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
/ 7 years agoLethal Sarries exploit Tigers token defence
By NICK CAIN First blood: Richard Wigglesworth runs in to score Saracens opening try PICTURES: Getty Images SARACENS are back on...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoMurphy: We looked dead on our feet
WITH both sides fielding a number of young players, Saracens DoR Mark McCall said he was delighted with the way his...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoKing Midas in reverse as Saints administer a thrashing
By ROB WILDMAN Wicked speed: Cobus Reinach Saints scores his second try for Saints PICTURES: Getty Images Up and in: Denny...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoBiggar will be fit for Wales says Boyd
NORTHAMPTON’S Chris Boyd believes Dan Biggar should be fit for Wales’ clash against England next Saturday despite hobbling off in the...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSmokin’ Joe declares he’s ready for Eddie
By NEALE HARVEY England form: Bath wing Joe Cokanasiga dives over for their second try PICTURES: Getty Images One that didn’t...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoDeano frustrated by lack of accuracy
NEWCASTLE boss Dean Richards bemoaned wasted opportunities. “The boys fronted up, which is never in question, but it’s frustrating because had...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoGustard’s delight over Quins’ England rejects
By GARY FITZGERALD Late surge: James Lang powers over from close range to score Quins final try PICTURES: Getty Images Test...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSolomons glad of Warriors’ try bonus
ALAN Solomons cursed his Warriors for making life hard for themselves at Twickenham Stoop. The director of rugby feared they might...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoDallaglio’s pep-talk is inspiration for Robson masterclass
By NEALE HARVEY Looking good: Nizaam Carr scores Wasps’ third try made by Billy Searle PICTURES: Getty Images Impact off the...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSaints roar into final with nine-try salvo
By NEALE HARVEY Big contribution: back row star Lewis Ludlam scores the third try for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images RORY Hutchinson...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoDeano: We just aren’t fit enough
SAINTS coach Sam Vesty was delighted with nine tries. He said: “Once we came back off our holiday at the start,...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSaracens keep it simple to power past Warriors
By LUKE JARMYN Line in sight: Rotimi Segun beats the tackle to touch down for Saracens’ second try PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoPowell: Future’s looking bright
SARACENS academy coach Adam Powell praised the quality of their development set-up and remains certain they can win the cup away...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoDavies on the radar if Cipriani opts to go
BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Wanted: Sam Davies GLOUCESTER are paying close attention to Wales fly-half Sam Davies,...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoVeainu quitting Tigers for Wasps?
TELUSA VEAINU added fuel to the fires of speculation about a potential switch from Leicester Tigers to Premiership rivals Wasps this...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoCampagnaro on way to the Stoop… with cavalry
Heading to the Stoop: Michele Campagnaro PAUL GUSTARD is set to continue his rebuilding of his Quins squad next season by...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoNaholo next in line to join Irish
LONDON IRISH are looking to finalise the post World Cup signing of All Black winger Waisake Naholo as they continue to...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoFatialofa: More All Blacks are eyeing a move to England
The former Hurricanes lock made the move to Worcester Warriors last summer
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoFalcons fancy chances but it’s a tall order
■By JON NEWCOMBE WHILE Newcastle’s focus is firmly on Premiership survival, head coach Dave Walder insists the chance to win some...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoWarriors battle for home comforts
■By NEALE HARVEY High hopes: Worcester centre Francois Venter FRANCOIS Venter returns to spearhead Worcester’s attack knowing a bonuspoint win will...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoNewcastle sign Alex Dunbar on loan from Glasgow Warriors
Does this signal the end of the Scotland centre's time at Scotstoun?
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDanny Care inks new Harlequins deal
The England scrum-half was set to be out of contract in the summer
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoI’m ready for Eddie if he wants me says Robshaw
By NEALE HARVEY Man-of-the-match: Joel Kpoku fends off Ross Chisholm to score Saracens’ second try Joy: James Horwill and Dino Lamb...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoSaints give thanks for the dashing Reinach
By ROB WILDMAN Off to a flyer: James Grayson scores Saints’ opening try Jubilant: Dom Barrow and Api Ratuniyarawa NORTHAMPTON needed...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoHolmes helps Chiefs slay the noisy neighbours on road to semis
By WILL CARPENTER EXETER Chiefs kept their hopes of a Cup semi-final alive after a penalty try ten minutes from time...
