Premiership

Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Baxter and McCall shortlisted for director of rugby award, but no space for Paul Gustard

Five coaches have been shortlisted for the Premiership Director of Rugby of the Season award

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Sharks Sharks bring Jean-Luc du Preez back for second loan stint along with twin brother Dan

Three Du Preez brothers will play for Sale Sharks next season

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

London Irish shopping spree continues with Adam Coleman’s arrival

Wallabies lock to join Waisake Naholo and Sekope Kepu at the Exiles in the Premiership next season

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Fraser Balmain: From benchwarmer at Welford Road to Kingsholm titan

The former Leicester prop is thriving after stepping out of Dan Cole's shadow at Welford Road to join the Cherry and...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Anthony Watson inspired to reach the World Cup after dialogue with England staff

The Bath full-back feels he is in the best shape he's ever been in and was encouraged during his rehab by...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Bath confirm Stuart Hooper will get assistance in first year as head coach

Hooper to oversee coaching team which will welcome back England scrum coach Neal Hatley for next season

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Joe’s back to boost Wasps’ bid for playoffs

By NEALE HARVEY Winner: Jonathan Joseph Sibling rivalry: Marcus and Anthony Watson ENGLAND lock Joe Launchbury returns from an Achilles/calf injury...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

I won’t be fazed by Todd’s exit says Williams

By JON NEWCOMBE Taking up new challenge: Mike Williams NEW Bath signing Mike Williams insists Todd Blackadder’s decision to leave the...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Rising star Ibuanokpe ditches Quins for Saracens

TRANSFER ROUND-UP SARACENS have signed prop Josh Ibuanokpe from Harlequins. The 23-year-old tighthead has spent five years with Quins and made...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Sarries’ supersubs hit leaders with five tries

By NICK CAIN He’s away again: Alex Lewington breaks past Alex Cuthbert for his second try PICTURES: Getty Images THIS was...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

McCall: Leinster game has us buzzing

SARACENS DoR Mark McCall said his side were going into Saturday’s European Cup final against Leinster with “a real buzz around...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Ace Biggar on target to line up top four showdown

By GARY FITZGERALD Double-teamed: Northampton try-scorer Luther Burrell makes his presence felt in midfield PICTURES: Getty Images Rare highlight for Worcester:...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Solomons: Now sign off in style at Sixways

WARRIORS director of rugby Alan Solomons called on his players to give Sixways supporters an enjoyable last day performance and victory...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

I’m staying to take us back up says Deano

By TOM BRADSHAW Missed chance: Toby Flood shows his frustration as a Newcastle opportunity goes begging PICTURES: Getty Images One that...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Johan: Relegation system is so tough

JOHAN Ackermann called for a rethink over promotion and relegation from the Premiership after his side’s victory condemned Newcastle to demotion....

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Quins stop the rot as Tigers fiasco goes on

By NEALE HARVEY Making it safe: Semi Kunatani crashes over for Harlequins’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images Resilient: Mike Fitzgerald scores...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Gustard: Work to be done in attack

HARLEQUINS’ head of rugby Paul Gustard was dissatisfied after missing out on the bonus point. He said: “We needed four points...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Honours are even after dramatic late shootout

By ROGER PANTING Matter of inches: Faf de Klerk was denied by the woodwork PICTURES: Getty Images Dejected: Ian Madigan after...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Decisions didn’t go our way – Diamond

SALE director of rugby Steve Diamond thought two points each was the right outcome. He said: “We had a couple of...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Worcester Warriors flanker Marco Mama suffers severe dead leg

Alan Solomons has confirmed flanker Marco Mama should be out for ‘a few months’ after requiring hospital treatment on a dead...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

London Irish rachet up Premiership plans with several targets in mind

A sizeable shopping list for the Championship winners

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Cipriani, de Klerk and Cordero all nominated in 2019 RPA Awards

England's Men and Women's teams are shortlisted across six award categories

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Bristol Bears explore investment from USA

Bristol Bears owner Steve Lansdown in Manchester City's model

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Ken Pisi to leave Franklin’s Gardens after seven years

"When I first came over, I didn’t know what to expect" – Pisi

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Premiership owners must be kept in check by RFU Council

