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
/ 5 months agoMichael Cheika: We must be more ruthless
Leicester head coach Michael Cheika was proud of the fight shown by his Tigers. “It was a great crowd and a...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoAlex Mitchell & Fin Smith get Northampton Saints back on track
By Rob Wildman Northampton .................... 61pts Tries: Coles 5, Davison 8, 10; Mitchell 15, Kemeny 30, Freeman 37, Pearson 53, 56;...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoPhil Dowson: No more of Jekyll and Hyde
Northampton boss Phil Dowson wants his team to stop being a “Jekyll and Hyde” outfit after some mixed form so far...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoRampant Sale Sharks leave Bristol Bears with nothing
By Roger Panting Bristol ................................... 0pts Sale .................................... 38pts Tries: Quirke 2, Roebuck 24, T Curry 49, O’Flaherty 66 Conversions: R...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoPat Lam: It wasn’t a great day for us
Despite Bristol finishing scoreless for the first time in over seven years, their director of rugby Pat Lam indicated a line...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoGeorge Skivington: Balance is better but much to do – Exeter Chiefs vs Gloucester Preview
By Jon Newcombe Match Preview… Exeter v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington is confident...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoI tried to move too fast and that backfired, says Rob Baxter
By Paul Rees Rob Baxter remains confident Exeter will move up the Premiership table in the coming months after opening with...
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/ 5 months agoLeicester Tigers are still a work in progress, says Michael Cheika
By Mark Stevens Michael Cheika has never been one to shy away from a challenge – and his latest venture as...
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/ 5 months agoEthan Roots looking to find his old form
By Paul Rees Ethan Roots started 2024 with a bang, man of the match in Italy on his England debut, but...
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/ 5 months agoJack Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents
By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now ripening nicely into a potential top four side and...
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/ 5 months agoSpeedster Ollie Sleightholme ends the year on a high
By Paul Rees Ollie Sleightholme will not be among those glad to see the back of 2024 – a year in...
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/ 5 months agoJohann Van Graan is the key to our rise to the top, says Charlie Ewels
By Mark Stevens Cast your mind back only a couple of years and it was clear to see Bath were a...
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/ 5 months agoFreddie Steward leads calls for Michael Cheika to stay at Leicester Tigers
By Paul Rees Michael Cheika will hold talks with Leicester after Christmas over his future having signed a one-year contract with...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoRampaging Bears tear Tigers apart
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers............. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears.................... 54pts...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoRampaging Bears tear Tigers apart
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers............. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears.................... 54pts...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoRampaging Bristol Bears tear Leicester Tigers apart
By Rob Wildman Leicester Tigers............. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears.................... 54pts...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoLam: I’m delighted we did not let go
BRISTOL boss Pat Lam could not hide his delight after such a convincing win. Lam said the win was “pretty high”...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoLam: I’m delighted we did not let go
BRISTOL boss Pat Lam could not hide his delight after such a convincing win. Lam said the win was “pretty high”...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoPat Lam: I’m delighted we did not let go
Bristol boss Pat Lam could not hide his delight after such a convincing win. Lam said the win was “pretty high”...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoRussell on target to keep Bath at the top
By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle Falcons......... 15pts Tries: Blamire 1, Lockwood 7 Conversion: Connon 8 Penalty: Connon 26 Bath..................................... 40pts Tries: Barbeary...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoFinn Russell on target to keep Bath at the top
By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons......... 15pts Tries: Blamire 1, Lockwood 7 Conversion: Connon 8 Penalty: Connon 26 Bath..................................... 40pts Tries: Barbeary...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoWe need a bigger squad – Steve Diamond
Steve Diamond asserted that Newcastle need a bigger squad if they’re to truly compete with Bath and other Premiership heavyweights. Falcons’...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoWe need a bigger squad – Diamond
STEVE Diamond asserted that Newcastle need a bigger squad if they’re to truly compete with Bath and other Premiership heavyweights. Falcons’...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoWe need a bigger squad – Diamond
STEVE Diamond asserted that Newcastle need a bigger squad if they’re to truly compete with Bath and other Premiership heavyweights. Falcons’...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoAnguish for Chiefs as Sale march on
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks...................... 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37,...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoAnguish for Chiefs as Sale march on