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoHenry Slade on the battle for England’s 13 shirt
Slade faces competition from Manu Tuilagi and Elliot Daly for the starting slot at outside centre
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoChris Robshaw returns to Harlequins line-up for Premiership Cup derby
The ex-England captain will make his first appearance since October in Harlequins' Premiership Cup clash
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland international Jonathan Joseph agrees new deal with Bath
Jonathan Joseph will not be leaving the Rec at the end of this season
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoMaro Itoje commits long-term future to Saracens
The England international has extended his stay at Allianz Park to 2022
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPerry Humphreys signs new Worcester Warriors contract
Winger Humphreys puts pen-to-paper on two-year Warriors deal
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBath swoop to sign four players from various Premiership rivals
"We are going into next season even stronger" - Blackadder
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoEngland lock set for new Saracens contract
Maro Itoje is likely to remain at Saracens
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWasps continue recruitment in New Zealand with addition of prop
Hurricanes tighthead joins Malakai Fekitoa in joining Wasps next season
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWasps secure World Cup winner Fekitoa
Wasps have announced the signing of New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa, who is set to join the club next season. The...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 7 years agoGloucester prop Paddy McAllister set for return back to Ireland
The Lisburn-born prop agrees to join Connacht
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Champions Cup
/ 7 years agoSinoti Sinoti commits future to Newcastle Falcons
'The supporters have been awesome right from day one' – Sinoti Sinoti
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWillie le Roux to leave Wasps amid interest from Japan and South Africa
Does this leave Wasps short at full-back?
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoWasps’ Nathan Hughes makes Premiership switch to Bristol Bears
Hughes signs three-year deal to make Premiership switch
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBath have turned a corner since the Leinster game, says Freddie Burns
Bath fly-half credits attack coach Girvan Dempsey with influence on team's confidence
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoDai Young on Elliot Daly’s future and Lima Sopoaga’s form at Wasps
"This time next year we'll probably all be in the same boat," says Wasps director of rugby
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoFaf de Klerk interview: Winning the World Cup would give our country a much-needed lift
The Sale Sharks scrum-half reveals how the club made it easy for him to sign a new long-term contract
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoPriestland: I’ve not a clue what’s going to happen to me next year
Wales fly-half to leave Bath at the end of the season
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoNorthampton Saints held talks with Bath centre Jonathan Joseph
Luther Burrell is attracting interest from a number of French clubs
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoBristol power back Alapati Leiua signs extension
"There is a clear vision in place at the club and everybody knows what is expected of them"
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Club Rugby
/ 7 years agoChris Pennell extends contract at Worcester Warriors
“He is a Warriors man to his bootstraps" – Solomons
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoInspired Harlequins leave Falcons for Brown bread
Excelling at No.6: Alex Dombrandt crashes over for Quins’ fifth try PICTURES: Getty Images Getting away: Falcons’ Simon Hammersley evades Ben...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoGustard: Great to get win for Mike
PAUL GUSTARD dedicated Harlequins’ thumping win to record man Mike Brown after his 308th appearance for the Londoners. Head of rugby...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoMayhem as Worcester edge 11-man Bath
By NEALE HARVEY Finishing touch: Bryce Heem completes a scintillating Worcester try PICTURES: Getty Images Ahead: Zach Mercer goes over for...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoI’ve seen nothing like that says Todd
REFEREEIan Tempest handled the mayhem brilliantly but Bath boss Todd Blackadder was bemused. He said: “To be penalised off the park...
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Premiership
/ 7 years agoEven Billy can’t stop the Sharks as they show teeth
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Done it! Tom Curry celebrates Sale’s win with twin brother Ben PICTURES: Getty Images He’s back: Billy Vunipola...












