Premiership

Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 23

After a fortnight’s break in observation of the Champions and Challenge Cups, the Premiership is back in action, kicking off with two big clashes as Bristol Bears tackle Gloucester at Ashton Gate...

Ealing Trailfinders withdraw promotion appeal

Ealing Trailfinders has withdrawn its appeal of the decision of the RFU Board that following an independent audit, the club’s facilities do not currently meet the Professional Game Board Minimum...

Gloucester awarded five points for cancelled fixture against Worcester

Premiership have confirmed that the independent panel has made its adjudication on the cancelled Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Worcester Warriors.   Gloucester have...

Alex Dombrandt's line breaks

Team News: Luatua captains Bristol, Gloucester name an unchanged starting lineup

Steven Luatua returns to the Bears starting XV for Friday night’s West Country derby clash with Gloucester at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on BT Sport).   The All Black captains...

London Irish name side for Newcastle trip

  Declan Kidney has confirmed the squad that will make the trip to Newcastle Falcons in Round 23 of the Gallagher Premiership on Friday night (7:45pm kick-off).   In the front row, Will...

Philip van der Walt returns for Newcastle's clash with London Irish

Philip van der Walt is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action.   The South African, who this week signed a...

Semi Radradra's season ended by another injury

Bristol Bears' back Semi Radradra has been ruled out for the rest of the season and is due to have a second knee surgery this week.   The 29-year-old has had his fair share of injuries this season...

Munster Rugby Sign Antoine Frisch

Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm the signing of centre Antoine Frisch on a three-year contract from the start of next season. From France, the 25-year-old is Irish-qualified through his maternal...

Dan Biggar to miss key fixtures for Northampton Saints following suspension

Northampton Saints and Wales' flyhalf Dan Biggar has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match...