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks...................... 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37,...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoAnguish for Exeter Chiefs as Sale Sharks march on
By Ross Heppenstall Sale Sharks...................... 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37,...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso shoulder injury a concern for Rob Baxter
Rob Baxter will assess the shoulder injury which forced Immanuel Feyi-Waboso off during the first half. The England winger was hurt...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoFeyi-Waboso shoulder injury a concern for Baxter
ROB BAXTER will assess the shoulder injury which forced Immanuel Feyi-Waboso off during the first half. The England winger was hurt...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoFeyi-Waboso shoulder injury a concern for Baxter
ROB BAXTER will assess the shoulder injury which forced Immanuel Feyi-Waboso off during the first half. The England winger was hurt...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoWelsh quartet spark Gloucester’s assault
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Gloucester ........................14pts Tries: Hathaway 11, Clement 28 Conversions: Carreras 12, 29 Harlequins .......................... 0pts GLOUCESTER will be pleased...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoWelsh quartet spark Gloucester’s assault
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Gloucester ........................14pts Tries: Hathaway 11, Clement 28 Conversions: Carreras 12, 29 Harlequins .......................... 0pts GLOUCESTER will be pleased...
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Premiership
/ 5 months ago‘To stop Quins scoring was huge’
GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skivington hailed his side’s ability to keep Marcus Smith quiet for 80 minutes. “Our defence was...
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Premiership
/ 5 months ago‘To stop Quins scoring was huge’
GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skivington hailed his side’s ability to keep Marcus Smith quiet for 80 minutes. “Our defence was...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoTompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium MARK McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoTompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium MARK McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoNick Tompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens
By Paul Rees Match Preview – Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Mark McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoCenturion Mitchell goes back to where it all began
Ton up: Alex Mitchell ALEX Mitchell will mark a century of appearances in the Premiership today – against the same side...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoCenturion Mitchell goes back to where it all began
Ton up: Alex Mitchell ALEX Mitchell will mark a century of appearances in the Premiership today – against the same side...
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/ 5 months agoEngland have to wait on Afo Fasogbon
Here's hoping that the knee injury that Gloucester’s Afo Fasogbon sustained against Harlequins on Friday does not rule him out for...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoGloucester vs Harlequins – Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Christmas is less than a week away, so we are treated to some great rugby matchups...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoPremiership Preview – Round 8
By Charlie Elliott The last weekend before Christmas has some mouthwatering rugby action, and although many have already begun their festive celebrations, for...
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/ 5 months agoGareth Anscombe glad to be back to his best after a year out
By Paul Rees Gloucester believe Gareth Anscombe is back to his best after the Wales outside-half spent almost a year out...
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/ 5 months agoMy main priority is to help Bath win a trophy, says Miles Reid
By Jon Newcombe An in-house club quiz hit home to Bath’s players just how long it has been since the club...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 months agoRing fence has made English rugby go soft
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week The most positive aspect to come out of the opening round...
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/ 6 months agoNo Zach Mercer decision until end of season
By Paul Rees Gloucester will not decide on Zach Mercer’s future until the end of the season as speculation that he...
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/ 6 months agoJoe Heyes determined to prove himself at the top level
By Jon Newcombe Joe Heyes has used the hurt of missing out on a place in England’s Autumn Nations Series squad...
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Premiership
/ 6 months agoGabriel Ibitoye must grab chance – Matt Banahan
By Jon Newcombe Matt Banahan is looking forward to watching Gabriel Ibitoye press his England claims during the upcoming European window....
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Premiership
/ 6 months agoGallagher Premiership Team of the Week: Sale Sharks sibling duo impress in win over Leicester Tigers
By Charlie Elliott The Premiership conjured up some shocks after a long break, with unexpected players and teams performing exceptionally. With...
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Premiership
/ 6 months agoSale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers – Match Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports To close out the return of the Gallagher Premiership, Sale Sharks will take on Leicester Tigers...
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