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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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoIzaia Perese: We got across the line
Aussie star Izaia Perese hailed Tigers “massive” win at the home of rivals Sarries after he grabbed one of the four...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoGloucester don’t let Newcastle Falcons fly again
By Brendan Gallagher Gloucester ....................... 36pts Tries: Clement 2, T Williams 12, Blake 20, Singleton 40+1, Wade 72, Hathaway 75 Conversions:...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoWe had to win this one – George Skivington
Director of rugby George Skivington said this was a game Gloucester had to win. “We’ve been in a position in a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoSteven Luatua gives Bristol Bears reason to believe
By Roger Panting Bristol Bears .................... 31pts Tries: Ibitoye 29, Ravouvou 32, 55; Batley 70 Conversions: MacGinty 29, 32, 55, 70...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoWinning ugly is important – Pat Lam
Bristol's director of rugby Pat Lam was impressed that his side could dig out victory in hard conditions. He said: “Winning...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 months agoSteve Borthwick needs strength in depth
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week The 17 RFU central contracts announced by Steve Borthwick on Friday...
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Premiership
/ 7 months agoFrench exclusion zone is growing
It seems a criminal waste that players of the calibre of flanker Jack Willis and winger Henry Arundell are unavailable for...
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Premiership
/ 7 months agoRusi Tuima: We’ve tightened up a few screws
By Paul Rees Exeter v Harlequins - Match Preview If Exeter were to pick a team to travel to Sandy Park...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoHarlequins determined to break their Sandy Park jinx
By Jon Newcombe Harlequins have faced up to facts this week and admitted that they need to put their dismal record...
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Chris Hewett
/ 7 months agoBath’s ‘bomb squad’ needs to be defused
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED CLOSE your eyes and imagine batting on a fiery Caribbean track in the 1980s, when West Indian...
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Premiership
/ 7 months agoNow Jonny Gray harms his chance to be a Lion
By the time the British and Irish Lions head for Wallaby country next summer, it will be 32 years since a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoBath vs Sale Sharks – Gallagher Premiership Match Preview
By Peter Ryan Bath will take on Sale this ale as they will look to cement themselves at the top of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoNewcastle Falcons vs Gloucester – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan The Newcastle Falcons will head to Kingsholm to take on an electrifying Gloucester side in the final game...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoFive Key Things to look out for in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend
By Charlie Elliott The Gallagher Premiership will be a different place this weekend, with England call-ups being unavailable for their clubs,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoBristol Bears vs Northampton Saints – Match Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Teams in the Gallagher Premiership will leave it all on the pitch before the break for...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoGallagher Premiership Team of the Week: Alex Lozowski, Fitz Harding and Elliot Daly shine
By Charlie Elliott Fantastic finishing from Fitz Harding, Alex Lozowski’s impeccable kicking and a vintage Elliot Daly performance were the standouts in the Gallagher Premiership. ...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoNewcastle Falcons end losing run
By Paul Rees Newcastle Falcons finally brought their 25-match losing run to an end with a victory in their battle of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoNick Isiekwe finds sense of direction
By Adam Hathaway Nick Isiekwe insists the new spirit of co-operation between club and country can help him take the next...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoGabriel Ibitoye can go to the next level, says Pat Lam
By Mark Stevens Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam believes in-form winger Gabriel Ibitoye is capable of playing at the next...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoAlex Sanderson: George Ford wants to be a player, not a coach
By Jon Newcombe George Ford returns to training next week but it has come too late for him to be included...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoOllie Lawrence happy to move in at No.12
By Paul Rees A play called The Fear of 13 opened in London to five-star reviews last week, but it is...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoNorthampton Saints won’t rush Alex Mitchell
By Paul Rees Northampton will not rush Alex Mitchell back into action despite missing the injured England No.9 in the opening...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoSaracens go top in last-minute drama
By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ................... 35pts Tries: Harding 2, 35, 41; Randall 18, Fricker 43 Conversions: MacGinty 36, 42 Penalties:...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoMark McCall: I can’t recall win like that
Mark McCall has been in charge of Saracens for 13 years but admitted he had never experienced a victory like yesterday’s....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 months agoFrancois van Wyk late show steals it for Bath
By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 6, Isgro 16, 37 Conversions: Smith 7, 17, 38 Penalty: Smith 61 Bath...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoJohann van Graan: That was a match of quality
Bath head coach Johann van Graan was impressed with what he saw. “What a rugby game,” he said. “A very high-quality...
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Premiership
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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
/ 7 months 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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