THERE is a virtual ring fence in place already when it comes to promotion and relegation, with the side relegated from...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Collins hat-trick pushes Falcons to the brink

By GARY FITZGERALD CHRIS Boyd’s sympathy for Dean Richards and his Falcons was short but sincere before focusing on trying to...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Dire first half killed us says Richards

TOM Collins claimed a “brutal chat” with boss Chris Boyd inspired his heroic hat-trick display at Kingston Park. Collins was at...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Warriors focus on Cipriani shut-out to claw their way to Premiership safety

STOP Danny Cipriani and Worcester’s pathway to Premiership safety will open up before them, says Warriors hooker Niall Annett. Cipriani’s sensational...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Diamond dogs Curry put the bite on Bath

By NEALE HARVEY Smashed: Jaques van Rooyen feels the forec of Tom Curry TEAMS SALE: L James 7, Solomona 6, S...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Return of Watson is only real plus point

ANTHONY Watson’s return was a rare positive for Bath. After 13 months out following Achilles surgery, the England wing showed no...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Thacker keeps Tigers dangling on the edge

By NICK CAIN Go with the flow: Dan Thomas touches down for Bristol after the best move of the game PICTURES:...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Murphy: We knew Harry was a threat

TIGERS head coach Geordan Murphy remained phlegmatic despite watching former player Harry Thacker help inflict their fifth home defeat of the...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Baxter raps his pack as the Quins comeback falls short

By MIKE SINCLAIR EXETER boss Rob Baxter tore a strip off his floundering forwards after the Premiership leaders were left hanging...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Gustard: We can still make top four

HARLEQUINS suffered their fifth successive Pemiership defeat but head coach Paul Gustard still believes they can clinch a play-off place. Justifiably...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Wasps’ revival crushed by Sarries power pack

By ROB WILDMAN SARACENS produced a trademark powerpacked first half to demolish Wasps who disappointed in front of their home supporters....

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

McCall: Time to rest key players

SARACENS boss Mark McCall says he will be resting key players for next Saturday’s visit of Exeter. With the Champions Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Premiership
/ 7 years ago

Pick Watson at full-back and switch Daly to 13

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ANTHONY Watson’s 74 minutes at full-back for Bath in their 6-3 loss to...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Guy Thompson: Exeter’s example will always be the argument against ring-fencing

Leicester Tigers back row Guy Thompson wants promotion and relegation to remain in the Premiership

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Matt Moulds follows Blues teammate Melani Nanai in Worcester move

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons’ raid of Super Rugby outfit Blues has continued with the signing of hooker Matt...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Slater mystified by England freezing out Danny Cipriani

Gloucester lock joins the calls for Cipriani to get a seat on the plane to Japan

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Northampton Saints add Henry Taylor to scrum-half options

"He has all the qualities to stake a claim for regular first-team rugby" – Chris Boyd

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Anthony Watson to make first start for Bath after 13 months out

England international on the comeback trail after ruptured Achilles

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Sale Sharks complete signing of Springbok Lood de Jager

Joining Rob du Preez and Akker van der Merwe in moving north

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

David Strettle to hang up his boots

Where does the Saracens wing sit among the Premiership's top tryscorers?

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Lawrence Dallaglio’s scathing condemnation of Billy Vunipola

Former England no.8 slams Vunipola's post-match interview after being asked about his social media comments

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Lowe: Joe Marchant has played as well as Jonathan Joseph ever has

George Lowe talks to TRP about the player who stepped into his shirt at Harlequins

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Shut down grounds to beat the racists, says Maro Itoje

The Saracens and England lock airs his support for Raheem Sterling and Danny Rose who have been victims of abuse at...

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Todd Blackadder to leave Bath ahead of schedule

A shock announcement coming out of the Rec

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Jonny Arr to leave Worcester after more than two decades at Warriors

A homegrown product who has almost spent as much time in Worcester as Chris Pennell

By The Rugby Paper Team
Club Rugby
/ 7 years ago

Clubs in no mood to show mercy to Saracens over salary cap

If a salary cap breach is proven by the Premiership's investigation, a worse-case scenario could see Saracens docked 35 points

By The Rugby Paper Team