Premiership

Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Gallagher 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...

By Nick Powell
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Maro 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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Premiership 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Freddie 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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Harlequins confirm seven departures

Harlequins have confirmed the seven players that will be leaving the club or calling time on their careers over the summer....

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

England 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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Freddie 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....

By Ben Redwood
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Hard 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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Owen 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...

By Ben Redwood
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

I 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Boyd’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:...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Borthwick: 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Saracens 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Matson: 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Sarries 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...

By Ben Jaycock
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Genge 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...

By Ben Jaycock
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Breakthrough 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...

By Ben Redwood
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Italy 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...

By Ben Redwood
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Coaching 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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Saracens 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...

By Ben Redwood
English Championship
/ 4 years ago

Newcastle 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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Northampton 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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Steve 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...

By Ben Redwood
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Big-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...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Best 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Ford: 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Ten-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,...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Boyd 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Borthwick 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...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Blackett: We had chances to win

WASPS boss Lee Blackett admitted his team had missed out on a chance of victory. “We just had to find a...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Gloucester left to rue what might have been

By PAUL REES Gloucester........54pts Tries: Singleton 8, 44; Reid 18, Carreras 34, Thorley 49, Socino 57, Rees-Zammit 68, Clement 71 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Sorry to miss out on top 4 -Skiv

GEORGE Skivington welcomed back England wing Jonny May after five months out with injury and believes more of his players are...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Simmonds in charge as Chiefs snatch it

By ROGER PANTING Exeter ................47pts Tries: Gray 19, Hogg 24, Simmonds 38, Whitten 47, Nowell 55, Street 69, Maunder 79 Conversions:...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Chuffed we fought right to the end, says coach Hepher

EXETER head coach Ali Hepher offered an explanation as to why Chiefs have missed out on a play-off for the first...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

De Klerk bows out with a final flourish

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale ....................42pts Tries: Roebuck 7, Van der Merwe 15, Wiese 22, 40, D Du Preez 63, Reed 69...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Injury to Rodd ‘is not serious’

BEVAN Rodd was replaced as a “precaution” during half-time but boss Alex Sanderson dismissed fears of a serious injury. The highly-rated...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Horror show for Bath as they finish bottom

By TOM BRADSHAW Worcester ........43pts Tries: Hatherell 4, Simpson 44, Shillcock 52, 55, 76; Batley 61 Conversions: Smith 5, 45, 53,...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Diamond delight after fightback

STEVE Diamond hailed his Worcester side’s resolve having been on the ropes at the break. “We had a chat at halftime...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Sam Lewis departs Worcester Warriors

Worcester Warriors flanker Sam Lewis will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The Welsh...

By Ben Jaycock
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Jack Nowell among Exeter trio tipped to be fit for England tour

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has provided Eddie Jones with a triple boost ahead of England‘s tour to Australia. Baxter confirmed that...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Gloucester will ‘rip into it and see what happens’ in crucial Saracens clash

George Skivington has vowed that Gloucester will “rip into it and see what happens” in their quest for a Gallagher Premiership...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Skipper Lewis Ludlam could make Northampton return against Newcastle

Northampton captain Lewis Ludlam could be available for the key Gallagher Premiership clash against Newcastle on Saturday after missing England‘s recent...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Northampton sign trialist Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter

Northampton Saints have signed trialist Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter Chiefs. The former England age group internationals have signed...

By Ben Redwood
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Former England flanker Tom Wood announces retirement from rugby

Former England flanker Tom Wood has announced he will retire from professional rugby next month following 12 seasons at Northampton. Wood...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Andre Esterhuizen honoured to win players’ player of the year award

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has won the Rugby Players’ Association players’ player of the year award. Esterhuizen polled the highest number...

By Ben Redwood
Latest News
/ 4 years ago

Ed Griffiths leaves role as Bath chairman as club confirm structural reset

Bath chairman Edward Griffiths has left his role after less than six months in post as the club confirms a new...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Nathan Hines: “Road to Twickenham” Cycle Challenge

Nathan Hines is enjoying his new role as business development director at Gallagher as he embarks alongside rugby legends on the...

By Ben Jaycock
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

Nine players to depart Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints have announced that nine players will depart the club on the expiry of their contracts at the end of...

By Ben Redwood
Premiership
/ 4 years ago

London Irish back row Tom Pearson signs first professional contract

Young London Irish back-row Tom Pearson has signed his first professional contract. The Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate has made 18 appearances...

By Ben Redwood