avivapremiership
avivapremiership

Premiership

2013 - 2014

New study reveals how prevalent concussion, the most common injury, has been in recent seasons

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

A RFU (Rugby Football Union) study has stated that concussions accounted for 20% of injuries suffered by rugby players in the English Premiership's 2018-19 season and were the most common injury in matches...

Teddy Thomas shows patented balance as Racing put on an attacking masterclass

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Teddy Thomas has been on fire as of late for Racing '92. His current form is producing the silky tries he's been known for throughout his illustrious career. The France winger scored a late try in his...

Probably the worst testes-related offence in recent years down in NZ

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Back in 2018 Wellington prop Tolu Fahamokioa punched Waikato number eight Jordan Manihera in the testicles after receiving an accidental knee to his head.

WATCH: The very biggest hits of Courtney Lawes' bruising career at the top

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

England forward Courtney Lawes has built a reputation as one of rugby’s hardest hitters over the past decade with some brutal tackles on the international stage.

Munster's historic Clermont comeback receives praise from the game's greats

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Munster stunned the rugby world with an unbelievable 19-point comeback to beat Clermont in France on Saturday night in the Champions Cup.

Fans outraged by lack of action over Tom Wood clear out in Champions Cup

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Fans have questioned the controversial decision not to penalise Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood for a dangerous clear out on Leinster’s Josh Van Der Flier on Saturday.

Lenient ban for testicle grab raises comparisons to the infamous Joe Marler incident

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

The two-week ban handed to Stade Francais’ Charlie Rorke for an alleged testicle grab at the weekend has been the cause of plenty of confusion online when compared to Joe Marler’s ban earlier this...

Awesome Matsushima montage shows why Japanese winger is Europe's most deadly

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Clermont and Japan winger Kotaro Matsushima ripped it up against Bristol in the Champions Cup last weekend with a hat trick at Ashton Gate.

Another Champions Cup match cancelled as 12 Bath players go into isolation

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Bath's Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle on Saturday has been cancelled with 12 of their players isolating after a positive coronavirus test at Scarlets.

As World Rugby respond, here is a closer look at the whole concussion case situation

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Players suffering from concussion-related health problems, including retired England and Wales rugby union internationals, have formally launched legal action against the game.