Premiership players on verge of launching new union - reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership players are in advanced discussions over potentially launching a breakaway union after growing frustrated with the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) and its response to the coronavirus...
Premiership Rugby facing a significant drop in the value of its broadcasting rights - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby is facing a significant drop in the value of its broadcasting rights according to a report in the Times. The Premiership failed to agree on a deal with either BT Sport or...
Premiership rugby clubs in danger due to funding shortfall from paused season
6 years ago by The GuardianFunds next term based on RFU revenue who forecast £50m lossAt least one club may go bust if lockdown goes through summerPremiership clubs face losing out on millions in central funding because of a clause...
Next England Scrumhalf? Six Players Who Could Rival Ben Youngs and Willie Heinz
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore the next Rugby World Cup in France, Eddie Jones will need to have selected who will take the reigns at scrum-half for his side. Jones selected just two scrum-halves in his 2019 Rugby World...
Leicester Tigers - The Premiership's Most Successful Team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish Premiership rugby is known the world over for its hard, gritty nature; where players take to the field in clean kit and leave almost indistinguishable from each other, their bodies layered in mud,...
How Every Premiership Club Is Helping Thier Communities
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby clubs have been busy supporting their communities in recent weeks following the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. With the number of confirmed cases...
County cricketers to waive £1m in prize money over coronavirus crisis
6 years ago by The GuardianPlayers agree to cede more than 50% of this year’s prize moneyPremiership Rugby announces indefinite suspension of seasonDomestic cricketers in England have waived £1m in prize money as part of a deal...
Premiership Season Further Delayed While Tickets Are Donated To The NHS
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Premiership Rugby Chief Executive Darren Childs has issued a statement about the ongoing disruption to Premiership Rugby season as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In the statement, Childs...
BREAKING: Premiership Rugby CEO says they are 'committed to finding a way to play'
6 years ago by Rugby DumpPremiership Rugby’s Chief Executive has issued a statement about ongoing disruption to Premiership Rugby as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; including an update on the current suspension of Gallagher...
Premiership set for extended break before resuming behind closed doors
6 years ago by The GuardianFixtures unlikely to restart before the middle of summerClubs worried broadcaster BT may seek financial rebatePremiership Rugby has drawn up contingency plans with the competition unlikely to be given...
