or calling time on their careers over the summer....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoEngland lock Maro Itoje never had any doubt Saracens would return to top table
Maro Itoje never had any doubt Saracens would be back competing for the biggest prizes but has admitted it would be...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoFreddie Steward hails Leicester colleague George Ford’s role in his development
England full-back Freddie Steward believes his Leicester colleague George Ford has played a key role in developing him as a player....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHard work and a clear way of playing – George Ford explains Leicester’s rise
George Ford has highlighted “hard work and a clear way of playing” as the foundation for Leicester‘s two-year rise from Gallagher...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoOwen Farrell worried players have to tread ‘very fine line’ when making tackles
Owen Farrell insists players are forced to tread a “very fine line” when tackling after Saracens secured their place in Saturday’s...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoI thought my career was over, says May
By ADAM HATHAWAY JONNY May feared he would never be up to speed for top class rugby when he was sitting...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBoyd’s men let it slip as Ford opens door to final
By ROGER PANTING Leicester ..........27pts Tries: Ford 52, Steward 69 Conversions: Ford 52 Penalties: Ford 22, 33, 64, 79 Drop goals:...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBorthwick: It wasn’t pretty but the guys worked their way through it all
LEICESTER head coach Steve Borthwick admitted it was a tough match but was glad his team are now heading for a...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSaracens back at the top table as Earl hat-trick sees off Quins
By GARY FITZGERALD Saracens ..........34pts Tries: Earl 21 41 80, Tompkins 35, Davies 52 Conversions: Farrell 35, 41, 80 Penalties: Farrell...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMatson: We did not nail our stuff
TABAI Matson admitted his crestfallen Harlequins stars will not enjoy their summer holidays after failing to secure the chance of retaining...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSarries stars return for London derby semi-final
Maro Itoje makes his 150th club appearance as Saracens have reverted to naming their strongest possible side to face champions Harlequins...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoGenge and Ford set for Welford Road farewell in Premiership semi-final
Leicester Tigers captain Ellis Genge and fly-half George Ford start their final home game as they bid farewell to Welford Road...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBreakthrough star Henry Arundell pens long-term contract at London Irish
Exciting full-back Henry Arundell has penned a new long-term contract at London Irish. Arundell has had a breakthrough season with the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoItaly prop Danilo Fischetti signs for London Irish
Italy prop Danilo Fischetti from Zebre Parma will join London Irish from next season. The 24-year-old has spent the last four...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCoaching a ‘fresh start’ for Mark Wilson
Newcastle Falcons legend Mark Wilson is looking forward to a ‘fresh start’ with Newcastle Falcons after returning as part of the...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSaracens flanker Ben Earl crowned Premiership player of the season
Saracens flanker Ben Earl has been crowned Gallagher Premiership player of the season following his outstanding contribution to his club’s title...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoNewcastle Falcons sign Coventry scrum-half Josh Barton
Coventry scrum-half Josh Barton will make the step up to the Premiership after signing a two-year deal with Newcastle Falcons. Having...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoNorthampton looking to put Leicester hidings firmly behind them – Phil Dowson
Phil Dowson admits that Northampton endured two “chastening experiences” against East Midlands rivals Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership this season. But...
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Premiership
/ 3 years ago‘Owen’s everything’ – Jamie George compares Farrell to NBA great Michael Jordan
Jamie George says Saracens are being inspired in their Gallagher Premiership title quest by their own version of Michael Jordan. George...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSteve Borthwick not getting ahead of himself in Leicester’s title bid
Steve Borthwick insists Leicester are “still very early in the journey” as his table-topping side seek to cap a remarkable turnaround...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoBig-game experience invaluable for Saracens – Andy Christie
Andy Christie feels Saracens‘ big-game experience is invaluable ahead of Harlequins‘ visit in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership semi-final. Speaking to The Rugby...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoBest yet to come for Saracens – Malins
By ADAM HATHAWAY MAX Malins rapped out a warning to the Premiership, claiming the best is yet to come from fallen...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFord: Tiger cub Jack has a big future ahead
By JON NEWCOMBE GEORGE Ford sees a bright future for half-back partner Jack van Poortvliet after the young Tigers ace was...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTen-try Saints have Tigers in their sights
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Northampton ..65pts Tries: Matavesi 9, 23; Cole 18, Mitchell 32, Freeman 40+1, 63, 68; Hutchinson 59, Skosan 73,...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoBoyd so proud of battling players
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Chris Boyd is proud of how players turned their poor season around. “A couple of months ago...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoBorthwick left with questions to answer
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ..........20pts Tries: G Porter 2, Steward 61 Conversions: Ford 2, 61 Penalties: Ford 67, 73 Wasps ................10pts...
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